Market News
- FS KKR Private Credit Fund Cuts Dividend Amid Rise in Bad Loans
by Olivia Fishlow on February 26, 2026 at 12:19 amA private credit fund jointly managed by Future Standard and KKR & Co. cut its dividend to 48 cents a share from 70 cents after earnings fell amid declining interest rates and losses tied to struggling investments.
- Philippine Peso Bonds Best in EM Asia on Liquidity, Dovish Tilt
by Marcus Wong on February 26, 2026 at 12:00 amPhilippine peso bonds are poised to extend their rally on interest-rate cuts, flush domestic liquidity and attractive valuations.
- Baidu’s Swift $11 Billion Selloff Shows Struggle to Meet AI Hype
by Charlotte Yang on February 25, 2026 at 11:50 pmA 20% slide in Baidu Inc.’s shares over the past month serves as a crucial reminder for companies in China’s rapidly intensifying artificial intelligence race: investors are demanding tangible results.
- Oil Edges Higher Ahead of Nuclear Talks Between the US and Iran
by Yongchang Chin on February 25, 2026 at 11:41 pmOil edged higher before nuclear talks between the US and Iran, with some major Middle Eastern producers boosting exports as concerns about a potential conflict in the region create uncertainty about future supply.
- Gold Holds Recent Gains as Traders Watch US Tariffs, Iran Talks
Gold steadied, as traders weighed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and the impact of US […]
- Cava CEO: Going to be Launching Seafood Item
Brett Schulman, Co-Founder and CEO of CAVA, discusses how the company has been able to outpace […]
- Core Lithium Sells Stockpile to Glencore, Eyes Finniss Restart
Core Lithium Ltd. has sold a stockpile of ore from its idled Finniss mine in Australia to Glencore […]
- Lotte Biologics CEO Eyes Orders Shifting Away From China
Lotte Biologics CEO James Park sits down for an exclusive interview with Bloomberg TV's Shery Ahn. […]
- MercadoLibre Tumbles After Net Income Miss on Spending Boost
Shares of MercadoLibre Inc. fell to their lowest level in more than a year after fourth-quarter net […]
- Stocks Climb Late as Nvidia Rekindles AI Wagers: Markets Wrap
Stocks climbed in late hours on speculation that Nvidia Corp.’s strong outlook will help reignite […]
- Oil Steadies as Traders Await Upcoming US-Iran Nuclear Talks
Oil wavered as traders balanced expectations of modest OPEC production hikes in April and bearish […]
- Hong Kong Suddenly Flush With Cash as Budget Returns to Surplus
Hong Kong started to take its first steps away from austerity after public finances ended their […]
political news
- Anthropic’s Pentagon Showdown Is About More Than AI Guardrails
by Katrina Manson, Maggie Eastland, Kendall Taggart on February 26, 2026 at 1:05 amThe high-stakes conflict between the Defense Department and a $380 billion tech powerhouse goes to the heart of just how far AI can go in warfare.
- North Korea’s Kim Vows to Build More Nukes, But Opens Door to US
by Soo-Hyang Choi on February 26, 2026 at 12:42 amKim Jong Un pledged to build more nuclear weapons and upgrade his missile programs but said it could also be possible to improve relations with the US if Washington recognizes North Korea as a nuclear power.
- Three-Way Manchester Contest Highlights Peril for Starmer in UK
by Laura Avetisyan, Alex Morales on February 26, 2026 at 12:00 amResidents of suburban Manchester head to the polling booths on Thursday to vote in a parliamentary election that threatens to lay bare the danger posed to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Labour Party from both the political right and left.
- Trump Gave Feeling of Empathy, Hope: Sen. Marshall
on February 25, 2026 at 11:41 pmSenator Roger Marshall (R-KS) states President Trump’s speech gave a feeling of empathy and hope when discussing his thoughts on the President’s State of the Union address. Marshall also weighs in on what’s next for tariffs, and if he sees a path forward for DHS funding. He speaks with Kailey Leinz and Joe Mathieu on the late edition of Bloomberg’s “Balance of Power.” (Source: Bloomberg)
- SOTU Speech Light On Details, Midterm Roadmap: PIMCO's Cantrill
on February 25, 2026 at 11:36 pmPIMCO Head of Public Policy and Managing Director Libby Cantrill joins Bloomberg Businessweek Daily to discuss the contents of President Trump's State of the Union speech. Cantrill says that the address was "more of a rehashing of the political winds and pretty light on policy details and light on a road map" for the GOP heading into the midterms. She also discusses the potential impacts of Trump's tax cuts and how voters could shift priorities come November. Cantrill speaks with Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. (Source: Bloomberg)
- Importers Begin Tariff Refund Push After Supreme Court Win
Businesses suing to challenge President Donald Trump’s global tariffs have asked lower courts to […]
- India, Israel Leaders Deepen Bond With Defense, Trade Pledge
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a strengthening of defense, trade and […]
- Romania Sells Euro and Dollar Bonds After Budget Reforms
Romania tapped international debt markets for the first time this year to capitalize on improved […]
- Trump to Hike Tariff to 15% ‘Where Appropriate,’ Greer Says
President Donald Trump will sign a directive in the coming days raising his global tariff to 15% […]
- Brazil Convicts Masterminds Behind Notorious Killing of Rio Lawmaker Marielle Franco
Brazil’s top court found two former political officials guilty of ordering the 2018 assassination […]
Wealth
- Pay Gap Complicates Global Hunt for Australian Pension Chiefs
by Amy Bainbridge on February 25, 2026 at 8:12 pmFor executive leaders or investment chiefs tempted by a move to Australia, some of the country’s most influential finance roles are up for grabs. The catch: the lifestyle upgrade may come with a slimmer pay packet.
- Donde invertir un millón de dólares
by Suzanne Woolley on February 25, 2026 at 6:15 pmCuatro asesores financieros señalan áreas prometedoras en un mercado donde abunda el nerviosismo.
- La Caisse Posts 9.3% Return as Private Equity, US Dollar Trim Gains
by Mathieu Dion on February 25, 2026 at 4:00 pmCaisse de Depot et Placement du Quebec, Canada’s second-largest pension fund, underperformed its benchmark last year as geopolitical and trade rifts affected investments and its private equity holdings slumped.
- The AI Onslaught Is Challenging Quality Stocks
by John Stepek on February 25, 2026 at 2:42 pmCapital-light stocks used to dominate the “quality” factor. But may no longer be the case.
- Shanghai Eases Homebuying Rules in Latest Property Relief
by Charlie Zhu, Emma Dong, Jing Jin on February 25, 2026 at 5:38 amChina’s financial hub of Shanghai eased homebuying rules, the latest attempt by authorities to contain the nation’s prolonged property slump.
Tech & Innovation
- Anthropic’s Pentagon Showdown Is About More Than AI Guardrailsby Katrina Manson, Maggie Eastland, Kendall Taggart on February 26, 2026 at 1:05 am
The high-stakes conflict between the Defense Department and a $380 billion tech powerhouse goes to the heart of just how far AI can go in warfare.
- Stocks Rise as Nvidia Surges on Earnings Beat | The Close 2/25/2026
on February 26, 2026 at 12:13 amBloomberg Television brings you the latest news and analysis leading up to the final minutes and seconds before and after the closing bell on Wall Street. Today's guests are JPMorgan Asset Management’s Meera Pandit, CAVA's Brett Schulman, DA Davidson’s Gil Luria, Oak Hill Advisors’ Glenn August, RBC Capital Markets’ Amy Wu Silverman, Strategic Value Partners’ Victor Khosla, Wedbush Securities’ Matt Bryson, OpenAI’s Zack Kass, and Scribe’s Jennifer Smith. (Source: Bloomberg)
- Baidu’s Swift $11 Billion Selloff Shows Struggle to Meet AI Hypeby Charlotte Yang on February 25, 2026 at 11:50 pm
A 20% slide in Baidu Inc.’s shares over the past month serves as a crucial reminder for companies in China’s rapidly intensifying artificial intelligence race: investors are demanding tangible results.
- MercadoLibre CFO on 4Q Earnings, LatAm E-Commerce Trends
on February 25, 2026 at 11:24 pmMercadoLibre CFO Martin de los Santos joins Bloomberg Businessweek Daily to discuss the company's fourth quarter earnings results as the Uruguay-based e-commerce firm sees a miss in quarterly net income, but growth in its fintech and e-commerce units. He also discusses the company's success with its digital payments platform, e-commerce adoption and trends among Latin American consumers, and more. de los Santos speaks with Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. (Source: Bloomberg)
- AI Adviser Zack Kass Says Software May Have Been in a Bubble
on February 25, 2026 at 10:52 pmZack Kass, global AI adviser and former head of Go-to-Market at OpenAI, says software stocks instead of AI might have been in a bubble. Speaking on "Bloomberg The Close," Kass also addresses the optimism expressed by Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang regarding the rapid growth of agentic AI applications. (Source: Bloomberg)
