Market News
- Warsh Call for New Fed-Treasury Accord Unsettles Bond Market
on February 9, 2026 at 7:36 pmKevin Warsh floated plenty of ideas for how he would run the Federal Reserve during his campaign for the job as chair. For Wall Street, few are as cryptic — or potentially consequential — as his call for a new accord with the Treasury Department. Richard Clarida, Global Economic Advisor at PIMCO & former Fed Vice Chair, joins to discuss the state of monetary policy and the US economy at large (Source: Bloomberg)
- Super Bowl Ad Rates Hit $10 Million for 30-Second Spot
on February 9, 2026 at 7:28 pmKevin Krim, CEO of EDO, joins Bloomberg Intelligence to discuss best performing ads and key takeaways from the Superbowl. Prices for Super Bowl commercials have reached as high as $10 million ahead of the Feb. 8 broadcast on NBC, according to the network’s head of global advertising, reaffirming the NFL’s grip on fans and sponsors. Super Bowl viewers can expect to see more ads from the technology, pharmaceutical and wellness industries as they watch the Seattle Seahawks take on the New England Patriots, NBCUniversal’s Mark Marshall said in an interview. Almost 40% of this year’s sponsors didn’t participate last year, he said. The National Football League continues to gain traction among advertisers and stands out among the deluge of major sporting events taking place this year, Marshall said. Prices for a 30-second ad during Super Bowl are averaging $8 million, about the same as last year’s record, he said. (Source: Bloomberg)
- Transocean to Buy Valaris in $5.8 Billion Offshore Oil Deal
on February 9, 2026 at 7:20 pmDeep-water oil rig owner Transocean Ltd. agreed to acquire rival Valaris Ltd. in an all-stock deal valued at $5.8 billion as offshore drilling activity heats up. The deal will create the world’s largest offshore rig contractor by market value, with a fleet of 73 offshore rigs, including 33 ultra-deepwater drillships, nine semisubmersibles and 31 jackup vessels, the companies said Monday in a statement. Bloomberg's Scott Levine joins to discuss. (Source: Bloomberg)
- Bitcoin ETFs face First Real Stress Test, Opportunities in Live Sports | ETF IQ 2/9/2026
on February 9, 2026 at 6:54 pm"Bloomberg ETF IQ" focuses on the opportunities, risks and current trends tied to the trillions of dollars in the global exchange traded funds industry. Today's guests: Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan, JPMorgan Asset Management CIO and Head of GIFCC Robert Michele, Gabelli Funds CO-CIO of Value Christopher Marangi and Tidal SVP of Product Development Aga Kuplinska. (Source: Bloomberg)
- Bolivia Will Tap Dollar Reserves for Bond Payments, Finance Minister Says
Bolivia plans to use its growing stockpile of international reserves to meet upcoming dollar-bond […]
- Software Poses ‘All-Time’ Risk to Speculative Credit, Deutsche Bank Warns
The software and technology sectors pose one of the all-time great concentration risks to the […]
- Odido Postpones Amsterdam IPO on Investor Reaction, Reuters Says
Odido, the Dutch telecommunications group, has postponed plans for an initial public offering in […]
- Alphabet Adds to the AI Debt Boom | Open Interest 2/9/2026
Get a jump start on the US trading day with Matt Miller and Dani Burger on "Bloomberg Open […]
- S&P 500 Is Close to Record as Tech Keeps Rallying: Markets Wrap
Another rally in tech companies after an artificial intelligence-driven rout drove stocks higher […]
- Oil Edges Higher After US Tells Ships in Hormuz to Avoid Iran
Oil edged higher after the US advised ships to steer clear of Iranian waters when navigating the […]
- Gold Advances Above $5,000 as Dip-Buyers Return to Choppy Market
Gold climbed above $5,000 an ounce, as dip-buyers returned to the market after an exceptionally […]
- Hedge Funds Bet Against Pound as Starmer Crisis Deepens
Hedge funds are betting on more pound weakness as Keir Starmer’s position as UK Prime Minister […]
political news
- Shutdown Deadline Looms as Congress Reaches Homeland Impasse
on February 9, 2026 at 7:56 pmCongress has less than five days for a bipartisan deal to avert yet another partial shutdown — and questions abound on what that would look like. Funding will lapse for the Department of Homeland Security Friday night unless Congressional Republicans, President Donald Trump and at least some Senate Democrats can find agreement on immigration enforcement. Or perhaps a plan to fund everything in the agency except ICE. Patrick McHenry, Former Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, Former Speaker Pro Tempore, Bloomberg Contributor joins to discuss. (Source: Bloomberg)
- UK Cabinet Tries to Steady PM Starmer
on February 9, 2026 at 7:55 pmEmbattled United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer is being backed by his cabinet members as he faces more pressure to step down. Tyler Kendall has more. (Source: Bloomberg)
- Netanyahu Hastens to Meet Trump Over Scope of Iran Diplomacy
on February 9, 2026 at 7:50 pmIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will visit Washington on Wednesday to discuss US-Iran diplomacy with President Donald Trump, whose focus on Tehran’s nuclear program falls short of his ally’s call for more sweeping measures. Natasha Hall, associate fellow at Chatham House, said President Trump's meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu may shape the US approach to negotiations with Iran. (Source: Bloomberg)
- Homeland Security Funding Deadline Looms | Balance of Power: Early Edition 2/09/2026
on February 9, 2026 at 7:49 pmOn the early edition of Balance of Power, Bloomberg Washington Correspondent Joe Mathieu discusses the upcoming Department of Homeland Security funding deadline. On today's show, Chatham House Associate Fellow Natasha Hall, Stonecourt Capital Partner Rick Davis, Harvard Kennedy School's Ash Center Visiting Democracy Fellow Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and former Republican Congressman Patrick McHenry. (Source: Bloomberg)
- US Cuts Tariffs on Bangladesh Goods, Including Apparel Exception
by Jennifer A Dlouhy on February 9, 2026 at 6:52 pmThe US is moving to reduce its so-called reciprocal tariff on goods from Bangladesh and offering a new exemption for textile products, the White House said Monday, in the latest adjustment for the South Asian country.
- Labour Figures Queue Up to Replace a Weakened Starmer
Discontent over UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s handling of revelations about his former US […]
- Venezuela Detains Machado Ally Guanipa Hours After Release
Venezuelan authorities re-arrested a prominent dissident just hours after releasing him from […]
- Mexico Confirms It Won’t Ship Any More Oil to Fuel-Starved Cuba
Mexico has halted its oil shipments to Cuba given Donald Trump’s tariff threat, its president […]
- Air Canada Halts Service to Cuba After US Pressure Cuts Off Fuel
Cuba is at risk of losing vital airline service as it prepares to run out of aviation fuel, with at […]
- Gilt Swings Unnerve Investors as Starmer Faces Calls to Resign
UK government bonds and the pound came under pressure as Prime Minister Keir Starmer fended off […]
Wealth
- Morgan Stanley Rehires Tech Banker Grimes From Commerce Role
by Hannah Levitt on February 9, 2026 at 4:58 pmMichael Grimes, who had previously helped lead technology investment banking at Morgan Stanley, is set to rejoin the Wall Street bank after a stint working for the US Commerce Department.
- Blue Owl Founders Pledged $1.9 Billion Stake Before Stock Plunge
by Tom Maloney on February 9, 2026 at 2:16 pmBlue Owl Capital Inc.’s record-setting stock plunge was triggered by doubts about the firm’s private credit investments. Now, a different form of leverage is threatening to bring more instability to the shares: its founders’ loans.
- What the End of Starmer May Mean for UK Markets
by John Stepek on February 9, 2026 at 1:48 pmThe beleaguered UK Prime Minister is edging - or being nudged - ever closer to the exit
- NYC Private School Tuition Breaks $70,000 Milestone for Fall
by Erin Hudson, Amanda L. Gordon (News) on February 9, 2026 at 11:00 amThe top private schools in New York City plan to charge more than $70,000 this year for tuition, an amount exceeding that of many elite colleges, as they pass on the costs of soaring expenses including teacher salaries.
Tech & Innovation
- Alphabet’s Mega Bond Plans Includes 100-Year Offering | Bloomberg Tech 2/9/2026
on February 9, 2026 at 8:06 pmBloomberg’s Caroline Hyde and Ed Ludlow discuss Alphabet’s debt plans, as sources tell Bloomberg the Google parent is looking at $15 billion in US high-grade debt and a rare 100-year sterling-denominated note. Plus, Bitcoin slips back below $70,000 after a roller-coaster ride at the end of last week. And Apple is set to debut a slew of new products in the coming weeks, including a new iPhone 17e and updated iPads and Macs. (Source: Bloomberg)
- Brazil Moves to Ban Teen Access to Online Gambling, Porn Content
by Daniel Carvalho on February 9, 2026 at 8:00 pmBrazil’s government is preparing rules banning youth access to gambling, pornography and similar content online, moving ahead with new restrictions approved in 2025 as nations across the world weigh stricter limits on social media for children and teens.
- Fed's Waller Says Some Trump-Related Crypto Euphoria Is Fading
on February 9, 2026 at 7:46 pmFederal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller comments on the state of digital asset during an event at the Global Independence Center. (Source: Bloomberg)
- AI Dominates Super Bowl Ad Engagement
on February 9, 2026 at 7:09 pmAI featured heavily in Super Bowl ads, with tech companies spending big to showcase their latest tools. Kevin Krim, president and CEO of EDO, discusses what drove engagement and why football’s biggest game still offers a unique opportunity for advertisers in the digital age. Krim joins Caroline Hyde and Ed Ludlow on “Bloomberg Tech.” (Source: Bloomberg)
- Bitcoin Slump Raises Questions About Crypto's Purpose
on February 9, 2026 at 7:03 pmBitcoin’s price fell below $70,000 on Monday, a slump from a peak of $126,000 last October, as investors grapple with existential questions about what crypto is for. Jalak Jobanputra, founder and managing partner of Future\Perfect Ventures, discusses opportunities in the sector with Caroline Hyde and Ed Ludlow on “Bloomberg Tech.” (Source: Bloomberg)
