Market News
- SPYM ETF's Makeover Drives Assets to $120
on April 6, 2026 at 6:40 pmMatthew Bartolini, global head of research strategists at State Street Investment Management, joins Scarlet Fu and Eric Balchunas on "Bloomberg ETF IQ." SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF (ticker: SPYM) has surged past $120 billion in assets after years in obscurity. (Source: Bloomberg)
- 'CRAK' ETF Keeps Pace with Bigger Funds
on April 6, 2026 at 6:36 pmBloomberg Intelligence's Vincent Piazza joins Scarlet Fu and Eric Balchunas on "Bloomberg ETF IQ." They discuss the VanEck Oil Refiners ETF (ticker: CRAK), which is outperforming the broader market amid the Iran War. The fund only holds $136 million in assets. (Source: Bloomberg)
- Iran Rejects Ceasefire Ultimatum | Open Interest 4/6/2026
on April 6, 2026 at 5:50 pmGet a jump start on the US trading day with Matt Miller and Dani Burger on "Bloomberg Open Interest." Iran rejects a proposed ceasefire as President Trump ramps up threats. Meanwhile, JPMorgan’s Jamie Dimon warns the U.S. must “get stronger” to maintain its economic and military edge. Leslie Vinjamuri joins us to explain why a ceasefire remains unlikely, pointing to Iran’s leverage, rising regional risks, and a lack of clear US strategy. And Clear CEO Caryn Seidman-Becker breaks down how TSA delays and government inefficiencies are fueling demand for faster travel. (Source: Bloomberg)
- Trump Says Iran Can Be Taken Out in One Night, Maybe Tomorrow
on April 6, 2026 at 5:46 pmPresident Donald Trump says Iran "can be taken out in one night" during a news conference in Washington, D.C. (Source: Bloomberg)
- Japan M&A Momentum to Persist, Alvarez & Marsal’s Aversano Says
Deal flow in Japan will likely keep up its brisk pace, thanks in part to regulatory policies that […]
- US Crude Exports Test Limits as Shipping Constraints Mount
The war in Iran has sent demand for US oil from overseas toward record levels, bolstering President […]
- US Truck Rates at Highest Since 2022 Add to Inflation Pressures
Skyrocketing fuel prices due to the Iran war are fanning the embers of transportation costs, which […]
- Bloomberg Surveillance 4/6/2026
Jonathan Ferro, Lisa Abramowicz and Annmarie Hordern speak daily with leaders and decision makers […]
- Robinhood Is Banking on Babies and 401(k)s to Get Everyone Trading
After making its name on millennials and meme stocks, the popular brokerage app is riding its Trump […]
- Oil Climbs Amid Trump’s Threats as Stocks Whipsaw: Markets Wrap
Oil climbed and stocks whipsawed after President Donald Trump signaled that an escalation of […]
- Oil Rises as Trump Threatens Imminent Escalation in Iran War
Oil rose as US President Donald Trump signaled that an escalation in strikes on Iran could come as […]
- Gold Declines as Traders Weigh Trump Remarks on Truce Prospects
Gold fell after US President Donald Trump ratched up threats ahead of a deadline he’s imposed for […]
political news
- Trump Says Reopening Hormuz Must Be in Iran Ceasefire Deal
by Catherine Lucey, Hadriana Lowenkron, Jeff Mason on April 6, 2026 at 6:32 pmPresident Donald Trump said talks with Iran are “going well” ahead of a Tuesday night deadline to agree to a deal, even as he insisted that freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz must be part of any agreement.
- Trump Threatens to Jail Journalist Over Iran Rescue Mission Leak
on April 6, 2026 at 6:31 pmPresident Donald Trump threatens to jail journalists who published details of a US military raid to rescue two airmen whose aircraft was shot down over Iran, accusing them of jeopardizing the mission. He speaks during a news conference in Washington, D.C. (Source: Bloomberg)
- Trump Threatens to Jail Journalists Who Reported on Pilot Rescue
by Courtney Subramanian, Hadriana Lowenkron on April 6, 2026 at 5:53 pmPresident Donald Trump threatened to jail journalists who published details of a daring US military raid to rescue two airmen whose aircraft was shot down over Iran, accusing them of jeopardizing the mission.
- Polish Power Prices Turns Negative for Some as Renewables Boom
by Konrad Krasuski on April 6, 2026 at 4:35 pmPolish power prices turned negative for some customers on two consecutive days as bright, windy weather sparked a surge in renewable electricity supplies that overwhelmed demand.
- Iran Rejects Ceasefire, Demanding Permanent End to War
on April 6, 2026 at 4:32 pmIran rejected a proposed ceasefire to end the fighting with the US and Israel, instead demanding a permanent end to the war. This comes as Donald Trump ramped up his threats less than two days before the US president’s ultimatum to re-open the Strait of Hormuz. Tyler Kendall reports on Bloomberg Television. (Source: Bloomberg)
- Explosives Found at Gas Pipe Near Hungary Before Election
Serbian police and army uncovered explosives next to a major gas pipeline that supplies much of the […]
- US Request Prompts Planet Labs to Withhold Iran War Images
The Trump administration has asked satellite imagery providers to voluntarily withhold images of […]
- On NASA’s Moon Mission, the Biggest Headache Has Been the Toilet
As NASA’s Artemis II astronauts make their way to the moon this weekend, their test flight has […]
- Trump Issues Iran Threats as Mediators Reportedly Seek Ceasefire
President Donald Trump issued increasingly aggressive threats to destroy Iran’s power plants […]
- Japan’s Takaichi Seeks Talks With Iran’s Leader Before Ultimatum
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said she is looking to hold talks with Iran’s leader and […]
Wealth
- NYC Families Need Over $125,000 in Income to Live in Any Borough
by Laura Nahmias on April 6, 2026 at 4:57 pmNew York families need six-figure incomes to live without government assistance in all five boroughs of New York City, according to two new reports.
- Barclays Hires Goldman’s Fall for US Leveraged Finance Role
by Rachel Graf on April 6, 2026 at 2:11 pmBarclays Plc rehired Nick Fall from Goldman Sachs Group Inc. to help lead its US leveraged finance capital markets business.
- Goldman Sachs Private Credit Fund Dodges Exodus With 4.999% Redemptions
by Shannon D Harrington, Olivia Fishlow on April 6, 2026 at 1:25 pmA Goldman Sachs Group Inc. private credit fund said investors sought to pull just under 5% of their cash in the first quarter, narrowly escaping a broader exodus that has forced peers to cap withdrawals.
- Dimon Urges US to ‘Get Stronger,’ Keep Economic, Military Power
by Hannah Levitt on April 6, 2026 at 10:00 amJPMorgan Chase & Co. Chief Executive Officer Jamie Dimon said the US needs to “get stronger” in order to maintain its military and economic might, and detailed his bank’s plans to deploy more than $1 trillion to ensure that happens.
- Robinhood Is Banking on Babies and 401(k)s to Get Everyone Tradingby Paige Smith, Janet Paskin on October 17, 2025 at 3:00 pm
After making its name on millennials and meme stocks, the popular brokerage app is riding its Trump bump into the S&P 500 and beyond.
Tech & Innovation
- New Dark Comedy Takes Aim at Wannabee Tech Titan
on April 6, 2026 at 6:15 pmAMC’s dark comedy The Audacity takes aim at the greed and cynicism of Silicon Valley. Executive Producer Jonathan Glatzer and actor Billy Magnussen discuss how real-world events imitate the show’s narrative with Caroline Hyde and Ed Ludlow on “Bloomberg Tech.” (Source: Bloomberg)
- SpaceX Expected to Kick Off a Wave of Mega IPOs
on April 6, 2026 at 5:42 pmSpaceX is preparing for its market debut at a valuation that could top $2 trillion, according to sources. It’s expected to be the first in a bumper crop of mega initial public offerings in the next 12 months. Lise Buyer, founder and partner at IPO advisory firm Class V Group, joins Caroline Hyde and Ed Ludlow on “Bloomberg Tech.” (Source: Bloomberg)
- Jones Day Law Firm Says Hackers Accessed Some Clients’ Data
by Patrick Howell O'Neill on April 6, 2026 at 5:06 pmHackers have breached Jones Day and accessed the files of 10 clients, the law firm said on Monday.
- OpenAI Releases Policy Recommendations for AI Age
on April 6, 2026 at 4:58 pmOpenAI has released policy recommendations to address the rapid social changes driven by AI. OpenAI's Chief Global Affairs Officer Chris Lehane discusses the company’s ideas to “ensure AI benefits everyone.” Lehane joins Caroline Hyde and Ed Ludlow on “Bloomberg Tech.” (Source: Bloomberg)
- Polish Power Prices Turns Negative for Some as Renewables Boomby Konrad Krasuski on April 6, 2026 at 4:35 pm
Polish power prices turned negative for some customers on two consecutive days as bright, windy weather sparked a surge in renewable electricity supplies that overwhelmed demand.
