
Paul Dobson
Executive Editor for Asia Markets at Bloomberg, providing market commentary and analysis on crude oil, regional equities, and geopolitical risks affecting Asia-Pacific financial markets.
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Mar 9, 2026 • 20min
Markets Hit as Oil Tops $100
Qian Wang, Vanguard Group Chief APAC Economist, offers concise macro views for Asia-Pacific. Paul Dobson, Bloomberg Executive Editor for Asia Markets, breaks down market moves and volatility. They discuss oil topping $100, trade disruptions via the Strait of Hormuz, rising inflation and stagflation risks, market leverage and margin pressures, and how Asian economies and central banks may respond.

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Feb 19, 2026 • 17min
Fed's Hawkish Turn, Meta Resists Age Limits, Denmark's Diet Economy
Sanna Vass, Copenhagen-based reporter on Denmark’s economy, and Paul Dobson, Bloomberg markets editor with Asia markets expertise. They discuss the Fed’s wary minutes and what splits in policy thinking mean for markets. They cover huge foreign capital inflows into US markets. They also unpack Novo Nordisk’s big layoffs and the ripple effects on Denmark’s labor market and consumer confidence.

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Nov 3, 2025 • 22min
China to Suspend Some Rare Earth Curbs, US Chip Firm Probes
In this engaging discussion, Paul Dobson, Bloomberg's Executive Editor for Asia Markets, dives into China's suspension of rare earth export controls and the implications of the US-China trade pact. He highlights steady growth across Asia's economies amidst PMI releases. Carol Schleif, Chief Investment Officer at BMO Capital Management, offers insights on Big Tech earnings amid waning consumer sentiment and the impact of AI on market valuations. She warns of risks in private credit while advocating for diversified tech investments.

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Dec 19, 2024 • 16min
Fed's 2025 Rate Cut Outlook Drags Asian Stocks
Paul Dobson, Bloomberg's Executive Editor for Markets in Asia, and Patrick Kennedy, Founding Partner at AllSource Investment Management, dive into the recent U.S. market sell-off and its impact on Asian stocks. They highlight how the Fed's adjusted outlook is strengthening the dollar, creating turmoil for Asian currencies. The pair also discuss the declining Japanese yen and the Bank of Japan's policy challenges. Additionally, they explore consumer confidence issues in light of weak retail sales and the critical need for active investment strategies amidst shifting market dynamics.

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Mar 17, 2026 • 19min
Oil Steadies, Trump Seeks Xi Summit Delay
Mara Rudman, a Miller Center foreign policy analyst, and Paul Dobson, Bloomberg’s Asia markets editor. They unpack oil market drivers around the Strait of Hormuz and reserve releases. They discuss naval escort proposals, mine threats to shipping, and how geopolitical headlines ripple through Asian markets and AI-driven equity moves.

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Jan 2, 2026 • 18min
Stocks Rise, South Korea Exports, China Economic Outlook
Paul Dobson, Bloomberg's Executive Editor for Asia Markets, reveals a positive start for US equities and South Korea's export resilience, driven by semiconductor demand. Stephanie Leung, Chief Investment Officer at StashAway, discusses China's ambitious AI advancements and the contrast between US and Chinese tech goals. They dive into the implications of China's growing innovation capabilities, the cautious outlook on industrial profits, and the mixed signals from the property market, providing a comprehensive view of the Asia-Pacific economic landscape.

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Mar 2, 2026 • 21min
US-Israel Strikes on Iran, Oil and Commodities Surge
Madeleine Dean, a Democratic Congresswoman on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, raises constitutional concerns about U.S. military action and war powers. Paul Dobson, Bloomberg’s Asia markets editor, breaks down how strikes on Iran rocked oil, shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, Asian equities, and how geopolitics clouds Fed and China outlooks.

Nov 10, 2025 • 21min
Stocks Rise as US Government Shutdown Nears an End
Paul Dobson, Bloomberg's Executive Editor for Asia Markets, shares insights from Singapore on market reactions to the nearing end of the US government shutdown. He discusses tech stock volatility, the impacts of AI narratives on Asian markets, and the concentration risks involved. Chris Carey from Carnegie Investment Counsel highlights the economic ramifications of the shutdown, emphasizing delays in crucial job and inflation data, and suggests strategies like diversification amidst uncertainties. Both delve into the ongoing challenges facing the Federal Reserve's decision-making.

Dec 29, 2025 • 17min
No Ukraine Breakthrough, Global Stocks Record High, China Holds Taiwan Drills
Rosalind Matheson, Chief Asia correspondent, provides insights on the US-Ukraine diplomatic talks, revealing major security guarantees but unresolved territorial disputes. Paul Dobson, Executive editor for Asian Markets, analyzes the surge in global stocks and the dramatic fluctuations in silver prices, citing speculation and industrial demand. Additionally, they discuss China's live-fire drills around Taiwan following significant US arms packages, emphasizing rising geopolitical tensions.

Apr 1, 2024 • 25min
China Factory Activity, APAC Markets
Jill Disis and Paul Dobson discuss China's economy and market influences. Derek Izuel talks global market perspectives with Paul Allen. They explore China's industrial and property sectors, alternative easing approaches, President Xi's messaging to US business leaders, Federal Reserve's interest rate stance, Bank of Japan's decision impact on the Yen, and economic analyses post-COVID.


