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Bloomberg Daybreak: US Edition
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Each morning, hosts Nathan Hager and Karen Moskow bring you the latest on US politics, foreign relations, business, financial markets and global economics. The show is recorded at 5 AM ET each weekday, so you get the freshest reporting on the stories that matter. Get informed from Bloomberg's 3,000 journalists and analysts. Listen and subscribe to Bloomberg Daybreak: US Edition.
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Nvidia Earnings Lead to Share Slump; SpaceX IPO Details
Yesterday00:15:34Tap to summarizeToday's top stories, with context, in just 15 minutes.On today's podcast:1) Nvidia reported another blowout earnings report and beat analyst estimates, but faced skepticism from some investors. The tech giant aims to rely less on giant data center operators and predicts other businesses and governments will become a bigger source of revenue for its chips and computing products to support artificial intelligence ambitions. The company faces growing competition from chipmakers trying to carve out a piece of the AI computing business, and major buyers of Nvidia's technology are developing their own in-house components. Nvidia's sales gained 85% to $81.6 billion in the three months ended April 26, and the company boosted its quarterly dividend and announced $80 billion in stock repurchases, but investors were not swayed and shares slipped about 1% in late trading.2) SpaceX filed for an initial public offering, revealing billions in losses and a super-voting share plan allowing Elon Musk to keep the company under his control. The company's goals include a human settlement on Mars with at least 1 million inhabitants and making data centers in space a reality, part of a $28.5 trillion total addressable market. The IPO is targeted to raise as much as $75 billion, with Musk standing to benefit significantly, including potentially receiving as many as 1 billion shares if he meets certain goals.3) Iran is assessing the latest peace proposal from the US, as the countries seek to avoid a resumption of hostilities. The exchange of messages is based on Iran’s 14-point text, which suggests a short-term deal that would see Iran reopen the Strait of Hormuz and the US lift a blockade of Iranian ports. Iran gave no indication of when it would respond to the US and reiterated it wants a commitment that fighting will end “on all fronts, including Lebanon.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Primaries Show Trump's Political Power; Threat of More Iran Strikes
2d ago00:20:38Tap to summarizeToday's top stories, with context, in just 15 minutes.On today's podcast:1) Ed Gallrein, President Trump's hand-picked candidate, defeated Thomas Massie in a congressional primary in Northern Kentucky. Gallrein's victory is seen as a sign of Trump's grip over his base in solid Republican states, despite national surveys showing the broader electorate souring on the president's handling of issues. The primary was one of the most expensive on record, with nearly $33 million spent.2) President Trump threatened to resume strikes on Iran in the coming days as part of the push for a deal to end the war. The Republican-led US Senate signaled opposition to continuing the war with a procedural vote on Tuesday evening that reflected deepening unease over a foreign conflict. Vice President JD Vance projected a slightly more positive tone on the negotiations, saying "we think that we've made a lot of progress, we think the Iranians want to make a deal," but also threatened a resumption of strikes.3) Talks between Samsung and its largest labor union broke down, raising the prospect of a strike that may disrupt global chip supply and hamper Korean economic growth. A general work stoppage will go ahead after Samsung’s management rejected a proposal from government mediators that had been accepted by the union, according to labor leader Choi Seung-ho. The collapse in negotiations puts the global technology supply chain at risk because Samsung is the world’s biggest supplier of chips that go into devices from data center servers to smartphones and electric vehicles.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Trump Calls Off Iran Strike; Jury Rejects Musk's OpenAI Claims
3d ago00:17:29Tap to summarizeToday's top stories, with context, in just 15 minutes.On today's podcast:1) President Trump said he called off a new bombardment of Iran planned for Tuesday after Saudi Arabia and other Persian Gulf allies wanted more time to pursue diplomacy. Trump said the US delayed the strikes "for a little while, hopefully maybe forever," because "we've had very big discussions with Iran, and we'll see what they amount to." There was no immediate confirmation from Tehran of renewed talks, and Tehran's leaders have taken a hard line, insisting the US ends a blockade of Iranian ports and provides assurances they won't be attacked again.2) A jury rejected Elon Musk's claims that OpenAI betrayed its mission to benefit the public by morphing into a for-profit business, finding that he waited too long to sue the company. The verdict is a major relief for OpenAI as it eyes a potential initial public offering, and Musk and his lawyers have vowed an appeal. The jury concluded that Musk had enough knowledge about his claims years ago that he should have sued sooner, and did not address his central claim that OpenAI abandoned its responsibilities to develop AI for the benefit of humanity.3) New York City’s transit system and Long Island Rail Road workers reached a potential labor agreement, ending a historic strike that suspended service on the largest commuter line in the US. The agreement doesn’t rely on higher-than-budgeted fare hikes or raising taxes to pay for higher wages, according to Governor Kathy Hochul.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →US Tells Iran ‘Clock Is Ticking’; Aaron Rai Wins PGA Championship
4d ago00:17:35Tap to summarizeToday's top stories, with context, in just 15 minutes.On today's podcast:1) President Donald Trump expressed frustration with Iran and told it the “clock is ticking,” hours after drones targeted a nuclear power plant in the United Arab Emirates.Tehran “better get moving, FAST, or there won’t be anything left of them,” Trump said on Truth Social on Sunday. These were his most belligerent comments regarding the Iran war, which remains in a fragile ceasefire, since he returned to the US from China on Friday.2) Aaron Rai was just another name among a dozen others who had reason to believe the PGA Championship was theirs for the taking Sunday at tough Aronimink.There was Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm and Xander Schauffele, with 10 majors among them, all ready to seize the moment on a stage that was unfamiliar to Rai.Justin Thomas was the clubhouse leader for nearly four hours after a 65 before the course turned hard under a hot sun.3) Long Island commuters are poised to battle congested roads and packed buses as a workers’ strike threatens to disrupt travel in and out of New York City unless negotiators can strike a deal.Monday would be the first weekday since the Long Island Rail Road, the nation’s busiest commuter railroad, stopped service on Saturday after roughly 3,500 engineers, signalmen and electrical workers walked off the job following a stalemate between the state-run Metropolitan Transportation Authority and union leaders on a labor deal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Daybreak Weekend: Nvidia Earnings, Europe Airlines, Japan GDP
6d ago00:38:21Tap to summarizeBloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Host John Tucker take a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US – a look ahead to earnings from Nvidia and a focus on three stocks for the week ahead. In the UK – a look ahead to earnings from Europe’s largest low-cost airlines. In Asia – a look ahead to Japan GDP data. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Trump-Xi Summit Wraps in Beijing; Jay Powell's Final Day as Fed Chair
1w ago00:20:51Tap to summarizeToday's top stories, with context, in just 15 minutes.On today's podcast:1) President Trump said the US and China share common goals for ending the Iran war, including that the Islamic Republic shouldn’t possess a nuclear weapon and that the Strait of Hormuz should reopen. The US administration wants China’s help pressuring Tehran into negotiations to end the conflict, but Beijing has remained cautious, urging further diplomacy and saying disputes over Tehran’s nuclear program should be resolved through dialog. Xi Jinping hailed the results of his meetings with US President Donald Trump and touted an agreement on a new relationship for their countries. The two countries reached an "important consensus" on maintaining stable economic and trade relations while expanding cooperation in various fields.2) Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran said he will resign from the central bank effective once incoming Chair Kevin Warsh is sworn into office, or shortly before. The move by Miran was expected given his seat on the Fed’s Board of Governors will be taken by Warsh. The Senate on Wednesday narrowly confirmed Kevin Warsh as chair of the Fed, clearing the way for his swearing soon after outgoing Chair Jerome Powell’s term ends on Friday.3) Apple's partnership with OpenAI has become strained, with OpenAI preparing possible legal action due to the AI startup not seeing the expected benefits from the deal. OpenAI lawyers are working on a range of options, including sending Apple a notice alleging breach of contract, as the company feels Apple's use of OpenAI technology remains limited and features can be hard to find.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Xi Warns Trump of Potential Conflict over Taiwan; Senate Confirms Kevin Warsh
1w ago00:14:39Tap to summarizeToday's top stories, with context, in just 15 minutes.On today's podcast:1) Chinese President Xi Jinping warned President Trump of a potential conflict if the Taiwan issue is mismanaged, saying it is the most important issue in China-US relations. Xi said that if the Taiwan issue is mishandled, the two nations will experience collision or even clashes, pushing the entire China-US relationship into a highly dangerous situation. The US and China discussed various issues, including expanding market access for US businesses, purchasing US energy and agriculture, and addressing the flow of fentanyl precursors, but the Taiwan issue remains a point of tension.2) The Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh as chair of the Federal Reserve with a 54-45 vote, the slimmest confirmation margin ever for a head of the central bank. The confirmation sets up a test of the Fed's political independence, with Democrats fearing Warsh will bend to President Donald Trump's demands to rapidly lower interest rates. Warsh vowed to maintain the Fed's tradition of making interest-rate decisions free from political pressure, but Trump has made it clear he expects Warsh to lower borrowing costs immediately.3) Cisco gained in late trading after delivering a better-than-anticipated sales forecast and announcing plans to cut thousands of jobs to focus on the fast-growing AI market. The company said revenue will be $16.7 billion to $16.9 billion in the fiscal fourth quarter, and its restructuring plan is designed to further improve its position in the AI economy. The layoffs will affect fewer than 4,000 jobs, and the company will make strategic investments in areas such as silicon chips, fiber optics, security, and the use of AI by its own employees.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Trump-Xi High Stakes Beijing Meeting; Iran War Enters 75th Day
1w ago00:17:09Tap to summarizeToday's top stories, with context, in just 15 minutes.On today's podcast:1) President Trump repeated his military threats against Iran ahead of a visit to China, saying Iran will either “make a good deal” with the US or face devastation. A ceasefire between the US and Iran has lasted over a month but is fragile, with Trump describing it as being on “massive life support” and Tehran continuing to resist US demands. The President is expecting economic deals and a welcome in China, where he will discuss trade, tariffs, and Taiwan with Xi Jinping. The US has targeted Chinese oil refiners and firms providing satellite imagery to Iran, as Trump ramps up his campaign to pressure Tehran into a deal.2) Oil shipments from Iran's main export terminal appear to have come to a standstill over the past several days, according to satellite images. If Kharg Island were to remain idle, it would increase the pressure on the country's remaining storage facilities, which satellite images show are filling up. The terminal hasn't been shown empty for more than a single day since the start of the war, with satellite images of the Kharg Island jetties on 33 out of the 73 days since the US and Israel launched their attacks.3) Anthropic is in early talks with investors to raise at least $30 billion in fresh financing at a valuation of more than $900 billion. The round is expected to close as soon as the end of this month, but the deal is not finalized and no term sheet has been signed. Anthropic needs to make deals to pay for enough computing infrastructure to meet growing demand for its products, amid the breakout success of its AI software.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Ceasefire On 'Life Support'; High Stakes Trump-Xi Meeting
1w ago00:14:05Tap to summarizeToday's top stories, with context, in just 15 minutes.On today's podcast:1) Shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz remained at a standstill on Tuesday, with oil rising after President Trump rejected Iran’s latest offer. Trump called Iran’s response to his proposal a “piece of garbage” and said the ceasefire was on “life support” as he prepares to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing. The US sanctioned a dozen entities and individuals over the sale of Iranian oil to China, stepping up economic pressure ahead of Trump's visit to meet Xi.2) President Trump and Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping will meet Thursday morning in Beijing for a high-stakes summit dominated by discussions on trade and the war in Iran. Trump is expected to press Xi on China's approach to Iran, including revenue for Tehran and potential weapons exports, and will also discuss US arms sales to Taiwan.3) A defiant Keir Starmer pushed back against widespread calls for him to quit as Britain’s prime minister, telling his Cabinet that he plans to stay on. More than 80 of Labour’s 403 MPs have called on the prime minister to step aside in the wake of last week’s local elections, in which the party lost control of the Welsh parliament and almost three of every five English council seats it was defending. Starmer said the past 48 hours had been “destabilizing” for the UK.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →US Rejects Iran's New Offer; Trump Heads to Beijing This Week
1w ago00:14:56Tap to summarizeToday's top stories, with context, in just 15 minutes.On today's podcast:1) President Trump and Iran rejected each other’s latest peace proposals to end the 10-week conflict as the two sides struggle to maintain a fragile ceasefire. “I have just read the response from Iran’s so-called ‘Representatives,’” Trump said in a social media post. “I don’t like it — TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE!” Iran offered to transfer some of its stockpile of highly enriched uranium to a third country, but rejected the idea of dismantling its nuclear facilities, the Wall Street Journal reported earlier. Iran disputed the report, according to the country’s semi-official news agency Tasnim. It was unclear whether the exchange of proposals would offer a path to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Under its latest proposal, Iran would dilute some of its highly enriched uranium and have the rest sent to a third country, the WSJ said, citing people familiar with the response, but it also called for guarantees the transferred uranium would be returned if talks fail and ruled out dismantling its facilities.2) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he would like to end US financial support for Israel’s military over the next decade. “I want to draw down the American support for Israel to zero,” he said in an interview on CBS’s 60 Minutes that aired Sunday. “We’ve come of age.” He added, “I think that it’s time that we weaned ourselves from the remaining military support and go from aid to partnership.” The US currently provides Israel with $3.8 billion a year in military assistance under a 10-year agreement originally negotiated by the Obama administration that lasts through 2028. The US military aid to Israel has at times been a contentious political issue, particularly during Israel’s assault on Gaza in response to the attack by Hamas on Oct. 7, 2023.3) President Trump is expected to press President Xi Jinping over China’s approach to Iran and hammer out details on a new board of trade when they meet this week in Beijing, senior US officials said Sunday, hours before China confirmed the state visit. Trump and Xi are scheduled for talks on Thursday and Friday in Beijing as they wrestle with strong disagreements over trade and the US-Israeli war with Iran, which counts China as its biggest oil buyer and a key diplomatic backer. In final preparations for the first US presidential trip to China in nearly a decade, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will meet his Chinese counterpart He Lifeng for last-minute talks in Seoul on Wednesday, both sides confirmed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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