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Ukraine-Russia War: No Deal After Witkoff-Putin Meet; New HSBC Chair | The Pulse 12/3

"The Pulse With Francine Lacqua" is all about conversations with high profile guests in the beating heart of global business, economics, finance and politics.

"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. Today's guests: Henrietta Pacquement, Allspring Global Investments; Tim Adams, Institute of International Finance CEO; Yianos Kontopoulos, Athens Stock Exchange CEO (Source: Bloomberg)

Milei’s Libertarian Party Becomes Top Bloc in Argentina’s Congress

President Javier Milei confirmed late Tuesday his party became the biggest group in the lower house of Argentina’s Congress as the libertarian continues to add lawmakers while others deflect from rival blocs.

President Javier Milei confirmed late Tuesday his party became the biggest group in the lower house of Argentina’s Congress as the libertarian continues to add lawmakers while others deflect from rival blocs.

Macy’s surprises Wall Street by reporting sales growth and a profit, but the stock pulls back

Macy’s reported an unexpected profit — and growth in a key sales metric — but in premarket action Wednesday, the stock gave back some of its stellar recent gains.

Macy’s reported an unexpected profit — and growth in a key sales metric — but in premarket action Wednesday, the stock gave back some of its stellar recent gains.

Black Sea War Insurance Soars 250% After Ukraine Ship Attacks

Insurance rates for ships calling at ports in the Black Sea are surging after a series of Ukrainian attacks on vessels with links to Moscow.

Insurance rates for ships calling at ports in the Black Sea are surging after a series of Ukrainian attacks on vessels with links to Moscow.

Black Sea War Insurance Soars 250% After Ship Attacks

Insurance rates for ships calling at ports in the Black Sea are surging after a series of Ukrainian attacks on vessels with links to Moscow.

Insurance rates for ships calling at ports in the Black Sea are surging after a series of Ukrainian attacks on vessels with links to Moscow.

Macquarie Asset Management Expands Private Credit Division with Key Hire Following $1.8 Billion Sale to Nomura

Macquarie Asset Management has appointed Thibault Sauvage as managing director and EMEA head of specialized infrastructure debt, enhancing its focus on private markets. This strategic move comes on the heels of Macquarie's $1.8 billion divestiture of its public asset management businesses to Nomura.

PSP Investments, Oaktree Capital, and Franklin Templeton Acquire $2 Billion in Hologic Debt Amid Blackstone-TPG Buyout

A consortium of private credit investors, including PSP Investments, Oaktree Capital Management, and Franklin Templeton, has procured approximately $2 billion in subordinated debt linked to the recent $12.25 billion buyout of Hologic by Blackstone and TPG. This transaction highlights the growing trend of direct lenders participating in leveraged financings to achieve higher yields.

Telus Puts Dividend Hikes on Pause as Debt Pressures Grow

Telus Puts Dividend Hikes on Pause as Debt Pressures Grow

Telus Corp. is caving to investor pressures to cut its debt pile by putting future dividend increases on hold.

Italy Slams Brakes on NATO Program to Buy US Weapons for Ukraine

Italy’s foreign minister said it would be “premature” for his country to participate in a NATO program to buy US weapons for Ukraine in light of ongoing peace negotiations.

Italy’s foreign minister said it would be “premature” for his country to participate in a NATO program to buy US weapons for Ukraine in light of ongoing peace negotiations.

EU Proposes New Plan to Use Russian Assets to Fund Ukraine

The European Union proposed two options to refill Ukraine’s war-strained budget, suggesting either a loan backed by frozen Russian assets or one backed by the bloc’s own budget.

The European Union proposed two options to refill Ukraine’s war-strained budget, suggesting either a loan backed by frozen Russian assets or one backed by the bloc’s own budget.

EU Boosts Economic Security Plans as US and China Tensions Rise

The European Union unveiled a new plan to make sure its industries aren’t overtaken by global rivals as competition intensifies with the US and China.

The European Union unveiled a new plan to make sure its industries aren’t overtaken by global rivals as competition intensifies with the US and China.

Tech Is Getting Left Behind in the S&P 500’s Latest Rebound

The S&P 500 is back within spitting distance of an all-time high, and this time Big Tech isn’t leading the rebound.

The S&P 500 is back within spitting distance of an all-time high, and this time Big Tech isn’t leading the rebound.

Hensoldt CEO Says Peace Deal Wouldn’t Change Security in Europe

While a peace deal would be welcome for the people of Ukraine, it would not change the security situation in Europe and have a low effect on what his company is doing, according to Hensoldt CEO Oliver Doerre.

While a peace deal would be welcome for the people of Ukraine, it would not change the security situation in Europe and have a low effect on what his company is doing, according to Hensoldt CEO Oliver Doerre. In an interview with Guy Johnson and Anna Edwards on 'Bloomberg: The Opening Trade', Doerre said demand for defense equipment in Europe is “structurally high” and will continue for the next 10-15 years. (Source: Bloomberg)

Saudi Arabia Not Afraid to Cancel Costly Vision 2030 Projects

Saudi Arabia is open to canceling some projects in its Vision 2030 program, the kingdom’s finance minister said, in some of the strongest public comments yet on the kingdom’s willingness to backtrack on costly developments.

Saudi Arabia is open to canceling some projects in its Vision 2030 program, the kingdom’s finance minister said, in some of the strongest public comments yet on the kingdom’s willingness to backtrack on costly developments.

Saudis Not Afraid to Cancel Costly Vision 2030 Projects

Saudi Arabia is open to canceling some projects in its Vision 2030 program, the kingdom’s finance minister said, in some of the strongest public comments yet on the country’s willingness to backtrack on costly developments.

Saudi Arabia is open to canceling some projects in its Vision 2030 program, the kingdom’s finance minister said, in some of the strongest public comments yet on the country’s willingness to backtrack on costly developments.

US Shale’s Downbeat Executives Are All Talk

A BloombergNEF analysis makes clear that reports of the industry’s decline are greatly exaggerated.

A BloombergNEF analysis makes clear that reports of the industry’s decline are greatly exaggerated.

Sugar Rises on Prospect of Brazil Diverting More Cane to Ethanol

Raw sugar futures rose for a second day in New York on speculation that mills in top grower Brazil may divert more cane to making ethanol rather than the sweetener.

Raw sugar futures rose for a second day in New York on speculation that mills in top grower Brazil may divert more cane to making ethanol rather than the sweetener.

Glencore Promises Copper Expansion But Cuts Target for 2026

Glencore Plc plans to boost annual copper production to about 1.

Glencore Plc plans to boost annual copper production to about 1.6 million tons by 2035 as the miner seeks to reverse a slump in its output of the metal, but was also forced to lower its ambitions for next year.

Stocks Climb Ahead of US Data; Peace Talks Continue on Ukraine, Russia | Bloomberg Brief 12/3/2025

US equity futures edge higher ahead of the ADP Employment data, PMI data and earnings from Macy's.

US equity futures edge higher ahead of the ADP Employment data, PMI data and earnings from Macy's. The European Union moves to phase out Russian gas imports by 2027 while talks on the war in Ukraine continue among NATO allies. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says he is prepared to meet his US counterpart after Washington and the Kremlin fail to reach a peace deal. The US Securities and Exchange Commission issues warnings to firms planning...

Dollar Tree beats sales expectations, as consumers spend more on bargain items

Dollar Tree’s stock is climbing as the discount retailer’s assortment of bargains, with the average cost of its items at $1.

Dollar Tree’s stock is climbing as the discount retailer’s assortment of bargains, with the average cost of its items at $1.40 each, is getting people to spend more at its stores.