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On today's podcast:
1) Europe races to support Ukraine after last week's Oval Office blowup. European leaders, including UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni, and French President Emmanuel Macron, are working to rebuild relations between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy after a disastrous clash at the White House. The leaders are fast-tracking efforts to improve their own defense capabilities and are seeking to build a "coalition of the willing" to participate in peacekeeping forces and reassure Kyiv about the durability of any peace.
2) President Trump readies a barrage of tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China. President Donald Trump is planning to impose new tariffs on Canada and Mexico, and double a levy on China, which would apply to roughly $1.5 trillion in annual imports. The tariffs would put a 25% tariff on all imports from Canada and Mexico, except Canadian energy, which would face a 10% rate, and would also double a tariff on China to 20%.
3) Andrew Cuomo enters the race for New York City mayor. Andrew Cuomo, the former three-term governor of New York, has announced his candidacy for mayor of New York City, joining a crowded field of challengers vying to unseat incumbent Mayor Eric Adams. Cuomo's decision to run has upended the race, with several polls showing him leading the field, and he has touted his record during the Covid-19 pandemic despite criticism from both Republicans and some members of his own party.
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Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Tom Busby takes a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week.
In the US – a preview of the February jobs report and a look at earnings from Macys and Gap. In the UK – a preview of the 'Special European Council.' In Asia – a look ahead to economic data in Australia, and a discussion on China’s tech rally.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Plans to sign a critical minerals deal between the US and Ukraine were scrapped after Donald Trump’s meeting Friday with Volodymyr Zelenskiy quickly devolved into a fiery exchange over the Ukrainian leader’s doubts that the US president’s efforts to broker a deal with Russia would yield lasting peace.
Zelenskiy departed the White House following the public spat, and a planned signing ceremony and press conference were canceled.
US officials said the minerals deal - which Trump had cast as a necessary step to repay American support as he sought to broker a deal with Russia’s Vladimir Putin - was not signed before Zelenskiy’s departure. “He disrespected the United States of America in its cherished Oval Office.
He can come back when he is ready for Peace,” Trump said in a social media post shortly before Zelenskiy’s departure. The Ukrainian leader angered Trump and US Vice President JD Vance when he said he did not believe the planned deal would do enough to deter further Russian aggression. “Putin will never stop and will go further and further,” Zelenskiy said, adding that the Russian leader “hates Ukrainians” and wanted to destroy the country.
“We can do it, but it’s not enough,” he added of the deal.
On this special edition of Balance of Power, hosts Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz get instant reaction and analysis to the dramatic moment between Trump and Zelenskiy in the Oval Office with:
Nick Wadhams, Bloomberg US National Security Team Lead Daniel Fried, Distinguished Fellow at the Atlantic Council/Former-US Ambassador to Poland/Former-Assistant Secretary of State for Europe Rick Davis, Partner at Stonecourt Capital and Bloomberg Politics Contributor & Jeanne Sheehan Zaino, Senior Democracy Fellow with the Center for the Study of the Presidency & Congress and Bloomberg Politics Contributor Kelly Grieco, Senior Fellow with the Stimson Center’s Reimagining US Grand Strategy ProgramSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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On today's podcast:
1) China warned it would hit back at Donald Trump’s trade threats after the US president unveiled additional tariffs on Chinese imports, raising the risk of tensions spiraling between the world’s largest economies.“If the US insists on having its own way, China will counter with all necessary measures to defend its legitimate rights and interests,” a spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Commerce said Friday. In response to the last round of tariffs, the department previously vowed to take “corresponding” steps.
2) President Volodymyr Zelenskiy arrives at the White House on Friday with a personal appeal to persuade Donald Trump not to sell out his country in the rush to make a peace deal with Russia. The worst fears seemed to fade a bit on the eve of the trip, as the American president blithely walked back his denunciation of his Ukrainian counterpart as a “dictator” just last week.
3) A reading of US inflation due later today comes into sharper focus now that tariffs could be implemented sooner than anticipated, with any surprising increases likely to shake up the market. The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation metric is expected to cool to the slowest pace since June. The core personal consumption expenditures price index — which excludes often-volatile food and energy costs — probably rose 2.6% in the year through January. Overall PCE inflation likely eased on an annual basis as well, according to the median estimate in a Bloomberg survey of economists.
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On today's podcast:
1) Nvidia Corp., the chipmaker at the center of an AI spending boom, delivered good-but-not-great quarterly numbers on Wednesday, drawing a muted response from investors accustomed to blowout results.
2) Chief Justice John Roberts temporarily let President Donald Trump keep freezing foreign-aid payments while the US Supreme Court weighs whether to lift an order that would require disbursement of as much as $2 billion.
3) Two-time Academy Award-winner Gene Hackman and his wife were found dead at their New Mexico home on Wednesday, the BBC reported, citing local police.
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On today's podcast:
1) Ukraine agreed with the US to jointly develop its wealth of natural resources as part of a deal that could ease tension with President Donald Trump and advance his administration’s goal of a ceasefire with Russia, people familiar with the matter said.
2) Chances for early action on Donald Trump’s tax cut plans improved as House Republicans passed a budget blueprint Tuesday calling for deep cuts in safety-net programs such as Medicaid.
3) Nvidia Corp. will deliver its highly anticipated fourth-quarter report on Wednesday, giving investors an update on AI spending at a time when the world’s biggest tech stocks have been in retreat.
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On today's podcast:
1) The US looks for further limits on China semiconductor access The Trump administration is planning to expand efforts to limit China's technological advancements, including tougher semiconductor curbs and pressuring allies to escalate restrictions on China's chip industry. The administration has met with Japanese and Dutch counterparts to restrict maintenance of semiconductor gear in China and is discussing sanctions on specific Chinese companies and further restricting chip exports to China.
2) President Trump breaks with allies on blaming Russia for the war in Ukraine The US and Russia voted against a European-backed resolution in the UN General Assembly that calls out Moscow's "full-scale invasion" of Ukraine exactly three years ago. The US and Russia later aligned in the Security Council to approve a US resolution calling for a "swift end" to the conflict without assigning blame, a stark reversal from policy under President Joe Biden.
3) President Trump says tariffs on Canada and Mexico are on track President Trump said tariffs scheduled to hit Canada and Mexico next month were "on time" and "moving along very rapidly." A US official cautioned that the schedule could be less certain, and the fate of the special 25% levy on Canada and Mexico was still to be determined.
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On today's podcast:
1) Trump Targets China With Biggest Salvo So Far in Second Term The Trump administration took aim at China with a series of moves involving investment, trade and other issues that raises the risk ties may soon worsen between the US and its top economic rival. In recent days, President Donald Trump has rolled out a memorandum telling a key government committee to curb Chinese spending on tech, energy and other strategic American sectors. The administration also called on Mexican officials to place their own levies on Chinese imports – a move that comes after some firms from the Asian nation shifted production to the US neighbor to avoid duties the Republican enacted in his first term.
2) Merz Wins Chance to Fix Germany and Steer EU Through Trump Era Germany’s next chancellor faces a daunting list of challenges to revive his country’s fortunes — but the rest of Europe is looking to him for leadership too. After his election win on Sunday, Friedrich Merz is set to take charge of Europe’s biggest economy with the US defense umbrella looking shakier than any time since the NATO alliance was founded and Donald Trump is discussing the continent’s security with Vladimir Putin.
3) Federal Agencies Tell Workers to Pause Reply to Musk Threat Several US government agencies have advised their employees to ignore for now a demand from Elon Musk’s government efficiency office to justify their jobs or face dismissal. The Pentagon and Department of Justice have told workers to pause on replying to the Trump administration’s email, citing potential legal pitfalls and agency autonomy.
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Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Tom Busby takes a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week.
In the US – a preview of preview PCE, and personal spending data, and Nvidia earnings. In the UK – a preview of the next G20 summit. In Asia – a look at the evolving relationship between Washington and Beijing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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On today's podcast:
1) President Trump urges Republican governors to embrace his agenda as he reshapes Washington
President Donald Trump told Republican governors that implementing his agenda was key to their own political futures, arguing that embracing it could mitigate or even prevent losses in the midterm elections. Trump reiterated his agenda to key allies in the states ahead of crucial gubernatorial races in Virginia and New Jersey later this year, and in three dozen other states next year.
2) Israel warns Hamas over a murdered hostage it says was misidentifiedIsrael announced that a body returned as part of a ceasefire agreement with Hamas was not that of Shiri Bibas, a young mother taken hostage in October 2023.The remains of Shiri's two sons, Ariel and Kfir, were returned and identified, with the IDF stating that they were "brutally murdered by terrorists in captivity in November 2023."
3) New York Governor Hochul said she doesn't plan to remove New York City Mayor Eric AdamsGovernor Kathy Hochul plans to establish "guardrails" on the Adams administration, including creating a state-level deputy inspector general for New York City and giving more legal power to non-mayoral officials. Hochul does not plan to remove Mayor Eric Adams for now, citing the will of the voters and the supremacy of democratic elections.
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On today's podcast:
1) Trump Says New China Trade Deal ‘Possible’ Despite Tensions President Donald Trump said it would be possible to reach a fresh trade deal with China, signaling he is open to heading off a brewing trade fight between Washington and Beijing.
2) Trump Turns on Zelenskiy, Leaving Ukraine Few Options Amid War Donald Trump’s turn against Volodymyr Zelenskiy leaves Ukraine no good alternatives as it heads into the fourth year of Russia’s full-scale invasion.
3) Trump to Halt NY Congestion Pricing by Terminating Approval The Trump administration is moving to block New York City’s congestion pricing program, reversing a federal approval granted last year and setting up a legal showdown over the tolling initiative.
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On today's podcast:
1) President Trump floats 25 percent tariffs on auto, chip, and drug imports President Donald Trump said he would likely impose tariffs on automobile, semiconductor, and pharmaceutical imports of around 25%, with an announcement coming as soon as April 2. Trump wants to give companies "time to come in" before announcing new import taxes, and said that when they come into the US and have their plant or factory here, there is no tariff.
2) The US says sanctions will remain on Russia for now after a high-level meeting on Ukraine Secretary of State Marco Rubio told European allies that the US will keep sanctions on Russia in place at least until a deal to end the Ukraine conflict is reached. President Donald Trump said he'll probably meet Vladimir Putin to discuss a settlement before the end of February, and signaled support for holding new elections in Ukraine after an agreement.
3) New York Mayor Eric Adams's political future heads to federal court A federal judge has scheduled a hearing on the Justice Department's request to drop corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams and wants an explanation for the request. The Justice Department's decision to abandon the prosecution was made despite the objections of some prosecutors, who resigned rather than carrying out the directive, and has been criticized as a "corrupt quid pro quo" for Adams' support of the Trump administration's immigration policies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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On today's podcast:
1) Ukraine peace talks between the US and Russia begin in Saudi Arabia Top US and Russian officials met in Saudi Arabia to discuss ending the war in Ukraine, without Ukraine's participation. It follows a landmark phone call between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, which could pave the way for a summit between the two leaders as soon as next week.
2) 80 people survive after a Delta plane flips while landing in Toronto A Delta Air Lines regional jet flipped out of control after landing in windy, freezing conditions in Toronto, injuring 15 people, three critically. The plane, which was flying from Minneapolis/St. Paul to Toronto-Pearson International Airport, had 76 passengers and four crew on board.
3) President Trump's government efficiency push leads to more high-profile resignations President Trump's push to rein in the federal government is leading to more high-profile clashes. According to the Washington Post, the acting head of the Social Security Administration resigned over the weekend, following a dispute with Elon Musk's government efficiency team over its attempts to access sensitive government records.
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On this special holiday edition of Bloomberg Daybreak US edition, host Nathan Hager speaks with Stephen Schork, founder of the Schork Group, shares his outlook for the energy sector and the oil industry, Eric Balchunas, Bloomberg Intelligence analyst on the market outlook under a new Trump administration and Arun Sundaram at CFRA looks ahead to Walmart earnings.
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Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Tom Busby takes a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week.
In the US – a look at U.S housing data and earnings from the EV maker Rivian. In the UK – a look at upcoming German elections. In Asia – a look ahead to earnings from Alibaba and economic data in South Korea.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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On today's podcast:
1) President Trump rolls out plans for reciprocal tariffs on a host of trading partners President Trump has ordered his administration to consider imposing reciprocal tariffs on numerous trading partners to rebalance trade relations. The tariffs would be customized for each country, aiming to offset not just their own levies on US goods but also non-tariff barriers, and could take weeks or months to complete. The move is seen as a potential opening bid for negotiation, and Trump hopes to have a discussion with other nations about how existing policies have created an imbalanced trade environment.
2) The White House intensifies efforts to shrink the federal workforce The Trump administration is advising federal agencies to lay off thousands of probationary employees, with some exceptions, as part of its effort to rapidly downsize the federal government. Agencies such as the General Services Administration and the Department of Energy are making cuts, with the latter planning to dismiss 90% of its probationary employees for poor performance.
3) TikTok is back on the Apple and Google app stores Apple and Alphabet’s Google are restoring ByteDance TikTok to their app stores following assurances in a letter from US Attorney General Pam Bondi that a ban wouldn’t immediately be enforced. The two companies had removed TikTok in the US last month to comply with a law passed in 2024. By Thursday evening, the software had returned to the Apple App Store and Google Play store.
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On today's podcast:
1) President Trump speaks to Vladimir Putin with hopes of ending war in Ukraine President Donald Trump had a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin to start negotiating an end to the war in Ukraine, a shift from the previous US policy. The call and subsequent statements from Trump's administration have caused concern among European allies, who fear the US is giving in to Putin's demands without getting anything in return.
2) Trump's buyout offer to federal workers gets green light but may come up short About 75,000 federal employees signed up for a voluntary resignation program, falling short of the White House's goal of 5% to 10% of the 2.4 million civilian federal workforce. The resignation program, known as "Fork in the Road," closed after a federal judge lifted his order freezing the program, with any resignations received after 7:20 p.m. Washington time not being accepted.
3) The Senate confirms Tulsi Gabbard as next Director of National Intelligence Gabbard won support from key Republicans, including Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Tom Cotton, due to her plans to slim down the organization and cut duplication. Gabbard has promised to "encourage a culture where tough questions, scrutiny and challenging of assumptions is welcome" and has defended her willingness to question US intelligence, citing her military experience and rejection of "regime-change wars".
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On today's podcast:
1) Trump Directs Federal Job Cuts as Musk Defends DownsizingPresident Donald Trump directed agencies to work with Elon Musk’s government cost-cutting effort to slash their workforces, according to a White House official, his latest move to gut the federal bureaucracy.Trump’s action orders agency heads to coordinate with Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency to “significantly reduce the size of the government” and “limit hiring to essential positions,” according to a White House fact sheet seen earlier Tuesday by Bloomberg News.
2) Trump Hails Russian Release of American as He Preps Peace PlanPresident Donald Trump hailed the release of an American who had been detained in Russia, saying he hoped the move would allow the two nations to work toward ending the war in Ukraine.“I think there’s goodwill, in terms of the war,” Trump said as he greeted Marc Fogel, a school teacher held in Russia since 2021. “I think this could be the very important element, you could be a big part of it, actually, because it could be a big, important part of getting the war over with Ukraine.”
3) US Core Inflation Seen Rising at Firm Pace in JanuaryInflation likely remained stubborn last month based on economists’ estimates, backing the Federal Reserve’s patient approach to lowering borrowing costs.The so-called core consumer price index that excludes food and energy is seen rising 0.3% in January from December in the Bureau of Labor Statistics report due Wednesday. From a year earlier, core CPI likely increased 3.1%, according to the median forecast in a Bloomberg survey.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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On today's podcast:
1) Trump Sets 25% Steel, Aluminum Tariffs, Widening Trade War
President Donald Trump ordered a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports, escalating his efforts to protect politically important US industries with levies hitting some of the country’s closest allies.
The tariffs will apply widely to all US imports of steel and aluminum, including from Canada and Mexico, among the country’s top foreign suppliers of the metals. The levies, which also include finished metal products, are meant to crack down on what administration officials said were efforts by countries like Russia and China to circumvent existing duties.
2) EU Says It Will Impose Countermeasures Against US Tariffs
The European Union vowed to respond to 25% tariffs President Donald Trump said the US will impose on steel and aluminum imports, escalating a potential trade dispute with one of Washington’s closest allies.
“I deeply regret the US decision to impose tariffs on European steel and aluminum exports,” European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said in a Tuesday statement. “Unjustified tariffs on the EU will not go unanswered — they will trigger firm and proportionate countermeasures.”
3) Altman Says ‘No Thank You’ to Musk-Led Group’s OpenAI Bid
A group of investors led by Elon Musk has offered to buy the nonprofit that controls OpenAI for $97.4 billion, escalating a clash between the Tesla chief executive and the artificial intelligence company he co-founded.
With the unsolicited bid, Musk said he hopes to return OpenAI to being “the open-source, safety-focused force for good it once was,” according to a statement. In response, OpenAI Chief Executive Officer Sam Altman posted on Musk’s X social-media platform: “No thank you but we will buy twitter for $9.74 billion if you want.”
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On today's podcast:
1) Eagles Defeat Chiefs 40-22 To Win Their Second Super Bowl
A ferocious Philadelphia Eagles defense tormented and frustrated Patrick Mahomes while Hurts made all the plays the offense needed. So much for the Kansas City Chiefs’ quest for a Super Bowl three-peat. It wasn’t even close. Cooper DeJean got a pick-6 on his 22nd birthday, Josh Sweat pressured Mahomes all night and the Eagles routed the Chiefs 40-22 on Sunday to secure the franchise’s second Super Bowl championship.
2) Trump Plans Tariffs on Steel, Aluminum Imports
President Donald Trump plans to impose 25% tariffs on all imports of steel and aluminum into the US, broadening his trade restrictions to some of the country’s top trading partners and seeking to protect domestic industries that helped him win battleground states last year.
3) BP Shares Jump After Activist Investor Elliott Builds Stake
BP Plc shares surged the most since 2020 after one of the world’s most aggressive activist investors built a stake in the company, seeking to end years of under-performance. Elliott Investment Management, led by Paul Singer, has amassed a significant holding in the British energy giant, Bloomberg reported on Saturday. This is typically the first step in a playbook it has deployed to successfully push for change at many other big public companies. Over the years, the fund’s efforts have led to strategy shifts, CEO departures and even corporate breakups.
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