Bloomberg Daybreak: US Edition

Today's top stories, with context, in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: 1) Iran reiterated its determination to control maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, raising the stakes ahead of fresh talks in Qatar on formally ending its war with the US. Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said Iran wants to work out an agreement with Oman to oversee ships passing through Hormuz, but wil...

Today's top stories, with context, in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: 1) The US and Iran have agreed to stop attacking each other before peace talks resume over the Strait of Hormuz and other issues. Technical talks are scheduled to continue on all aspects of a memorandum of understanding reached this month, with both sides standing down for now and vessels able to move freely. The exchange o...

Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Host Nathan Hager take a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US – a look ahead to the U.S June jobs report with a focus on three stocks for the week ahead. In the UK – a look ahead to this year’s Wimbledon tournament. In Asia – a look ahead to key readings on growth and inflation for Vietnam's economy. See...

Today's top stories, with context, in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: 1) An attack on a container vessel sailing through the Strait of Hormuz has prompted some shipowners to review exit plans, but traffic continued to flow in both directions through the vital thoroughfare on Friday. Two fully laden tankers are heading out of the Persian Gulf, while four empty, inbound, very large crude carrie...

Today's top stories, with context, in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: 1) Hours after President Trump excoriated Republicans at a private lunch for backing a war powers resolution to end the Iran conflict, the Senate voted down a separate resolution as two Republicans flipped their votes. Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana told reporters he changed his vote after he was reassured by a private b...

Today's top stories, with context, in just 15 minutes.    On today's podcast:    1) Three candidates endorsed by Zohran Mamdani swept to victory in Democratic congressional primaries on Tuesday, showing that the coalition which powered the New York City mayor to a surprising victory last year is gaining strength. Former New York City Comptroller Brad Lander, New York state lawm...

Today's top stories, with context, in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: 1) Iran said $12 billion of its frozen funds were set to be released as part of ongoing talks with the US, with the two sides broadly signaling progress in negotiations to formally end their war. The unfreezing of funds — as well as the US waiving sanctions on Iranian oil exports and pledging to help set up a $300 bil...

Today's top stories, with context, in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: 1) Keir Starmer said he would step down as Britain’s prime minister, marking a precipitous fall from favor two years after leading the Labour Party back to power with a landslide majority. Starmer’s departure paves the way for Andy Burnham to attempt to take over as successor, after the long-time mayor of Manche...

Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Host Nathan Hager take a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US – a look ahead to the next U.S PCE and GDP data, along with a focus on 3 stocks for the week ahead. In the UK – a look ahead to London Climate Action Week. In Asia – a look ahead to Australia CPI data. - Stuart Paul, US Economist with Bloomberg Econ...

On this special Juneteenth Holiday edition of Bloomberg Daybreak - hosted by Nathan Hager: - We survey the big tech landscape ahead of Micron Earnings with Mandeep Singh, Bloomberg Intelligence Global Technology Lead and Anurag Rana, Senior Technology Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence -We look at state of anti-trust cases in America with Jenn Rie of Bloomberg Intelligence. - Plus, We are just days...

Today's top stories, with context, in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: 1) President Trump signed an interim deal to end the war with Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, despite criticism from Republicans. The memorandum of understanding is now in effect, and it envisions the rapid reopening of the strait and immediate sanctions waivers for Iranian oil. The deal has prompted criticism from so...

Today's top stories, with context, in just 15 minutes.    On today's podcast:    1) Iran would be allowed to start oil exports immediately under an interim deal with the US and gain access to a $300 billion economic development program. The US Treasury Department will issue waivers for exports of Iranian crude oil and petrochemical products immediately after the memorandum is s...

Today's top stories, with context, in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: 1) US President Donald Trump keeps repeating that the Strait of Hormuz — through which one fifth of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas supplies normally flow — will reopen by Friday. But on the sidelines of the Group of Seven summit, where Iran likely dominated Monday’s dinner conversation, it...

Today's top stories, with context, in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: 1) The US and Iran reached an interim agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, halting a war that killed thousands of people and setting the stage for negotiations on the fate of Tehran’s nuclear program. Officials from the two countries will meet in Switzerland to formally sign the agreement, with key sticking point...

Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Host Nathan Hager take a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US – a look ahead to the next FOMC decision, along with a focus on 3 stocks for the week ahead. In the UK – a look ahead to a high stakes UK election and Bank of England decision. In Asia – a look ahead to a monetary policy decision from the Bank of Ja...

Shares of SpaceX climbed in their first day of trading on Friday following a $75 billion IPO that smashed records and instantly turned the crown jewel of Elon Musk’s empire into one of the most valuable public companies in the world.  The stock climbed as high as $176.52, or 31% above its offering price, less than two hours after the shares started trading shortly before noon in New Yor...

Today's top stories, with context, in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: 1) The US and Iran are edging closer to signing an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, according to senior officials. A deal is likely to take the form of a memorandum of understanding, and Geneva is being considered as a potential location for the signing. An Iranian foreign ministry spokesman said "we have not yet r...

Today's top stories, with context, in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: 1) The New York Knicks came from 29 points down to beat the San Antonio Spurs 107-106 in Game 4 of the NBA Finals, taking a 3-1 lead in the series. The Knicks' win was capped off by OG Anunoby's tip-in with 1.2 seconds remaining, which followed a long 3-point shot by Jalen Brunson that bounced off the front of the rim. The...

Today's top stories, with context, in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: 1) The US and Iran exchanged strikes overnight after President Trump retaliated against Tehran for shooting down an American Apache helicopter. The US military said it had completed an operation that saw fighter jets strike Iranian air defenses, ground control stations, and radar sites near the Strait of Hormuz. Iran launch...

Today's top stories, with context, in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: 1) President Trump renewed his claims of momentum toward ending the conflict with Iran after a halt to hostilities between Israel and Iran. Iran and Israel agreed to halt strikes on each other following a flare-up that saw both countries launch waves of ballistic missiles, with a ceasefire in place for about two months. Tru...

Today's top stories, with context, in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: 1) Israel and Iran exchanged missile strikes on Monday despite President Trump’s calls for both sides to stop fighting and give peace talks a chance. Iran launched a fresh wave of attacks just hours after firing ballistic missiles at Israel on Sunday. Israel responded with strikes on military targets in western and ce...

Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Host Nathan Hager take a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US – a look ahead to U.S CPI and PPI data, along with a focus on 3 stocks for the week ahead. In the UK – a look ahead to London tech week. In Asia – a look ahead to China PPI and CPI data. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's top stories, with context, in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: 1) There was no sign of progress in ceasefire talks between the US and Iran after the worst burst of violence in weeks. President Trump said ceasefire talks are in the “final” stages, while Iran’s foreign minister said the negotiations had stalled. Hezbollah militants rejected a US-brokered truce in Lebano...

Today's top stories, with context, in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: 1) Iran said there had been no recent progress in talks with the US over an interim peace deal, while fighting persisted in Lebanon despite Washington’s declaration of a ceasefire between Israel and the country. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said late Wednesday that “no tangible progress has been achie...

Today's top stories, with context, in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: 1) We wrap a number of major primary elections across the country. Republican Steve Hilton and Democrat Xavier Becerra surged to the top of California’s crowded gubernatorial primary, with billionaire Tom Steyer trailing in the contest. In Los Angeles mayor's race, incumbent Karen Bass has been forced into a runoff an...