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Chinese battery maker CATL launches $5 billion Hong Kong share offering, term sheet shows
Contemporary Amperex Technology Co , or CATL, has launched an accelerated bookbuild to raise about $5 billion through a primary H-share offering in Hong Kong, according to a term sheet seen by R...
The Federal Reserve succession drama now comes down to a decision only Jerome Powell can make: Will he give up his seat on the Fed's board when his chairmanship ends or stay on as a governor?
With Kevin Warsh's confirmation back on track, the last unresolved question is whether Powell will give up his seat on the Fed's board next month.
Investors brace for packed week of earnings and central bank decisions
It's a packed week for earnings reports on both sides of the Atlantic, with several European blue chips slated to report this week, along with five of the Magnificent 7. Central banks in Europe, the U...
AI bill would crack down on deepfake distribution and protect whistleblowers
The bill, reported first by CNBC, includes stricter penalties for distributing deepfake images and would help set standards for AI software. The measure stems from the bipartisan House AI task force r...
'Europe has to fight for every cargo of jet fuel to come,' says Argus strategist
There is no shortage of jet fuel in Europe yet, says Benedict George, head of European product pricing at Argus, as airlines start to cancel flights which they anticipate to be unprofitable due to hig...
Russian diesel cargoes rerouted from Brazil as global prices surge
Two tankers carrying Russian ultra-low sulphur diesel (ULSD) were diverted mid-voyage from Brazil to alternative destinations, data from traders and LSEG showed.
Why JPMorgan is telling investors to keep buying the dips even as market hits new highs
Investors should be using any geopolitically-induced weakness as buying opportunities, says JPMorgan. Rate expectations are likely to come lower in the second half while earnings growth forecasts are ...
China blocks foreign acquisition of AI startup Manus
China's state planner has prohibited foreign acquisition of Chinese artificial intelligence startup Manus, ordering involved parties to cancel the transaction, the National Development and ...
Europe's rearmament push drives global military spending to record $2.9 trillion despite U.S. pullback
Increased spending in Europe was the main driver of global spending growth. The U.S. kept its spot as the world's top defense spender, splurging $954 billion in 2025 alone.
Central Bankers Have Bond Market on Edge: 3-Minutes MLIV
Anna Edwards, Guy Johnson, Tom Mackenzie and Paul Dobson break down today's key themes for analysts and investors on "Bloomberg: The Opening Trade." Chapters: 00:00:00 - MLIV 00:00:00 - Tech Earnings ...
Diesel, jet fuel exports from northeast Asia to recover in May, sources say
Northeast Asian spot diesel and jet fuel exports are set to show a recovery in May as refiners capitalise on record margins and improving crude oil supply, trade sources said.
Renewables in vogue as Iran war drives up Europe power prices
As the Iran war disrupts global flows of oil and gas and energy prices skyrocket, the Drin River, which descends through the mountains of northern Albania, is acting as a kind of shield.
Agentic Commerce Forces a Rethink of Card Infrastructure
AI is no longer just guiding purchases; it's beginning to execute them. As agentic commerce, where AI systems initiate transactions on behalf of consumers, takes hold, the payments ecosystem is enteri...
Maverick Says Data Without Intent Is Just Expensive Storage
Watch more: What's Next In Payments With Maverick Payments' Justin Downey The data game in business and technology has traditionally been an accumulation exercise. After all, if data truly was the new...
France's EDF invests $117 million in nuclear reactor parts factory
French state-owned utility EDF will invest nearly 100 million euros ($117.33 million) in a new factory operated by its subsidiary Arabelle Solutions to develop parts for nuclear reactor projects, i...
DeepSeek's new AI model does not wow markets in fast-changing industry
Market reaction to DeepSeek's preview of its long-awaited next-generation artificial intelligence model has so far been subdued compared with the Chinese startup's outsized global breakthrough last ...
DeepSeek price slash fuels competition, hits Zhipu, Minimax
Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek has introduced a preview of its fourth-generation model, DeepSeek V4, alongside sweeping price cuts aimed at accelerating adoption. The company said it...
Jet fuel crisis: a boon for Nigeria's Dangote, but not for local airlines
Nigeria's giant Dangote refinery is benefiting from record margins for producing jet fuel that it is mostly selling abroad, while the domestic airlines it also supplies have threatened to stop flying...
German Consumer Sentiment Slumps to Three-Year Low on Iran War Impact
The conflict in the Middle East dimmed income expectations and hopes for a tentative economic rebound this year amid surging energy prices.
Night vision gear maker Exosens posts Q1 revenue growth of 19.7%
French defence technology firm Exosens reported 19.7% growth in its first-quarter revenue to 122.6 million euros ($143.8 million) on Monday, driven by accelerating demand for night vision and di...
U.S.-Iran peace talks stall. Here's where things stand — and what's next for global markets
Markets balance resilient risk appetite against renewed geopolitical strain as U.S.-Iran talks stall again. Oil holds elevated risk premium amid persistent supply disruption and tighter inventories.
European markets to start the week broadly higher despite Iran-U.S. impasse
European stocks are expected to start the new week on a broadly positive footing as investors keep a close eye on stalled Iran-U.S. peace talks.
Stocks Have Soared Ahead of Big Tech Earnings. There's Little Room for Error.
The market is back to leaning on Big Tech. The next few weeks will make or break that view.
Iran war disrupts the circuit board supply chain, raises costs for tech firms
The conflict in the Middle East has disrupted supplies of crucial raw materials and pushed up prices of the printed circuit boards (PCB) used in almost all electronic devices, from smartphones and co...
Japan's JERA posts 5.2% rise in annual profit
JERA, Japan's biggest power generation utility, on Monday said its profit for the fiscal year that ended in March rose 5.2% from a year earlier to 193.5 billion yen ($1.21 billion).
Taiwan says China sanctions on European arms makers will not hit weapons sourcing
Taiwan's defence minister downplayed on Monday the impact of Chinese sanctions on seven European companies over arms sales to the island, saying it was not the first time China had taken such action ...
Corporate America Is Minting Money—and Not Just in Tech and Finance
Profits grow for many companies in the face of war, rising oil prices and inflation; “it's extremely polarized.”
U.S. stock futures fall, oil rises ahead of a busy week for Wall Street
U.S. stock-index futures dropped on Sunday as oil prices rose, ahead of a key week for Wall Street following record highs for the S&P 500 and the tech-heavy Nasdaq.
Stock Futures on Deck After Record-Setting Friday
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq prepare for another week of trading, with geopolitics and economic data in focus.
AI, Energy Disruptions & Dangers on Both Sides of Fed's Dual Mandate
Larry Werther talks about where he sees strengths and weakness on both sides of the Fed's dual mandate. AI in the workspace is something he doesn't see affecting employment short-term, though he belie...
Sen. Thom Tillis drops opposition, says he'll back Kevin Warsh's Fed confirmation
Sen. Thom Tills said Sunday he's ready to support the confirmation of Kevin Warsh as the new chair of the Federal Reserve, now that the Justice Department has dropped its criminal case against outgoin...
Sen. Tillis Expected to Clear Way for Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair
Bloomberg's Michael McKee breaks down the big week ahead for the Fed, with Jerome Powell's final press conference on rate cuts this Wednesday as his term ends next month. Hours earlier, the Senate Ban...
FOLLOW THE MONEY: CIO reveals which sector investors are spending BILLIONS on | Sunday Prep
FOX Business guests analyze the markets ahead of Monday's opening bell.
Sen. Tillis prepared to end blockade of Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh
Sen. Thom Tillis said he plans to support Kevin Warsh's nomination to be the next Federal Reserve chief after the Department of Justice dropped a criminal investigation into Chair Jerome Powell.
Tillis Prepared to Advance Fed Nominee after Justice Dropped Probe
Senator Thom Tillis said he had received assurances from federal prosecutors that eased his concerns, setting the stage for a key committee vote on Kevin Warsh.
Ghabour: "Trusting the Trends" in Stock Market "Until They Break"
Market technicals and momentum have Eddie Ghabour believing you need to weigh more on technicals than fundamentals amid the strong rally in stocks. "We're trusting the trends, until they break," says ...
Big Tech is the bull market's win-win trade right now — making this week crucial
Big Tech has roared back in April. Why it could be your win-win trade during the U.S.-Iran standoff.
Can the World's Economic Firefighter Adapt to the 21st Century?
As wars, trade spats, and AI reshape the global economy, the IMF has held its role as the world's lender-of-last-resort steady. Much of its governance, including countries' shares of voting rights, ha...
China's Hengli Petrochemical denies trade with Iran in response to US sanctions
Hengli Petrochemical , one of China's largest independent refiners, denied trade dealings with Iran after the United States imposed sanctions on one of its subsidiaries for allegedly buying Iranian...
Wall Street Is Sorting Software Companies Into Winners and Losers
The threat of artificial-intelligence tools has stirred fears about the future of software and what might happen to loans in the sector—but not all software companies are equally endangered.
U.S. Sanctions Zigzag in New World of Economic Warfare
With oil prices in mind, the Trump administration has deployed a haphazard approach to sanctions on Russia and Iran.
The AI Frenzy Is Back and Lifting the Entire Stock Market to Record Highs
Signs of froth are everywhere, with the IPOs of Anthropic and OpenAI expected to be the biggest ever and investors desperate to find ways in.
Swiss International says five injured after flight aborts takeoff in India
Swiss International said that a flight from Delhi to Zurich had to abort its takeoff early on Sunday after an engine issue, adding that four passengers and one crew member were injured.
‘ADAPT, ADOPT OR DIE': Fitz-Gerald Group principal on AI's market impact
Fitz-Gerald Group principal Keith Fitz-Gerald discusses upcoming Big Tech earnings, highlighting market opportunities in technology and medicine, on ‘Maria Bartiromo's Wall Street.'
Kevin O'Leary REVEALS what makes him the MOST money
O'Leary Ventures Chairman Kevin O'Leary joins 'Varney & Co.' to push back on Elizabeth Warren's criticism, explain what markets want from President Donald Trump's Fed pick and reveal why he's focused ...
Former Fed Member Talks Kevin Warsh & Interest Rate Difficulties
Dennis Lockhart, former president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, talks about his impressions on incoming Fed Chair Kevin Warsh. He believes Warsh will face a challenging environment w...
Bloomberg This Weekend | Mix Messages on Iran Talks, DOJ ends Powell probe, Trump's "Triumphal Arch"
The news doesn't stop when markets close. Hosts David Gura, Christina Ruffini and Lisa Mateo bring clarity, context and a bit of humor to the weekend's biggest headlines, LIVE from New York.
INVESTIGATION UNDERWAY: Justice Department launches criminal probe into rising beef price
FOX Business' Jeff Flock joins 'Varney & Co.' to break down the Justice Department's criminal probe into soaring beef prices as Americans face sticker shock at the grocery store and experts point to a...
S&P's Yergin: "This is The Biggest Energy Disruption We've Ever Seen"
The Strait of Hormuz oil shock has yet to crash demand as the rich world borrows from its stocks and pays up to secure supply. Traders are now sounding the alarm that a harsh adjustment is coming.
DOJ Drops Powell Probe
The Justice Department said it would end its criminal investigation of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, an attempt to clear the obstacle that has stalled Kevin Warsh's confirmation as his possible...
Jerome Powell's final Fed press conference marks an end to an era
Jerome Powell will likely hold his last official press conference as chair of the Federal Reserve on Wednesday — potentially bringing down the curtain on regular question-and-answer sessions with repo...
Iran War Fallout Drives Inflation Risks in Africa | Bloomberg Next Africa
On this episode of Next Africa, we track how the fallout from the Iran war is rippling through global supply chains, pushing up costs and raising concerns over food prices across the continent. Bloomb...
‘FANTASTIC': BNY Wealth CIO on US trend growth
BNY Wealth CIO Sinead Colton Grant discusses market volatility amid the war in Iran and the impact of consumer spending on ‘Making Money.'
Major Food Group Co-Founder Mario Carbone sits down with Jim Cramer
Major Food Group Chef and Co-Founder Mario Carbone joins 'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer to talk its restaurant foot print, food product lines, customer trends, and more.
Gas Prices Drive Consumer Sentiment Index to All-Time Low
The gas price spike drove the University of Michigan's Index of Consumer Sentiment to the lowest level recorded in its over 73-year history. The index declined by 3.5 points in April, dropping to 49.8...
Friday's Final Takeaways: DOJ Ends Powell Probe & Consumer Sentiment Uptick
Marley Kayden ends the trading week with Friday's final takeaways centered on macro movers. She talks how the Department of Justice ending its probe into Fed Chair Jerome Powell, along with an uptick ...
With Powell's Probe Dropped, All Eyes on Warsh's Fed Nomination
Plus, the Trump administration brings back firing-squad executions, and startup cowboys come to Texas.
LARRY KUDLOW: We need a big, ambitious, pro-growth budget bill
When Republicans go for tax cuts and economic growth, they win elections. When they ignore the growth message, and especially when they ignore the growth message and spend more and more taxpayer money...
Investment bank Lincoln International files for US IPO
Investment bank Lincoln International filed for an initial public offering in the United States on Friday.
Consumer Confidence Just Hit a Record Low. Here's Why
Consumer sentiment just hit its lowest level on record—even lower than during the pandemic. So why are markets still holding up?
Fmr. Fed Pres. Richard Fisher: Warsh would face a 'fog on uncertainty' as Fed Chair
Fmr. Fed Pres. Richard Fisher joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' with reaction to the investigation into Fed Chair Powell being dropped, what to expect from a possible Warsh-led Fed, and more.
Pirro could reopen Fed probe at any time, Democratic senators warn
U.S. Attorney for the Washington D.C. District Jeanine Pirro said Friday she would drop an investigation into the Fed.
Record Day for S&P, Nasdaq | Closing Bell
Comprehensive cross-platform coverage of the U.S. market close on Bloomberg Television, Bloomberg Radio, and YouTube with Romaine Bostick, Katie Greifeld, Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec.
Kevin Warsh Wants to Fix the Fed. Can He Realize His Ambitions?
Warsh, who is on track to succeed current Chair Jerome Powell, wants to lower interest rates and shrink the Fed's balance sheet. Inflation may get in the way.
S&P Global Vice Chairman: Hormuz Crisis Is Driving Global Change
Consumers are already feeling the effects of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz with energy prices surging around the world. But what if the crisis is signaling a longer-term global power shift?
A Bond Bear Market Is Brewing. 5 Ways to Make It Work in Your Favor.
Funds that specialize in credit research, adding return without taking lots of duration risk, are a better bet than run-of-the-mill bond ETFs.
Earnings will be strong this year supported by secular economic trends, says Citi's Drew Pettit
Drew Pettit, Citi U.S. equity strategist, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss the market fundamentals this year, stocks Pettit favors and much more.
Why Markets Are Resilient Despite the Iran War
Stocks are climbing back toward record highs, even as the Iran war continues and oil prices stay elevated. So why aren't markets reacting?
DOJ Drops Powell Probe, Iran War Impact on Credit Markets | Real Yield 4/24/2026
"Bloomberg Real Yield" highlights the market-moving news you need to know. Today's guests: BMO Capital Markets Head of US Rates Strategy Ian Lyngen, Moody's Rating Global Head of Private Credit Marc P...
DOJ Drops Powell Probe, Smoothing Path for Warsh to Lead Fed
The Justice Department is ending a controversial investigation into building-renovation cost overruns by the Federal Reserve, potentially clearing a path to confirmation for Kevin Warsh. Tyler Kendall...
Will he stay or will he go? With criminal probe over, Fed Chair Powell faces big decision
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is likely in his final weeks at the central bank helm and now faces a choice of whether he stays on at the institution. With a criminal investigation referred to th...
Earnings Season Was Supposed to Drive the Stock Market. Why It Hasn't.
Without semiconductors, earnings season might have been a dud—and the indexes likely would be struggling to notch gains.
US indicated it would not ease Russian oil sanctions again, EU's Sefcovic says
European Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic on Friday said he raised concerns about the recent U.S. easing of sanctions on Russian oil during his talks with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, and ...
The Committee reacts to the DOJ dropping its investigation into Fed Chair Jerome Powell
The Investment Committee debate what the DOJ dropping charges against Jerome Powell means for the market and your money. CNBC's Steve Liesman joins ‘Halftime Report' to discuss the latest out of Washi...
Private Equity-Backed Anesthesia Provider Settles FTC Monopolization Charges
The U.S. government is wrapping up a novel legal challenge to a private equity-backed company involving alleged illegal market consolidation.
Will The Supreme Court Put An End To SEC Gag Order Settlements?
Thomas J. Powell, 59, built Resolute Capital Partners, a firm that helped companies raise money privately. Often that meant using Regulation D, a rule that lets businesses sell securities without goin...
Analysis: The threat to the Fed's independence isn't over
U.S. Attorney for the Washington D.C. District Jeanine Pirro on Friday said she would drop a probe into the Fed's costly renovations.
What Are Prediction Markets, and Why Are They Causing Controversy?
The indictment of a soldier who bet on the U.S. operation to capture President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela put renewed focus on a new way to gamble, and a new way to cheat.
What Hormuz Whiplash Means For Markets
The world is fighting a two-front energy war. One front runs through the Strait of Hormuz, where Iran and the United States are locked in a standoff.
Bessent defends U.S. dollar swap lines as Iran war harms global finances
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in a social media post Friday defended the possibility of the U.S. participating in currency swaps with allies in the Persian Gulf and Asia during the Iran war. The on...
DOJ drops criminal probe of Fed Chair Powell.
The Department of Justice on Friday dropped its criminal investigation of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, removing a major hurdle to the Senate confirming President Donald Trump's nomination of K...
Jane Street's $40 billion trading haul tops rivals, sources say
Jane Street, Wall Street's leading market maker, generated a record $39.6 billion in net trading revenue last year, leapfrogging its biggest high-speed trading rivals and several investment banks incl...
Bettors on Kalshi now see Warsh likely confirmed by mid-May after DOJ drops Powell probe
Bettors on prediction markets platform Kalshi now see an 86% chance Kevin Warsh is confirmed as Chairman of the Federal Reserve by May 15. Before the Department of Justice announced it was dropping a ...
Week Ahead for FX, Bonds: Major Central Bank Meetings Due as Middle East Conflict Continues
A string of decisions by major central banks are due in the week ahead, including from the Federal Reserve, the European Central Bank, the Bank of Japan and the Bank of England.
Powell Probe Update Clears Path Toward Next Fed Leadership Shift
@CharlesSchwab's own Mike Townsend and Cooper Howard discuss reports that the DOJ may drop its criminal investigation into Fed Chair Jerome Powell, easing a key hurdle for Kevin Warsh's confirmation a...
The unemployment rate is low. The stock market is high.
Major companies are laying off thousands, but overall unemployment hasn't budged. Even people with stable employment and high salaries are spooked.
DOJ Dropping Powell Probe Is a Step in the Right Direction, French Hill Says
US Representative French Hill, chair of the House Financial Services Committee, discusses the recent decision by the Department of Justice to drop the criminal investigation into the Federal Reserve's...
DOJ Drops Powell Probe, Smoothing Warsh Path to Fed
The Justice Department is ending a controversial investigation into building-renovation cost overruns by the Federal Reserve, potentially clearing a path to confirmation for Kevin Warsh, President Don...
US justice department drops criminal investigation against Jerome Powell
Move will remove obstacle for confirmation of Kevin Warsh, Trump's pick to replace Powell as Federal Reserve chair
Trump's DOJ Drops Jerome Powell Probe—Clearing Way For Kevin Warsh Vote
The Justice Department on Friday announced it would end a probe into the Federal Reserve and chair Jerome Powell over a renovation project at the central bank's headquarters, likely clearing the way f...
Department of Justice to close criminal investigation into Fed's Powell
CNBC's Eamon Javers reports the latest news on the DOJ's investigation in Fed Chair Jay Powell.
When Transport Stocks Rally, Recession Risks Fade: Technicals
Strength from FedEx, J.B. Hunt, and CSX can be seen as a positive economic indicator.
Pirro drops probe into Fed's Powell, paving way for Warsh confirmation
President Donald Trump's Department of Justice on Friday said that it's backing down in a standoff over the leadership of the Federal Reserve, and that announcement is expected to pave the way for Tru...
April's Consumer Sentiment Is the Lowest on Record
Anxiety about the war in Iran has left Americans in the grimmest economic mood on record, according to the University of Michigan's survey.
The DOJ said it would end its criminal investigation of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, clearing the obstacle that has stalled Kevin Warsh's confirmation as his successor
The wind-down of the investigation of the Fed chair could end an impasse that threatened to delay a leadership transition.
DOJ drops criminal probe of Fed Chair Powell
The Department of Justice on Friday dropped its criminal investigation of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, removing a major hurdle to President Donald Trump's nomination of Kevin Warsh to replace ...
Inflation Fears Drive Consumer Sentiment to Record Low
The University of Michigan's final April sentiment index dropped to 49.8 this month from 53.3 in March. While that was slightly improved from the preliminary reading, it remained the lowest in data ba...
We know parts of the market are hot, says Jim Cramer
'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer looks at the day's market action.
Investor Peter Boockvar worries the market is becoming 'too nonchalant'
Peter Boockvar, One Point BFG Wealth Partners CIO, joins 'Fast Money' to talk why he believes the market is becoming too nonchalant.
Dow slips 179 pts as S&P 500, Nasdaq rise on Iran talk hopes
US stocks edged higher on Friday, supported by renewed optimism around potential diplomatic progress between Washington and Tehran, alongside strong momentum in semiconductor stocks led by Intel. The ...