Bloomberg's "The Pulse with Francine Lacqua" aired on Aug. 26, 2026 [1], featuring discussions on global business and economic trends.
These conversations provide market-moving insights into the intersection of finance and politics, offering a perspective on how current developments affect global stability.
The program, broadcast from London, featured Simon MacAdam, the deputy chief global economist at Capital Economics. MacAdam said the global economy is facing financial pressures in international markets.
Also appearing on the program was Anna Leach, the chief economist at the Institute of Directors. Leach said the business environment presents specific economic challenges for directors and corporate leaders.
Host Francine Lacqua led the interviews to explore current global business, economic, financial, and political developments. The program serves as a platform for exclusive interviews with high-profile guests who track the movement of global capital and policy shifts.
Because the program is based in London, it focuses heavily on the European and global perspectives of the financial world. The guests analyzed trends that influence how businesses operate across borders, a critical factor for investors and policymakers alike.
“exclusive interviews and market-moving insights on current global business”
The gathering of high-level economists from both a global consultancy and a directors' institute suggests a focus on the gap between macroeconomic theory and practical corporate governance during a period of global volatility.
