Bloomberg News Now April 9, 2026: US-Iran Prepare Talks, Trump Warning to Iran on Hormuz Fee, More
Apr 10, 2026
Preparations for U.S.-Iran talks in Pakistan and how regional strikes and diplomacy intersect. Tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, shipping movements and risks to energy supplies. Market and policy reactions, including oil price moves and sudden trading activity. U.S. officials' warnings on new AI cyber risks and calls for Europe to shoulder more defense responsibility.
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Ceasefire Talks Face Mixed Signals
- The U.S. and Iran are preparing weekend talks in Pakistan aimed at a more permanent ceasefire, with Israeli strikes in Lebanon posing a major complication.
- Jeff Mason notes mixed signals from the White House and Israel increase stakes for Vice President Vance's negotiations this weekend.
Trump Presses Restraint While Hormuz Disrupts Oil
- President Trump reportedly told Netanyahu to scale back strikes to aid negotiations and said U.S. forces will remain around Iran until a ceasefire is firm.
- The Strait of Hormuz is largely blocked, Iran restricts transits, and oil output and refinery operations have been cut, pushing U.S. crude to $97.87.
Banks Warned About AI Driven Cyber Threats
- Financial regulators are urging banks to prepare for new cyber risks from advanced AI models like Anthropik's Mythos.
- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Fed Chair Jay Powell convened CEOs to push precautions against sophisticated AI-driven attacks.