About this episode
U.S. indices record their best performance so far this month as U.S. PPI data comes in softer than expected. IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva tells CNBC the Fed must persist in its fight to rein in inflation. We also hear from Austrian bank governor Robert Holzmann who says that recent financial instability may require a stronger rate hike response from the ECB. Paris sees further violence following pension reform demonstrations. Dozens of the capital’s transport workers stormed the headquarters of LVMH ahead of a key ruling from the French constitutional council. And in banking news, HSBC has warned that shareholders’ proposals to restructure the bank will significantly hit dividend payouts. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .