Bloomberg Daybreak: Asia Edition
Listen for business and finance news centered in the Asia-Pacific region. Host Doug Krizner brings you insight and analysis on the day's top stories from China, India, Japan, Korea, Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia and more.
Episodes
Special Edition: Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang on Investing in South Korea
In this special bonus episode, Bloomberg Tech’s Ed Ludlow sits down with Nvidia President and CEO Jensen Huang for an exclusive interview. In their conversation, Huang says “this is the golden ages for Korea” after teaming up with SK Group to build more than 2 gigawatts of AI data centers on the Korean Peninsula. “Their semiconductor business is booming. Their industrial bu
Daybreak Weekend: US Tech, BOE Decision, BOJ Meeting
Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Host Nathan Hager take a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US – a look ahead to the next decision from the Federal Reserve and a preview of three tech stocks for the week ahead. In the UK – a look ahead to the next monetary policy decision from the Bank of England. In Asia – a look ahead to the next monetary
Intel Jumps on AI Demand Forecast, Asia's Nuclear Power Renaissance
Business and finance news from the Asia-Pacific. Intel Corp. delivered a revenue forecast that shattered Wall Street estimates as booming data center spending fuels a long-awaited turnaround. Sales will be $15.8 billion to $16.8 billion in the third quarter, the company said Thursday. Even the low end of that range would easily clear the $15.1 billion average analyst estimate. Meantime, Stocks and
Big Tech Earnings Kick Off
Business and finance news from the Asia-Pacific. Alphabet Inc. again raised already sky-high estimates for capital spending in 2026, telling investors that expenses may top $200 billion as it races to build the computing power necessary to fuel its artificial intelligence ambitions. The Google parent projected capital expenditures of $195 billion to $205 billion in 2026, up from a previous estimat
Chipmakers Lead Asia Stock Gains
Business and finance news from the Asia-Pacific. Stocks in Asia climbed for a second day as chipmakers at the heart of the artificial intelligence boom extended their rebound, offsetting concerns over rising oil prices after renewed escalation in the US-Iran conflict. The rally in technology stocks followed weeks of volatility in the year's best-performing corner of the market as investors questio
Asia Markets React to China's Moonshot AI, ASEAN Foreign Ministers Meeting
Business and finance news from the Asia-Pacific. The hottest name in China's domestic AI industry is Moonshot. The company's AI model -- known as Kimi K3 -- was released last Friday. It shows China is closing the gap on OpenAI and Anthropic more rapidly than anticipated -- even with limited access to the most advanced processors from Nvidia. We speak about the market reaction with David Savage, Bl
Moonshot AI Tells Investors IPO Plans, Oil Outlook Amid Continued US Strikes on Iran
Business and finance news from the Asia-Pacific. Oil climbed to the highest level in more than a month and bonds fell as US and Iranian attacks escalated, renewing inflation concerns. Stocks stabilized after a technology-led selloff rattled markets last week. Treasury 10-year futures slipped 7/32, with trading in the cash market shut during Asian hours Monday because of a holiday in Japan. Governm
Daybreak Weekend: New Home Sales, UK Prime Minister, Japan Marine Day
Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Host Nathan Hager take a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US – a look ahead to new home sales data with a focus on three stocks for the week ahead. In the UK – a look ahead to the UK preparing to usher in its 7th Prime Minister in 10 years. In Asia – a look ahead to Japan Marine Day. See omnystudio.com/liste
Market Analysis, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on US Trade Policy
Business and finance news from the Asia-Pacific.West Texas Intermediate traded above $80 a barrel after adding more than 11% in the previous three sessions, as the US continued its attacks on Iran in a bid to secure shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Gasoil prices, however, were a touch weaker in the previous session.Equity-index futures pointed to declines in Japan and Sou
Markets Outlook Amid Continued US Strikes on Iran, China Eco Data
Business and finance news from the Asia-Pacific.Oil rose for a third day as President Donald Trump threatened further strikes on Iran, hours after the US resumed its blockade on the Islamic Republic’s shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Global benchmark Brent advanced 1.8% to above $86 a barrel after surging 11% in the previous two sessions.The weak US inflation numbers and a strong start
Oil Continues Gains as US Imposes New Blockade in Hormuz
Business and finance news from the Asia-Pacific.Oil extended gains and Treasuries held their losses after the standoff between the US and Iran intensified, raising concern that supply disruptions will reignite inflation and strengthen the case for higher interest rates.Brent climbed as much as 2.8% to $85.64 a barrel. The commodity jumped 9.6% on Monday — its biggest gain since May 2020 &mda
Oil Climbs as US Strikes on Iran, Eco Weekahead
Business and finance news from the Asia-Pacific. For analysis on the week ahead, highlighted by the US-consumer price report and two days of testimony from Fed Chair Kevin Warsh, Bloomberg TV Host Shery Ahn spoke to Frederic Neumann, Chief Asia Economist at HSBC. Oil rose and Treasuries fell after the US launched another round of strikes against Iran, reviving concern that higher energy prices wil
Daybreak Weekend: US CPI, ECB Outlook, South Korea Constitution Day
Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Host John Tucker take a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US – a look ahead to U.S CPI and PPI data, along with a focus on three stocks for the week ahead. In the UK – a look ahead to what lays ahead for the European Central Bank as it grapples with a uncertain inflation landscape. In Asia – a look ahead to S
Special Edition: SK Hynix Starts US Trading, Opens 14% Above Offer Price
Bloomberg’s David Gura hosts a special edition of Bloomberg Tech as SK Hynix starts trading on the Nasdaq, in what is the biggest-ever US listing by a foreign company. He recaps Ed Ludlow's sit-down interview with SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won from the Nasdaq, and dives deeper into the listing's impact on the rest of the US chip sector.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SK Hynix Raises $26.5 Billion in Biggest Foreign Debut in US
Business and finance news from the Asia-Pacific. SK Hynix Inc. raised $26.5 billion in its American depositary receipt offering, as the South Korean memory chipmaker powered through volatility to deliver the largest ever US first-time share sale by a foreign company. The company sold 177.9 million ADRs for $149 each, according to a statement confirming an earlier Bloomberg News report. Each ADR is
US Extends Strikes on Iran, China Consumer Inflation Slows
Business and finance news from the Asia-Pacific. The US military struck Iran for the second straight day, an escalation of violence that threatens to strain an already fragile ceasefire. The attacks came just hours after President Donald Trump at the NATO summit in Turkey said the US would probably target Iran again. The US launched attacks on Tuesday and revoked a waiver allowing new sales of Ira
US Strikes Iran and Blocks Oil Sales
Business and finance news from the Asia-Pacific.Oil prices rose and Asian stocks were little changed as investors assessed the implications of renewed geopolitical tensions for energy supplies and risk assets. The moves came after US benchmarks fell on Tuesday, with a gauge of chip stocks dropping more than 4%. The Nasdaq 100 slid 1.8%. For more on the market action, we spoke to Paul Dobson, Bloom
Samsung's Soaring Profit Fails to Impress, Yen Outlook
Business and finance news from the Asia-Pacific. Asian equities dropped as technology shares came under renewed selling pressure due to investors rotating into other corners of the market. Chip bellwether Samsung Electronics Co. fell after its results. Samsung Electronics Co.'s quarterly profit surged 19-fold, but failed to impress investors accustomed to eye-catching growth from the supplie
India PM Modi to Visit Indo-Pacific
Business and finance news from the Asia-Pacific. Australia will host Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi next week for an annual leaders summit. Modi will also visit Indonesia and New Zealand. For more on India and New Zealand's relationship, we speak to Ainsley Thomson, Bloomberg's Wellington Bureau Chief. Plus - Asian stocks and US equity-index futures pared their initial gains Monday as
Daybreak Weekend: AI's Job Impact, NATO Summit, China Eyes New Eco Data
Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Host Nathan Hager take a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US – we look at the potential impact of AI on the labor market In the UK – we preview the upcoming NATO summit in Turkey In Asia – we discuss inflation in China ahead of new economic data See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Equities Mixed After Tech Sell-Off
Business and finance news from the Asia-Pacific. It's been a mixed day in equities after two days of tech-led losses in the US that were fueled by concerns the artificial intelligence-driven rally had run ahead of itself. We speak to Charlotte Yang, Bloomberg's Asia Equities reporter. Plus - Samsung Electronics Co. shares climbed 6.5% following a report that Anthropic PBC is in talks with the Kore
Investors Weigh AI Trade, Japan's Startup Ecosystem
Business and finance news from the Asia-Pacific. In the equity market, a selloff in US chipmakers reignited concerns that the artificial intelligence-driven rally has outpaced fundamentals. We speak to Jeff Buchbinder, Chief Equity Strategist for LPL Financial. Plus - We go to Japan, where one of its largest startup conferences, IVS 2026 is underway. Investors, major corporations, entrepreneur are
Best Quarter for Chip Stocks, Yen Steadies
Business and finance news from the Asia-Pacific. Chip stocks posted their best quarter ever, extending an extraordinary start to the year driven by insatiable demand for artificial intelligence equipment. But after recent jitters sent the stocks tumbling, investors are wondering how much further the rally can go. "The story of the past six months is the market going all-in on AI infrastructu
Yen Hits Four-Decade Low, China's Manufacturing Activity Returns to Growth
Business and finance news from the Asia-Pacific. The yen slid to its weakest level against the dollar since 1986, a milestone that will generate unease in Japan and put traders on high alert for authorities wading into the market. The currency depreciated 0.2% to touch 161.98 versus the greenback in New York trading overnight, breaching the 161.95 mark touched in July 2024 during an earlier campai
BIS Warning, South Korea's 'Mega Projects'
Business and finance news from the Asia-Pacific. An artificial-intelligence bust, inflation and fiscal stress are among the most alarming threats to global prosperity at present, the Bank for International Settlements warned. In its annual report published on Sunday, the Basel-based institution cited those on a list of "pressure points" that currently "demand attention," with underlying financial
Daybreak Weekend: US Jobs, Wimbledon Tournament, Vietnam Eco
Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Host Nathan Hager take a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US – a look ahead to the U.S June jobs report with a focus on three stocks for the week ahead. In the UK – a look ahead to this year’s Wimbledon tournament. In Asia – a look ahead to key readings on growth and inflation for Vietnam's economy. Se
Micron Forecast Shatters Estimates, Canada to Send Warships to Indo-Pacific
Business and finance news from the Asia-Pacific. Micron Technology, the largest US maker of computer memory chips, surged in late trading after its quarterly sales forecast crushed Wall Street estimates, signaling that an AI-fueled growth run remains strong. Revenue will be approximately $50 billion in the fiscal fourth quarter, which runs through August, the company said in a statement Wednesday.
Iran Oil Waiver Offers Lifeline to Tehran as Talks Proceed
Business and finance news from the Asia-Pacific. The US issued a 60-day license allowing Iran to sell oil on the international market, giving Tehran an economic lifeline as the two adversaries continued talks for a permanent peace deal. Vice President JD Vance, attending the discussions in Switzerland, described the first round of negotiations as "very, very good" and said Iran had agreed to allow
Oil Drops, Asia Stocks Rise on Iran Talks Progress
Business and finance news from the Asia-Pacific. Oil gave up early gains and Asian stocks climbed as investors welcomed signs of diplomatic progress between the US and Iran. "Encouraging progress has been made including the creation of a mechanism for further technical talks," mediators Qatar and Pakistan said in a joint statement. The sides also established a communication line to avoid incidents
Daybreak Weekend: US PCE, London Climate
Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Host Nathan Hager take a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US – a look ahead to the next U.S PCE and GDP data, along with a focus on 3 stocks for the week ahead. In the UK – a look ahead to London Climate Action Week. In Asia – a look ahead to Australia CPI data. - Stuart Paul, US Economist with Bloomberg Ec
Kospi Jumps on Chipmakers, US Ends Hormuz Blockade
Business and finance news from the Asia-Pacific. Asian stocks hovered near record highs in holiday-thinned trading as optimism that the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz will restore oil flows and curb inflation pressures buoyed risk appetite. The MSCI Asia Pacific Index was little changed after five straight days of gains, while the chip-heavy Kospi was the top performer in the region, jumping 2.
Fed Holds Rates As Warsh Takes Helm
Business and finance news from the Asia-Pacific. Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh vowed to restore price stability following his first policy meeting since taking the helm of the US central bank, after officials left interest rates unchanged and signaled growing support for rate hikes this year. "Persistently high prices are a burden for the American people, but the recent past need not be pro
Traders Look Ahead to Fed, Shipping Outlook Ahead of Hormuz Reopening
Business and finance news from the Asia-Pacific. Bonds advanced ahead of the Federal Reserve's policy decision, as a slide in oil prices to a three-month low helped ease concerns of a renewed inflation shock. Investors are also reassessing the global interest-rate outlook as the Fed meets for the first time under Chairman Kevin Warsh, with some expecting no changes this week and a shift in how the
Global Stocks React to US-Iran Agreement
Business and finance news from the Asia-Pacific.Global stocks and bonds climbed on Monday as the US-Iran deal spurred a decline in oil prices and raised hopes that the war that has jolted markets since the end of February may be close to an end. Investors continue to monitor developments in the Middle East, watching for signs whether shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is returning to no
US and Iran Agree to Deal Halting War and Reopen Strait of Hormuz
Business and finance news from the Asia-Pacific. Stocks rallied, oil slumped and the dollar fell after the US and Iran said they had reached a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The Strait of Hormuz will be "opening" on Friday upon the signing of the deal with Iran, President Trump said in a post on Truth Social. The deal announcement came first from Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and
Daybreak Weekend: Fed Meeting, UK Election, BOJ Decision
Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Host Nathan Hager take a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US – a look ahead to the next FOMC decision, along with a focus on 3 stocks for the week ahead. In the UK – a look ahead to a high stakes UK election and Bank of England decision. In Asia – a look ahead to a monetary policy decision from the Bank of J
Bank of Japan Preview, SpaceX IPO Makes History
Business and finance news from the Asia-Pacific. Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda's hospitalization is generating uncertainty among investors over the central bank's messaging at its policy meeting next week, even as they remain convinced officials will raise interest rates. Ueda is expected to miss the BOJ's meeting on June 15-16 and will refrain from casting a vote, but will express his views v
Iran Tensions Flare Up on New US Strikes on Iran
Business and finance news from the Asia-Pacific. Stocks dropped as Middle East tensions flared up with new US attacks on Iran, weighing on markets already grappling with a selloff in richly valued tech stocks. Oil climbed. The latest US strikes have injected more volatility into global financial markets and threaten to further crimp oil supplies. We speak to Mark Cudmore, Global Leader of the Mark
Asian Stocks Recover After AI Selloff, Oil Slips
Business and finance news from the Asia-Pacific.Oil steadied after Israel and Iran agreed to end attacks against each other following an escalation of violence that threatened to derail efforts to end the war in the Middle East. We spoke to Stephen Stapczynski, Bloomberg's Asia Energy Team Leader. Plus - Asian stocks rebounded from their biggest drop since March as tensions in the Middle Eas
Stock Selloff Extends on Tech, Oil Rises on Iran
Business and finance news from the Asia-Pacific. Stocks extended losses as a selloff in technology shares gathered pace and a robust US jobs data boosted bets on Federal Reserve interest-rate hikes. Oil rose and Treasuries fell as tensions flared in the Middle East. For more on the markets, we spoke to Lianting Tu, Bloomberg's Managing Editor for Asia Equities. Plus - South Korean stocks plunged a
Daybreak Weekend: US CPI, London Tech, China Eco Data
Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Host Nathan Hager take a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US – a look ahead to U.S CPI and PPI data, along with a focus on 3 stocks for the week ahead. In the UK – a look ahead to London tech week. In Asia – a look ahead to China PPI and CPI data. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Asia Equities Decline as AI Mania Fades
Business and finance news from the Asia-Pacific. Asian stocks declined along with US equity-index futures as enthusiasm for the artificial intelligence trade cooled after driving markets to record highs this year. Stocks are pulling back from record highs as Broadcom Inc.'s outlook for AI-chip sales fell short of elevated expectations, pausing a blistering advance in semiconductor shares from thei
Asia Stocks Drop on Broadcom Outlook, SpaceX Record IPO
Business and finance news from the Asia-Pacific. Asian stocks fell alongside US equity-index futures as the AI-fueled rally that powered global equities to record highs lost momentum after a weak forecast from Broadcom. Asian losses followed a pullback on Wall Street, where the S&P 500 snapped a nine-day winning streak as renewed US-Iran clashes damped risk appetite. Some relief emerged early
Asian Stocks Ease from Record Highs, Computex 2026
Business and finance news from the Asia-Pacific. Asian shares eased from record highs and oil held gains as efforts to revive a peace deal with Iran showed little progress. Even as the AI-driven rally continues to propel equities to record highs, financial markets have been whipsawed by geopolitical headlines after an escalation in Middle East hostilities jeopardized peace negotiations. For more o
Oil Climbs With US-Iran Deal Still Elusive, Shangri-La Dialogue
Business and finance news from the Asia-Pacific. Oil climbed and the dollar strengthened as negotiations to extend the US-Iran ceasefire showed few signs of a breakthrough. Brent crude rose above $93 a barrel, rebounding from its lowest close since mid-April as tensions in the Middle East remained elevated and efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz showed little progress. For more on the markets,
Daybreak Weekend: US Jobs, Ukraine Funding, Australia GDP
Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Host Nathan Hager take a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US – a look ahead to the May jobs report, along with a focus on three stocks for the week ahead. In the UK – a look ahead to what comes next in the Ukraine war following fresh EU funds to Ukraine. In Asia – a look ahead to Australia GDP data. See omny
Hopes on US-Iran Deal, UBS Asian Investment Conference
Business and finance news from the Asia-Pacific. There was a lot of volatility in the oil market. Even so, there is optimism that the US and Iran will reach a peace deal despite fresh hostilities and uncertainty over the vital Strait of Hormuz. Markets are trading the prospect of an Iran deal, but the physical reset will take time, and dips in oil prices are likely to remain shallow and temporary
Stocks Pare Gain, Oil Climbs as US Strikes Iran Targets
Business and finance news from the Asia-Pacific. Stocks trimmed gains and crude oil climbed after US strikes on sites in Iran curbed optimism over a potential deal with Tehran. US equity-index futures rose 0.6%, though gains were more subdued than Monday's holiday-thinned advance, when markets in the US were closed. Asian shares edged up 0.3%, off session highs, as American forces hit missile laun
Daybreak Holiday: Kevin Warsh, Costco, Inflation's Impact on Memorial Day
On this special Memorial Day edition of Bloomberg Daybreak - hosted by Nathan Hager. We look at the challenges ahead for new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh with Bloomberg News International Economics & Policy correspondent Michael McKee and Anna Wong, Chief US Economist with Bloomberg Economics We preview Costco and Best Buy earnings with Bloomberg Intelligence Analysts Jenn Bartashus and Lindsa
Daybreak Weekend: US PCE, Iceland Eco Conference, Australia CPI
Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Host Nathan Hager take a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US – a look ahead to U.S PCE and personal spending data, along with a focus on three stocks for the week ahead. In the UK – a look ahead to the Reykjavík Economic Conference in Iceland. In Asia – a look ahead to Australia CPI data. See omnystud
Asian Stocks Rise on Optimism Over US-Iran Talks
Business and finance news from the Asia-Pacific. Asian stocks and US equity-index futures advanced on optimism that the US-Iran talks could lead to a peace deal. However, concerns over a prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz have unsettled investors, pushing bond yields higher recently amid fears high oil prices will fuel inflation and force central banks to keep interest rates elevated. Even
Nvidia Earnings Beat, SpaceX Files IPO, Samsung Reaches Deal to Avoid Strike
Business and finance news from the Asia-Pacific.Nvidia Corp. aims to rely less on giant data center operators and predicts other businesses and governments will become a bigger source of revenue for its chips and computing products to support artificial intelligence ambitions. The company faces growing competition from chipmakers trying to carve out a piece of the AI computing business, and major
Stocks Drop as Iran Concerns Linger, RBA on Inflation
Equities declined as concerns around Iran lingered even after President Donald Trump said he was holding off on fresh strikes on the Middle East country. Oil fell. Brent crude slipped 2% to about $110 a barrel, after earlier falling 2.8%. Trump said plans for a strike on Iran were called off following appeals from Persian Gulf allies, adding that "serious negotiations are now taking place." We spo
US Says China Agrees to Spend Billions on Agricultural Goods
China has agreed to purchase at least $17 billion of agricultural products from the US annually through 2028, the White House said in a fact sheet detailing President Donald Trump's two-day summit in China. A day earlier, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce released its own readout of the meeting, which said the US and China will adopt a series of measures, including mutually cutting levies on certai
Daybreak Weekend: Nvidia Earnings, Europe Airlines, Japan GDP
Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Host John Tucker take a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US – a look ahead to earnings from Nvidia and a focus on three stocks for the week ahead. In the UK – a look ahead to earnings from Europe’s largest low-cost airlines. In Asia – a look ahead to Japan GDP data. See omnystudio.com/listener f
AI Momentum Drives Stocks, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer
AI optimism, strong corporate earnings and a resilient economy have powered stocks to successive record highs, driven by bets that spending on artificial intelligence will continue to fuel growth. The rally has also overshadowed mounting concerns that crude oil above $100 a barrel could reignite inflation and cloud the outlook for central banks and the global economy. We speak to Mark Cudmore, Glo
Nasdaq Futures Rise, Focus Turns to Trump-Xi Meet
US equity-index futures advanced as traders bet the record-breaking rally driven by enthusiasm for the artificial intelligence trade has further room to run. The gains in equities masked worries about inflation that have driven bets the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates next year. Treasuries broadly held their losses with yields on benchmark 10-year holding near the highest since July and
Stocks Affected By Hot US Inflation Data, Trump Heads to China
It should not be surprising that war in Iran is producing higher inflation in the US. There was higher gasoline in grocery prices sending headline CPI up last month at an annual rate of 3.8%, and that news in turn sent US treasury yields higher right across the curve. This fueled speculation that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates next year, and bonds fell, with the 30-year yield rising
Stocks Shrug Off Iran War, Australia Budget Preview
Asian stocks edged up 0.4% to near their record as traders stayed bullish on the AI trade. Meantime, crude oil gained and bonds dropped after President Donald Trump cast doubts over the ceasefire with Iran, prolonging the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and keeping energy prices elevated. We heard from Colin Purdie, Manulife Investment Management Global CIO of Public Markets. He spoke to Bloomberg
Daybreak Weekend: US CPI, Cannes Festival, Bessent Visits Japan
Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Host Nathan Hager take a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US – a look ahead to U.S CPI, PPI, and Retail sales data, along with a focus on 3 stocks for the week ahead. In the UK – a look ahead to the annual Cannes film festival. In Asia – a look ahead to US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's Trip to Japan. &
Previewing the Trump-Xi Summit
Business and finance news from the Asia-Pacific. Expectations surrounding the upcoming summit between Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump are intensifying as it approaches. Yet, despite the heightened geopolitical stakes tied to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, analysts and markets largely anticipate a non-event — assuming the meeting takes place at all. The tw
Asia Stock Rally as Iran Optimism Builds
Business and finance news from the Asia-Pacific. Asian equities climbed to a record, powered by a rally in Japanese stocks on their return from a break, as optimism grew that the US and Iran were nearing a deal to end the conflict that had rattled markets and clouded the economic outlook. Easing tensions in the Middle East have helped global equities erase war-driven losses and push to fresh highs
Trump Says US to Pause Guiding Ships While Seeking Iran Deal
Business and finance news from the Asia-Pacific. Stocks climbed to a record after President Donald Trump signaled progress toward a final agreement with Iran, adding fresh momentum to markets already buoyed by a rally in technology shares. Crude oil declined. We spoke to David Finnerty, Bloomberg's FX and Rate Strategist. President Donald Trump said he would pause a US-led effort to help stranded
Brent Holds Gain as Iran Tensions Flare Up Again
Business and finance news from the Asia-Pacific.Crude oil held its gains as the US and Iran exchanged fire, jolting a four-week-old ceasefire and raising concerns that Middle East tensions could escalate again. Brent edged 0.5% lower to just under $114 a barrel at the open Tuesday as escalating tensions around the Strait of Hormuz raised fears about high energy prices and global inflation. Austral
US to Start Guiding Ships Through Hormuz, Takaichi Visits Australia
Business and finance news from the Asia-Pacific. Markets opened on an optimistic note after President Donald Trump said the US will begin guiding ships not involved in the Iran conflict through the Strait of Hormuz from Monday. However, a senior Iranian official warned that Tehran would consider any US interference in the Strait a ceasefire breach, according to an AFP report. For more on the marke
Daybreak Weekend: US Jobs, UK Elections, RBA Decision
Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Host Nathan Hager take a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US – a look ahead to the April jobs report in the U.S and a focus on 3 stocks for the week ahead. In the UK – a look ahead to the UK’s Midterm local elections. In Asia – a look ahead to the next RBA Decision. See omnystudio.com/listener for priv
Mixed Big Tech Earnings, Powell Says He'll Stay at Fed as Governor
US equity futures rose, reversing earlier declines, helped along by late-market gains in Alphabet Inc. and Amazon.com Inc. Meanwhile, Meta Platforms Inc. shares slid in post-market trading alongside Microsoft Corp., keeping alive lingering concerns over artificial intelligence spending. We heard from Maribel Lopez, Lopez Research Founder and Principal Analyst. She spoke to Bloomberg's Shery Ahn an
Instant Reaction: Jay Powell on the Fed Decision
Bloomberg's Tom Keene and Jonathan Ferro and Lisa Abramowicz discuss remarks from Fed Chair Jay Powell following the Federal Reserve's latest policy decision on a special edition of Bloomberg Surveillance. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said he’ll remain at the central bank as a governor after his term as chair ends. “After my term as chair ends on May 15, I will continue to serve
Instant Reaction: Fed Holds Rates, Three Officials Dissent
Bloomberg's Tom Keene, Jonathan Ferro and Lisa Abramowicz break down the Federal Reserve's latest policy decision on a special edition of Bloomberg Surveillance. Federal Reserve officials left interest rates unchanged, but revealed a deepening division over the outlook for policy amid increased uncertainty caused by the conflict in the Middle East.Four officials voted against the decision, includ
UAE Quits OPEC as War Upends Oil Markets, TDK Earnings
The United Arab Emirates will leave OPEC next month, in a significant blow to the group that raises questions about its future at a time when the industry is grappling with the massive supply disruption caused by the Iran war. We heard from Hartmut Issel, UBS Wealth Management Head of APAC Equities and Credit speaking to Bloomberg's Shery Ahn and Haidi Stroud-Watts And - Japanese electronic compon
Bank of America's Bernard Mensah on Business Plan, Asia Stocks Higher
In Singapore, business leaders are gathering in Singapore today for a Bank of America conference focused on technology. Front and center are the fallout from the Iran war and where AI investments are headed. Bernard Mensah, President of International for Bank of America spoke to Bloomberg's Haslinda Amin at the event. And - Asian stocks held near their highest level since late February as traders
Stocks Rise on Iran Plan Report, South Korean Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo
Crude oil pared gains and Asian stocks extended advances after a report said Iran offered the US a new proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, lifting sentiment after efforts to restart talks stalled. We spoke about the markets with Jasmine Duan, Senior Investment Strategist at RBC Wealth Management Asia, speaking with Bloomberg's Haidi Stroud-Watts and Shery Ahn And - South Korean Trade Minister
Daybreak Weekend: Fed Preview & Tech Earnings, Bank of England Decision, Japan's Golden Week
Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Host Nathan Hager take a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US – we preview the Federal Reserve's rate decision and big tech earnings In the UK – we look ahead to the Bank of England's upcoming rate decision In Asia – we discuss the Golden Week holiday in Japan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati
Instant Reaction: Intel Gives Strong AI-Fueled Outlook
Intel gave a strong sales forecast for the current period, signaling that the struggling chipmaker is finally beginning to benefit from the giant build-out of artificial intelligence infrastructure.Revenue will be $13.8 billion to $14.8 billion in the quarter ending in June, the company said Thursday in a statement. Analysts, on average, estimated $13 billion, according to data comp
Stocks Fluctuate, SK Hynix Record Profit Quarter
Business and finance news from the Asia-Pacific. Stocks and crude oil swung at the open in a nervous start to trading in Asia, as lingering concerns about the war in Iran clashed with strong corporate earnings that are helping steady investor sentiment. We spoke to Mark Cranfield, Bloomberg's MLIV Strategist. Plus - SK Hynix Inc. reported a five-fold jump in quarterly profit and reiterated p
President Trump Extends Iran Truce
Business and finance news from the Asia-Pacific. US equity-index futures climbed and the dollar edged lower after President Donald Trump said he would extend the ceasefire with Iran, spurring cautious optimism among investors. For more on the markets, we spoke to Paul Dobson, Bloomberg's Executive Editor for Asia Markets. And, for more analysis on the extended Iran truce, we turn to Jessica Genaue
Investors Focus on Iran Talks, Apple Names a New CEO
Business and finance news from the Asia-Pacific. Asian stocks edged higher as signs Iran may join talks with the US fostered cautious optimism about progress in the Middle East ahead of a looming ceasefire deadline. Oil dropped. We spoke to Patrick Kennedy, Founder & Managing Partner, AllSource Investment Management. Plus - Apple Inc. Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook will hand the reins
Daybreak Weekend: Tesla Earnings, European Headwinds, Japanese Inflation
Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Host Nathan Hager take a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US – we preview Tesla earnings and Kevin Warsh's trip to Capitol Hill In the UK – we look ahead to first quarter European earnings amidst broader headwinds In Asia – how the war in Iran is impacting Japanese inflation. See omnystudio.com/listene
Investors Await US-Iran Truce Extension News
Business and finance news from the Asia-Pacific. Asian stocks fell as investors lightened their positions ahead of the weekend while awaiting progress on extending the US-Iran ceasefire, after a rally driven by expectations the truce would be prolonged. We spoke to Winnie Hsu, Bloomberg's Asia Equities Reporter. Plus - President Donald Trump struck an optimistic tone for prospects that the U
Asian Stocks Rise, US Hits Record on Iran Talks Hopes
Business and finance news from the Asia-Pacific. Asian stocks tracked Wall Street higher as optimism around a potential US-Iran ceasefire and robust corporate earnings buoyed sentiment. The MSCI Asia Pacific Index opened 0.4% higher on Thursday as traders bet a de-escalation of the Middle East conflict will ease oil prices and lift economic growth. That was after the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 10
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