Market News
- War Revives Stagflation Dangers for Global Economy
by Craig Stirling on April 18, 2026 at 8:00 pmThe cumulative global impact of seven weeks of war in the Middle East will begin to emerge in the coming week, in a second round of business surveys from multiple countries.
- Traders Ready to Put War Behind Them Dial Up Risk
by Tasos Vossos, Davide Barbuscia on April 18, 2026 at 7:00 pmCredit investors are loading up on riskier debt, betting that Iran and the US can extend their truce, and leaving behind havens they’ve favored since the war broke out in late February.
- Bloomberg This Weekend 4/18/2026
on April 18, 2026 at 4:25 pmThe news doesn’t stop when markets close. Hosts David Gura, Christina Ruffini and Lisa Mateo bring clarity, context and a bit of humor to the weekend’s biggest headlines, LIVE from New York. Joined by The Associated Press International Correspondent Philip Crowther, Ulta Chief Technology & Information Officer Mike Maresca, Sephora Senior VP & General Manager Nadine Graham, e.l.f. Beauty Chief Technology & AI Officer Ekta Chopra, Estee Lauder Chief Technology Data & Analytics Officer Brian Franz, The Boston Globe Reporter Emily Sweeney, International Maritme Organization Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez, Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Former Acting Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Jennifer Gavito, Former Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Iraq & Iran Andrew Peek, US Securities & Exchange Commission Former Chair Gary Gensler, Puck Founding Partner William D. Cohan, and JLL President & CEO Christian Ulbrich. (Source: Bloomberg)
- Orban Loss, Meloni Setback Signal Left’s EU Return, Ribera Says
by Daniel Basteiro on April 18, 2026 at 4:16 pmThe defeat of Hungary’s Viktor Orban is a warning conservative European leaders who may be tempted to align closely with Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, according to the European Commission’s most senior Social Democrat official.
- How JLL is Embracing Artificial Intelligence | C-Suite Saturdays
With a legacy spanning 243 years, JLL is now navigating a landscape transformed by Artificial […]
- US Preparing to Board Iran-Linked Ships in Coming Days, WSJ Says
The US military is preparing to board Iran-linked oil tankers and seize commercial ships in […]
- Iran Claims ‘Strict Control’ of Strait of Hormuz
Former Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Iraq and Iran under President Trump, Andrew Peek and […]
- Strait of Hormuz Shut, US Blockade Intensifies, and Gunfire Reported
Bloomberg News White House Correspondent Jeff Mason and The Associated Press' International […]
- EQT Warns of Exit Risks for Alternative Energy Assets Held by PE
EQT AB, Europe’s biggest private equity firm, says the path to exiting investments in […]
- LNG Ships Move Toward Hormuz as Iran Gives Mixed Signals
Several liquefied natural gas tankers appear to be nearing the Strait of Hormuz, as the market […]
- Blaze Quelled at Russian Baltic Port After Ukrainian Strike
Russia said an overnight fire was extinguished at a port in the Vysotsk region on the Baltic Sea […]
- Tankers Test Hormuz Reopening as Uncertainty Lingers Over Strait
More crude oil and gas carriers have begun to test the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, even as mixed […]
political news
- North Korea Tests Unidentified Ballistic Missile, Yonhap Says
by Vincent Lee on April 18, 2026 at 9:47 pmNorth Korea launched an unidentified ballistic missile eastward, Yonhap news agency reported, citing the South Korean military.
- Egypt’s Talaat Moustafa Unveils Plan for $27 Billion New City
by Abdel Latif Wahba, Tarek El-Tablawy on April 18, 2026 at 4:21 pmEgyptian property developer Talaat Moustafa Group unveiled a plan for a 1.4 trillion Egyptian pound ($27 billion) new city on the outskirts of Cairo.
- Orban Loss, Meloni Setback Signal Left’s EU Return, Ribera Saysby Daniel Basteiro on April 18, 2026 at 4:16 pm
The defeat of Hungary’s Viktor Orban is a warning conservative European leaders who may be tempted to align closely with Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, according to the European Commission’s most senior Social Democrat official.
- Modi Attacks Rivals After Failed Bid to Fast-Track Women’s Quota
by Sudhi Ranjan Sen on April 18, 2026 at 4:00 pmIndian Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a vehement attack on opposition parties a day after his proposed amendments to expand Parliament and accelerate the reservation of at least a third of seats for women were struck down by rivals.
- Peru Delays $2 Billion F-16 Deal, Drawing US Backlash
by Marcelo Rochabrun, Carla Samon Ros on April 18, 2026 at 3:24 pmThe US issued a veiled criticism against Peru after the Andean nation canceled a contract-signing ceremony for $2 billion worth of Lockheed Martin Corp. F-16 fighter jets.
- Trump Says Iran Will Suspend Nuclear Program as Hormuz Opens
President Donald Trump said Iran has agreed to suspend its nuclear program indefinitely, fueling […]
- UK Cabinet Watches and Waits as Mandelson Scandal Returns
The last time Keir Starmer’s job was hanging in the balance the whole cabinet backed him with […]
- Anthropic, Trump Officials Meet to Discuss Mythos Access
The White House said a meeting Friday with Anthropic PBC Chief Executive Officer Dario Amodei was […]
- Finance Chiefs Get Short Shrift From Bessent’s Other Priorities
The message from US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to his fellow economic policymakers a year ago […]
- US Backs Almost $12 Billion in Naval Equipment Sales to Germany
The US government has approved a potential sale to Germany of up to $11.9 billion in combat […]
Wealth
- Egypt’s Talaat Moustafa Unveils Plan for $27 Billion New Cityby Abdel Latif Wahba, Tarek El-Tablawy on April 18, 2026 at 4:21 pm
Egyptian property developer Talaat Moustafa Group unveiled a plan for a 1.4 trillion Egyptian pound ($27 billion) new city on the outskirts of Cairo.
- Algo Trader Shares $3 Billion Payday Amid XTX Earnings Rise
by Benjamin Stupples on April 17, 2026 at 4:38 pmBillionaire Alex Gerko and other shareholders of his algorithmic trading firm XTX Markets are sharing a windfall of about $3 billion through one of the world’s biggest market-making businesses.
- In California's Wealth-Tax Fight, You Can Make $30,000 Collecting Signatures
by Alicia Clanton on April 17, 2026 at 2:00 pmCalifornia’s labor unions and billionaires are spending lavishly on a political battle over a proposed new tax on the state’s wealthiest citizens. To take their cases to the voters, they depend on people like Benjamin Israel.
- Nvidia Makes Quantum Computing CEO a Billionaire in Days
by Mathieu Dion on April 17, 2026 at 1:15 pmThe founder of quantum computing startup Xanadu Quantum Technologies Ltd. became a billionaire in a matter of days after Nvidia Corp. threw its weight behind the emerging technology.
- Why Are Markets So Sanguine About the Iran War?
by John Stepek on April 17, 2026 at 1:00 pmArguing with markets is risky. But it’s hard to square the state of the world with record highs.
Tech & Innovation
- New Documentary Traces the Origins of Bitcoin, Searches for Satoshi
on April 18, 2026 at 2:39 pmInvestigative journalist and Puck founding partner William D. Cohan and Quest Research and Investigations co-founder Tyler Maroney join David Gura and Christina Ruffini on Bloomberg This Weekend to discuss 'Finding Satoshi', a new documentary that chronicles their four-year investigation into the origins of Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin, whose identity remains secret. (Source: Bloomberg)
- Boston Globe Reporter's Wicked Accent | BTW: Headlines You Should See
on April 18, 2026 at 1:34 pmCatch up on all the headlines with BTW. Boston Globe Reporter Emily Sweeney joins Lisa Mateo, Christina Ruffini and David Gura to dive into the accent taking over the internet. We've got the stories you may have missed on Bloomberg This Weekend. Watch the show LIVE every Saturday and Sunday morning. (Source: Bloomberg)
- Beauty Industry Uses AI to Help Consumers
on April 18, 2026 at 12:53 pmArtificial Intelligence in the beauty industry is becoming increasingly common, both in consumer-facing offerings and behind the scenes in research and development. Bloomberg This Weekend's Lisa Mateo dives into how AI is reshaping the industry. (Source: Bloomberg)
- Short Sells Fight for Edge Over AI: Masters in Business with Carson Block
on April 18, 2026 at 9:07 amIn this live version of Masters In Business from Future Proof, Barry speaks with Carson Block, Founder and CEO of Muddy Waters Capital. They discuss the importance of fundamentals vs. technicals when it comes to short selling. They also discuss the downsides of the AI boom and what indicators may cause panic. (Source: Bloomberg)
- Alex Imas on Why Economists Might Be Getting AI Wrong
on April 18, 2026 at 8:12 amEveryone knows that new technologies can be really disruptive to the labor market, but eventually new jobs emerge and things come back into balance. And there is a sense in which many view AI with the same lens. Yes, there will be pain in some sectors, but then there will be productivity gains and new sources of demand and new opportunities for labor that we can't conceive of yet. But could it be different this time? Could AI be disruptive in a manner that, say, the steam engine was not? On this episode we speak with Alex Imas, a professor at the University of Chicago focusing on economics and applied AI. We talk about his work on the AI and labor question, how to think about which jobs may be most at risk, and why the sheer speed of AI development could make it categorically different than prior general purpose technologies that came before it. (Source: Bloomberg)
