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Japan’s Takaichi to Attend APEC in China if Parliament Allows
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said she plans to attend the APEC leaders summit hosted by China if parliament permits, confirming her willingness to visit amid a deep freeze of ties between the two Asian economies.
Fairfax’s Watsa Bets On IDBI Payoff As India Booms, Report Says
Canadian billionaire Prem Watsa is betting that his Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd.’s acquisition of IDBI Bank Ltd. will pay off given India’s growth prospects, the Economic Times reported.
India Halts Sugar Diversion to Ethanol After El Nino Hurts Crops
India has ordered state-owned fuel retailers to stop procuring ethanol made from sugar and key sugarcane-based feedstocks in move that may help keep a lid on prices of the sweetener.
China Encourages Cinemas to Add Sports Events and Lottery Sales
China is encouraging cinemas to screen major sporting events, host sports activities and sell sports lottery tickets as part of a drive to link moviegoing with sports consumption, according to a notice from the National Film Administration and General Administration of Sport.
India’s ‘Cockroach’ Protest Leader Faces Court in Voter-List Row
The founder of India’s “Cockroach” protest movement was released on Saturday after being taken into police custody, according to its legal affairs head, as a widening fight over the country’s voter rolls keeps New Delhi on edge.
Jio’s $3.2 Billion IPO Tests Ambani Appeal With Young Indians
For generations of Indians, Reliance Industries Ltd. was their introduction to the stock market. Founder Dhirubhai Ambani drew middle-income savers into shares, building a following that endured for decades.
Chinese Stocks Turn Biggest Losers as Global AI Trade Stumbles
Chinese firms have emerged as the biggest losers of the faltering global AI trade, a setback for Beijing’s efforts to use stock markets to supercharge its ambition of technological supremacy.
U.S. budget deficit swells to almost $2 trillion for fiscal 2026, up 12% in a single year
The Treasury Department published the U.S. budget deficit for the 2026 fiscal year.
Analysis: Why a $2 trillion deficit and 5% Treasury yields are becoming America's biggest…
Treasury yields above 5% are raising borrowing costs for households and the federal government, highlighting the challenge of financing $2 trillion deficits.
US Gives Green Light for New Routes from Mexico City Airports
The US will allow Mexican airlines to offer new flights into the country from Mexico City’s two biggest airports, lifting restrictions that had blocked additional routes.
Graza CEO on Market Expansion, Consumer Outlook
Andrew Benin, CEO of Graza, said the company’s appeal starts with the quality of its olive oil, while its squeezable bottle helped make the product approachable and popular. Benin emphasized sourcing transparency: bottles identify the oil’s origin, varietal, harvest season, bottling date and best-by date, while the brand aims to deliver a consistent peppery, flavor-forward profile despite agricultural variability. He speaks with Romaine Bostick on "The Close." (Source: Bloomberg)
Nowhere to hide: Tech selloff hits software and chip stocks alike
The software and semiconductor sectors haven’t been trading in tandem much this year, but they collectively fell Friday as AI and interest-rate fears hit the market.
TGI Fridays CEO on Company Turnaround, Expansion Plans
Ray Blanchette, CEO of TGI Fridays, says the restaurant aims to stand out in casual dining through value, quality food and attentive service. He identifies food, service and atmosphere as the priorities for attracting customers, with a renewed focus on scratch cooking and bringing energy back to the business. He speaks with Romaine Bostick on "The Close." (Source: Bloomberg)
Could an Anthropic IPO put your 401(k) at risk? The AI safety debate hits a new dimension.
Anthropic and New York City’s comptroller have opened a line of communication to discuss “existential risks” posed by AI and what that could mean for the company’s future stock.
The bond market shrugged off two inflation shocks. Why stock investors should pay…
Hot CPI and PPI data should have pushed Treasury yields higher. Instead, bond buyers stepped in to suggest yields have risen high enough to become attractive for investors.
New SEC rules would fleece everyday investors to enrich Wall Street
New proposals from the Securities and Exchange Commission will tilt the scales in favor of Wall Street and against a huge group of retail investors.
Don’t buy this dip: Several signs suggest there’s more pain ahead for tech…
Thinking of buying the dip in technology stocks? The Nasdaq Composite’s technical outlook suggests don’t do it — at least not yet.
Coreweave Slides 25% for the Week as AI Credit Concerns Grow | Closing Bell
Comprehensive cross-platform coverage of the U.S. market close on Bloomberg Television, Bloomberg Radio, and YouTube with Romaine Bostick, Kristine Aquino, Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. (Source: Bloomberg)
EchoStar’s stock looks like a stealthy way to ride the SpaceX wave, J.P. Morgan…
Investors aren’t giving EchoStar enough credit for the value of its future SpaceX stake or its potential to strike more spectrum deals, an analyst argues.