Market News
- Bond Bulls Look to Warsh for Next Leg of Rally
by Phil Serafino on April 20, 2026 at 10:07 amDovish comments could fuel another leg down in Treasury yields.
- BofA’s Raedler Warns Equity Markets Too Optimistic Amid 20-Year Low Risk Premium
by Dara Doyle, Anna Edwards on April 20, 2026 at 9:36 amSebastian Raedler, head of European equity strategy at Bank of America Corp., said stock markets are underestimating the growing risks to the global economy, as energy supply disruptions add to an increasingly fragile outlook.
- Japan Protests China’s Work on New Structure in East China Sea
by Sakura Murakami on April 20, 2026 at 9:23 amThe Japanese government lodged a protest with China over its work to build a new structure in the East China Sea, as tensions between the two Asian nations simmer amid ongoing military drills.
- Goldman’s Snider Says Narrow Earnings Strength Fuels Stock Rally
by Ruhell Amin on April 20, 2026 at 9:22 amNarrow pockets of strength in analyst earnings revisions have powered the S&P 500 Index’s rally to a record high, according to Goldman Sachs Group Inc. strategists.
- Iran War Seen Boosting Africa’s Renewable Energy Deals
Private renewable-energy investments in Africa are set to accelerate as the Iran war drives nations […]
- India, South Korea Aim to Double Trade, Deepen Shipbuilding Ties
South Korea and India agreed to deepen cooperation in defense and shipbuilding and to double […]
- Iran Wavers on Peace Talks as Tensions Rise After US Seizes Ship
Iran wavered on whether to send diplomats to Pakistan for a second round of peace talks after the […]
- Israeli Stock Valuations Soar as Investors Bet on Post-War Gains
Israeli stocks are breaking out of a valuation range they were stuck in for almost two decades, […]
- Emerging-Market Bond Sales Are Soaring Again as Investors Dive Back Into Risk
Emerging-market bond sales are roaring back from last month’s doldrums, as issuers from Brazil to […]
- Warsh’s Fed Confirmation Hearing Is Next Catalyst for USTs
Bond traders who’ve grown more optimistic about an end to the Iran conflict see their next […]
- Point72, BlackRock-Backed Contest Seeks Japan Finance Talent
Scores of Japanese college students have been obsessing over sales of toothpaste, diapers and […]
- Oil and Gas Rise After US Seizure of Iranian Ship Imperils Talks
Oil and natural gas prices rose after the US Navy seized an Iranian ship during a chaotic weekend […]
political news
- Like the Stranded Whale Captivating Germany, Merz Looks Beached
by Alan Crawford on April 20, 2026 at 9:59 amThe beleaguered chancellor just can’t seem to catch a break.
- Fugitive Linked to Benin Coup Bid Appears in South African Court
by Bonolo Mokonoto on April 20, 2026 at 9:19 amKémi Séba, a French-born influencer who’s wanted by Benin in connection with an attempted coup in December, appeared briefly in a court in Pretoria, South Africa’s capital, to face charges of trying to exit the country illegally.
- Iran Wavers on Peace Talks as Tensions Rise After US Seizes Shipby Eltaf Najafizada, Salma El Wardany, Courtney Subramanian on April 20, 2026 at 9:01 am
Iran wavered on whether to send diplomats to Pakistan for a second round of peace talks after the US maintained a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and seized an Iranian ship, dimming hopes of a breakthrough in efforts to end the war.
- Pakistan Prepares for Possible Second Round of US-Iran Talks
by Tooba Khan, Khalid Qayum on April 20, 2026 at 8:45 amPakistan is gearing up to host a possible second round of US–Iran talks, even as uncertainty loomed over whether or not they would take place.
- Germany's Merz to Hold Energy Price Crisis Talks
on April 20, 2026 at 7:10 amChancellor Friedrich Merz said he plans to convene Germany’s national security council, adding that the council is empowered to take immediate action to ensure the nation's energy security if needed. Meanwhile, Germany's sovereign wealth fund, known as Kenfo, is abandoning long-held restrictions on investing in weapons manufacturers. Bloomberg's Oliver Crook reports. (Source: Bloomberg)
- US Seizes Iranian Ship in Blockade, Casting Doubt on Peace Talks
President Donald Trump and Iranian officials offered disparate views on the next stage of the war, […]
- China Warships to Hold Pacific Drills as Japan Tensions Rise
China has sent a group of warships to hold drills in the western Pacific Ocean, a move that comes […]
- Hungary Moves to Unblock EU Aid to Ukraine, Tap Frozen Funds
Hungary’s outgoing government signaled it’s ready to unblock the European Union’s €90 […]
- Bulgarian Russia-Sympathizer Radev Heading for Election Win
Former President Rumen Radev, who opposes sanctions against Russia and military aid for Ukraine, is […]
- Peru Sought Closer US Ties With F-16 Fighter Jet Deal That Is Now in Limbo
Peruvian officials seeking to buy a slate of new fighter jets concluded that buying aircraft made […]
Wealth
- 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.
- 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.
Tech & Innovation
- Drone Startup Builds Factory in Ghana as Insurgents Drive Demand
by Nduka Orjinmo on April 20, 2026 at 8:00 amTerrahaptix Inc., a Nigerian drone-making startup, will open its first factory abroad in Ghana, where it will build mid-range pilotless aircraft and defense systems in response to increasing Islamist-militant activity in West Africa.
- BofA Says Equities Should Be Lower Amid Demand Destruction Risk
on April 20, 2026 at 7:46 amSebastian Raedler, head of European equity strategy at Bank of America, discusses the outlook for tech stocks, cyclicals and the risk of demand destruction as a result of higher energy prices. He speaks on Bloomberg Television. (Source: Bloomberg)
- Revolut CEO Storonsky Says Digital Bank’s IPO Is Two Years Out
on April 20, 2026 at 6:00 amNik Storonsky, Revolut co-founder and CEO, said he wants to take the London-based digital bank public, but not until at least 2028, extending the timeline on one of Europe’s most anticipated offerings. “Two years away,” Storonsky said regarding a potential initial public offering in an interview with David Rubenstein for an upcoming episode of "The David Rubenstein Show: Peer to Peer Conversations." (Source: Bloomberg)
- AirTrunk to Acquire Lumina CloudInfra to Expand in India
by Manuel Baigorri, Baiju Kalesh on April 20, 2026 at 5:33 amAirTrunk, a data center operator backed by Blackstone Inc., is buying Lumina CloudInfra to expand in India.
- Siemens Warns EU’s AI Rules Will Deter Investment in Europe
by Marilen Martin on April 20, 2026 at 4:00 amSiemens AG will prioritize artificial-intelligence investments in the US and China if the European Union doesn’t adapt its restrictive regulations, according to Chief Executive Officer Roland Busch.
