Israel braced for a nationwide strike as anger grows over Netanyahu government’s handling of the hostage crisis and a possible peace deal with Hamas. Germany’s ruling coalition is crushed in regional elections raising questions as to how much longer it can last. The AfD has won the far right’s first state election since World War II. French President Emmanuel Macron will meet Bernard Cazeneuve today as the two try and find common ground and end the country’s search for a new Prime Minister. 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 Guy Johnson and Kriti Gupta. (Source: Bloomberg)