Francine Lacqua

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Editor at Large and Anchor at Bloomberg Television

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Editor-at-large, Anchor @BloombergTV Half human/half coffee. Podcaster, ‘In the City’ with Dave Merritt. Views my own, not BBG. Retweets ≠ Endorsements.

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BOE’s Bailey urges closer EU trade to reverse Brexit damage

1 week ago | fortune.com | Philip Aldrick |Tom Rees |Irina Anghel |Francine Lacqua

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BOE’s Bailey Urges Closer EU Trade to Reverse Brexit Damage

1 week ago | bloomberg.com | Philip Aldrick |Tom Rees |Irina Anghel |Francine Lacqua

Andrew Bailey, governor of the Bank of England (BOE), at the Monetary Policy Report news conference at the bank's headquarters in the City of London, UK, on Thursday, May 8, 2025. The Bank of England cut interest rates by a quarter point to 4.25% as Donald Trump’s global trade war weighs on UK growth, in a decision that split senior officials into three groups and was made before the US President hinted at an imminent deal to lower tariffs on British exports.
EU Should Reconsider Bank Trading Rules, SocGen Chairman Says

1 week ago | bloomberg.com | Nicholas Comfort |Francine Lacqua

Lorenzo Bini Smaghi Photographer: Chris Ratcliffe/Bloomberg(Bloomberg) -- The European Union should consider whether tough new rules for banks’ trading operations are still warranted given the region wants to expand its capital markets, according to the chairman of one of the bloc’s largest securities firms.
Qatar Dangles Prospect For Future Airbus Jet Order After Mega Boeing Deal

2 weeks ago | bloomberg.com | Leen Al-Rashdan |Francine Lacqua |Omar El Chmouri

A Qatar Airways Airbus passenger jet. (Bloomberg) -- Qatar Airways said it could still buy widebody aircraft from Airbus SE in the future, days after it announced a mega order for long-haul jets by Boeing Co. “There will always be a chance for another order from Airbus,” Qatar Airways Chief Executive Officer Badr Al-Meer said in a Bloomberg TV interview on Wednesday.
Qatar Dangles Prospect For Future Airbus Jet Order After Mega Boeing Deal

2 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Leen Al-Rashdan |Francine Lacqua |Omar El Chmouri

NowAir France-KLM continues its North American route expansion this month with new routes from its European hubs. On May 8, KLM inaugurated a new connection between Amsterdam and San Diego, and today, Air France flew its first-ever flight between Paris and Orlando. Like many airlines, new aircraft …
ConocoPhillips CEO Says US Shale Oil Can Grow, But Not Near $50

2 weeks ago | bloomberg.com | Grant Smith |Francine Lacqua

US shale oil output hasn’t peaked and can expand, but not if prices are near $50 a barrel, according to the chief executive officer of oil giant ConocoPhillips. Shale executives are keeping a close eye on crude prices as they trade near levels that make drilling unprofitable. Before prices started plunging last month, most banks and research firms had forecast US shale production would grow this year and next before plateauing later in the decade.
Chelsea Co-Owner Boehly Says Players Have Too Many Games

2 weeks ago | bloomberg.com | Beril Akman |David Hellier |Francine Lacqua

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 01: Chelsea Chairman and co-owner Todd Boehly during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Aston Villa FC at Stamford Bridge on December 01, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Robin Jones/Getty Images)(Bloomberg) -- Todd Boehly, Premier League club Chelsea’s co-owner, expressed concern about the footballing calendar, saying players’ injuries are increasing.
Iran Nuclear Deal Would Give a Little Boost to Global Oil Supply

3 weeks ago | bloomberg.com | Alex Longley |Francine Lacqua |Anna Edwards

(Bloomberg) -- The prospect of a deal over Iran’s nuclear program saw oil fall sharply on Thursday. The reality is that Tehran has relatively little extra crude that it can bring back — but it could arrive in a market that’s gearing up for surplus.
Iceland Can ‘Manage’ 10% US Tariff, Central Bank Chief Says

4 weeks ago | bloomberg.com | Francine Lacqua |Ott Ummelas

Asgeir Jonsson(Bloomberg) -- Iceland’s central bank governor said a 10% US import tariff is manageable for his Atlantic nation that’s displaying resilience to the fallout from the global trade war. Asgeir Jonsson, who heads up the Sedlabanki in Reykjavik, told Bloomberg Television that a key sign is that Iceland has “seen no capital outflow” during the recent market volatility. “Usually, when there is a turbulence, small monetary systems lose money,” Jonsson said in an interview on Friday.
ECB's Simkus Says More Cuts Needed as US Tariffs Weigh on Growth

4 weeks ago | financialpost.com | Mark Schroers |Alexander Weber |Francine Lacqua

Article content(Bloomberg) — The European Central Bank must lower interest rates further as the euro-area economy is yet to feel the full force of US tariffs and inflation is expected to continue to slow, Governing Council member Gediminas Simkus said. Sign In or Create an AccountArticle contentWe apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.