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Peter Atwater, President of Financial Insyghts and Adjunct Lecturer of Economics at the College of William and Mary, discusses the broader financial and economic implications of President Donald Trump's trade war against Xi Jinping's China. After two days of high-stakes talks in Switzerland, trade negotiators from the world’s 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%. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Wall Street’s bets that the US-China trade truce marked the end to an all-out tariff war drove the S&P 500 up over 3%, while sinking defensive corners of the market from bonds to gold and haven currencies. The dollar saw its best day since November. The rebound in risk appetite and diminished expectations of a recession drove the stock benchmark above Donald Trump’s April 2 “Liberation Day” level. A surge in big techs drove the Nasdaq 100 back into a bull market just a month after it plunged 20% from a previous record. Amid a potential reset in inflation expectations, Treasury yields climbed as traders lowered their Federal Reserve wagers to just two rate cuts in 2025. For big investors shocked into defensive measures at the height of April’s chaos, the swift recovery in markets has been a mixed blessing. Shorting the dollar, going long stock volatility and piling on bets premised on multiple Fed rate cuts were among the most popular trades in mid-April. Each has taken severe lumps. Indeed, their unwinding may be adding fuel to the bounce-back. The US and China will temporarily lower tariffs on each other’s products, buying the world’s two largest economies three months to work toward a broader agreement. Trump said China had agreed to remove non-tariff barriers to US imports as he announced a de-escalation of his trade war with Beijing, suggesting even greater concessions could be in store if talks progress. Today's show features: See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bitcoin crossed the $100,000 threshold for the first time since February last week, fueled by expectations for an easing of global trade tensions. Metafide CEO Frank Speiser joins to discuss the outlook for crypto amid broader market uncertainty. Then, Ken Griffin's Citadel is putting its Florida lobbying muscle behind an effort to allow stricter non-compete clauses and garden leaves. Bloomberg News Florida correspondent Anna Kaiser joins to break down her reporting on Griffin's growing influence in Florida. Hosts: Matt Miller and Norah Mulinda Producer: Justin Milliner See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NFL quarterback Boomer Esiason’s career high came just days before his son was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis (CF) – a genetic disease characterized by thick and sticky mucus that interferes with breathing, digestion and the body’s ability to fight infections. Esiason now dedicates his free time to raising awareness to fund the search for a cure. We explore how Vertex’s Chief Scientific Officer, Dr. David Altshuler, and the research team at Vertex have spent the last 20+ years researching the underlying cause of the disease – and their work is not yet finished. This episode of Targeting the Toughest Diseases is produced by Bloomberg Media Studios and Vertex Pharmaceuticals and is sponsored by Vertex Pharmaceuticals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Featuring some of our favorite conversations of the week from our daily radio show “Bloomberg Businessweek Daily.” Hosted by Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec Hear the show live at 2PM ET on WBBR 1130 AM New York, Bloomberg 92.9 FM Boston, WDCH 99.1 FM in Washington D.C. Metro, Sirius/XM channel 121, on the Bloomberg Business App, Radio.com, the iHeartRadio app and at Bloomberg.com/audio. You can also watch Bloomberg Businessweek on YouTube - just search for Bloomberg Global News. Like us at Bloomberg Radio on Facebook and follow us on X @carolmassar @timsteno and @BW See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Airlines and US aviation officials plan to meet on further flight cutbacks at Newark airport following multiple breakdowns in radar systems, according to people familiar with the matter. The plan currently under consideration would encourage carriers to voluntarily decrease the number of flights for a limited period at the transportation hub outside New York City, said the people, who asked not to be identified discussing private deliberations. The Department of Transportation is expected to schedule discussions with airline leaders in the coming weeks, one of the people said. The urgency for such a meeting was underscored Friday by a second incident in which air traffic controllers guiding planes in and out of Newark Liberty International Airport briefly lost communications and radar displays. It follows a similar breakdown on April 28. Neither resulted in injuries or accidents. Today's show features: Trump Cautions GOP on Tax Hike for Rich, But He’s ‘OK’ With ItSALT Republicans Have to Accept ‘Unhappy’ Deal, GOP Chair WarnsTrump Plans 100% Levy on Foreign Films, Deepening Trade War Hosts: Matt Miller and Norah Mulinda Producer: Justin Milliner See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Atkenson, Ford Pro executive director for North American sales discusses the outlook for Ford's commercial fleet arm amid trade and tariff uncertainty and after Ford held back full year guidance. He speaks with Tim Stenovec. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was elected as Roman Catholic pontiff, the first ever pope from the US and a possible bridge between the moderate and hardline sides of the Church. Prevost, 69, chose the name of Leo XIV for his pontificate and was greeted by thousands of cheering faithful as he stepped out onto a balcony overlooking St. Peter’s Square to be presented to the world. “May peace be with you,” the new pope told a cheering crowd waving flags. The new pope inherits from his predecessor Pope Francis a church that is facing internal strife between progressives and conservatives over matters such as divorce and LGBTQ+ issues, while trying to navigate geopolitical tensions. On this episode, hear from: Plus, hear highlights from Carol Massar's live remote broadcast from the Principal Real Estate Conference & Advisory Committee in Arizona See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Patrick Ngugi Njoroge, former governor of the Central Bank of Kenya speaks with hosts Carol Massar and Romaine Bostick live from the 28th annual Milken Institute Global Conference See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 28th annual Milken Institute Global Conference will, in the organization’s own words, “unite our catalytic community to tackle challenges and seize the opportunity to collectively shape our shared future.” The conference aims to tackle our world’s most pressing issues from climate change to geopolitical hotspots to AI complexities, examining impact on markets and workers globally. On this special edition of the Bloomberg Businessweek Daily podcast, hear some of the top conversations from our second day at Milken, with hosts Carol Massar and Romaine Bostick live from the conference. On this episode, we hear from: See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bloomberg's Tom Keene, Jonathan Ferro and Lisa Abramowicz discuss remarks from Fed Chair Jay Powell following the Federal Reserve's latest policy decision on a special edition of Bloomberg Surveillance. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said officials are not in a hurry to adjust interest rates, adding tariffs could lead to higher inflation and unemployment. “If the large increases in tariffs that have been announced or sustained, they’re likely to generate a rise in inflation, a slowdown in economic growth and an increase in unemployment,” Powell said Wednesday at the conclusion of a two-day meeting in Washington. “The effects on inflation could be short lived, reflecting a one time shift in the price level,” he said. But it’s “also possible that the inflationary effects could instead be more persistent.” Officials voted unanimously to keep the benchmark federal funds rate in a range of 4.25% to 4.5%, where it has been since December. In a statement, policymakers said they see a growing risk of both higher inflation and rising unemployment. “Uncertainty about the economic outlook has increased further,” the Federal Open Market Committee said in a statement. They added, “the risks of higher unemployment and higher inflation have risen.” The S&P 500 index of US stocks and Treasury yields fell following the announcement, while the dollar pared gains. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Artemeter founder and CEO Olivia Albrecht discusses her firm and the intersection of climate science, capital markets and product innovation. She speaks with Carol Massar and Romaine Bostick from the 28th annual Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 28th annual Milken Institute Global Conference will, in the organization’s own words, “unite our catalytic community to tackle challenges and seize the opportunity to collectively shape our shared future.” The conference aims to tackle our world’s most pressing issues from climate change to geopolitical hotspots to AI complexities, examining impact on markets and workers globally. On this special edition of the Bloomberg Businessweek Daily podcast, hear some of the top conversations from our second day at Milken, with hosts Carol Massar and Romaine Bostick live from the conference. On this episode, we hear from: See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 28th annual Milken Institute Global Conference will, in the organization’s own words, “unite our catalytic community to tackle challenges and seize the opportunity to collectively shape our shared future.” The conference aims to tackle our world’s most pressing issues from climate change to geopolitical hotspots to AI complexities, examining impact on markets and workers globally. On this special edition of the Bloomberg Businessweek Daily podcast, hear some of the top conversations from our first day at Milken, with hosts Carol Massar and Romaine Bostick live from the conference. On this episode, we hear from: See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Carol Massar and Emily Graffeo speak with Bloomberg Climate Reporter Eric Roston and Bloomberg Space Reporter Sana Pashankar. They discuss their Big Take story on decommissioned satellites and what happens during their scheduled demise as they fall back to Earth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Featuring some of our favorite conversations of the week from our daily radio show "Bloomberg Businessweek Daily." Hosted by Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec Hear the show live at 2PM ET on WBBR 1130 AM New York, Bloomberg 92.9 FM Boston, WDCH 99.1 FM in Washington D.C. Metro, Sirius/XM channel 121, on the Bloomberg Business App, Radio.com, the iHeartRadio app and at Bloomberg.com/audio. You can also watch Bloomberg Businessweek on YouTube - just search for Bloomberg Global News. Like us at Bloomberg Radio on Facebook and follow us on Twitter @carolmassar @timsteno and @BW See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Bloomberg Pursuits Auto Columnist Hannah Elliott joins to discuss the latest tariff drama and the automakers who are paying the price. Sarah Barnes-Humphrey, Supply Chain and Logistics Expert, and Founder of the 'Let's Talk Supply Chain' Podcast, joins to break down trade war impacts, supply chain challenges and how companies are managing to ship products. Bloomberg News Senior Editor Nina Trentmann breaks down the upcoming edition of the Bloomberg CFO Briefing and how CFOs are approaching deal-making. Drive to the Close with Alexis Browne Roberts, COO at Alexis Investment Partners. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec speak with Kate Gulliver, Wayfair CFO, as the company reports earnings. They also break down trade and shipping concerns amid ongoing tariff uncertainty, and the health of the US consumer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Bloomberg Businessweek columnist and Elon Inc podcast co-host Max Chafkin, and Jennifer Dlouhy, Bloomberg News Senior Reporter, break down the latest Elon Musk news from his 130 days heading-up DOGE, to the confusion around a reported search for a new Tesla CEO. Madison Muller, Bloomberg Health Reporter, explains the latest earnings from Eli Lilly and why CVS is pulling their weight-loss drug in favor of a rival. We get Amazon earnings as they cross with Bloomberg Intelligence Senior U.S. E-Commerce and Retail Analyst Poonam Goyal, as well as Apple earnings with Bloomberg News Managing Editor for Global Consumer Tech Mark Gurman and Bloomberg Technology Co-Host Ed Ludlow. And we Drive to the Close with Max Wasserman, Co-Founder and Senior Portfolio Manager of Miramar Capital. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amazon.com gave a weaker-than-expected forecast for operating profit in the current quarter, pointing toward tariffs and trade policies that may cause consumers to pull back on spending. The world’s largest online retailer projected operating profit of $13 billion to $17.5 billion, compared with an average estimate of $17.8 billion. Sales will be $159 billion to $164 billion in the period ending in June, the company said Thursday in a statement. Analysts, on average, expected $161.4 billion. Amazon shares have fallen about 13% this year as Wall Street weighs the impact of President Donald Trump’s tariffs on a retail operation that sources much of its goods from China. Investors are generally bullish on the company’s efforts to become a major force in artificial intelligence, but there are concerns that Amazon’s prodigious spending on data centers may not translate into meaningful sales growth any time soon. Amazon Web Services, the largest seller of rented computing power, reported first-quarter sales gained 17% to $29.3 billion, in line with analysts’ estimates. It was the unit’s slowest growth in a year. For instant reaction and analysis, hosts Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec speak with: See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.