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Apr 2, 2026 • 37min
Daybreak Holiday: Bank Earnings, Taxes and Candy
Erin Slowey, Bloomberg Law reporter on tax and IRS staffing. Neil Sipes, Bloomberg Intelligence analyst on capital markets and trading. Herman Chan, senior banks analyst focused on big-bank balance sheets. They discuss bank earnings, how market volatility affects trading and investment-banking revenue, IRS staffing and filing-season impacts, and weakening Easter candy sales and pricing trends.
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Apr 2, 2026 • 15min
Trump Wants Iran 'Back To The Stone Age,' Moon Mission Liftoff
A tense look at a presidential primetime speech promising tougher action against Iran and hints at targeting critical infrastructure. Analysis of strains on NATO and fears about U.S. commitment to the alliance. Coverage of market reactions and what the political fallout means for policy. A celebratory update on NASA’s Artemis II liftoff and the Orion capsule’s progress toward the Moon.
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Apr 1, 2026 • 24min
Trump: War To End Within 2-3 Weeks; Birthright Citizenship Hearing
Jumana Bersechi, Bloomberg Middle East correspondent based in Dubai, provides on-the-ground analysis of the Iran conflict timeline and regional military aims. She breaks down implications for the Strait of Hormuz and troop movements. She also discusses questions around enriched uranium and how allies might shape outcomes.
Mar 31, 2026 • 15min
Trump Reportedly Weighs War Exit; US Fuel Prices Soar
Coverage of a possible U.S. wind-down of hostilities with Iran and how that moved markets. A drone strike damaged a Kuwaiti tanker near Dubai, raising fears about the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. gasoline prices jumped past $4 a gallon, highlighting consumer pain. Corporate news includes a major Unilever food sale to McCormick that would reshape both companies.
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Mar 30, 2026 • 15min
No End of War in Sight; Oil Hits $116 a Barrel
Intense coverage of rising U.S.-Israeli-Iran conflict and regional strikes that keep tensions high. Reports on oil surging past $115 a barrel as supply risks around the Strait of Hormuz grow. Markets respond with bond and equity moves, and a Russian tanker docking in Cuba raises energy policy questions. Brief looks at troop movements, travel disruptions, and global protests.
Mar 29, 2026 • 20min
Evolving Money: Diversifying with Digital Assets (Sponsored Content)
Cosmo Jiang, general partner at Pantera Capital, evaluates blockchain protocols and tokens. Omid Malikin, Wall Street veteran and Columbia adjunct, frames Bitcoin as a hard currency and payment layer. They discuss Bitcoin’s role in reserves and portfolios. They contrast Bitcoin with protocols like Ethereum and Solana. They explore DeFi, on-chain fundamental analysis, and why institutions consider crypto exposure.
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Mar 27, 2026 • 38min
Daybreak Weekend: US Jobs, South Africa Conference, South Korea Shareholder Meetings
Alexandra Seminova, an equities reporter covering corporate earnings, previews Nike, Beyond Meat and RH. Michael McKee, an international economics and policy correspondent, analyzes U.S. jobs data and Fed implications. They discuss March payrolls forecasts and labor-force shifts. They also flag how jobs prints could shape Fed timing and broader economic risks.
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Mar 27, 2026 • 15min
Senate Votes to Fund TSA; Trump Delays Iran Deadline
Jumana Bersechi, Bloomberg Middle East correspondent reporting on Iran and regional diplomacy. She unpacks Iran’s murky negotiations and what a 10-day delay in U.S. threats means for regional tensions. She also breaks down troop movements, shipping lane security, and how diplomats are scrambling across the Gulf.
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Mar 26, 2026 • 14min
US, Iran Argue Over Terms; Airline Fares Surge in Europe & Asia
Jumana Brasechi, Bloomberg Middle East correspondent in Dubai, offers on-the-ground reporting. She discusses Iran’s public rejection of US overtures and Tehran’s new conditions. She also covers soaring Asia-Europe airfares after Persian Gulf disruptions and regional military movements and reactions.
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Mar 25, 2026 • 15min
Trump's 15-Point Peace Plan; Flight Prices Set to Rise
A deep dive into the U.S. 15-point proposal aimed at ending the Iran conflict and how Tehran is still firing missiles and drones. Coverage of oil-market jitters and warnings that higher fuel costs could push airfares up. Investigation into a LaGuardia ground-radar failure that preceded a deadly runway collision. Quick rundowns of political fights, tech and space headlines, and sports news.
