Bloomberg Talks

World Bank President Ajay Banga discusses the economic fallout from ongoing disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, inflation risks in emerging markets, crisis-response capacity and the broader outlook for growth. Banga spoke with Kailey Leinz on Bloomberg's Balance of Power. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

McCormick & Co. CEO Brendan Foley discusses a deal to acquire Unilever's food unit at $44.8 billion. Foley talks about the state of food mergers and how he plans to integrate Unilever's food unit. He speaks with Bloomberg's Matt Miller and Dani Burger. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Claudia Sahm, Chief Economist at New Century Advisors discusses what the duration of inflation in everyday products could be, a pattern of decline in payrolls, and the state of investment. She speaks with Bloomberg's Tom Keene and Paul Sweeney. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The European Union’s data protection rule book, known as the GDPR, has long been seen as the gold standard in the field, but it is facing growing political and economic pressure. As Washington criticizes its impact on US tech firms and Brussels looks to ease regulation, questions are emerging about its future. Bloomberg Daybreak Europe host Stephen Carroll spoke to Anu Talus, Chair of the Eu...

Levi Strauss & Co. raised its projections for the year after reporting better-than-expected quarterly results, citing strong demand in all regions. Levi's CEO Michelle Gass discusses the soaring stock and the company's direct-to-consumer strategy. She speaks with Bloomberg's Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the New York International Auto Show continues, Hyundai President, Executive Director and Co-CEO José Muñoz discusses the company's investment into US production and an expansion into pickup trucks and SUVs. He speaks with Bloomberg's Matt Miller and Dani Burger. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Henrietta Treyz, Co-founder, Managing Partner and Director of Economic Policy Research at Veda Partners discusses the political impact the war in Iran may have on Trump administration officials. She speaks with Bloomberg's Tom Keene and Paul Sweeney.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire that’s expected to halt the American-Israeli military campaign in exchange for Tehran reopening the Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump announced the agreement Tuesday on social media hours after Pakistan, a mediator in talks, implored the US leader to back off his deadline to unleash massive devastation on Iran if it did not meet...

Council on Foreign Relations President Emeritus Richard Haass discusses Pakistan’s role in brokering a deal between the United States and Iran ahead of Tuesday’s deadline, the importance of reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and why there is still a lot of ‘space for diplomacy.' He speaks with Bloomberg's Romaine Bostick and Katie Griefeld.  See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...

Rebecca Lissner, Senior Fellow of US Foreign Policy at the Council on Foreign Relations speaks on President's Trump threats to "blow everything up" in Iran. She speaks with Bloomberg's Tom Keene and Paul Sweeney.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New York Fed President John Williams says monetary policy is “really well positioned” for the Fed to “wait and see” on the economic consequences of war in Iran. Williams also comments on his view of the US economy and labor market and the issue of continuity at the Federal Open Market Committee. He speaks with Bloomberg's Michael McKee See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...

Clear CEO Caryn Seidman-Becker joins "Bloomberg Open Interest" to talk about the current TSA delays due to the government shutdown, as well as the potential growth opportunities for Clear. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan Ives, Global Head of Tech Research at Wedbush Securities, joins "Bloomberg Surveillance Radio" to talk about the tech sector's resilience amid conflict in the Middle East. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ethan Allen CEO Farooq Kathwari discusses how retailers are navigating tariffs one year since President Trump's "Liberation Day." This comes as the Trump Administration announces the US will maintain 50% tariffs on many imported steel, aluminum and copper products, while simplifying duties for goods made with negligible amounts of the metals. He speaks with Bloomberg's Scarlet Fu and Katie Greifel...

Martha Gimbel, Executive Director & Co-Founder of Yale Budget Lab speaks on President Trump's tariffs, the rise in oil and gas prices, and the shock to metal prices. She speaks with Bloomberg's Tom Keene and Paul Sweeney.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Zelter, president at Apollo Global Management, offers a defense of private credit and says investors are missing the plot on the public/private convergence. He speaks with Bloomberg's Jonathan Ferro, Lisa Abramowicz and Annmarie Hordern.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Donald Trump said the war in Iran is “very close” to completion, even as he signaled strikes could escalate in the near term.   Trump in a rare prime-time address on Wednesday cast the war as a success, saying the operation had nearly achieved its military goals, including destroying Iranian ballistic missiles and drones, air force, navy and industrial base. He...

Liz Ann Sonders, Chief Investment Strategist & Kevin Gordon, Head of Macro Research and Strategy at Charles Schwab, on the narrowing gap between 'front page' and 'bottom line' risk. They speak with Bloomberg's Tom Keene and Paul Sweeney, and discuss how markets are responding to the war in Iran. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Roubini Macro Associates Chairman & CEO Nouriel Roubini discusses President Trump saying he’ll only consider a halt to attacks on Iran when the Strait of Hormuz is reopened, and what this could mean for Iran's future. He speaks with Bloomberg's Jonathan Ferro and Annmarie Hordern. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ellen Zentner, Chief Economic Strategist at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, discusses the thematic approach to navigating market volatility, and the latest in the oil market amid the war in Iran. She speaks with Bloomberg's Tom Keene and Paul Sweeney. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Whoop CEO Will Ahmed joins Matt Miller on "Bloomberg Tech" to talk about his company's new funding from a Series G round as well as the future outlook for Whoop and it's users. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer joins Annmarie Hordern on Bloomberg TV to discuss the idea that the US is insulated from supply chain effects from the Strait of Hormuz, as well as to discuss the Trump administration’s perceived shortfall of the World Trade Organization and the possibility of a returning to a 20% tariff level with China. Greer says, “I see stability with China ov...

Nancy Lazar, Chief Global Economist at Piper Sandler speaks on the state of American capitalism now with Bloomberg's Tom Keene and Paul Sweeney.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass discusses rising oil prices and Los Angeles' response with the use of public transportation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ivo Daalder, former US Ambassador to NATO and Senior Fellow at the Harvard Belfer Center, joined Bloomberg TV and radio to discuss the recent extension of the US ultimatum by ten days regarding Iran. He expressed mixed views, suggesting the extension could either provide space for diplomatic talks to progress or serve as a prompt for escalation options. Daalder criticized the current US approach,...