Market News
- Benin Begins Vote Count With Ex-Deloitte Executive Poised to Win
by Katarina Hoije on April 12, 2026 at 4:53 pmBenin started tallying ballots on Sunday, with Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni widely expected to secure an easy victory in his first bid for the nation’s presidency.
- Mandarin Oriental Demolished in Brickell Key Implosion
on April 12, 2026 at 4:49 pmThe former Mandarin Oriental hotel during an implosion on the island of Brickell Key in Miami, Florida, US, on Sunday, April 12, 2026. (Source: Bloomberg)
- Bloomberg This Weekend 4/12/2026
on April 12, 2026 at 4:28 pmThe news doesn’t stop when markets close. Hosts David Gura, Christina Ruffini and Lisa Mateo bring clarity, context and a bit of humor to the weekend’s biggest headlines, LIVE from New York. Joined by Israel’s Channel 13 News Senior Journalist Neria Kraus, Market Intelligence Founder & Director Amrita Sen, “Rory” Author Alan Shipnuck, AlphaCoreWealth Advisory Chief Investment Strategist Dr. David Stubss, Former National Security Advisor Under Donald Trump Ambassdor John Bolton and Axios National Security Editor Dave Lawler. (Source: Bloomberg)
- Fmr. National Sec. Advisor Bolton on Trump calling for Strait of Hormuz blockade: it "makes sense"
on April 12, 2026 at 3:23 pmPresident Donald Trump said the US would blockade the Strait of Hormuz "effective immediately" following the failed peace talks with Iran in Islamabad. Former National Security Adviser John Bolton joins Christina Ruffini and Tim Stenovec on Bloomberg This Weekend to discuss. (Source: Bloomberg)
- Author Arthur Shipnuck Talks New Rory McIlroy Book
Author Alan Shipnuck joins Christina Ruffini and Tim Stenovec on Bloomberg This Weekend to discuss […]
- Training for the Paris Marathon Using ChatGPT
Bloomberg News Senior Editor for US Economics & Government Derek Wallbank used ChatGPT to train […]
- Iran War Drives Oil Shock
As the conflict in Iran continues, there's growing concern about oil volatility and whether this is […]
- Hormuz Tracker: Limited Transits Before Trump Announces Blockade
Shipping flows through the Strait of Hormuz continued to operate at reduced levels on Sunday, […]
- A Frantic Race for Barrels Is Gripping the Global Oil Market
While investors focused on the fragile Iranian ceasefire last week, a desperate scramble for […]
- World Finance Chiefs Head to IMF With a Sense of Déjà Vu
Economic policymakers are about to gather in Washington to assess the damage President Donald […]
- Australia Acts to Secure Urea Amid Supply Risk From Iran War
Australia set up a government working group with the fertilizer industry to safeguard urea supplies […]
- US, Iran Fail to Reach Peace Agreement After Marathon Talks
The US and Iran ended direct talks in Pakistan without an agreement, putting a fragile ceasefire at […]
political news
- Magyar ‘Cautiously Optimistic’ After Historic Hungary Election
by Zoltan Simon on April 12, 2026 at 6:03 pmHungarian opposition leader Peter Magyar said he was “cautiously optimistic” about the outcome of an election that independent polls had indicated could end Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s 16-year rule.
- Hungary’s President Says Orderly Election to Give Clear Mandate
by Zoltan Simon on April 12, 2026 at 5:15 pmHungarian President Tamas Sulyok said a historic parliamentary election that’s become a referendum on Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s 16-year rule was orderly and will signal direction for the nation.
- Hungary Starts to Report Early Election Results
on April 12, 2026 at 4:43 pm - Here’s What’s Been Sailing Through Hormuz as Trump Vows Blockade
by Alex Longley, Prejula Prem, Charles Gorrivan on April 12, 2026 at 4:00 pmPresident Donald Trump’s plan to blockade the Strait of Hormuz would halt the nearly 2 million barrels a day of Iranian oil that’s been passing through the waterway, further squeezing global supply and cutting off a vital lifeline for the Islamic Republic.
- Tensions Rise After US–Iran Talks Collapse
on April 12, 2026 at 3:37 pmAfter 21 hours of negotiations in Islamabad, no deal was reached—putting a fragile ceasefire at risk. (Source: Bloomberg)
- Italy to Limit Number of Sinochem Directors on Pirelli Board
The Italian government has taken steps to limit the number of directors that China’s Sinochem […]
- Ukraine Hit Russian Oil Pumping Station Before Ceasefire
Ukraine struck a fuel pumping station in Russia’s Krasnodar region overnight, hours before the […]
- US and Iran Holding Marathon Talks With Pakistan on Ending War
The US and Iran engaged in marathon negotiations with Pakistan, taking their second break after 14 […]
- US, Iran and Pakistan Hold Ceasefire Talks in Islamabad
US Vice President JD Vance met with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Iran's […]
- Brazil’s Lula Tied With Main Competitors, Datafolha Poll Shows
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is tied with his right-wing and center-right […]
Wealth
- Anthropic Model Scare Sparks Urgent Bessent, Powell Warning to Bank CEOs
by Todd Gillespie, Katanga Johnson, Hannah Levitt, Sridhar Natarajan on April 10, 2026 at 12:27 amTreasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell summoned Wall Street leaders to an urgent meeting on concerns that the latest artificial intelligence model from Anthropic PBC will usher in an era of greater cyber risk.
Tech & Innovation
- Apple AI Glasses Will Rival Meta’s With Several Styles, Oval Cameras
by Mark Gurman on April 12, 2026 at 2:00 pmAlso: The latest on the foldable iPhone.
- Leonard Green Nears $3 Billion Deal for Cumming Group, FT Says
by Chloe Meley on April 12, 2026 at 10:55 amPrivate equity firm Leonard Green and Partners is closing in on an acquisition of Cumming Group, a construction project consultancy firm owned by fellow buyout firm New Mountain Capital, the Financial Times reported.
- China Unveils Taiwan Goodwill Steps After Opposition Talks
by Yian Lee, Chien-Hua Wan on April 12, 2026 at 3:29 amChina announced a series of policy measures to demonstrate “goodwill” toward Taiwan on Sunday, following a landmark meeting between President Xi Jinping and Taiwan opposition leader Cheng Li-wun.
- Philippines Asks Facebook to Curb Fake News, Warns of Legal Move
by Ditas B Lopez on April 12, 2026 at 2:29 amThe Philippine government has asked Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of Facebook, to implement measures to curb the spread of “false and panic-inducing content” on its platforms, warning of possible legal action if the company fails to act swiftly.
- Boeing’s Moon Rocket Faces Uncertain Future Under Trump’s NASA
by Sana Pashankar on April 11, 2026 at 1:20 pmNASA’s Boeing Co. rocket just propelled astronauts farther into space than ever before. The Trump administration is already looking to competitors for a replacement.
