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What Standard Blood Pressure Cuffs Miss. Hilo CEO on Continuous Monitoring

The CEO of Swiss health-tech company Hilo says continuous blood pressure monitoring can reveal patterns that traditional cuff readings may miss. Stefan Petzinger points to night-time changes as particularly important and says Hilo's software is designed to turn sensor data into useful blood pressure insights. Petzinger also says greater engagement with the data can encourage healthier behavior and better outcomes. He spoke to Tom Mackenzie on the latest episode of "Bloomberg Tech: Europe."

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BNP Paribas Says Warsh Can Prove Credibility With Rate Hike

Camille de Courcel, head of developed markets rates strategy at BNP Paribas, discusses the outlook for Treasury yields ahead of today's US inflation data and next week's Federal Reserve decision. "I think he's [Fed Chair Kevin Warsh] seen that the July FOMC meeting did not look credible enough for the market," de Courcel tells Bloomberg Television. "He really sees that window of opportunity to show credible and suggest that there will be hikes. So if you don't deliver on that, you can run into a a vicious circle."

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Swedish Election Race Tightens Ahead of Sunday's Vote

As Swedish voters head to the polls on Sunday, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson of the Moderates is seeking a second term for his center-right government in a race that has tightened sharply in the final weeks. The four-party opposition led by Social Democrat Magdalena Andersson has 50.7% support against 48.1% for the ruling bloc, according to the latest poll for broadcaster TV4. Charles Daly reports from Stockholm.

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Political, Inflationary Risks On Europe's Horizon: Market Snapshot

The European Central Bank gathered to deliver an interest rate hike this week against a back drop of rising global bond yields, spiralling energy prices and growing political risk. Following a state election win for German's far-right AfD party in Saxony-Anhalt, attention now turns to an array of elections across multiple European countries in 2027. France in particular stand out as an area for concern for investors as the country navigates political divide and a shaky fiscal outlook. The Opening Trade spoke to guests about the biggest challenges facing European nations at a time of heavy pressure on public finances.

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India-China Set For Bilateral Talks At BRICS Summit

Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit India this weekend to attend the BRICS summit, marking his first trip to the country since 2019. But Observer Research Foundation's Antara Ghosal Singh says while progress has been made on the India-China border issues, economic ties between both sides remain challenging. She spoke with Bloomberg's Insight with Haslinda Amin.

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How LV Lost Millions by Winning a Trademark Dispute in China

A trademark fight with a local tea maker sparked a patriotic backlash that exacerbated a demand slump for LVMH's most profitable label. While the broader downturn in the Asian powerhouse has slammed all luxury brands, LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE's flagship label was the worst hit in July and August, people familiar with the matter said.

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Iran and US Brace for Long War

Iran and the US are digging in for a protracted war, with little sign of a near-term ceasefire or return to normal Middle East energy flows even if hostilities remain at a low intensity. The conflict has entered a form of stalemate, with critical issues including control of the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's nuclear program still unresolved. Bloomberg's Stuart Livingstone-Wallace breaks down the situation.

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