Market News
- Carlyle Earnings Tumble 28% as Carried Interest Remains Elusive
by Allison McNeely on May 7, 2026 at 10:01 amCarlyle Group Inc.’s first-quarter earnings tumbled as robust asset sales from its most recent buyout funds have yet to generate carried interest.
- US Yields at 5% Tug Traders Between Dip-Buying Greed and Fear
by Michael MacKenzie, Ye Xie, Ruth Carson on May 7, 2026 at 9:30 amIn some circles on Wall Street, the hottest debate isn’t about a tech-stock bubble or $100 oil as the new norm. It’s whether 30-year Treasury yields will mount a sustained push over 5%.
- Vestas CEO on Demand, European Energy Security
on May 7, 2026 at 9:16 amVestas beat analysts estimates for profits in the first quarter of the year, as demand for wind turbines increased. CEO Henrik Andersen joined Bloomberg's The Opening Trade to discuss the outlook for the Danish renewable energy company, as the global energy crisis caused by the Iran war underlines the need for governments to prioritize energy security and supplies closer to home. Andersen says Europe requires more home-grown and independent energy suppliers, which bodes well for Vestas. (Source: Bloomberg)
- Kalshi Does No Better Than Experts on Key Jobs Forecasting Test
by Alexander McIntyre, Justina Lee on May 7, 2026 at 9:15 amPrediction markets have promised traders more accurate, real-time forecasts on crucial economic data releases.
- Accor CEO: China Posts 25% Growth in Inbound Bookings
Kent Zhu, CEO at Accor Greater China, says China hotels recorded robust performance during the […]
- Kraft Heinz Joins Reverse Yankee Boom to Fund Debt Buyback
Kraft Heinz Foods Co is hitting Europe’s bond market for the first time in over a year to raise […]
- UK Construction Slump Gets Worse as Cost Pressures Intensify
British builders posted the largest decline in output since November as the Iran war pushed up […]
- US Waits for Iran’s Peace Deal Response as Israel Hits Lebanon
The US is waiting on Iran to respond to its proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end a war […]
- Zillow Drops as Profit View Misses on Legal, Ad Costs
Zillow Group Inc. shares dropped as much as 9% in post-market trading on Wednesday after the […]
- Oil Dips Below $100 as US and Iran Weigh Deal to Reopen Hormuz
Oil slipped below $100 a barrel, extending an 8% slump in the previous session, as the US and Iran […]
- US Stocks Hold Gains as Traders Await Iran Update: Markets Wrap
US stock futures held gains and Brent fell for a third straight day as traders waited for updates […]
- Wall Street Dares to Ask If China’s Property Turnaround Is Close
Just months into China’s housing downturn, the nation’s second-biggest developer declared the […]
political news
- The Billionaires Behind the Most Expensive Midterm Elections in History
by Amanda L. Gordon, Biz Carson, Bill Allison on May 7, 2026 at 10:15 amPolitical committees have already raised $4.7 billion for the November contests as ultra-wealthy donors look to shape the final two years of Donald Trump's presidency.
- Militant Advances in Mali Threaten West Africa, Nigeria Warns
by Ruth Olurounbi on May 7, 2026 at 10:00 amThe capture of a key Malian town by rebel forces last month poses a regional threat that requires foreign intervention to prevent the insurgency from spreading, Nigeria’s defense minister said.
- Iran Takes Its Time on a Response to Trump
by Paul Wallace on May 7, 2026 at 9:59 amThe surge in energy costs is a major headache for Trump and American voters are increasingly against the war.
- Germany's Wadephul on Iran War, Merz-Trump Rift, Ukraine
on May 7, 2026 at 9:27 amGerman Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul discusses the US-Iran conflict, Chancellor Friedrich Merz's rift with President Donald Trump, the outlook for Germany's ruling coalition and the prospects for ending Russia's war with Ukraine. Wadephul talks with Bloomberg Editor-in-Chief John Micklethwait in Berlin. (Source: Bloomberg)
- Cambodia Signals Possible Asean Reopening for Myanmar Leaders
by Philip Heijmans on May 7, 2026 at 9:25 amCambodia signaled a possible opening to ease Myanmar’s isolation within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, as sentiment by some members is warming toward bringing the crisis-worn nation’s leadership back into the fold.
- US, Iran Weigh Potential Deal as Trump Seeks Way Out of War
The US and Iran were circling around a fresh proposal to end the war on Wednesday, as President […]
- FBI Raids Office of Virginia Democrat Who Pushed Redistricting
The Federal Bureau of Investigation executed search warrants Wednesday at the Virginia office of L. […]
- Ukraine Looks Beyond Summer Offensive to a Crucial Winter in the War
Volodymyr Zelenskiy is asking Western allies to speed up deliveries of air-defense systems and […]
- President of Cobalt Giant Congo Weighs Third-Term Referendum
Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi said he’s prepared to seek another five […]
- Israel Kills Hezbollah Elite Unit Head in Strike on Beirut
The Israeli army says it killed the commander of an elite Hezbollah unit in an attack in the […]
Wealth
- The Billionaires Behind the Most Expensive Midterm Elections in Historyby Amanda L. Gordon, Biz Carson, Bill Allison on May 7, 2026 at 10:15 am
Political committees have already raised $4.7 billion for the November contests as ultra-wealthy donors look to shape the final two years of Donald Trump's presidency.
- Kazakhstan’s Latest Billionaire Started Out as a Car Salesman
by Nariman Gizitdinov on May 7, 2026 at 4:00 amNurlan Smagulov started out selling Ladas when the USSR collapsed before riding the transformation of Kazakhstan’s economy.
- Ted Turner Leaves Legacy of Vast Acreage He Pledged to Conserve
by Devon Pendleton on May 6, 2026 at 6:48 pmTed Turner might be most closely associated with Atlanta, but the “Mouth of the South” carved out a far different legacy thousands of miles removed from urban boardrooms as a steward of American land.
- UAE AI Firm Anchors New Downtown Minneapolis Data Center
by Natalie Wong on May 6, 2026 at 4:44 pmA unit of G42, the Abu Dhabi tech conglomerate backed by Emirati royal Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed al Nahyan, has signed on as the primary tenant for an office-to-data center conversion in Minneapolis, part of its nascent push to compete for AI business in the US.
- At Elite Events, Ultra-Wealthy Rebuff Their Critics
by John Gittelsohn, Amanda L. Gordon, Sarah McGregor on May 6, 2026 at 4:11 pmAs the world’s wealthy gathered in displays of money and influence on both US coasts this week, an underlying tension simmered in the background: the anti-rich sentiment sweeping the country and the billionaires trying to fight against it.
Tech & Innovation
- US Tech-Sector Layoffs Keep Mounting as Other Job Cuts Decline
by Julia Fanzeres on May 7, 2026 at 9:30 amPlanned job cuts continued to mount in the US technology sector last month, bringing the year-to-date total to a three-year high even as overall private-sector layoff announcements receded.
- Ruchir Sharma on Why India Seems to Be on the Wrong Side of the AI Trade
on May 7, 2026 at 9:27 amIndia is being viewed as lagging the global AI trade as investors prioritise chips, compute and infrastructure. Ruchir Sharma explains how low R&D spending and exposure of software and outsourcing jobs are weighing on sentiment. He also outlines potential positives, including strong nominal GDP growth, a valuation reset opportunity, and the chance for India to benefit later as AI adoption shifts toward productivity gains. Rockefeller International Chairman Ruchir Sharma joined Haslinda Amin on Insight with Haslinda Amin. (Source: Bloomberg)
- Two Indian Conglomerates to Plow $1 Billion in EV, Battery Tech
by Alisha Sachdev on May 7, 2026 at 8:42 amTwo Indian conglomerates are looking to spend nearly $1 billion to build domestic capabilities in electric-vehicle and battery technologies, people familiar with the matter said, reflecting a growing urgency on the part of the country’s biggest companies to reduce their reliance on Chinese technology.
- Amazon Cuts Workers, Phases Out Grocery Service in Singapore
by Tassia Sipahutar, Srinidhi Ragavendran on May 7, 2026 at 8:19 amAmazon.com Inc. said a “small number of roles” in Singapore will be impacted as it phases out local fulfillment including Amazon Fresh in the city-state.
- US & Iran Weigh Potential Deal to End War as Trump Seeks Offramp | Daybreak Europe 5/7/2026
on May 7, 2026 at 8:15 amOn today's show, the US and Iran are considering a fresh proposal to end the war, as the US President searches for an exit from the conflict. Donald Trump says Iran has agreed that it cannot have a nuclear weapon, though Iranian state media have signaled that parts of the US proposal are unrealistic. Bloomberg understands that China has told its biggest banks to suspend new loans to five refiners sanctioned by the US - reversing guidance from just four days ago. Plus the German maker of medical equipment, Siemens Healthineers, cuts its full-year comparable sales forecast, saying the weaker outlook reflects structural changes in China's diagnostics market, along with stronger inflation pressures. Today's guest: Bernd Montag, Siemens Healthineers, CEO. Correct: Video edited at 00;01;20 to reflect German factory orders in graphic. Correct: Video edited at 00;39;19 to replace incorrect graphic. (Source: Bloomberg)
