Geopolitics and Policy
Europe politics and economy
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- Episodes
- 40
- Share
- 4.3%
- Shows
- 29
- Net sentiment
- −0.80
Up from 2.5% of episodes in the weeks before; net sentiment was −0.60.
Bullish 1Mixed 2Neutral 20Bearish 17
5 weeks
Share of each week's episodes, and net sentiment.
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Net sentiment
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Sep 21Sep 28Oct 5Oct 12Oct 19
The episodes behind it
Why each one was bullish, bearish or in between. Most time on the theme first.
Bearish 17
- France's high deficits, debt near 120% of GDP and weak growth create fiscal and political strain.The PDB Situation Report | October 24th, 2026: The Armed Insurgency Challenging Iran's Regime · The President's Daily Brief · Oct 24
- Speakers see French riots and rising populist-right and left forces as threats to European stability.Episode 771: Mid-OCT Free for All · Midrats · Oct 19
- Europe's space dependence on the US and slow progress leave it exposed, a risk for European defence and space firms.Songs of disenchantment: the sorrow of Nigeria · Economist Podcasts · Oct 23
- Fragmented parliament, riots and austerity fights signal governance and economic strain in France.The Money Problem Fueling France’s Riots · The Journal. · Oct 23
- Widespread rioting and arson in French cities create political and economic instability across Europe.October 21st, 2026: Communist Groups and International Activists: Who's Driving France's Unrest? · The President's Daily Brief · Oct 21
- Chinese hybrid imports threaten European automakers, with the EU slow to act and facing internal divisions.U.S.-Russia Diesel Deal, Europe-China Hybrid Vehicle Agreement, and Tariff Refunds · The Trade Guys · Oct 19
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- France's fiscal, political and social crisis could spread to euro banks, insurers and the currency union.MacroVoices #554 Dr. Anas Alhajji + Louis-Vincent Gave: Developing Crises in Middle-East and France · Macro Voices · Oct 22
- Protests over affordability, debt service costs and an election risk raise concerns about European fiscal stability.Unrest in Europe & LeBron’s Season Debut 10/20/26 · Squawk Pod · Oct 20
- French riots pushed ten-year bond yields to 5%, the highest since 2002, signaling fiscal and political stress.Putin agrees to peace negotiations; websites taken down over security bug, and more · The World in Brief from The Economist · Oct 22
- Highly indebted European states face energy costs, unrest and tight borrowing capacity while funding defense.Defense & Aerospace Daily Podcast [Oct 19, 2026] Look Ahead w/ Byron Callan · Defense & Aerospace Report · Oct 19
- French debt, deficits and unrest signal fiscal stress and social instability.AI Bubble's Hidden Liabilities: 75¢ of Every $1 Is Circular · Deep Values · Oct 24
- French riots and migration are presented as signs of social unraveling and debt stress in France.Trump Warns America Could Face France-Style Riots · The Larry Elder Show · Oct 21
- French debt, deficits, weak growth and unrest raise worries about fiscal stress spreading across Europe.10AM Hour: Geopolitical Risks for the Market, AI Rebound Coming? Fifth Third CEO on Earnings 10/19/26 · Squawk on the Street · Oct 19
- Farage's personal ratings have fallen after the foreign donation scandal and a drift to the right.100 days of Burnham · Political Fix · Oct 23
- Violent protests, debt strains in France, and far-right gains point to European instability.Defense & Aerospace Report Podcast [Oct 23, ’26 Washington Roundtable] · Defense & Aerospace Report · Oct 23
- Europe risks being forced to take sides and remaining a rule taker, a disadvantage in a US-China split.War or Peace?: The United States and China, 2026–2049 with Tim Hames · Aspects of History · Oct 23
- Europe's energy shortfalls and reliance on LNG and Russian gas via intermediaries are seen as a pressure point.Neil Winward, AI and the potential bubbles impact on Consumers and Investors · Energy News Beat Podcast · Oct 21
Mixed 2
- French protests and next year's election create uncertainty, though outcomes are unclear.UBS On-Air: Paul Donovan Daily Audio 'Scapegoat economics' · UBS On-Air: Market Moves · Oct 19
- Europe is shouldering more aid and building its own satellite capacity, though it lacks a seat at talks.Ukraine's Wartime Reality · Russian Roulette · Oct 23
Neutral 20
- Riots and the political fallout ahead of France's presidential election are described factually, without investing angle.Disorder of magnitude: France’s riots · Economist Podcasts · Oct 20
- Discussed factually as a shift in European defence posture and leadership, with no direct investing angle.Is NATO Still Europe’s Best Bet? · Europe Inside Out · Oct 21
- Discussion of Europe's space dependence and strategy is factual, with no clear investing angle.Songs of disenchantment: the sorrow of Nigeria · The Intelligence from The Economist · Oct 23
- Riots across France, Belgium, Italy and Albania are reported as political unrest with no clear investing angle.October 19th, 2026: Europe Erupts in Riots & Trump Delays Russia Sanctions · The President's Daily Brief · Oct 19
- Covers nationwide French protests over education funding and cost of living, spreading to other European cities.Largely peaceful protests in France; Iran’s “advanced” plans to kill Americans, and more · The World in Brief from The Economist · Oct 25
- Covers the European election supercycle and the rise of far-right parties, without a market call.Martin Wolf on the US midterms: What’s at stake for the world? · FT News Briefing · Oct 24
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- Riots in France and political blame are covered factually as context for fiscal and social stress.The World Is Burning Markets Are Ripping & Bitcoin Is Next! | Truth Block · Simply Bitcoin · Oct 20
- Covers French protests and the Albanian capital's unrest and government pressure to resign.Zelensky says America has restarted intelligence sharing; more protests in France, and more · The World in Brief from The Economist · Oct 19
- Canada's tighter ties with Germany, Norway and the EU shaped the decision.Behind Canada’s Submarine Procurement: What’s Next for South Korea–Canada Defence Cooperation? · K-Defence · Oct 22
- Discussion of EU institutions, member state unity and the anti-coercion instrument with no clear investment lean.The Eurofile Live: Are Europe and China on an Economic Collision Course? · The Eurofile · Oct 22
- French fiscal polarisation and protests are discussed with limited expected impact on real activity.UBS On-Air: Paul Donovan Daily Audio 'Oil and bonds' · UBS On-Air: Market Moves · Oct 22
- Covers European protests, cost-of-living strain and governments' declining willingness to fund Ukraine.Cash test: can Europe support Ukraine alone? · Economist Podcasts · Oct 21
- Covers the French riots and European energy purchases with no investing angle stated.Vance's CBS Town Hall | Slotkin's 'Deterrence Message' | France Erupts | 10/19/26 · The A.M. Update · Oct 19
- Britain strengthens undersea cable protections and undersea defense in response to Russian activity.October 23rd, 2026: Israel Sends Dozens of Fighter Jets Toward Iran & Russia's Secret Cable Surveillance · The President's Daily Brief · Oct 23
- Reported French protests and curfews, covered factually without a clear investing angle.Premier Li calls on SCO to shoulder historic responsibility · The World Today · Oct 21
- French curfews and the interior minister's resignation rejection are covered factually.Trump open to Putin-Xi meeting; France enforces curfews, and more · The World in Brief from The Economist · Oct 20
- France is cited as an example of austerity promises that weaken once in office.Brazil’s Runoff Election Is a Close Race Between Lula and Bolsonaro · The Spillover · Oct 22
- Germany's interceptor promise and counter-drone cooperation agreement with Ukraine are mentioned.Ukraine Claims 50% Jet Shahed Kills; Laser Trucks | Oct 21, 2026 · The AI War Brief · Oct 22
- Mentioned in passing as a contrast to China's diplomatic engagement with Africa.Why Africa Matters to China · The China in Africa Podcast · Oct 20
- Quebec separatist election and European trade talks are described factually.Independence eh? Canada’s referendum · Economist Podcasts · Oct 19
Around it
Companies named
- TKMS1
- Kongsberg1
- Societe Generale1
- BNP Paribas1
- Credit Agricole1
- Eutelsat1
Shows that covered it most
- Economist Podcasts4
- The President's Daily Brief4
- The World in Brief from The Economist4
- Defense & Aerospace Report2
- UBS On-Air: Market Moves2
- Midrats1
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