Germany's Merz Vows to Stay After Record Election Loss

Friedrich Merz said he would remain as German chancellor after his Christian Democratic Union party posted it worst-ever result in a state election, failing to gain enough votes to win a single seat. The fallout has dealt a blow to Merz’s chancellorship, prompting calls among rank-and-file members to push Merz — who polls show is the least popular postwar German chancellor — out after only 16 months in office. 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)