Market News
- Tim Cook and Apple’s China Relationship
on April 21, 2026 at 9:17 amAfter decades of building Apple’s global empire, Tim Cook is passing the torch to John Ternus. We dive into Cook’s unique legacy in China and the "great shoes" the next leader will have to fill. (Source: Bloomberg)
- Russia’s Grip on Bulgaria Will Test New Leader’s Anti-Graft Push
by Slav Okov on April 21, 2026 at 9:16 amBulgaria’s political and economic ties to Russia pose the biggest risk to Prime Minister-elect Rumen Radev’s plan to fight corruption.
- Orcel Says UniCredit Will 'Pause' Commerzbank Pursuit If No Control Reached
on April 21, 2026 at 9:06 amUniCredit CEO Andrea Orcel said he’ll put his yearslong effort to buy Commerzbank on hold if his takeover bid fails to win him control over the lender. “If we do not reach control, we will take a pause, and we will focus on other topics that we have internally,” Orcel said on Bloomberg Television. (Source: Bloomberg)
- In Full: UniCredit CEO Orcel on His Pursuit of Commerzbank
on April 21, 2026 at 9:01 amUniCredit CEO Andrea Orcel discusses the status of the lender's bid to buy Commerzbank. The Italian bank is already the largest investor in Commerzbank and currently owns just under 30% in it. Orcel has been trying to buy the German rival for over 18 months, but Commerzbank’s leadership has consistently rebuffed the approach. Orcel speaks on Bloomberg Television. (Source: Bloomberg)
- Gunvor CEO Pedersen Says Törnqvist Loan Isn’t Barrier To Growth
A multibillion-dollar loan from former owner Torbjörn Törnqvist won’t constrain Gunvor […]
- Euro Attracts Bullish Options Buyers as Currency Goes Off Script
The euro is the second-best G-10 performer against the dollar over the past month, defying […]
- Guindos Says ECB Needs to Be Prudent, Keep a Cool Head on Rates
Uncertainty over the Iran war means the European Central Bank should take a measured approach to […]
- Indian Wind Turbine Giant Says Nation Set to Meet 2030 Target
Suzlon Energy Ltd., India’s largest wind turbine maker, said the nation is on course to hit its […]
- US Stock Futures Edge Up as Traders Focus on Iran: Markets Wrap
Stocks rose modestly as traders waited to see if Iran will join talks that could extend a truce in […]
- Indonesia Stocks Slide After MSCI Delays High-Stakes Review
Indonesian equities slid after MSCI Inc. extended its market status review to June to assess […]
- AI Boom Propels Kospi to Record as Tech Giants Defy War Jitters
Investor optimism that the worst of the Iran war may be over was on full display Tuesday, when the […]
- UK Job Cuts Suggest Companies Turning Cautious on Iran War
UK businesses stepped up job cutting in March, a sign that the Iran war is causing fresh caution in […]
political news
- PM's Office 'Dismissive' of Mandelson Vetting: Official (Video)
on April 21, 2026 at 9:25 am - Cubans in Crisis Have Fewer Ways to Leave After Trump Tightens Screws
by Maya Averbuch on April 21, 2026 at 9:00 amFlights are scarce, paperwork is hard to come by and other countries are closing their doors amid an intense US pressure campaign.
- Trump’s Redistricting Bids Near End With Virginia, Florida Moves
by Alicia Diaz, Anna J Kaiser on April 21, 2026 at 9:00 amAmerica’s year-long redistricting battles are nearing their end: Virginia voters on Tuesday will decide whether to give Democrats a three-seat boost in this year’s midterm election, while Florida Republicans will have the chance next week to counter with their own congressional map to even the score.
- Spain Renews Push to Punish Israel After Orban’s Loss
by Andrea Palasciano, Daniel Basteiro, Max Ramsay on April 21, 2026 at 8:26 amSpain called for the European Union to penalize Israel over its actions in Gaza, reviving a push after Hungarian leader Viktor Orban’s loss potentially removed one of the bloc’s biggest obstacles to taking action.
- Top UK Official Says He Felt Pressure to Approve Mandelson
by Alex Wickham on April 21, 2026 at 8:21 amA former top British bureaucrat said he felt political pressure to clear Peter Mandelson to become ambassador to the US, in dramatic public testimony likely to fuel further criticism of Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s leadership.
- Modi Turns Parliament Setback Into Campaign Weapon in Polls
India Prime Minister Narendra Modi isn’t letting his failed bid to overhaul the parliament go to […]
- Xi Urges Hormuz Reopening in Rare Call With Saudi De Facto Ruler
China’s President Xi Jinping broke his silence on the standoff over the Strait of Hormuz, using a […]
- Starmer’s Political Fate Rests With Top UK Official He Fired
Keir Starmer did what he could to get through a parliamentary showdown over his handling of the […]
- Labor Chief Chavez-DeRemer Leaves Cabinet Amid Investigation
Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is departing her post, becoming the latest member of President […]
- Trump, GOP Stockpile $1 Billion in Cash Ahead of Midterms
President Donald Trump’s super political action committee raised $35.6 million in March, part of […]
Wealth
- Ukraine’s Richest Man Bought Monaco Flat for Record $550 Million
by Tara Patel, Gaspard Sebag, Jeff Kao on April 21, 2026 at 8:23 amBillionaire Rinat Akhmetov, Ukraine’s richest man, bought a vast, five-floor luxury apartment in Monaco’s most prestigious new development for an eye-popping €471 million ($554 million), making it one of the biggest single home transactions in history.
- Credit Card Fintech Mission Lane Applies to be National Bank
by Paige Smith on April 20, 2026 at 3:05 pmCredit card startup Mission Lane is the latest financial-technology company to apply to become a US bank.
- UK Markets Will Likely Ignore Mandelson Drama
by John Stepek on April 20, 2026 at 1:32 pmPolitical squalls are far easier to shrug off than Britain’s long-term economic problems.
- Where to Invest $100,000: Energy, Agriculture and Digital Payments
by Paulina Cachero on April 20, 2026 at 11:00 amFour investment experts make a two-fold case for old-economy opportunities.
- Mamdani Says Second-Home Levy Plan Is Key Step to Tax the Rich
by Maria Paula Mijares Torres on April 19, 2026 at 1:00 pmNew York Mayor Zohran Mamdani hailed a proposed annual surcharge on some owners of second homes in the city as an important step in his pledge to raise taxes on the wealthy.
Tech & Innovation
- TikTok Makes Americans Want Chinese EVs They Can’t Have
on April 21, 2026 at 9:00 amChinese brands are winning over American consumers on social media, undermining US efforts to keep them out.
- Americans Crave Low-Cost Chinese EVs
on April 21, 2026 at 8:30 amAlthough Chinese car brands are virtually nonexistent on US roads, that hasn’t kept them from breaking through online, showing inflation-weary Americans what they’re missing. (Source: Bloomberg)
- Apple CEO Tim Cook’s 15-Year Legacy by the Numbers
by Vlad Savov on April 21, 2026 at 7:44 amFifteen years after succeeding Steve Jobs, Tim Cook is handing over the top leadership position at Apple Inc. to hardware specialist John Ternus. The outgoing chief executive officer, who’ll stay on as executive chairman, built up an unprecedented record of success over his tenure. Here are some of the numerical highlights.
- Horizons Middle East & Africa 4/21/2026
on April 21, 2026 at 7:37 amHorizons Middle East & Africa is your daily spotlight on one of the world's fastest-growing regions. Live from Dubai, we bring you the latest global markets and analysis, plus news-making interviews, with a special focus on MEA. All that and more, as you head to the office in the Gulf, pause for lunch in Hong Kong, or start your day in London or Johannesburg. (Source: Bloomberg)
- Mistral AI Sees Global Demand for Custom AI
on April 21, 2026 at 6:52 amMistral AI's Chief Revenue Officer, Marjorie Janiewicz says the French AI startup remains "very committed" to the United States and that the company is experiencing global momentum. Janiewicz says Mistral AI has evolved to become a full-stack company whose advantage lies in customizing AI for enterprise workflows. She says revenue is being driven by large global clients deploying tailored models across industries. In an interview with Bloomberg's Francine Lacqua, Janiewicz also said that companies have been asking Mistral AI to customize models specifically targeted at cyber security. (Source: Bloomberg)
