Market News
- Warsh Call for Fed-Treasury Accord Stirs Debate in $30 Trillion Bond Market
by Ye Xie, Michael MacKenzie, Maria Eloisa Capurro on February 8, 2026 at 8:00 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.
- Jordan Love on His Relationship to Toyotathon
on February 8, 2026 at 7:49 pmGreen Bay Packers Quarterback Jordan Love talks about his relationship to Toyota and why he may play better during "Toyotathon." He speaks to Bloomberg's Vanessa Perdomo at Super Bowl 60. (Source: Bloomberg)
- Yen Steady as Japan’s Takaichi Poised for Landslide Election Win
by Mia Glass, Matthew Burgess on February 8, 2026 at 7:47 pmThe yen was little changed after Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party won an outright majority in Sunday’s lower house election, opening the door to more fiscal stimulus by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.
- Michael Irvin on Radio Row at Super Bowl 60
on February 8, 2026 at 7:43 pmMichael Irvin, Super Bowl winner and NFL hall of famer, talks to Bloomberg's Vanessa Perdomo at radio row in San Francisco before Super Bowl 60. (Source: Bloomberg)
- Saudi Finance Minister on Financing and Investments
Finance Minister Mohammed Al-Jadaan speaks on financing and investments in Saudi Arabia. (Source: […]
- Saudi Finance Minister on Economic Outlook
Saudi Arabian Finance Minister Mohammed Al-Jadaan speaks on his economic outlook and strategy the […]
- Creditors Take Stake in Allianca and Light After Collateral Call
Creditors who financed troubled-asset investor Nelson Tanure moved to seize part of his stakes in […]
- Clear Thai Election Victory to Give Investors Policy Continuity
A convincing win by Thailand’s ruling Bhumjaithai Party in Sunday’s election should boost the […]
- Apollo, BlackRock, Oaktree Ask Judge to Toss Altice Lawsuit
Lenders to Altice USA Inc., including Apollo Capital Management, BlackRock Financial Management and […]
- Wild Week of Trading Leaves Pockmarks Across US Equity Landscape
Precious metals memed out, Bitcoin flamed out and the labor market looks like it’s petering out. […]
- How the Debt Problem is Fueling the Gold Market
The price of gold has experienced significant volatility this year, rising past $5,500 an ounce […]
- Tech’s AI Push Risks a Bond Market Blowback: Credit Weekly
The biggest tech companies are gearing up to spend even more on artificial intelligence than […]
political news
- Czech Prime Minister Supports Social Media Ban for Under-15s
by Michal Kubala on February 8, 2026 at 8:47 pmCzech Prime Minister Andrej Babis said he supports banning social media use for children under 15, citing France as an example of a country that has recently moved to impose limits on young users.
- Portugal Elects Seguro as President, Beating Far-Right Leader
by Sofia Horta e Costa on February 8, 2026 at 8:03 pmSocialist António José Seguro won the race to be Portugal’s president, defeating far-right challenger André Ventura in a runoff that reaffirmed the country’s tradition of consensus-driven leadership after a turbulent campaign.
- Warsh Call for Fed-Treasury Accord Stirs Debate in $30 Trillion Bond Market
by Ye Xie, Michael MacKenzie, Maria Eloisa Capurro on February 8, 2026 at 8:00 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.
- Historic Win Pits Takaichi’s Vision of Japan Against the Markets
by Alastair Gale, Sakura Murakami on February 8, 2026 at 7:30 pmBack in October, Sanae Takaichi struggled to wrangle enough seats in parliament to become prime minister. Now she has the biggest election mandate of any Japanese leader since World War II.
- Venezuela Frees Former Opposition Lawmaker Juan Pablo Guanipa
by Carolina Gonzalez on February 8, 2026 at 7:23 pmVenezuela released prominent former opposition lawmaker Juan Pablo Guanipa on Sunday in an effort to continue complying with US demands to free political prisoners.
- Netanyahu Hastens to Meet Trump Over Scope of Iran Diplomacy
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will visit Washington on Wednesday to discuss US-Iran […]
- Japan Voters Set to Deliver Verdict on Takaichi’s Leadership
Japanese voters went to the polls Sunday to deliver a verdict on Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s […]
- Ukraine’s Naftogaz Says Russia Attacked Facilities Overnight
Russia launched a large-scale drone attack overnight, striking facilities operated by state-owned […]
- Takaichi's Party Poised to Win Two-Thirds Supermajority
- Thailand’s Royalists Set for Surprise Election Victory as Progressives Concede Defeat
Thailand’s ruling conservative party clinched a surprisingly solid election win Sunday, marking […]
Wealth
- ‘It Always Feels Bleak’: Retail Traders Reel After Crypto’s Trump-Fueled Rise and Fall
by Charlie Wells, Olga Kharif, Muyao Shen on February 7, 2026 at 2:30 pmTrump’s crypto rally evaporated. Now traders are searching for a new market saviour.
- How To Spend (and Invest) Your Bonus
by Paulina Cachero, Chris Rovzar on February 6, 2026 at 10:10 amGot a fat check burning a hole in your bank account? Here’s a guide to help you splurge, diversify and give back.
Tech & Innovation
- Ocado May Cut Up to 1,000 Jobs in Cost-Cutting Drive: Times
by Shiyin Chen on February 8, 2026 at 4:25 pmOcado Group Plc is planning to slash a significant number of jobs as the grocery technology firm renews efforts to cut costs, the Times newspaper reported.
- Apple Prepares to Kick Off 2026 With the iPhone 17e, New iPads and Macs
by Mark Gurman on February 8, 2026 at 1:00 pmApple is going to begin a 2026 product blitz with the iPhone 17e, updated iPads and fresh Macs. Also: Here’s exactly what CEO Tim Cook told employees about immigration, artificial intelligence and the company’s 50th anniversary during an all-hands meeting. Lastly, the iPhone maker scales back plans for a major new health service.
- xAI’s Babuschkin Says He Has Not Purchased London Penthouse
by Damian Shepherd on February 8, 2026 at 12:04 amIgor Babuschkin, co-founder of Elon Musk’s xAI, said he is “not planning to purchase any property in the UK,” responding to a Bloomberg report that he had agreed to buy a penthouse overlooking London’s Hyde Park for about £57 million ($77.6 million).
- Dorsey’s Block Cutting Up to 10% of Staff in Efficiency Push
by Natasha Mascarenhas, Emily Mason on February 7, 2026 at 9:52 pmJack Dorsey’s Block Inc. has been notifying hundreds of employees that their jobs may be eliminated during annual performance reviews as the payments firm embarks on a broader business overhaul.
- Tech’s AI Push Risks a Bond Market Blowback: Credit Weeklyby Emily Graffeo, Caleb Mutua on February 7, 2026 at 7:01 pm
The biggest tech companies are gearing up to spend even more on artificial intelligence than investors had anticipated, and money managers increasingly fear that whatever happens, credit markets will get hit.
