Bloomberg Daybreak: Asia Edition

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 ahead to U.S GDP and personal spending data and Nike earnings. In the UK – a look ahead to TheCityUK's annual conference. In Asia – a look ahead to Bloomberg’s China economic survey.-----------------------------------------------------------------Guests:-Michael McKee, Bloomberg International Economics and Policy Correspondent, to preview next week's U.S GDP/personal spending data.- Poonam Goyal, Senior U.S. E-Commerce and Retail Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, to preview Nike earnings. -Leo Kehnscherper, Bloomberg European Asset Management Reporter, looks ahead to TheCityUK's annual conference. -Julian Harris, UK Economics Editor, looks ahead to TheCityUK's annual conference. - Eric Zhu, China Economist for Bloomberg Economics, discusses Bloomberg’s China Economic Survey. -Karishma Vaswani, Bloomberg Opinion Columnist in Singapore, discusses her column: “US Rethink on Australia Subs Is China’s Win.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US equity futures moderated declines early Friday as President Donald Trump weighs whether to back Israel militarily in its conflict with Iran. Contracts for the S&P 500 were down around 0.3% from Wednesday's close in early Asia hours, compared with a 0.9% drop on Thursday when US markets were closed for the Juneteenth holiday. While traders were offered some short-term clarity as the White House said Trump will decide within two weeks whether to strike Iran, the remarks did little to resolve broader uncertainty around potential US involvement and the risk of renewed energy-driven inflation. For more on what's ahead, we heard from Maria Rost Rublee, Professor of International Relations at the University of Melbourne. She speaks with Bloomberg's Shery Ahn and Haidi Stroud-Watts. Markets were already on edge after the Federal Reserve downgraded its estimates for growth this year and projected higher inflation. As projected, Fed officials held rates steady at their policy meeting this week. We get some analysis from David Laut, Chief Investment Officer at Abound Financial.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senior US officials are preparing for the possibility of a strike on Iran in the coming days, according to people familiar with the matter, a sign that Washington is assembling the infrastructure to directly enter a conflict with Tehran.Meantime, there are a lot of unknowns about the outlook for the economy and interest rates, but Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell signaled at least one thing seems certain: Higher prices are coming. Policymakers voted unanimously to hold interest rates steady for a fourth straight meeting Wednesday as they await clarity on whether tariffs will leave a one-time or more lasting mark on inflation. Powell said it’s still unclear how much of the bill will fall on the shoulders of consumers, but he expects to learn more about tariffs this summer. For more, we speak to Mark Cranfield, Bloomberg MLIV Strategist in Singapore.Plus - for more on the Federal Reserve's latest decision, we heard from Betsey Stevenson. She is a Professor at the University of Michigan. Stevenson was also a former Chief Economist of the United States Department of Labor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oil climbed and most stocks in Asia followed losses on Wall Street as concerns mounted that an escalation of tensions in the Middle East will trigger a more direct US involvement. West Texas Intermediate crude rose as much as 1.1% in early trading Wednesday after settling at the highest in almost five months the previous day. US equity futures slipped, as did Australia’s benchmark index and Hong Kong futures.Staying with geopolitics, The White House's review of the Aukus pact — a security arrangement between the US, UK and Australia — is rattling one of Washington’s closest alliances, and playing right into China’s hands. It sends yet another signal that America First might just mean everyone else alone. First announced by former President Joe Biden in 2021, the multibillion-dollar deal commits Washington and London to help Canberra develop a fleet of nuclear-powered submarines over a 30-year period. It was designed to help counter Beijing’s growing influence in the Indo-Pacific. For more, we turn to Bloomberg Opinion columnist Karishma Vaswani. Plus - Federal Reserve officials are widely expected to leave interest rates unchanged for a fourth straight meeting on Wednesday, reiterating they want more clarity on the economic impact of a wide array of government policy changes before adjusting borrowing costs. Policymakers have warned President Donald Trump’s tariffs could boost inflation and unemployment, but so far, steady hiring and cooling inflation have allowed Fed officials to keep rates unchanged this year. We speak to Bill Campbell, Global Bond Portfolio Manager at DoubleLine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Donald Trump called for the evacuation of Iran’s capital Tehran on Monday, hours after he urged the country’s leadership to sign a deal to limit its nuclear program and Israel signaled strikes would continue. It wasn’t clear if Trump knew of a fresh round of attacks Israel may have planned for the city, which has a population of more than 9 million people. Israel had earlier warned one Tehran neighborhood to evacuate and video showed massive traffic jams as people sought to escape. Soon after Trump’s post, Iran’s Fars news agency reported several explosions east of the city. For more, we heard from Middle East Analyst and Author Rodger Shanahan. He spoke to Bloomberg's Paul Allen and Shery Ahn. Plus- President Trump's comments on evacuating Tehran caused a jolt in global markets, with US futures falling and oil prices rising almost 2%. Despite earlier optimism that the conflict between Israel and Iran wouldn't escalate, Trump's comments contrasted with his earlier statement that Iran wanted to make a deal. For more, we turn to James Abate, Managing Director & Head of Fundamental Strategies at Horizon Investments.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oil climbed early Monday with investors squarely focused on escalating geopolitical tensions as Israel and Iran continue to bombard each other with no sign of a pause. Brent crude rose as much as 5.5% in early Asian trading after Israel and Iran continued attacks on one another's territories over the weekend. Israel launched an attack on the giant South Pars gas field in the Persian Gulf, forcing the shut down of a production platform, after air strikes on Iran's nuclear sites and military leadership last week. For more, we speak with Pavel Molchanov, Investment Strategy Analyst at Raymond James & Associates. Plus - S&P 500 futures slipped, while Asian equity-index contracts pointed to declines in Hong Kong and Sydney, and a gain in Tokyo. The dollar saw modest gains against major peers in early trading. With Federal Reserve officials signaling an extended hold on interest rates, investors and economists will look to Chair Jerome Powell this week for clues on what might eventually prompt the central bank to make a move, and when. We take a look at the macro landscape with Patrick Kennedy, Founding Partner at AllSource Investment Management.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 ahead to next week’s Fed decision. In the UK – a look ahead to next week’s Bank of England decision. In Asia – a look ahead to next week's Bank of Japan decision. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stocks fell along with equity-index futures and investors rushed to the safety of havens such as Treasuries after Israel attacked Iran's nuclear program sites. Crude oil jumped more than 9% while gold also rose. We get the latest on what's moving markets from Mary Nicola, Bloomberg MLIV Strategist in Singapore. Plus - Treasuries rallied across the curve on Thursday, bringing the 10-year yield six basis points lower to around 4.36%. The gains were supported by the second US inflation print in as many days that came in below consensus forecasts, backing the argument for Fed cuts. The dollar hit a three-year low. The producer price index rose 0.1% from a month earlier, compared with the median forecast in a Bloomberg survey of economists that called for a 0.2% increase. A solid sale of long-term US government debt added further impetus for the rally, reducing fears that spiraling deficits are causing investors to shun the bonds. We talk inflation and trade with Natalia Gurushina, Chief Economist for EM Fixed Income Strategy at VanEck.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US equity-index futures dipped along with the dollar after President Donald Trump said he will set unilateral tariff rates within two weeks, dialing up trade tensions once again. The comments come a day after Chinese and US officials struck a positive tone following their talks to dial down trade tensions. Amid US talking with countries including India and Japan to lower the levies, some investors see Trump's comments as an effort to ramp up urgency in talks. We talk markets with Zachary Hill, Head of Portfolio Management at Horizon Investments. Plus - China's biotech industry is gaining momentum, with Pfizer and Bristol-Myers Squibb making billion-dollar deals with Chinese companies to license experimental cancer drugs. The industry is expected to continue growing, driven by factors such as US President Donald Trump's economic policies, cheaper and easier human testing in China, and an abundance of young and affordable engineering talent. We check in with Shuli Ren, Bloomberg Opinion Columnist, for a closer look at the sector.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The US and China de-escalated trade tensions, agreeing to a preliminary deal on how to implement the consensus the two sides reached in Geneva, negotiators for both sides said. While the full details of their accord weren't immediately available, US negotiators said they "absolutely expect" that issues around shipments of rare earth minerals and magnets will be resolved with the framework implementation. We get reaction from George Schultze, Founder and CEO at Schultze Wealth Management. Financial markets were closely watching whether the world's largest economies can find a way to tamp down trade tensions that economists say have tipped the world economy into a downturn, with the US among the hardest hit. Despite the modest moves Wednesday, global stocks are still at a record high, having recovered from their April lows as President Donald Trump suspended his tariffs until July 9th. For more, we hear from Matthew Michelini, Partner and Head of Asia-Pacific at Apollo Global Management. He speaks with Bloomberg's Yvonne Man at the Bloomberg Invest Summit in Hong Kong.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Asian shares edged up, buoyed by expectations about the US-China trade talks as officials struck a positive tone after the first day of negotiations. While no significant breakthroughs were announced after the first day of talks and stocks pared some of their earlier gains, US officials sounded optimistic about the negotiations. With a key inflation read on tap Wednesday - and the Federal Reserve is entering a blackout period before its June 18 interest-rate decision - money managers are wrestling with what could propel the S&P 500 back to a record after the index soared 20% from its April lows. For a look at how the talks are impacting market action, we hear from Jim Worden, Chief Investment Strategist at the Wealth Consulting Group. Talks will continue into a second day, according to a US official, as the two sides look to ease tensions over shipments of technology and rare earth elements. The advisers will meet again Tuesday at 10 a.m. in London, the official said. US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said discussions between Washington and Beijing were "fruitful" and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent cited a "good meeting." Talks will continue into a second day, according to a US official, as the two sides look to ease tensions over shipments of technology and rare earth elements. The advisers will meet again Tuesday at 10 a.m. in London, the official said. For a closer look, we hear from Bloomberg's Jennifer Dlouhy in Washington and Stephen Engle in Hong Kong. They speak with Bloomberg's Shery Ahn and Haidi Stroud-Watts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Asian stocks opened higher Monday with the US and China set to resume trade negotiations. Adding to the optimism in the stock market was the surprise in labor data. While US job growth moderated in May and prior months were revised lower, Friday's report narrowly exceeded forecasts. We get reaction from Chris Brigati, Chief Investment Officer at SWBC. Plus - trade tensions appeared to recede between President Donald Trump and China's Xi Jinping as an impasse on critical minerals was broken, paving the way for further trade talks. We get a preview of how the talks may impact the trading week ahead with Alicia Garcia Herrero, Chief Asia-Pacific Economist at Natixis. She speaks with Bloomberg's Shery Ahn and Haidi Stroud-Watts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 ahead to U.S CPI and PPI data and Tesla’s Robotaxi launch. In the UK – a look ahead to London’s Tech Summit. In Asia – a look ahead to readings on Chinese exports, as well industrial production and retail sales. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tesla shares slumped 14% on Thursday as President Donald Trump proposed ending Elon Musk's government contracts and subsidies after his onetime adviser attacked the Republican's tax-policy bill. Musk also said he would end the use of SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft and called for Trump's impeachment. The Tesla move weighed on US benchmarks Thursday that had earlier risen as Trump and China's President Xi Jinping agreed to further trade talks. Trump said talks would begin shortly at a location to be determined as the countries aimed to resolve disputes over tariffs and rare earth minerals. We take a look at how markets are digesting the headlines with Robert Schein, Chief Investment Officer at Blanke Schein Wealth Management.Plus - during President Trump's first term, he famously toured a Texas factory and claimed credit for bringing Apple Inc's production back to America. Except the plant had been running long before he took office. And it was an "unmitigated fiasco." Workers in China had to be flown in to help fix the mounting manufacturing issues encountered in the US heartland. We're joined by Bloomberg Opinion's Catherine Thorbecke, for a look whether a China exit is plausible for the iPhone maker amid tariff threats from Washington.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Treasuries rallied as tepid US economic data reinforced expectations for Federal Reserve interest rate cuts this year. The 10-year Treasury yield fell 10 basis points to the lowest level in almost a month. Equity-index futures for Asia were mixed while an index of US-listed Chinese shares rose 2%. We get a read on markets from Willem Sels, Global Chief Investment Officer at HSBC Global Private Banking and Premier Wealth. Plus - economic activity declined slightly in the US in recent weeks, indicating tariffs and elevated uncertainty are rippling across the economy, the Federal Reserve said in its Beige Book survey of regional business contacts. Mentions of tariffs came up 122 times in the Beige Book, compared with 107 in the prior report. Variations of the word "uncertain" appeared 80 times. We look at what it may mean for monetary policy with David Bahnsen, Founder and Chief Investment Officer at the Bahnsen Group.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Left-leaning challenger Lee Jae-myung won South Korea's presidential election, ending three years of conservative rule in a race that was largely a verdict on his ousted predecessor's botched attempt to revive martial law in the longstanding US ally. Lee, a former labor activist, won Tuesday's election with 49.4% of the vote, a comfortable win over Kim Moon-soo of the incumbent People Power Party, according to the final count released by the National Election Commission. The agency, which said voter turnout reached a 28-year high of 79.4%, officially declared Lee as the nation's 21st president at 6:21 a.m. local time on Wednesday. We get more on what's ahead from Rachel Minyoung Lee, Senior Fellow at the Stimson Center's Korea Program. She speaks with Bloomberg's Shery Ahn and Paul Allen. Plus - Asian stocks rose for the first time in four days after data showed the US labor market is holding up despite concerns President Donald Trump's tariff war is pushing the world economy into a downturn. Just days ahead of the US payrolls report, an unexpected increase in job openings buoyed market sentiment, sending the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq 100 higher. That helped offset investor angst after the Paris-based OECD said Trump's combative trade policies have tipped the world economy into a downturn, with the US among the hardest hit. We get some market perspective from Brad Bernstein, Managing Director at UBS Private Wealth Management.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Asian shares were off to a tepid start at the open Tuesday after a rebound in big tech drove US stocks higher. Bonds fell as the dollar hit its lowest since 2023. Wall Street kept a close eye on the latest twists in the trade war, with the US extending the exclusion of Section 301 tariffs on some Chinese goods until Aug. 31, according to a notice issued by the US Customs and Border Protection. Trump and Xi Jinping will "likely" speak this week, according to the White House. We talk markets with Adam Coons, Chief Investment Officer at Winthrop Capital Management. Plus - South Koreans head to the polls Tuesday to elect a new president to lead the nation after an attempt to impose martial law at the end of last year triggered its worst constitutional crisis in decades. Opposition Democratic Party nominee Lee Jae-myung was the frontrunner ahead of conservative ruling People Power Party candidate Kim Moon-soo in final polls conducted last week. A third contender, Lee Jun-seok, a former PPP leader now running for the Reform Party, was splitting the conservative vote. The winner will face the challenges of trying to unite a deeply fractured country and restore growth to a shrinking economy that is among the most vulnerable in the world to US President Donald Trump's trade tariffs. For more, we hear from M. Jae Moon, Professor of Public Policy and Management at Yonsei University. He speaks with Bloomberg's Shery Ahn in Seoul.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tariff headlines are once again dominating markets after a legal back-and-forth last week on the status of Trump’s century-high levies. On Friday, President Trump said he would double tariffs on steel and aluminum imports and accused China of violating an agreement with the US to ease levies. We got reaction from Carol Schleif, Chief Market Strategist at BMO Private Wealth.Plus- we go to New Zealand, where demand for 'golden visas' has increased under looser rules. The country has eased its rules in February to attract more foreign investment. We got reaction from Stuart Nash, Former Minister of Economic Development in New Zealand and co-founder of Nash Kelly Global.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 ahead to the U.S jobs report. In the UK – a look ahead to the ECB’s monetary policy decision. In Asia – a look ahead to economic data in Vietnam. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A federal appeals court offered President Donald Trump a temporary reprieve from a ruling threatening to throw out the bulk of his sweeping tariff agenda, giving at least some hope to a White House now facing substantial new restrictions on its effort to rewrite the global trading order. Meantime, Asian shares and US stock futures declined as uncertainties around President Trump’s tariffs whipsawed the markets. For more, we spoke to Mary Nicola, Bloomberg MLIV Strategist. Plus - the US equity market advanced as it grappled with several forces such as solid guidance from Nvidia, legal uncertainty around President Trump's trade war and questions about monetary policy. That is after the fact President Trump pushed Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to lower interest rates. We speak to Scott Ladner, Chief Investment Officer at Horizon Investments. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nvidia Corp. Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang soothed investor fears about a China slowdown by delivering a solid sales forecast, saying that the AI computing market is still poised for “exponential growth.” The company expects revenue of about $45 billion in the second fiscal quarter, which runs through July. New export restrictions will cost Nvidia about $8 billion in Chinese revenue during the period, but the forecast still met analysts’ estimates. We got reaction from Daniel Newman, CEO of the Futurum Group.Plus - The equity market drifted lower prior to Nvidia's results. We speak to Tim Pagliara, Chairman and Chief Investment Officer, CapWealth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wall Street kicked off the week with a rally in stocks as consumer confidence rebounded sharply while the US and the European Union sped up trade talks. A global surge in bonds also helped sentiment. We got reaction from Clark Geranen, Chief Market Strategist at CalBay Investments. Plus - Eastspring Investments just released their mid-year market outlook and said that they see greater upside potential for Asian and emerging markets as the dollar weakens and investors looking to diversify their portfolio. We speak to Vis Nayar, the Chief Investment Officer at Eastspring Investments.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BYD Co. led Chinese electric vehicle stocks lower in Hong Kong on Monday, as investors digested the auto giant’s sweeping price cuts of as much as 34% late last week. We got reaction from Bloomberg's Asia Transport Reporter Danny Lee.Top trade officials from the European Union and China are planning to meet again early next month, another sign that both sides are stepping up engagements as they try to push back against tariff pressure from Donald Trump. News of the sit-down comes as President Trump agreed to extend the deadline for the EU to face 50% tariffs until July 9, following a phone call with Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. We have more from Bloomberg's China Correspondent Minmin Low.Plus - Asian shares fluctuated as investors awaited fresh trade news, with the dollar edging down and the yen rising after the Bank of Japan Governor's comments. For more, we caught up with Joohee An, the CIO of Mirae Asset Global Investments.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At the end of last week, President Donald Trump threatened to impose a 50% tariff on the European Union starting June 1st after complaining the bloc was slow-walking negotiations and unfairly targeting US companies with lawsuits and regulations. Now today, President Trump said he would extend the deadline for the EU to face 50% tariffs until July 9 after a phone call with Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. We get market perspective from Stephanie Leung, Chief Investment Officer at StashAway.Plus - Nippon Steel shares rose after President Trump says he will back a partnership between the Japanese company and US Steel. This comes as Japan is aiming for a trade deal with the US in June. We get reaction from Kurt Tong, Managing Partner at the Asia Group.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 ahead to GDP and personal spending data, and Nvidia earnings. In the UK – a look ahead to Poland's Presidential run off election. In Asia – a look ahead to the upcoming Bank of Korea decision. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Asian shares posted a modest gain early Friday, after a rebound in Treasuries and the dollar eased some concerns about US fiscal policy. A regional stock gauge advanced 0.4% on gains in Japan, Australia and South Korea. US equity-index futures fluctuated in early Asian trading after the S&P 500 ended fractionally lower for its third daily decline. Treasuries steadied after rallying across the curve Thursday on moderating US fiscal concerns. We get market perspective from Eric Sterner, Chief Investment Officer at Apollon Wealth Management. Plus - Bitcoin surpassed $111,000 for the first time, with traders increasingly bullish on the prospects of the original cryptocurrency amid mounting institutional demand and support from Donald Trump's administration. Bitcoin climbed as much as 3.4% on Thursday to hit a record of $111,980, before paring some of the increase. Smaller tokens also rose in a broad rally, with second-ranked Ether at one point up about 7.3%. We get reaction from Peter Chung, Head of Research at quant crypto firm, Presto Research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Asian shares were mixed and Treasuries continued their slide at the open Thursday following losses in Wall Street on concerns about the US's ballooning deficit. Treasuries fell across the curve Wednesday with long-term debt bearing the brunt as the 30-year yield rose 12 basis points. Tepid demand for a $16 billion sale of 20-year bonds rekindled fears over US government borrowing and budget deficit. That sapped sentiment after a sharp rebound in risk assets over the past month and revealed structural concerns in the bond market. We get some market perspective from Joe Little, Global Chief Strategist at HSBC Asset Management. Traders have been piling into bets that long-term bond yields would surge on concerns over the US's swelling debt and deficits, with Moody's Ratings on Friday lowering the nation's credit score below the top triple-A level. For many, the message was: Unless America gets its finances in order, the perceived risks of lending to the government will rise. We get reaction from Rebecca Walser, President at Walser Wealth Management.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Benchmarks in Australia, South Korea and Japan all climbed in early trading Wednesday, pushing a gauge of Asian shares 0.4% higher. Geopolitical tensions may add headwinds to the markets, which had calmed recently after a month of turmoil from the tariff blitz unleashed by US President Donald Trump. We look at how the tariff story is resonating through the Asia-Pacific with Helen Zhu, Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer at NF Trinity. Plus - oil rose after CNN reported that US intelligence had suggested Israel is making preparations for a possible strike on Iranian nuclear facilities. Stocks in Asia advanced on Wednesday. West Texas Intermediate gained 1.5% to $62.96 a barrel. It's not clear that Israeli leaders had made a final decision to carry out the strikes, CNN said, citing unnamed officials. Contracts for the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq 100 were down 0.1%, paring most of their losses earlier in the day. We get reaction to the day's macro headlines from Brian Vendig, President and Chief Investment Officer at MJP Wealth Advisors.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Asian shares rose for the first time in four days, mirroring gains in the US that placed the S&P 500 index on the brink of a bull market. A regional stock gauge gained 0.5% after the S&P 500 index climbed for a sixth straight day. Shares in Hong Kong advanced 0.3%, with Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. jumping 13% in its local debut. Treasuries were steady after whipsawing on Monday with the downgrading of US debt by Moody's Ratings. US equity-index futures edged down while gold dipped 0.1% as haven demand ebbed. We break down the market reaction with Rob Williams, Managing Partner and Chief Investment Strategist at Sage Advisory Services. Plus - could Hong Kong's status as a global financial hub may be entering a new phase? With major listings like CATL and Hengrui Pharmaceuticals drawing significant foreign inflows, Bloomberg Opinion columnist Shuli Ren joins to discuss how the city is offering Chinese firms a path to global capital while sidestepping geopolitical flashpoints.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The dollar edged lower along with US equity-index futures after Moody's Ratings stripped the US government of its top credit rating, citing a ballooning budget deficit it said showed little sign of narrowing. US stock futures declined 0.7% after the ratings were slashed one level to Aa1 from Aaa Friday. A gauge of the dollar weakened 0.3% and Treasuries were little changed at the open Monday. Shares in Japan, Australia and South Korea were weaker at the open. We get reaction from Larry Tentarelli, Chief Technical Strategist at Blue Chip Daily Trend Report. Plus - holding longer-term Treasuries and importing Japanese cars manufactured in the US are among the possible bargaining chips for Tokyo in its talks with Washington over President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs, according to the leader of a small but influential opposition party. Yuichiro Tamaki, head of the Democratic Party for the People, said in an interview last week that Japan could offer to reinvest proceeds from maturing US Treasury holdings into super-long bonds in return for concessions on tariffs. Those comments come ahead of the G7 Finance Ministers meeting in Canada this week. We get more on Japan's outlook from Tobias Harris, Founder and Principal at Japan Foresight. He speaks with Bloomberg's Yvonne Man and Avril Hong.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 ahead to a look ahead to home sales data and earnings from Target. In the UK – a look ahead to the Qatar Economic Forum. In Asia – a look ahead to earnings from Baidu. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Asian currencies look poised to benefit from a favorable mix of lower US Treasury yields, softer oil prices, and sustained downward pressure on the greenback. A cautious outlook from Walmart underscores lingering vulnerabilities that may cap gains in US assets. Stateside, traders priced in two Federal Reserve rate cuts this year. Shares in South Korea and Australia climbed early Friday, while Japan's were mixed. US futures inched higher after the S&P 500 rose 0.4% Thursday. JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon says recession remains a possibility as tariff fallout continues to buffet global economies. We break down the day's market action with Michael Green, Chief Strategist at Simplify Asset Management. Plus - we'll get earnings from Chinese EV maker XPeng in the week ahead. Linda Lew, China Autos Reporter for Bloomberg News, joins for a preview.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stocks in Asia fell early Thursday for the first time in five sessions as the rally on Wall Street sparked by US-China trade talks showed signs of exhaustion, on speculation stocks have run too fast amid risks stemming from a trade war to an economic slowdown and sticky inflation. Japanese and Australian stocks edged lower, while a gauge of US-listed Chinese companies climbed 1.2% on Wednesday. Tencent Holdings Ltd.'s revenue grew at its fastest pace in more than three years. We get a look at the market landscape with Mark Konyn, Chief Investment Officer at AIA Group. Stateside, the S&P 500 edged up just 0.1%. Most sectors fell, but big tech climbed. Boeing Co. gained on its largest-ever deal, with Qatar Airways placing an order for long-range jets during a visit to Doha by Donald Trump. The dollar erased losses as Bloomberg News reported the US is not working to include currency policy pledges in trade accords. Bond yields rose as Federal Reserve rate-cut bets receded. We get the views of John Creekmur, Chief Investment Officer at Creekmur Wealth Advisors.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Asian stocks traded in narrow ranges early Wednesday after US benchmarks wiped out their 2025 losses on signs the global trade war is cooling and after US inflation climbed less than forecast. Equities were mixed in Japan while they crept lower in Australia. US contracts were little changed after chipmakers led Tuesday's rally on Wall Street, following news Nvidia and Advanced Micro Devices will supply semiconductors to Saudi Arabian firm Humain for a data-center project. We get a look at the market landscape with Todd Walsh, CEO and Chief Technical Analyst at Alpha Cubed Investments. Plus - former US Ambassador to China Nick Burns warns that the US-China trade war has effectively become a trade embargo, driven by extreme tariffs and deepening strategic rivalry. Burns stresses that the worlds two largest global economies must strike a deal within 90 days to prevent long-term economic decoupling. He speaks with Bloomberg's David Gura.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Asian stocks followed gains in US equities on optimism the US-China trade truce marks the end to an all-out tariff war. Shares in Australia and Japan jumped at the open after the S&P 500 closed more than 3% higher. Japan's Topix gained for a 13th day, putting it on track for it longest winning streak in 16 years. A gauge of US-listed Chinese stocks surged 5.4% on Monday in its best session in over two months. The dollar was little changed in Asia after jumping Monday. The return of risk appetite came as trade negotiators from the world's two biggest economies announced Monday a massive de-escalation in tariffs. In a carefully coordinated joint statement, the US slashed duties on Chinese products to 30% from 145% for a 90-day period, while Beijing dropped its levy on most goods to 10%. We get reaction from Brian Krawez, President and Lead Portfolio Manager at Scharf Investments. Plus - stocks in Pakistan and India rallied Monday as a ceasefire agreement between the two nuclear-armed neighbors calmed markets that had been shaken by military clashes on their border. Pakistan's stock benchmark KSE-30 Index closed 9.3% higher, the most since 2008, in a rally that triggered an hour-long trading halt. The NSE Nifty 50 Index rose 3.8% in Mumbai, as both nations stepped back from the brink of war, allowing market participants to turn their focus back to the economic outlook for the South Asian nations. We take a closer look at the outlook for Indian equities with Peeyush Mittal, Portfolio Manager at Matthews Asia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The US and China both reported "substantial progress" after two days of talks in Switzerland aimed at de-escalating a trade war, marking what Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng called "an important first step" toward resolving differences. While neither side immediately announced specific measures on Sunday, He said the world's two biggest economies agreed to create a mechanism for further talks, led by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and himself. Bessent said the US would share details on Monday and He promised a joint statement. We get analysis from Alicia Garcia Herrero, Chief APAC Economist at Natixis. She speaks with Bloomberg's Shery Ahn and Haidi Stroud-Watts. Plus - Japanese stock futures rose on optimism the US-China trade tension may begin to de-escalate after those talks. The Nikkei 225 has climbed 5% through Friday since US President Donald Trump announced so-called reciprocal tariffs on April 2nd, among the best performing major markets. Japan last month was one of the first countries to formally engage in talks with the US, though an agreement is yet to be made. For more on Japan's outlook, we hear from Jean Eric Salata, Chairperson at EQT Asia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 ahead to U.S eco data and earnings from the retail giant, Walmart. In the UK – a look ahead to Portugal’s general election. In Asia – a look ahead to Japan industrial production, PPI, and GDP data. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Asian stocks inched higher at the Friday open after US President Donald Trump announced a trade framework with the United Kingdom and signaled tariffs on Chinese goods may fall if upcoming talks go well. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer are set to meet with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng in Switzerland on Saturday. For some analysis, we hear from Claire Reade, Senior Counsel at Arnold & Porter and former Assistant US Trade Representative for China Affairs. She speaks with Bloomberg's Shery Ahn and Haidi Stroud-Watts. Stateside - markets rose Thursday on optimism about the China talks, as well as Trump's UK announcement. The S&P 500 extended gains to session highs, climbing about 1.5%, as Treasuries, gold and haven currencies lost steam. We get reaction from Eli Lee, Chief Investment Strategist at Bank of Singapore, and Derek Wallbank, Bloomberg News Senior Editor in Singapore.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Asian stocks traded in a tight range Thursday after the Federal Reserve reiterated it isn't in a rush to lower interest rates, and investors awaited the trade negotiations between China and the US. Stateside, the S&P 500 halted a two-day slide, led by chipmakers as Bloomberg News reported that the Trump administration plans to rescind Biden-era curbs for the industry. For more on the day's market outlook, we heard from Alex Wolf, Head of Asia Investment Strategy at JPMorgan Private Bank. He speaks with Bloomberg's Shery Ahn and Haidi Stroud-Watts. Plus - President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he's unwilling to preemptively lower tariffs on China in order to unlock more substantive negotiations with Beijing on trade. His comments come ahead of bilateral talks between Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng this weekend in Switzerland. We get the latest from Bloomberg's US Treasury Reporter, Dan Flatley, along with Bloomberg's China Correspondent, Minmin Low.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

India's government said it conducted targeted military strikes against Pakistan early Wednesday, a widely anticipated move after it pledged retaliation for a militant attack last month in Kashmir that killed 26 people. Pakistan said it shot down five Indian airplanes in retaliation. The downing of the jets are not "hostile acts" and Pakistan was defending its territory, according to the country's Defense Minister, Khawaja Muhammad Asif. He speaks with Bloomberg's Shery Ahn and Paul Allen. Plus - US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer will travel to Switzerland later this week for trade talks with China led by Vice Premier He Lifeng, jump-starting negotiations between the two nations. The visit was announced in statements Tuesday from the Chinese and US governments. It will be the first confirmed trade talks between the countries since President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs, led by punishing levies on China. We get reaction from Romy Varghese, Bloomberg News Politics Editor, and Bloomberg China Correspondent, Minmin Low.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A gauge of the dollar rose 0.3% after declining Monday as speculation around potential trade deals sparked an extraordinary spike in Taiwan's dollar and resonated across global foreign exchange markets. The MSCI Emerging Markets Currency Index rose 0.6% to a record. US stock futures edged lower after the S&P 500 halted its longest rally in about 20 years. We get a look at the market landscape with Suresh Tantia, Chief Investment Officer and APAC Strategist at UBS Global Wealth Management. He speaks to Bloomberg's Shery Ahn and Haidi Stroud-Watts. Plus - oil dropped during New York's Monday session after OPEC+ agreed to another large output increase, raising concern that additional supply could lead to a global glut just as the trade war threatens demand. We get reaction from Vandana Hari, Founder at VANDA Insights.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Financial markets have steadied in the past two weeks - the S&P 500 on Friday posted its longest winning streak in two decades - amid signs that talks with Asian nations are progressing and trade tensions between China and the US are thawing. President Donald Trump also said in an interview Sunday that he's willing to lower the tariff on Chinese imports to spur trade. Sentiment is also being supported after robust US jobs data alleviated concerns of a deep US recession. We hear from Kerry Craig, Global Market Strategist at JPMorgan Asset Management. He speaks to Bloomberg's Shery Ahn and Haidi Stroud-Watts. Plus - Prime Minister Anthony Albanese won a significant victory for his center-left Labor Party on Saturday, becoming the first Australian leader to win consecutive elections in over two decades. For some analysis, we heard from Diana Mousina, Deputy Chief Economist at AMP, and Andrea Carson, Professor of Political Communication at La Trobe University.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.