Episodes
What would YOU like to hear about on Bloomberg? Help make shows like ours even better by taking our Bloomberg audience survey.Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes.On today's podcast:(1) Vice President Kamala Harris deepened her closing argument to undecided voters that Donald Trump is unfit to serve a second term, classifying her opponent as a fascist in response to a question during a CNN town hall in key swing-state Pennsylvania.(2) German Finance Minister...
Published 10/24/24
What would YOU like to hear about on Bloomberg? Help make shows like ours even better by taking our Bloomberg audience survey. Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes.On today's podcast:(1) The last time US government bonds sold off this much as the Federal Reserve started cutting interest rates, Alan Greenspan was orchestrating a rare soft landing.(2) Bank of America Chief Executive Officer Brian Moynihan has urged Federal Reserve policymakers to be measured in...
Published 10/23/24
Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes.On today's podcast:(1) Bonds around the world are falling as investors mull prospects of slower US interest-rate cuts, a trend that risks upending debt positions everywhere.(2) HSBC unveiled a broad restructuring across different business lines and geographies as newly appointed Chief Executive Officer Georges Elhedery embarks on ambitious cost cuts at the banking behemoth.(3) President Vladimir Putin will play host to...
Published 10/22/24
Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes.On today's podcast:(1) A day after a Hezbollah drone penetrated Israel’s air defenses and exploded next to the private home of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, he held a series of meetings with top security aides to discuss the next attack on Iran.(2) China cut its benchmark lending rates after the central bank lowered interest rates at the end of September as part of a series of measures aimed at reviving economic growth...
Published 10/21/24
Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Tom Busby takes a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US – a preview of Boeing and UPS earnings. In the UK – a look ahead to UK bank earnings. In Asia – a preview of next week's BRICS Summit in Russia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 10/19/24
Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes.On today's podcast:(1) Israeli soldiers killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, the architect of the Oct. 7 attack, in a death that leaves a huge hole at the top of the militant group and spurred fresh US pressure for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to end the war in the Gaza Strip.(2) China’s central bank moved to support markets just as data showed the economy expanding the least in six quarters, signaling the government’s...
Published 10/18/24
 Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes.On today's podcast:(1) Billionaire investor Stan Druckenmiller said markets are pricing in a Donald Trump victory ahead of next month’s US presidential election.(2) Vice President Kamala Harris sought to deflect criticism over the administration’s handling of the border crisis, her stance on transgender rights and her ties to President Joe Biden in a combative interview Wednesday on Fox News.(3) China’s economy likely grew...
Published 10/17/24
Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) UK inflation slipped below the Bank of England’s 2% target for the first time in more than three years, spurring investors to bet on a quicker pace of interest-rate cuts in the coming months. (2) ASML shares plunged the most in 26 years after it booked only about half the orders analysts expected, a startling slowdown for one of the bellwethers of the semiconductor industry. (3)  LVMH’s sales of...
Published 10/16/24
Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes.On today's podcast:(1) ASML shares plunged the most in 26 years after it booked only about half the orders analysts expected, a startling slowdown for one of the bellwethers of the semiconductor industry.(2) LVMH’s sales of fashion and leather goods fell for the first time since the pandemic as the industry’s biggest player was hammered by a slump in demand from Chinese consumers whose appetite for high-end purchases once...
Published 10/16/24
Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Biden administration officials have discussed capping sales of advanced AI chips from Nvidia Corp. and other American companies on a country-specific basis, people familiar with the matter said, a move that would limit some nations’ artificial intelligence capabilities. (2)  China has begun enforcing a long-overlooked tax on overseas investment gains by the country’s ultra-rich, according to...
Published 10/15/24
Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes.On today's podcast:(1) China’s highly anticipated Finance Ministry briefing on Saturday lacked the firepower that equity investors had hoped for, indicating that the volatility that’s gripped the market following a world-beating rally will likely extend.(2) UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will vow to scrap regulations holding back growth, as he seeks to soothe concerns among international investors after a rocky first 100...
Published 10/14/24
It's almost 100 days since Keir Starmer's Labour government was elected - on a pledge to 'change Britain' and reboot economic growth. But the investors and business people Labour courted ahead of that landslide win are increasingly concerned about progress and the big decisions in the budget. We spoke to top investors and financiers for their views on the new administration's first steps. Hosted by Caroline Hepker.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 10/12/24
Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Tom Busby takes a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US – a look ahead to U.S Retail sales and Netflix earnings. In the UK – a preview of next week’s ECB meeting. In Asia -  a look ahead to China trade data and TSMC earnings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 10/12/24
Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes.On today's podcast:(1) One hundred days into Britain’s new Labour government, executives say ‘we can’t live without the details indefinitely.’(2) Elon Musk unveiled long-awaited prototypes of a Tesla robotaxi called Cybercab, saying production may start in 2026 and that the vehicle could cost less than $30,000.(3) The French government unveiled a budget for next year that aims to deliver a €60.6 billion ($66.2 billion)...
Published 10/11/24
Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Hurricane Milton slammed into Florida’s west coast near Tampa with tree-snapping winds and heavy rain, pushing a wall of water onshore and putting lives at risk in the densely populated region. (2) Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is unlikely to win another big interest-rate cut from his policy committee so long as the labor market holds up. (3) President Joe Biden has warned Israel against...
Published 10/10/24
Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) The US Justice Department told a federal judge it’s considering recommending that Google be forced to sell off parts of its operations to alleviate the harm caused by its monopolization of the online search market, in what would be a historic antitrust breakup. (2) Ever since President Xi Jinping sought to draw a line under China’s slowdown last month, investors have clamored for him to back up...
Published 10/09/24
Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes.On today's podcast:(1) A rally in onshore Chinese stocks on their return from a week-long holiday cooled as traders questioned Beijing’s resolve to add more stimulus. Shares in Hong Kong tumbled.(2) Brent oil tumbled below $80 a barrel as expectations for more stimulus from China fizzled, sparking a risk-off mood across markets.(3) Milton, the Atlantic’s strongest hurricane this year, is set to approach the Florida peninsula...
Published 10/08/24
Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes.On today's podcast:(1) As the Middle East marks a year since the deadly Oct. 7 attacks by Hamas, Israel is locked in a multi-front war with no clear end, sending troops back to northern Gaza and keeping up intense aerial attacks and a limited ground maneuver in Lebanon.(2) Oil opened the week lower as the market waited to see if Israel would retaliate against Tehran for a missile attack last week, with President Joe Biden...
Published 10/07/24
Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Tom Busby takes a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US – a preview of U.S CPI and PPI data, along with bank earnings. In the UK – a look ahead to the 2024 Nobel Prize selection. In Asia – a look ahead to what’s next for Japan, after its ruling party picked Shigeru Ishiba as its new leader. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 10/05/24
Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes.On today's podcast:(1) Oil steadied — following its biggest one-day jump in almost a year — as fears that Israel may decide to strike Iranian crude facilities in retaliation for a missile barrage kept the market on edge.(2) Planned tax increases to get France’s budget deficit under control will hit about 300 of the country’s biggest companies, Prime Minister Michel Barnier said.(3) Online fashion retailer Shein is preparing...
Published 10/04/24
Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes.On today's podcast:(1) President Joe Biden said Israel should hold off from attacking Iran’s nuclear facilities in retaliation for a missile barrage this week, as Group of Seven nations sought to tamp down a spiraling conflict that threatens to pull the US even deeper in.(2) OpenAI has completed a deal to raise $6.6 billion in new funding, giving the artificial intelligence company a $157 billion valuation and bolstering its...
Published 10/03/24
Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes.On today's podcast:(1) Iran fired about 200 ballistic missiles at Israel on Tuesday, a sharp but brief escalation between Middle Eastern adversaries that threatened to trigger a fresh round of attacks as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to retaliate.(2) Global benchmark Brent climbed above $74 a barrel, after briefly spiking more than 5% on Tuesday following the Iranian assault, which was preceded by a warning from...
Published 10/02/24
Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes.On today's podcast:(1) Israel said it had begun “targeted ground raids” in southern Lebanon, escalating a campaign to root out Hezbollah despite international appeals for restraint.(2) Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the central bank will lower interest rates “over time,” while again emphasizing that the overall US economy remains on solid footing.(3) Christine Lagarde said the European Central Bank is becoming more...
Published 10/01/24
Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes.On today's podcast:(1) Nearly a year after Hamas’ unprecedented assault shattered their spirits, Israelis are in a triumphant mood over the pummeling their military has given Lebanon’s Hezbollah and the killing of its elusive leader.(2) Chinese stocks extended one of their most remarkable turnarounds in history, soaring for a ninth straight day as government stimulus entices investors back to one of the most beaten-down...
Published 09/30/24
Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Tom Busby takes a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US – a preview of the September jobs report and the Vice Presidential debate. In the UK – a look at some of the challenges France’s new government will face. In Asia – a look ahead to China’s Golden Week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 09/28/24