Market News
- Africa’s Pasta Capital Bans Land Imports to Protect New Factory
by Yinka Ibukun on March 9, 2026 at 7:03 pmGhana has banned land imports of pasta to prevent smuggling, days after inaugurating its first domestic processing plant.
- Test Your ETF Knowledge in Our IQ Test
on March 9, 2026 at 7:00 pmBloomberg's Joel Weber puts Katie Greifeld, Scarlet Fu and Eric Balchunas to the test on "Bloomberg ETF IQ" in this week's edition of "IQ Test." (Source: Bloomberg)
- Trend Riders Max Out on Bullish Oil for First Time Since 2021
on March 9, 2026 at 6:57 pmAlgorithmic traders, the speculators known for riding trends and accelerating price momentum, have maxed out on bullish US oil bets for the first time in more than four years — a move that’s likely to add more volatility to a market being rocked by the war in Iran. Rebecca Babin, Senior Equity Trader and Managing Director at CIBC Private Wealth joins to discuss what this makes for the markets. (Source: Bloomberg)
- The ETF Powered by Women-Led Companies
on March 9, 2026 at 6:57 pmPatricia Lizarraga, founder and CIO of Hypatia Capital, joins Katie Greifeld, Scarlet Fu, and Eric Balchunas on "Bloomberg ETF IQ" to discuss the only ETF that invests in companies run by women CEO's: The Hypatia Women CEO ETF (ticker: WCEO). (Source: Bloomberg)
- Venezuela Oil Shipment Booked for China as US Sanctions Ease
A company backed by US energy magnate Harry Sargeant III has moved to export Venezuelan crude to […]
- ETF Billionaire Bruce Bond Talks Buffer Funds
Bruce Bond, co-founder & CEO at Innovator ETFs, joins Katie Greifeld, Scarlet Fu and Eric […]
- No Plan to Sell SpaceX: Shulman
EntrepreneurShares Founder and CIO Joel Shulman joins Katie Greifeld and Scarlet Fu on "Bloomberg […]
- Iran Signals No Letup in War as Khamenei’s Son Made Leader
Iran chose Mojtaba Khamenei, the hardline son of the assassinated Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as […]
- Private Credit’s Gate-Crashers Are Forcing Funds Into a Brutal Spot
The world’s largest alternative asset managers are confronting a painful choice: Block investors […]
- Oil Dips Below $100 as G7 Mulls Coordinated Stockpile Release
Oil gave up some of its gains after smashing through $100 a barrel as the world’s largest […]
- Stocks Pare War-Fueled Losses as Oil Surge Wanes: Markets Wrap
The war in the Middle East sparked fresh volatility in global markets, with stocks paring losses as […]
- Dollar Pares Advance as Oil Surge Prompts Pledges to Help Supply
A dollar rally — driven by fears that surging oil prices will create an inflationary shock and […]
political news
- Madagascar Leader Dissolves Government, New Premier to Be Named
by Eric Laperozy on March 9, 2026 at 6:39 pmMadagascar’s military ruler Michael Randrianirina has dissolved the government and will appoint a new prime minister in the coming days in accordance with the country’s laws, the presidency said in a statement Monday.
- Democrats Seize on Iran-Driven Gas Prices in Appeals to Voters
by Steven T. Dennis on March 9, 2026 at 6:03 pmJust a couple of weeks ago, President Donald Trump was touting lower gas prices during his State of the Union. Now, after his war on Iran drove oil prices above $100 a barrel, Democrats are turning the tables.
- Iran War Sparks Bond Market Jitters and Rethink on Rates
on March 9, 2026 at 5:09 pmAn energy price shock caused by the Iran war has led to jitters in global bond markets and a rethink on the outlook for interest rates. Alice Atkins explains why inflation is worrying traders. (Source: Bloomberg)
- Trump Says ‘I Have a Plan’ as War Triggers Tumult in Oil Market
by Kate Sullivan on March 9, 2026 at 5:06 pmUS President Donald Trump confronted mounting pressures on the 10th day of the Iran war as oil prices surged past $100 and the Islamic Republic announced the hardline son of the assassinated Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as its new supreme leader.
- G-7 Ready to Help Stabilize Energy Prices
on March 9, 2026 at 5:04 pmGroup of Seven finance ministers said they were ready to take any steps needed to support global energy supply, including releasing strategic oil reserves — but the group is not ready to do that yet. Tyler Kendall repots. (Source: Bloomberg)
- Gold Drops as Oil Surge Stokes Fears of Higher Interest Rates
Gold fell, pressured by a stronger US dollar and concern about the prospect of higher interest […]
- Primary Landslide Makes Valencia a Favorite to Lead Colombia
Senator Paloma Valencia is now among the three favorites to become Colombia’s next president […]
- Iran Signals No Letup in War as Khamenei’s Son Made Leader
Iran chose Mojtaba Khamenei, the hardline son of the assassinated Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as its […]
- India Vows to Shield Energy Consumers From Iran War Fallout
Indian officials pledged to protect consumers as the Iran conflict pushed oil prices above $100 and […]
- Pakistan Plans Fuel-Saving Steps After Oil Jump Sparks Panic
Pakistan’s government has implemented fuel-saving measures after oil surged above $100 and gas […]
Wealth
- The UK’s Key Economic Hope for 2026 Lies Dashed
by John Stepek on March 9, 2026 at 1:49 pmIf the Iran War lasts much longer, interest rate cuts may be off the menu.
- Gen Z’s ‘Financial Nihilism’ Finds Outlet in Prediction Bets, Crypto
by Suzanne Woolley on March 9, 2026 at 1:00 pmBeing financially “behind” is fueling moves into higher-risk and speculative assets as a way to catch up, according to a survey.
- Timely Bet on Gold Delivers 2,049% Return for Billionaire Family
by Ari Altstedter on March 9, 2026 at 11:00 amFor the Lundins, a Swedish-Canadian family that controls a multibillion-dollar mining and oil empire, C$17.5 million may not seem like a big investment. But it becomes so when it delivers a 2,049% return.
- Kalshi Teams Up With Brazil’s XP for First International Push
by Katherine Doherty, Matheus Piovesana on March 9, 2026 at 4:00 amPrediction market platform Kalshi Inc. is expanding outside the US for the first time, partnering with Brazil’s XP Inc. to list event contracts.
- Asia’s Rich Having Second Thoughts on Dubai as War Rages
by Chanyaporn Chanjaroen, Denise Wee, Filipe Pacheco, Venus Feng on March 9, 2026 at 2:00 amMany of Asia’s richest families are reconsidering their exposure to Dubai as the Iran war rattles the city that has attracted billions from across the region in recent years.
Tech & Innovation
- Apple Postpones Smart Home Display Launch as It Waits for New AI and Siri
by Mark Gurman on March 9, 2026 at 6:42 pmApple Inc.’s artificial intelligence struggles are rippling through its product plans, forcing the company to delay a long-in-the-works smart home display until later this year, according to people with knowledge of the matter.
- Consumers Embrace More Gen-AI Apps
on March 9, 2026 at 6:40 pmOpenAI and Anthropic are becoming their own artificial intelligence app stores and consumers are embracing a wider number of generative AI tools, according to Andreessen Horowitz’s “Top 100 Gen AI Consumer Apps” report. Olivia Moore, partner at A16Z and author of the report, discusses the findings with Caroline Hyde and Ed Ludlow on “Bloomberg Tech.” (Source: Bloomberg)
- Harvey Adds AI Agent Builder for Law Firms
on March 9, 2026 at 6:35 pmHarvey, an AI provider for legal services, unveiled a tool allowing law firms to build custom agents. Harvey CEO Winston Weinberg explains why the startup is betting it can win the legal market by staying in its own lane. He joins Caroline Hyde and Ed Ludlow on “Bloomberg Tech.” (Source: Bloomberg)
- AI Startup ElevenLabs Aims to Be IPO-Ready in Two or Three Years
by Zosia Wanat, Konrad Krasuski on March 9, 2026 at 6:31 pmAI voice startup ElevenLabs plans to be ready for an initial public offering in two to three years, according to Chief Executive Officer Mati Staniszewski, potentially making it one of the first artificial intelligence companies started in Europe to prepare for an IPO.
- Nuclear Power in the Spotlight as Energy Prices Climb
on March 9, 2026 at 6:26 pmThe conflict in the Middle East has pushed oil prices above $100 a barrel. That has some calling for greater investment in nuclear plants in the US and Europe. Juliann Edwards, chief development officer at The Nuclear Company, discusses the demand and link between national security and energy security with Caroline Hyde and Ed Ludlow on “Bloomberg Tech.” (Source: Bloomberg)
