Mark Cudmore

Tala Atmadi, a reporter on the Iranian diaspora, reflects on Nowruz rituals muted by conflict. Mark Cudmore, markets editor, breaks down the selloff, bond yields and gold’s odd moves. Patrick Sykes, Middle East breaking news editor, reports on Iran–US skirmishes, regional strikes and Strait of Hormuz risks. Short, tense updates on markets, culture and escalating regional threats.

Mark Cudmore, Markets Live executive editor at Bloomberg, dives into the recent turmoil in the cryptocurrency market, detailing nearly $1 billion in leveraged position liquidations and the implications for Bitcoin prices. He discusses the structural volatility of Bitcoin and how recent volatility reflects broader retail sentiment. Cudmore also critiques the strategies of companies holding non-yielding crypto treasuries, highlighting challenges in the world of litigation finance due to regulatory changes and capital pullbacks.

Mark Cudmore, Markets Live executive editor at Bloomberg, shares insights on the recent global stock sell-off and the pressures facing AI stocks. He discusses how Nvidia's upcoming earnings could influence market trends and Bitcoin's tumultuous cycle due to its reliance on marginal buyers. Ben Stoppels, Bloomberg's ultra-wealth reporter, reveals how Britain's wealthiest families are restructuring finances and preparing for potential budget changes, citing inheritance tax concerns and anecdotal evidence of high-net-worth individuals considering emigration.

Mark Cudmore, Markets Live executive editor who decodes market moves, and Honor Ant, Middle East managing editor reporting from the region, discuss Iran’s strikes on Gulf energy infrastructure and a massive gas-field blaze. They cover the impact on global fuel supplies and soaring European gas price forecasts. They also touch on Nvidia’s bullish $1T AI sales outlook and why US stocks may seem oddly calm.

Mark Cudmore, Markets Live Executive Editor at Bloomberg who analyzes currency moves and Fed policy, breaks down the dollar's recent slide. He spotlights policy-driven weakness, trade friction and supply-chain impacts. He discusses how far the dollar might fall and when it still behaves like a safe haven.