U.S. Treasury Yields Edge Higher
U.S. Treasury yields edged higher, while the standstill over the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz continued.
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We have no war, we have no peace, and we have no flows: strategist
Aldo Spanjer, head of energy strategy at BNP Paribas Markets 360 joins Squawk Box Europe to discuss the war in Iran, the impact on the energy markets, and when the Strait of Hormuz could reopen.
Czech government backs CEZ spin-off as first step to state takeover, minister says
The Czech government welcomes a plan by 70% state-owned electricity producer CEZ to spin off its distribution and other non-production assets and offer a minority stake in them to investors, Industry and Trade Minister Karel Havlicek said on Friday.
Inflection Points: When Push Comes To Shove - Investing With The Return Of Mercantilism
The Iran conflict does not seem sufficient, at present, to disrupt major U.S. economic trends, but higher input costs could dampen consumer demand and corporate investment. Forecasts for earnings and economic growth have actually risen since the start of the Iran conflict, a notable divergence between fundamental expectations and market action.
Kedrion warns MidEast conflict may disrupt plasma supplies to Iran
Italian biopharmaceutical company Kedrion said on Friday it may struggle to deliver vital plasma-based medicines to patients in Iran if disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz persists.
As Roundup maker goes to Supreme Court, Americans worry about pesticides, Reuters/Ipsos poll shows
Most Americans are worried about pesticides and oppose shielding companies from lawsuits over hazardous products, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll conducted ahead of U.S. Supreme Courtarguments involving Bayer's Roundup weedkiller.
China to curb US investment in tech companies, Bloomberg News reports
China plans to restrict top technology firms, including leading AI startups, from accepting U.S. capital without government approval, Bloomberg News reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter.
The AI ‘picks and shovels' trade still has legs: Strategist
SlateStone Wealth's Kenny Polcari says weakness in AI enablers offers a buying opportunity with beaten-down software names deserving a fresh look. He argues recent layoffs reflect tech's hiring excesses, not waning demand for AI.
Tanker HELGA arrives at Iraq's Basra terminal to load crude, second since Hormuz closure, say sources
Oil tanker HELGA, sailing under the flag of Comoros, arrived at one of the offshore oil loading terminals in Iraq's southern Basra port on Friday and was preparing to load 2 million barrels of crude, two port sources said.
TikTokers Savannah and Cole LaBrant pull $5.4 million Nashville mansion off the market
Users on the social media app began speculating the reasons the property was listed then removed just days later.
China bans dual-use items exports to 7 European entities over Taiwan arms sales
China's Commerce Ministry said on Friday it was banning exports of dual-use items to seven European entities over arms sales to Taiwan, placing them on its export control list with immediate effect.
From Australia to Europe, countries move to curb children's social media access
Australia in December became the world's first country to ban social media for children under 16, blocking them from platforms including TikTok, Alphabet's YouTube and Meta's Instagram and Facebook, amid mounting concerns over the impact of social media on children's health and safety.
What to Think of FX Carry Trade Revival: 3-Minutes MLIV
Anna Edwards, Guy Johnson, Tom Mackenzie and Paul Dobson break down today's key themes for analysts and investors on "Bloomberg: The Opening Trade." Chapters: 00:00:01 - Oil Prices Rise Again 00:01:00 - US, Iran Ceasefire Talks 00:01:41 - Strong 1Q Earnings so Far 00:02:41 - FX Carry Trade -------- More on Bloomberg Television and Markets Like this video?
The Real Risk in AI Payments Isn't the Model but the Gaps Around It
AI governance is not a one-time decision; it is an ongoing discipline and a continuously evolving effort, i2c CEO Amir Wain writes in a new PYMNTS eBook, “AI Runs Payments. Governance Decides What Happens Next.
India's Asteria, the Reliance unit at the centre of a bribery scandal
A bribery investigation by India's federal crime-fighting agency has put a spotlight on drone technology company Asteria Aerospace, a little-known unit of billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries.
South Korea's 'ant investors' are marching to U.S. equities even as domestic market hits record highs
In 2025, South Korea was the third largest buyer of U.S. stocks, behind Singapore and Norway, according to CNBC calculations of U.S. Treasury data. The country net added $73.6 billion in U.S. stocks in 2025 — nearly five times more than it did in 2024.
Cohere to acquire German AI company Aleph Alpha as it looks to expand in Europe
Canadian AI lab Cohere has announced plans to acquire German AI startup Aleph Alpha. Schwarz Group — a key backer of Aleph Alpha — plans to invest $600 million in Cohere's upcoming Series E round as part of the deal.
Surging Energy Demand Puts U.S. Utility Capex Forecast Near $1.3T In 2026-30
RRA forecasts approximately $1.3 trillion of aggregate capital expenditures for US energy utilities between 2026 and 2030. RRA's updated 2026 capex forecast represents an approximate 29% increase from roughly $200 billion spent in 2025.
Japan's Central Bank Confronts Two-Way Risk Fueled by War in Middle East
While the central bank remains committed to tightening, uncertainty around the conflict's economic impact has forced policymakers to be even more cautious than usual.
