Bessent’s Iran Threat Hinges on US Willingness to Hit China | The Pulse 8/25/2026

"The Pulse With Francine Lacqua" is all about conversations with high profile guests in the beating heart of global business, economics, finance and politics. Based in London, we go wherever the story is, bringing you exclusive interviews and market-moving scoops. Today's guests: Karen Ward, JPMorgan Asset Management, EMEA Chief Market Strategist; Maria Demertzis, European University Institute, Economic Policy Professor; Adrian Cox, Deutsche Bank Research, Thematic Strategist. (Source: Bloomberg)