Trump Cabinet Messaging Breach, 'European Freeloading' & New Tariffs Teased
Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes.On today's podcast:(1) The Atlantic’s top editor said he was added to a text group in which top US officials discussed detailed plans to bomb Houthi targets in Yemen with other top US officials, an extraordinary breach of security from an administration that has repeatedly vowed to clamp down on leaks.(2) President Donald Trump said he will announce tariffs on automobile imports in the coming days — and indicated nations will receive breaks from next week’s “reciprocal” tariffs.(3) US and Russian officials met in Saudi Arabia for about 12 hours a day after American and Ukrainian teams held talks, as President Donald Trump pushes for progress in achieving a ceasefire in the war.(4) HSBC is considering outsourcing part of its sprawling trading business as executives struggle to justify making technology investments needed to keep up with larger rivals. (5) Britain needs a technological breakthrough such as artificial intelligence to counter the collapse in its long-term growth rate, Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said in a lecture at Leicester University.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Introducing: Stock Movers
Stock Movers is a new, five-minute podcast on today's winners and losers in the stock market. Listen for analysis on the companies making news in markets. Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/4kJ43ONListen on Spotify: https://apple.co/4kJ43ONListen Anywhere: https://bit.ly/41VXOyH See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes.On today's podcast:(1) US and European stock-index futures climbed on signs that the next round of President Donald Trump’s tariffs may be more measured than previously suggested.(2) The UK government is weighing plans to reduce or even abolish its digital services tax before April 2 in an effort to avoid the worst of US President Donald Trump’s trade tariffs.(3) Mark Carney began his bid for election with a stark warning that US President Donald Trump is serious about wanting to annex Canada, launching his effort to convince Canadians he can protect the country from US aggression.(4) Turkey formally arrested President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s main political rival, a decision likely to trigger more market turmoil and protests across the country.(5) Ukrainian and US officials held talks in Riyadh, resuming efforts to end Russia’s full-scale invasion as President Donald Trump pushes for a ceasefire.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Daybreak Weekend: CPI Preview, Reeves Statement, BYD Earnings
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 PCE data, along with a look at the impact of tariffs on housing. In the UK – a preview of UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ spring statement. In Asia – a preview of Chinese EV Maker BYD’s earnings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Fire Closes Heathrow Airport, EU's Ukraine Plan Falters, and A Gunpowder Shortage
Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes.On today's podcast:(1) London’s Heathrow airport will close all day Friday after a nearby fire caused a major power outage, throwing one of the world’s busiest airports and the travel plans of hundreds of thousands of people into chaos.(2) European Union leaders tussled over weapons deliveries to Kyiv and who would represent them in US-led diplomacy as the bloc struggled to formulate a strategy on Ukraine.(3) Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey urged his rate-setting colleagues to tread carefully after the central bank held policy steady in the face of a turbulent global backdrop.(4) Turkey’s central bank raised one of its key interest rates in a surprise meeting on Thursday, the latest move by authorities to reverse a decline in the lira.(5) Israel’s cabinet approved Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s decision to fire the country’s domestic intelligence chief, defying thousands of protesters who rallied against his removal and those of other security and judicial officials.(6) The UK’s richest are set to unleash their savings to splash on luxury goods, cars or tech, a report showed, in signs that lower interest rates are boosting demand.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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