Raffaella Tenconi, chief economist and founder at ADA Economics, discusses politics in Italy, its impact on Italy’s economy and losing its investment grade status. She speaks on “Bloomberg Markets: European Open."

Alicia Garcia Herrero, chief economist of Asia Pacific at Natixis SA, talks about the Hong Kong economy and the stimulus package announced by the government. Hong Kong’s economy contracted more than originally estimated in the second quarter as brewing unrest in the city began to dampen activity.

Florence Eid-Oakden, chief economist at the Arabia Monitor, discusses Saudi Arabia's first Sukuk issuance, and the outlook for future issuance.