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Indonesia Caught Off Guard by Surprise MSCI Downgrade Warning
The Indonesia Stock Exchange in Jakarta.Photographer: Dimas Ardian/Bloomberg October 16, 2026 at 9:19 AM UTC For months, Indonesia has been trying to show MSCI Inc. it is taking concerns about market governance in the country seriously.
ASML Raises Outlook, Sees Demand Outstripping Supply in Coming Years
A banner flag with the ASML logo outside the Brainport Industries Campus.Photographer: Lina Selg/Bloomberg October 14, 2026 at 6:33 AM UTC Good morning. ASML raises its outlook on strong demand. An ECB council member hints at more hikes to come.
China’s AI Champions Raise Billions Ahead of IPOs
DeepseekPhotographer: Andrey Rudakov/Bloomberg October 6, 2026 at 9:23 AM UTC From China’s hottest artificial intelligence startups to the hardware that keeps the technology running in Japan, Asia’s dealmakers are chasing the AI boom.
China’s AI Champions Raise Billions Ahead of IPOs
Palmer Luckey 1 hour ago Elon Musk and Palmer Luckey's new Pentagon roles raise ethics worries NPR - Katie McQue , Tom Bowman • 1h A new Pentagon study focusing on the future of warfare is raising ethical concerns about its authors' potential conflicts of interest. Last week, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced "Project Meridian: The Future of Warfare," a study of automated and AI-powered weaponry.
Broadcom, Amazon Test Limits of Investor Demand for AI Buildout
A worker inside Meta's data center in Temple.Photographer: Mikala Compton/The Austin American-Statesman/Getty Images via Hearst Newspapers October 2, 2026 at 8:20 AM UTC The companies at the heart of the AI boom are testing the limits of investor...
OpenAI Holds Version of AI Model
Good morning. OpenAI holds back its latest model over security concerns. Goldman Sachs’ heir apparent edges closer to succeeding Solomon as CEO. And India is tackling a scourge of fake obesity jabs. Listen to the day’s top stories.
Why Taiwan Is Such a Thorny Issue Between the US and China
Bloomberg (Bloomberg) -- Wealthy, democratic and strategically located off the Chinese coast, Taiwan has long been the most volatile issue between the US and China.
Asian tech Rally Loses Steam After Recent Volatility
Good morning. Asian AI stocks pare early gains as recent volatility temper risk appetite. The UK agrees to support Saudi Arabia’s military. And Daniel Levy struggles to get his money out of Spurs. Listen to the day’s top stories.
Bond Traders Bet on Fed Delivering 25 BP Rate Increase
Good morning. Bond traders are piling pressure on the Federal Reserve to deliver a rate hike. Crypto’s long march into mainstream finance takes a step backward. And Germany delves deep to prepare for the possibility of war with Russia.
Brent Rises to $100 After US Destroys Five Iranian Tankers
Good morning. Brent oil hits $100 after US forces destroy five Iranian tankers. Scott Bessent challenges traders to bet against him on the yen. And UK flight chaos continues for a second day. Listen to the day’s top stories.
Trump Plays Down Hopes for Iran Deal as Fighting Escalates
Good morning. Donald Trump says he “couldn’t care less” if Iran signs an agreement. Scott Bessent’s bond gambit worked... until it didn’t. And nostalgia may be Nintendo’s biggest weapon. Listen to the day’s top stories.
Burnham to Lobby Trump for Ukraine Patriot Missiles
Good morning. Andy Burnham plans to lobby Donald Trump to show greater support for Ukraine. The US unveils a sweeping economic pressure campaign against Iran. And we look at how two world leaders’ shared love of manga has led to a major investment.
Investors Ditch Chip Stocks After Global Bond Selloff
Good morning. Investors are fleeing chip stocks after the bond selloff. Ukraine’s former defense minister has thrown down the gauntlet to Volodymyr Zelenskyy. And a tiny Italian car is getting new life in America’s golf-cart market.
Tata Sons Chairman to Step Down After Reappointment Deadlock
Good morning. Tata Sons Chairman Natarajan Chandrasekaran plans to step down in February 2027. Nvidia makes a show of financial force to ease investor anxieties. And record labels go to battle over the future of music. Listen to the day’s top stories.
Situational Awareness Weighed Private Stake Sales Before Citadel
Good morning. Situational Awareness tried to sell private stakes in its rush to raise cash. Global tech stocks rally. And President Trump announces a deal for Hamas to disarm. Listen to the day’s top stories.
台湾が米中最大の懸案となっている理由－トランプ氏に戦略はあるのか
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Why Taiwan Is the Hottest Issue Between the US and China Original
Shoppers at a night market in Taipei.Source: Bloomberg May 15, 2026 at 2:24 AM UTC Wealthy, democratic and strategically located off the Chinese coast, Taiwan has long been the most volatile issue between the US and China.
Japan Investors Forget Spending Fears to Endorse Takaichi’s Mandate
Less than a month ago, bond markets had a meltdown over Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s plan to cut taxes on food.
New AI Fear Unlocked as Traders Ditch Companies at Risk of Disruption
Just when you thought you could pause to catch your breath… A tumultous few days for global markets showed little sign of abating Wednesday.
Stocks Fall as Trump Set to Name Long-Time Hawk as Fed Chair
The intrigue regarding who is going to be the next chair of the Federal Reserve will soon be over. Donald Trump is preparing to announce Kevin Warsh to succeed Jerome Powell, according to people familiar with the matter.
Stocks Fall as Trump Set to Name Long-Time Hawk as Fed Chair
Now President Trump is set to announce his choice to replace Jerome H. Powell as chair of the Federal Reserve, saying it is someone “known to everybody in the financial world.” President Trump is set to announce his choice to replace Jerome H. Powell as chair of the Federal Reserve on Friday and is …
Selling America Becomes Global Consensus for Investors Over Trump
US President Donald Trump’s belligerent pursuit of Greenland has sparked a debate over how the rest of the world should respond. A consensus appears to be emerging among global investors; quietly turning and walking away.
Investors Scramble as Japan’s Takaichi Aims to Cement Grip on Power
The Takaichi trade is back on after the Japanese prime minister moved to strengthen her grip on power. Left with nowhere else to run, investors responded by sending Japanese stocks to record highs and selling the yen and government bonds.
Trump Seeks to Cut Out China With US Stranglehold on Venezuelan Oil
President Donald Trump ramped up his efforts to establish full control over Venezuela’s oil industry.
Trump Seeks to Cut Out China With US Stranglehold on Venezuelan Oil
Amazon is cutting checks to millions of customers as part of a $2.5 billion FTC settlement. Here’s who qualifies and how to get paid Amazon is sending out refunds to millions of customers as part of a $2.5 billion settlement with federal regulators over how it marketed and managed …
China AI Exuberance Fuels Strongest Hong Kong Debut in Years
Hong Kong saw in 2026 with one of its strongest market debuts in years.
How the US Under Trump Fits Into China-Taiwan Tensions
The Chinese Invasion Threat, Natural Earth, International Institute for Strategic Studies; U.S. Department of Defense, GlobalSecurity.org (Bloomberg) -- Wealthy, democratic and strategically located off the Chinese coast, Taiwan has long been the...
Investors Shrug Off Latest China Drills in Taiwan Strait
China kicked off military maneuvers around Taiwan on Monday, warning ships to avoid five zones around the self-ruled democracy’s main island due to live-fire exercises.
Investors Shrug Off Latest China Drills in Taiwan Strait
1 day ago Yilan County, Taiwan - December 27, 2025 A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck northeastern Taiwan at 11:05 p.m. on Saturday, December 27. The epicenter was offshore, about 32.3 kilometers east of Yilan County Hall at a depth of 72.8 km, affecting 17 cities. RESTRICTIONS AND USAGE TERMS: Please credit “@laura721015 via Spectee”. Video Location: Yilan County, Taiwan Video Recording Date/Time: December 27, 2025 at 23:06h
China Makes Domestic Demand Top Economic Priority for 2026
Exercising more, drinking less and calling your mother more often are your typical New Year’s resolutions. For China’s top leaders in 2026, it’s strengthening domestic spending.
Hong Kong to Launch Independent Probe Into Deadly Building Fire
Hong Kong will launch an independent committee to probe the city’s deadliest fire in nearly eight decades, leader John Lee said, adding that a judge will lead the committee to review systemic causes behind the fire and its results will be made...
Trump Has Picked a New Federal Reserve Chair But Won't Say Who Yet
US President Donald Trump has long agonized over his decision to find a new Federal Reserve chair more amenable to his rate-cut demands. The wait may be over.
Trump Tries to Keep the Peace in Ongoing China-Japan Dispute
US President Donald Trump played the role of mediator in the rumbling spat between China and Japan over their diverging views on Taiwan.
Traders Search for Meaning in Worst Week for Global Stocks Since April
When the US sneezes, the world catches a cold. The old maxim was on full display to end the week as global stocks head for their worst week in seven months.
China Dials Up Pressure in Early Diplomatic Test of Japan’s Takaichi
China isn’t easing up in its early diplomatic test of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. State media threatened a barrage of major countermeasures over her comments on Taiwan.
SoftBank Sells Entire Nvidia Stake Ahead of AI Investment Push
SoftBank has pocketed $5.8 billion after cashing in its entire stake in Nvidia. The sale helps bolster founder Masayoshi Son’s war chest as he seeks to build his own sphere of influence supporting artificial intelligence.
「台湾有事」に米国はどう対応するのか、高市首相も言及－QuickTake
アジア有数の民主主義体制を確立し、半導体などのハイテク製品輸出で豊かになった台湾は、長年にわたり米中関係で最も不安定な問題となっている。 高市早苗首相は10日の衆院予算委員会で、台湾有事が日本の集団的自衛権を行使できる「存立危機事態」になり得るとした7日の答弁について、撤回しない考えを示した。 米国は台湾の防衛力強化を支援しており、バイデン前政権は中国による侵攻があった場合、台湾を防衛する姿勢を明確にした。 一方、中国は台湾周辺での軍事演習を強化。中国共産党の習近平総書記（国家主席）は「祖国統一」を誓い、必要なら武力行使も辞さないとしている。 政権2期目のトランプ米大統領は、同盟国をしばしば不安にさせるディール（取引）重視の外交姿勢を示すようになった。これにより、米国の台湾支援がもはや確実ではないとの見方も出ている。 トランプ氏は今年2月、米国が武力による台湾併合を阻止する方針を維持しているかどうかについて明言を避けた。同氏は最近になって、中国人民解放軍が台湾侵攻を試みた場合、習氏は「何が起きるかを理解している」と発言した。...
Tesla Approves Pay Package That Could Make Musk World’s First Trillionaire
The world’s richest person could become the first trillionaire. Tesla shareholders approved the largest payout ever awarded to a corporate leader for CEO Elon Musk.
How the US Fits Into China-Taiwan Tensions: QuickTake
Wealthy, democratic and strategically located off the Chinese coast, Taiwan has long been the most volatile issue between the US and China. The US has helped arm Taiwan and, under President Joe Biden, made clear it would defend the self-ruling democracy in the event of an invasion. All the while, China has intensified military exercises off its coast, which President views as his country’s lost territory destined for unification.
How the US Under Trump Fits Into China-Taiwan Tensions
Buildings are seen from the observation deck of the Taipei 101 building in Taipei. (Bloomberg) -- Wealthy, democratic and strategically located off the Chinese coast, Taiwan has long been the most volatile issue between the US and China.
Hong Kong Developer Plans Creditor Haircuts in Bid to Shore Up Finances
Financially challenged Hong Kong property firm New World Development is offering its bondholders a deal. The company plans to swap existing debt for up to $1.9 billion of new debt that includes haircuts of as much as 50% on perpetual bonds.
Trump Lauds Ties With South Korea as He Prepares for Key Talks on Trade
Anything Japan can do, South Korea can do better?
Gold Steadies After Plunge as Investors Reassess Debasement Trade
Is it safe to come out of debasement? That’s the question many traders are asking themselves in the wake of gold and silver’s steepest selloffs in years, fueled by concern they were overvalued. The precious metals took a breather Wednesday.
Trump Calls for China to Stop Games Over Rare Earths Ahead of Talks
There’s a maxim that holds true for the rough and tumble of both the schoolyard and great power competition; it’s all fun and games until someone gets hurt.
Hamas Frees Israeli Hostages in First Step of Ceasefire Deal
An anxious world watched as Hamas freed Israeli hostages in the first step of a long-awaited ceasefire deal.
Gold Outperforms Equities as US Shutdown Rattles Investors
Gold bulls rejoice! The spot price of the precious metal smashed through $4,000 an ounce for the first time, fueled by concerns over the US economy and a government shutdown.
Japan’s Takaichi Overcomes Early Test as Bond Sale Eases Market Jitters
Sanae Takaichi passed a key early test as bond markets delivered a reassuring message about the pro-stimulus conservative’s surprise near-certain elevation to Japan’s premiership.
OpenAI Becomes World’s Most Valuable Startup
FOMO is a powerful thing. The fear of missing out on the meteoric rise of artificial intelligence has persuaded investors to largely dismiss concerns about a bubble developing in the sector, analysts are warning.
Trump’s Third US Government Shutdown Is Here
Here we go, again. The US Congress blew past a midnight funding deadline, triggering the US government’s first shutdown in nearly seven years — and the third under President Donald Trump.
Trump’s Third US Government Shutdown Is Here
Crypto spent millions to defeat Sherrod Brown and elect allies. It's ready for a repeat in 2026 COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — At a five-star resort tucked in the mountains of Jackson Hole, Wyoming, the cryptocurrency industry was celebrating a historic start to the year on Capitol Hill. Its priorities were sailing through Congress with unusual speed and one senator did not hesitate to say why. Sen. …
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