Market News
- UBS’s McCartney on M&A Outlook Amid Iran Conflict
on March 31, 2026 at 6:01 pmDealmakers are navigating a volatile backdrop as the war in Iran continues to cloud the global economic outlook. Gareth McCartney, UBS Global Head of Capital Markets Origination, discusses the potential impact on the M&A market with Dani Burger on "Open Interest." (Source: Bloomberg)
- Meredith Whitney on Cracks in Confidence, Labor Market
on March 31, 2026 at 5:59 pmMeredith Whitney Advisory Group CEO Meredith Whitney discusses consumer sentiment after US confidence confidence unexpectedly rose in March — even as job openings fell and hiring slowed in February, per BLS data. She speaks with Dani Burger and Matt Miller on "Open Interest." (Source: Bloomberg)
- HGGC CEO: Deals Continue Despite Uncertainty
on March 31, 2026 at 5:57 pmRich Lawson, Co-Founder and CEO of private equity firm HGGC, says deals are still getting done despite geopolitical uncertainty. He speaks with Dani Burger and Matt Miller on "Open Interest." (Source: Bloomberg)
- The Deal That Could Reshape Hollywood
on March 31, 2026 at 5:23 pmToday on the Big Take podcast, Chris Palmeri and Lucas Shaw join Sarah Holder to look inside Paramount’s quest to win Warner Bros., and the hurdles it will face to combine these two big movie studios. (Source: Bloomberg)
- Oil Falls on Signs From US, Iran of Openness for War Resolution
Oil declined after Iran and the US signaled there’s an opening toward a resolution in the […]
- UK Could Be Facing a Jet Fuel Shortage, Says Soc Gen's Haigh
The Strait of Hormuz closure is turning into real energy shortages according to Societe General. […]
- Fintech Monzo Shutting Down US Operations to Focus on UK, Europe
Monzo Bank Ltd. is shuttering its US operations after years of failing to gain a foothold on the […]
- Trump Tells World to Buy More US Jet Fuel, But Supply Is Tight
The US is already churning out record amounts of jet fuel and has little capacity to increase […]
- Stocks Climb, Oil Falls on Hopes War Is Near End: Markets Wrap
Wall Street staged a dramatic comeback at the end of March, with stocks climbing as oil fell on […]
- Emerging-Market Stock Index Erases 2026 Gains on Iran War Shock
A gauge for emerging-market stocks fell on Tuesday, wiping out gains for 2026 as an energy crisis […]
- US Treasuries Advance as Oil Retreats From Multiyear High
Treasuries rose as oil prices retreated from multiyear highs, keeping alive the prospect of a […]
- European Stocks Rise on Report Trump Eyes an End to Iran War
European stocks trimmed their monthly losses after the Wall Street Journal reported that President […]
political news
- Iran Ready to End War But Wants Guarantees, President Says
on March 31, 2026 at 6:08 pmIran's President Masoud Pezeshkian told EU Council President António Costa in a call Tuesday that his country is ready to end the war with the US, but it needs certain guarantees. This is according to Iran's state news agency. Bloomberg's Tyler Kendall has the latest from the White House. (Source: Bloomberg)
- EU Weighs Ukraine Crisis Strategy to Calm High Energy Prices
by John Ainger on March 31, 2026 at 5:56 pmThe European Union will consider reopening a set energy measures used after Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine as the bloc seeks to contain a fresh price shock tied to the Iran war.
- UK Extends Border Plan With France as Talks Over New Deal Drag
by Lucy White on March 31, 2026 at 5:10 pmFrance agreed to continue efforts to stop migrants crossing the English Channel to enter the UK, despite the two countries failing to agree a new deal to replace their existing pact, which was due to expire Tuesday night.
- Fed’s Schmid Warns Inflation Could Get Stuck Close to 3%
by Catarina Saraiva on March 31, 2026 at 5:10 pmFederal Reserve Bank of Kansas City Jeff Schmid cautioned that the US central bank should not look through the impact on inflation of a surge in energy prices stemming from the conflict in Iran.
- US Tariff Refund Portal to Exclude One-Third of Imports at First
by Zoe Tillman on March 31, 2026 at 5:07 pmAn online government portal to provide refunds on tariffs struck down by the US Supreme Court will handle claims for about 63% of 53 million import entries at issue when it first launches, according to a new court filing.
- Hungary Under Fire Over Report It Helped Moscow on Sanctions
Leaders in the Czech Republic and Poland reacted with dismay on Tuesday to a report claiming that […]
- EDF Hit by EU Subsidy Probe Into €73 Billion Nuclear Plans
Electricite de France SA faces an in-depth probe by European Union competition enforcers into a […]
- Trump Tells Allies to Fight for Jet Fuel or Buy From the US
President Donald Trump lashed out at allies for not supporting the US war in Iran, arguing […]
- King Charles to Go Ahead With US Visit Despite Trump Spat
Buckingham Palace announced plans for King Charles III to visit Washington next month, even as […]
- Trump Aims to Upend Long-Held Citizenship Rules at Supreme Court
When Donald Trump suggested he might end automatic birthright citizenship by executive order in […]
Wealth
- Private Credit, Buyout Shops Face Uphill Fight for 401(k) Cash
by Allison McNeely, Silla Brush, Loukia Gyftopoulou on March 31, 2026 at 1:28 pmAlternative 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 6
by John Stepek on March 31, 2026 at 1:15 pmFive practical issues for investors to consider before the new tax year arrives.
- Rich Families Behind Jack Daniel’s, Ricard Hold Keys to Merger
by Tara Patel, Tom Maloney, Redd Brown on March 31, 2026 at 1:12 pmThe 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 prove to be easy.
- Sydney, Melbourne Home Prices Decline as Affordability Bites
by Joe Flynn on March 31, 2026 at 1:01 pmHome 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.
- Alberta’s $140 Billion Pension Returns 7.5%, Boosted by Stocksby Layan Odeh on March 31, 2026 at 1:00 pm
Canadian pension fund investor Alberta Investment Management Corp. returned 7.5% last year in its total fund, as lackluster performance from private-market bets dampened gains from a soaring stock market.
Tech & Innovation
- Whoop’s Value Tops $10 Billion, Edges Closer to IPO
on March 31, 2026 at 6:00 pmWearable company Whoop has topped a $10 billion valuation with its latest funding round. Will Ahmed, Whoop CEO and founder, discusses its growth within health tech and plans to eventually go public. He joins Matt Miller on “Bloomberg Tech.” (Source: Bloomberg)
- Drone Shipbuilder Saronic Raises $1.75 Billion
on March 31, 2026 at 5:54 pmAutonomous military boat startup Saronic Technologies has raised $1.75 billion as interest in backing defense tech companies continues. Saronic CEO Dino Mavrookas joins “Bloomberg Tech” to discuss how the funds will be put to work to grow production of its unmanned ships. (Source: Bloomberg)
- Apple Tests Siri Feature That Handles Multiple Commands at Once
by Mark Gurman on March 31, 2026 at 4:01 pmApple Inc. is testing a feature that would let Siri process multiple requests in a single query, according to people familiar with the matter, breaking new ground for the nearly 15-year-old digital assistant.
- How Space Exploration Is Driving Economic Growth
on March 31, 2026 at 2:59 pmNASA is scheduled to launch Artemis II this week, sending astronauts around the moon for the first time in more than 50 years. On this episode of the Odd Lots podcast, Tracy Alloway and Joe Weisenthal are joined by Alexander MacDonald, senior associate at the Aerospace Security Project at CSIS. He tells us about NASA's big funding challenges and its economic impact. (Source: Bloomberg)
- William Hill Closes 200 Betting Shops, Blames UK Tax Rises
by Tala Ahmadi, Olivia Solon on March 31, 2026 at 2:53 pmThe owner of William Hill plans to shutter about 200 betting shops in the UK, putting a significant number of jobs at risk, following a crackdown on the gambling sector by Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves.
