Market News
- Javier Blas on Why Oil Could Go Much, Much Higherby Joe Weisenthal, Tracy Alloway on April 1, 2026 at 8:00 am
Understanding the global crisis.
- Odd Lots: Blas on Why Oil Could Go Much, Much Higher (Podcast)by Joe Weisenthal, Tracy Alloway on April 1, 2026 at 8:00 am
- US Allows Kazakhstan to Continue Transit of Russian Oil to Chinaby Nariman Gizitdinov on April 1, 2026 at 7:50 am
The US administration will allow Kazakhstan to continue transiting Russian pipeline crude to China until next March, according to the Central Asian nation’s energy ministry.
- Mozambique Fully Repaid $701 Million IMF Debt Early, Bank Saysby Matthew Hill on April 1, 2026 at 7:43 am
Mozambique repaid early and in full about $701 million it owed the International Monetary Fund, implying the cancellation of a mission to the southeast African nation targeted for August, according to Standard Bank Ltd.
- Euphoria in Global Stocks Masks Underlying Angst Over Oil Prices
A worldwide stock surge is masking deeper anxiety over the global economic outlook that may cut the […]
- US Bonds Gain as Iran Withdrawal Hopes Fuel Fed Rate-Cut Bets
US Treasuries climbed on speculation that an imminent end to the war in Iran may pave the way for […]
- Gilts and European Bonds Surge as Oil Drops on Iran War Optimism
UK and European government bonds surged, sending yields tumbling, as oil prices slumped on hopes […]
- Nigeria Weighs $5 Billion Swap Deal With UAE Bank as Costs Rise
Nigeria plans to raise $5 billion from the United Arab Emirates’ largest lender in a derivatives […]
- MSCI Upgrades Greece to Developed Market in Recovery Boost
Greece’s stocks were upgraded to developed-market status by MSCI Inc., marking a milestone in the […]
- Oil Slides as Traders Weigh Optimism Over Iran War Resolution
Oil dropped after President Donald Trump again signaled the potential end to the Iran war that’s […]
- Stocks Power Higher as Brent Falls Below $100: Markets Wrap
Stocks charged higher for a second day as optimism mounted that the war in the Middle East is […]
- War Fails to Dent Malaysian Shipper’s IPO, Expansion Plans
MTT Shipping and Logistics Bhd. is forging ahead with expansion plans and an April IPO, shrugging […]
political news
- Philippine Officials Discuss Energy Cooperation With Iran Envoyby Cliff Harvey Venzon on April 1, 2026 at 7:54 am
The Philippines’ top diplomat and energy chief met with Iran’s envoy to Manila on Wednesday to discuss energy cooperation, as the Southeast Asian nation grapples with rising oil prices amid the war in the Middle East.
- Serbia Protests Flare Again as Police Probe Death of a Studentby Misha Savic on April 1, 2026 at 7:48 am
Serbian police clashed with hundreds of anti-government protesters outside of university headquarters where the authorities were investigating a fatal fall of a student from a week ago.
- Trump Talks Iran War End Even as Attacks Continue Across Regionby Kate Sullivan, Catherine Lucey, Eric Martin, Jennifer A Dlouhy, Jeff Mason on April 1, 2026 at 7:28 am
Missile and drone attacks continued across the Middle East even after US President Donald Trump signaled the war could end soon, lifting Asian stocks.
- Billionaires Step in as Thailand Battles Rising Living Costsby Randy Thanthong-Knight on April 1, 2026 at 7:07 am
Thailand is turning to its billionaire-led conglomerates to help contain rising living costs, underscoring both the urgency of inflation pressures and the outsized role of big business in the country’s economy.
- UAE Prepared to Help US in Strait of Hormuz, Report Sayson April 1, 2026 at 6:50 am
The UAE is prepared to help the US open the Strait of Hormuz by force and seeks the creation of a coalition of allies to do so, according to the Wall Street Journal. Bloomberg's Joumanna Bercetche has more. (Source: Bloomberg)
- Paraguay Names Interim Finance Chief After Fernandez Resigns
Paraguay’s President Santiago Pena tapped an economic adviser to temporarily run the finance […]
- Stocks Climb on Hope Iran War is Near End | Balance of Power: Early Edition 3/31/2026
On today's early edition of Balance of Power, Hagar Chemali, Former-Director for Syria and Lebanon […]
- Markets React as Iran, US Signal Willingness to End War | Bloomberg Businessweek Daily 3/31/2026
On today's episode of Bloomberg Businessweek Daily, Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec speak with […]
- Trump Ordered to Halt Ballroom Work, Seek Congressional Approval
A Washington federal judge moved to halt President Donald Trump’s efforts to build a new […]
- Iran War Threatens to Wreck Trump Dream of Lower Interest Rates
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s benchmark financial asset — 10-year US Treasuries — are […]
Wealth
- London’s Family Offices Drew Gulf Money as Non-Doms Exitedby Benjamin Stupples on April 1, 2026 at 7:31 am
London’s unsettled family office economy has drawn rising investment from wealthy Middle Eastern families in the past 18 months, providing a boost as other rich investors pull back.
- Private Credit, Buyout Shops Face Uphill Fight for 401(k) Cashby Allison McNeely, Silla Brush, Loukia Gyftopoulou on March 31, 2026 at 1:28 pm
Alternative asset managers just notched a key win in their effort to tap into trillions of US retirement dollars.
- What British Investors Must Do Before April 6by John Stepek on March 31, 2026 at 1:15 pm
Five practical issues for investors to consider before the new tax year arrives.
- Rich Families Behind Jack Daniel’s, Ricard Hold Keys to Mergerby Tara Patel, Tom Maloney, Nino Paoli on March 31, 2026 at 1:12 pm
The billionaire families behind Tennessee whiskey maker Jack Daniel’s and Ricard, the anise-tinged aperitif evocative of southern France, are exploring whether they’ll be stronger together. But that requires both to loosen control, which may not be so easy.
- Sydney, Melbourne Home Prices Decline as Affordability Bitesby Joe Flynn on March 31, 2026 at 1:01 pm
Home values in Australia’s two largest cities, Sydney and Melbourne, declined in March as rising borrowing costs at already-elevated prices hurt affordability while growth momentum eased elsewhere.
Tech & Innovation
- Iran War: Market Euphoria As Trump Envisions US Withdrawal In Weeks | Daybreak Europe 4/1/2026on April 1, 2026 at 7:15 am
Bloomberg Daybreak Europe is your essential morning viewing to stay ahead. Live from London, we set the agenda for your day, catching you up with overnight markets news from the US and Asia. On today's show, global stocks rally after the US President said he sees the war on Iran ending within two to three weeks. Donald Trump suggests the US has largely accomplished its military goals, and will leave it to other countries to resolve issues with the Strait of Hormuz. The Wall Street Journal reports that the UAE is lobbying for a military coalition to forcibly reopen the Strait. Also on the programme, OpenAI hits a $852 billion valuation after it raised $122 billion in its largest funding round on record. Amazon, Nvidia and SoftBank are providing the bulk of the financing, with Amazon's $35 billion investment contingent on OpenAI going public or achieving artificial general intelligence. (Source: Bloomberg)
- Operation Chargebackon April 1, 2026 at 7:00 am
Mutmaßlicher Kreditkartenbetrug in Millionenhöhe. Deutschland hat im Ermittlungsverfahren “Operational Chargeback” weltweit Beschuldigte im Visier. (Source: Bloomberg)
- Baidu Robotaxis Freeze in Wuhan, Sparking Flurry of Police Callsby Linda Lew on April 1, 2026 at 3:52 am
A number of Baidu Inc.’s Apollo Go robotaxis suddenly stopped on the streets of China’s Wuhan city on Tuesday, leaving passengers stranded and raising concerns about the safety and reliability of autonomous driving technology.
- Singapore Gets Robotaxis as Grab, WeRide Launch Driverless Carsby Olivia Poh, Srinidhi Ragavendran on April 1, 2026 at 3:00 am
Singapore’s Grab Holdings Ltd. became Southeast Asia’s first ride provider to start a driverless service, betting the technology can help cut costs and prove out robotaxis in dense urban traffic.
- Samsung’s Best Day Since 2001 Drives Rebound in Korean Stocksby Sangmi Cha on April 1, 2026 at 2:29 am
Chipmakers drove a rebound in South Korean stocks, as hopes that the Iran war may be nearing an end revived risk appetite.
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