20 October 2026
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz warned against complacency over the dangers posed by Russia, saying that President Vladimir Putin is seeking to not only defeat Ukraine, but to also undermine democracy in Europe. French protests largely died down after authorities rolled out tougher security measures, including targeted curfews, following protests over the weekend that degenerated into violence, vandalism and looting. UK joblessness fell and employers added jobs, according to official figures that give an unexpected boost to Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey ahead of his crucial budget next week. Today's guests: Subitha Subramaniam, Sarasin & Partners Chief Economist; Tiina Lee, Citi UK CEO; Spencer Rascoff, Match Group CEO; Vanessa Holtz, Bank of America France CEO "The Pulse With Francine Lacqua" is all about conversations with high profile guests in the beating heart of global business, economics, finance and politics. Based in London, we go wherever the story is, bringing you exclusive interviews and market-moving scoops. Chapters: 00:00:00 - The Pulse with Francine Lacqua Live from Berlin 00:01:55 - Merz; Europe is underestimating Russia threat 00:04:38 - Subitha Subramaniam, Sarasin & Partners Chief Economist 00:15:06 - UK payroll rebound and jobless rate drops 00:15:31 - Tiina Lee, Citi UK CEO 00:25:09 - Tuesday headlines 00:26:04 - Merz: Trying to convince Trump Europe is important for the US 00:31:57 - Nvidia CEO attends Invest in Germany Summit 00:33:01 - Spencer Rascoff, Match Group CEO 00:39:40 - German Chancellor weighs in on France unrests and protests 00:40:48 - Vanessa Holtz, Bank of America France CEO
Russia is using a network of holiday homes in the Baltic region as “Trojan horses” to wage hybrid war on the West, a Telegraph investigation can reveal.
Western officials are taking action against hundreds of Russian-linked homes in Lithuania, Sweden and Norway, which have been bought close to strategic military sites or key infrastructure ⤵️
https://t.co/9Xsgrj9FJF
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