Financial Times
Mounting interest payments restrict headroom to revive domestic demand, say experts
Financial Times
Voters increasingly doubt the president’s ability to steer the economy with weeks to go until elections
Bloomberg Markets
China released draft rules that would establish nationwide requirements for automotive-parts remanufacturing, including standards for the sourcing of used components, product quality, traceability and market oversight.
Bloomberg Markets
The Reserve Bank of India is broadening its defenses to steady the rupee, taking some of its strongest measures since the 2013 taper tantrum. That may give the currency a boost as trading resumes Monday, but the question remains: how far is the central bank willing to go as external pressures mount?
Financial Times
The ship tried to break through America’s naval blockade of Iranian ports, Central Command says of its first attack in a month
Washington Post Business
The antitrust probe of the outlets — Fox News, CNN, ABC, CBS and NBC — marks a sharp escalation in the Trump administration’s use of its powers against perceived enemies in the press.
Bloomberg Markets
South Korea spent much of this year as a poster child of the scorching global AI trade. Now, by almost every measure, the $4.3 trillion stock market is rapidly losing relevance with investors.
Bloomberg Markets
When financing gets more expensive, companies usually slow down their bond sales. Tech companies have instead been ramping up this year, and talk this week of potential big financings from SpaceX and Broadcom Inc. only amplified investor fears about the wave of coming debt.
Financial Times
Fresh attack launched on Saudi Arabia as kingdom prepares to host investment summits
Financial Times
Donald Trump’s administration hopes the company will rival cheap Chinese alternatives such as DeepSeek
Bloomberg Markets
PNC Asset Management Chief Investment Officer Amanda Agati tells Bloomberg This Weekend that strong corporate fundamentals and resilient consumer spending could support US stocks as investors head into third-quarter earnings season. Speaking with hosts David Gura and Christina Ruffini, Agati says investors will be watching for evidence that AI investment is generating returns beyond the largest technology companies, while strong US earnings growth keeps her favoring domestic equities over develo
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Pointed offers a strategic twist to the news quiz format, testing not just players’ knowledge of the news but also their confidence in their answers. Join Bloomberg's Lisa Mateo, Christina Ruffini and David Gura as they play and check out the quiz for yourself at Bloomberg.com (Source: Bloomberg)
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New York Handbag Designer Pierre Laborde tells Bloomberg This Weekend that a viral TikTok video transformed his handmade leather bags from a longtime fixture at a local street market into a sought-after fashion accessory, with demand now exceeding his small team's production capacity. Speaking with hosts David Gura and Christina Ruffini, Laborde says he plans to preserve the individuality and craftsmanship of his designs rather than pursue mass production or partnerships with major retailers. (
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The growing debate over video calls on airplanes, premium California wines selling at steep discounts under supermarket private labels, a new rivalry between New York diners featuring singing waiters and the growing popularity of elaborate tuna carving experiences at high-end sushi restaurants. Join Lisa Mateo, David Gura and Christina Ruffini for a roundup of headlines you may have missed, but gotta see. (Source: Bloomberg)
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Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Insurance Equity Analyst Matthew Palazola tells Bloomberg This Weekend that Hurricane Isaias could generate insured losses in the single-digit billions of dollars, with stronger Florida building codes potentially limiting damage despite rising property values. Speaking with hosts David Gura and Christina Ruffini, Palazola says two relatively mild hurricane seasons have helped insurers rebuild capital, while recent Florida insurance reforms have improved market condi
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Baylor College of Medicine Tropical Medicine Expert Dr. Peter Hotez tells Bloomberg This Weekend that the unexplained death of a researcher at a Russian plague institute raises questions about a possible pneumonic plague infection, although there is no evidence of a wider outbreak or biological weapons activity. Speaking with hosts David Gura and Christina Ruffini, Hotez calls for an independent World Health Organization investigation and warns that the US lacks adequate plague vaccine preparedn
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Bloomberg Economics Economic Statecraft Lead Chris Kennedy tells Bloomberg This Weekend that President Donald Trump's agreement to obtain Russian diesel is unlikely to significantly lower US fuel prices because the proposed November shipment amounts to roughly one day of American consumption. Speaking with hosts David Gura and Christina Ruffini, Kennedy says damage to Russian refineries, logistical challenges and potential legal restrictions raise questions about whether Moscow can deliver the p
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Banana Ball Championship League Owner Jesse Cole tells Bloomberg This Weekend that the Savannah Bananas have built a new kind of baseball experience around faster games, elaborate entertainment and affordable tickets, helping create a wait list of roughly 5 million fans. Speaking with hosts David Gura and Christina Ruffini, Cole says the league plans to keep expanding its audience in the US and internationally while maintaining its fans-first model, including $35 tickets without added fees and f
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A Jefferies-run fund said in court proceedings that it has evidence of alleged fraudulent conduct by iron ore traders Radiant World and Sapphire Minmetals in receivables-financing deals with a face value of almost $900 million.
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Bloomberg Pursuits Food Editor Kate Krader tells Bloomberg This Weekend that diners are taking everything from silverware and glassware to artwork and bathroom fixtures, adding replacement costs for restaurants already struggling with tight profit margins. Speaking with hosts David Gura and Christina Ruffini, Krader also discusses the return of late night dining in cities including New York and London as restaurants extend their hours and customers embrace later reservations. (Source: Bloomberg