What We're Tracking A volatile week in the U.K. and France. The United Kingdom and France will experience another week of political and economic volatility as protests and political infighting create uncertainty over government policy. In the United Kingdom, Prime Minister Liz Truss will be fighting for her political life after dismissing her chancellor and announcing fiscal policy U-turns on Oct. 14 to calm down financial markets. While Conservative Party rules prevent angry Tory members of parliament from holding a no-confidence vote against Truss, many will work tirelessly to undermine her leadership and force her resignation. In France, the hard-line General Confederation of Labor will go on strike across the country Oct. 18, while left-wing political parties may stage demonstrations against the government. This could be a preview of protests to come, especially if the French government proceeds with plans to reform the pension system. China's 20th Party Congress.