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India’s Supreme Court questioned changes to a form used to register new voters, raising fresh challenges to an overhaul of electoral rolls that’s been criticized by opposition groups.

Yemen's government launches a new offensive to try and take back Houthi-held territory. Yemen is backed by Saudi Arabia. The Houthi's are supported by Iran. Bloomberg's Tyler Kendall sorts out the latest on "Bloomberg Surveillance." (Source: Bloomberg)

Global equities waver as political upheaval sends the euro to a 17-month low. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez calls an early election amid mounting social protests over housing. Flávio Bolsonaro takes a surprise lead over President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in the first round of Brazil's presidential election. Yemen's government launches a full-scale military campaign to recapture Houthi-held territory. Elsa Lignos of RBC Capital Markets joins "Bloomberg Brief" to discuss Europe’s public finances weighing on risk sentiment. Nicol Turner Lee of the Brookings Institution discusses how data centers are shaping the midterm elections. (Source: Bloomberg)

France's fiscal crisis is helping drive the euro lower. TD Securities Head of FX Strategy Jayati Bharadwaj talks about how France is trying to keep the crisis in check and what role the ECB plays. She speaks on "Bloomberg Surveillance." (Source: Bloomberg)

The exodus of the uber-rich from the UK has become a $160 billion problem, with individuals tracked in the Bloomberg Billionaires Index loosening their ties with the UK or cutting them entirely in the past two years. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez called an early election for Nov. 29 after parliament rejected a housing plan last week that his government had hoped would quell mounting social protests. The Opening Trade has everything you need to know as markets open across Europe. With analysis you won't find anywhere else, we break down the biggest stories of the day and speak to top guests who have skin in the game. Hosted by Anna Edwards, Guy Johnson and Tom Mackenzie. (Source: Bloomberg)

The high court again takes up the president’s sweeping assertions of power, and maybe the midterms.

The Pentagon has removed bombers from the UK Royal Air Force base that was at the center of a suspected attempted terrorist attack last week. All American bombers deployed at RAF Fairford have now returned to their home bases in the US, a Defense Department official said. Bloomberg's Tyler Kendall reports. (Source: Bloomberg)

Elsa Lignos, global head of FX strategy at RBC Capital Markets, discusses the levels to watch after the euro fell to its weakest since May 2025 on France’s deepening fiscal crisis and a snap election in Spain. "If you watch what's going on elsewhere in the FX market, there isn't sign of real panic," Lignos tells Bloomberg Television. "The key to watch at this stage is the Swiss franc," she adds. (Source: Bloomberg)

Both candidates suffered high levels of voter rejection, but the numbers are now stacked against Lula.

Germany’s foreign intelligence chief said the country has become a prime adversary in a “shadow war” with Russia and risks being drawn into conflict as the Kremlin’s military ambitions grow.

Flávio Bolsonaro surged to a surprise lead over Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in the first round of Brazil’s presidential election. Bolsonaro took about 47% of the vote to Lula’s roughly 45% with counting nearly complete. The two candidates will face off on Oct. 25. Brazilian assets are expected to surge when markets open Monday on signs that Bolsonaro is poised for victory. Bloomberg's Julia Leite reports. (Source: Bloomberg)

Bloomberg Daybreak Europe is your essential morning viewing to stay ahead. Live from Brussels, we set the agenda for your day, catching you up with overnight markets news from the US and Asia. And we'll tell you what matters for investors in Europe, giving you insight before trading begins. The euro fell to its weakest since May 2025 as investor concerns in the region intensified. Flávio Bolsonaro surged to a surprise lead over Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in the first round of Brazil’s presidential election, making him the overwhelming favorite to win the runoff and take Latin America’s heavyweight nation sharply to the right. And Schneider Electric said it’s buying PTC for about $22.6 billion, further expanding its portfolio of industrial software and offerings powered by artificial intelligence. Today guest: Tanvi Kanchan, Anand Rathi Shares & Stock Brokers, Associate Director & Head of International Business & Strategy. (Source: Bloomberg)

NATO’s top military commander is working on a strategy for achieving a quick victory against a Russian attack on its eastern flank, with a particular focus on integrating new defense technologies like drones and AI into traditional power.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez called an early election for Nov. 29 after parliament rejected a housing plan last week that his government had hoped would quell mounting social protests. Bloomberg's Rodrigo Orihuela reports. (Source: Bloomberg)

Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs said voters gave him a mandate to carry out broad economic changes, cut spending and rebuild trust in the political system.

Top officials in the US and India signaled that negotiations over a trade deal have reached an impasse that’s making it difficult to clinch an agreement.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez called an early election for Nov. 29 after parliament rejected a housing plan last week that his government had hoped would quell mounting social protests.

Protests demanding the ouster of India’s top election official and a halt to a contentious overhaul of voter rolls are gaining momentum ahead of key state elections.

The euro fell to its weakest level since May 2025 in Asian trading as reports that Spanish government officials are preparing for an early election added to concerns rocking France’s bond market. The currency is also under pressure from a strengthening dollar, which is being supported by expectations that the Federal Reserve will need to raise interest rates three more times by July to tame inflation. Bloomberg MLIV's Mark Cranfield reports. (Source: Bloomberg)