Kelly Weinersmith, Professor at Rice University, discusses her book A City on Mars: Can We Settle Space, Should We Settle Space, and Have We Really Thought This Through?
Hosts: Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. Producer: Paul Brennan. 

Kelly Weinersmith, Professor at Rice University, discusses her book A City on Mars: Can We Settle Space, Should We Settle Space, and Have We Really Thought This Through? Hosts: Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. Producer: Paul Brennan.

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Exploring the Challenges of Building Settlements in Space

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Traders were on Wednesday awaiting further details of President Donald Trump’s plan to guarantee the free flow of energy shipments through the Persian Gulf, as the shipping industry warned the proposal may struggle to restore confidence after attacks effectively shut the Strait of Hormuz.

The disruption threatens to sever seaborne energy trade between some of the world’s largest producers and key consuming nations, heightening risks for global markets. Brent crude was little changed after jumping more than 10% this week, while European gas prices slipped following the biggest rally in four years.

Trump said Tuesday the US would offer insurance backstops and naval escorts for commercial vessels transiting the region, seeking to reassure markets rattled by a spiraling conflict involving Iran. Multiple attacks on vessels in recent days have choked off traffic through the narrow waterway.
The world’s largest shipping industry association said it was seeking clarification on how the US-led convoy system would operate, warning that protecting every tanker in the region would be “unrealistic.” Officials at two major commodity trading houses said they doubted the measures would materially reduce the danger of attack, even with military escorts in place.

“Nothing is sure and we need immediate clarity,” said Khalid Hashim, managing director of Precious Shipping Pcl, a Thai firm that owns bulk carriers. “Lives are at risk, cargoes are at risk, ships are at risk. We need immediate cover that protects us from all this,” he said.

Today's show features:
Bloomberg News National Security Team Leader Nick Wadhams on whether Iran is seeking an onramp to the ongoing war
Steve Moore, Co-Founder of Unleash Prosperity and a former Trump Economic Advisor, on the US economic and monetary policy outlook
Bloomberg News Consumer Tech Reporter Samantha Kelly on Apple’s latest product launch event and new low-priced laptop
Bloomberg News Economic Editor Molly Smith with instant reaction to the latest Federal Reserve Beige Book release

The people, companies and trends shaping the global economy.
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Traders were on Wednesday awaiting further details of President Donald Trump&rsquo;s plan to guarantee the free flow of energy shipments through the Persian Gulf, as the shipping industry warned the proposal may struggle to restore confidence after attacks effectively shut the Strait of Hormuz.
The disruption threatens to sever seaborne energy trade between some of the world&rsquo;s largest producers and key consuming nations, heightening risks for global markets. Brent crude was little changed after jumping more than 10% this week, while European gas prices slipped following the biggest rally in four years.
Trump said Tuesday the US would offer insurance backstops and naval escorts for commercial vessels transiting the region, seeking to reassure markets rattled by a spiraling conflict involving Iran. Multiple attacks on vessels in recent days have choked off traffic through the narrow waterway. The world&rsquo;s largest shipping industry association said it was seeking clarification on how the US-led convoy system would operate, warning that protecting every tanker in the region would be &ldquo;unrealistic.&rdquo; Officials at two major commodity trading houses said they doubted the measures would materially reduce the danger of attack, even with military escorts in place.
&ldquo;Nothing is sure and we need immediate clarity,&rdquo; said Khalid Hashim, managing director of Precious Shipping Pcl, a Thai firm that owns bulk carriers. &ldquo;Lives are at risk, cargoes are at risk, ships are at risk. We need immediate cover that protects us from all this,&rdquo; he said.
Today's show features:
<ul>
<li>Bloomberg News National Security Team Leader Nick Wadhams on whether Iran is seeking an onramp to the ongoing war</li>
<li>Steve Moore, Co-Founder of Unleash Prosperity and a former Trump Economic Advisor, on the US economic and monetary policy outlook</li>
<li>Bloomberg News Consumer Tech Reporter Samantha Kelly on Apple&rsquo;s latest product launch event and new low-priced laptop</li>
<li>Bloomberg News Economic Editor Molly Smith with instant reaction to the latest Federal Reserve Beige Book release</li>
</ul>

Shippers and Oil Traders Seek Details on Trump’s Convoy Plan

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MongoDB shares tumbled 22% Tuesday after the database software company gave weaker-than-expected forecasts for full-year revenue and first-quarter adjusted earnings. The figures are reviving concern about expansion amid an intensifying product race and signaling rising competitive intensity and slower expansion of customer wallets, according to research from Bloomberg Intelligence. MongoDB's 2027 revenue guidance implies a roughly 600-bp deceleration vs. 2026, while the operating-income view trails consensus. 
 
Chirantan “CJ” Desai is the President and Chief Executive Officer of MongoDB, a position he assumed in November. He discusses the company’s latest earnings report and the impact of artificial intelligence as he looks to allay investor fears following the stock price's biggest drop since last March. CJ speaks with Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec on Bloomberg Businessweek Daily.

MongoDB shares tumbled 22% Tuesday after the database software company gave weaker-than-expected forecasts for full-year revenue and first-quarter adjusted earnings. The figures are reviving concern about expansion amid an intensifying product race and signaling rising competitive intensity and slower expansion of customer wallets, according to research from Bloomberg Intelligence. MongoDB's 2027 revenue guidance implies a roughly 600-bp deceleration vs. 2026, while the operating-income view trails consensus.&nbsp; &nbsp; Chirantan &ldquo;CJ&rdquo; Desai is the President and Chief Executive Officer of MongoDB, a position he assumed in November. He discusses the company&rsquo;s latest earnings report and the impact of artificial intelligence as he looks to allay investor fears following the stock price's biggest drop since last March. CJ speaks with Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec on Bloomberg Businessweek Daily.

MongoDB CEO on Concerns About Weak Forecast

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A selloff in stocks and bonds was trimmed as assurances on American action to secure shipping lanes through the Strait of Hormuz amid the Iran war pared what had been an over 9% surge in oil.

Following an earlier slide in the S&P 500 that reached 2.5%, the equity benchmark dropped less than 1%. President Donald Trump said the US will escort and insure tankers and other vessels through the world’s most-critical energy chokepoint. Oil prices waned in post-settlement trading, with Brent trading near $80 a barrel.

The war in the Middle East reverberated across the region, with Israel bombarding Tehran in a fresh wave of strikes. The Islamic Republic fired missiles at Qatar, Bahrain and Oman, with Doha saying targets weren’t limited to military interests. Qatar and Iraq halted production at major energy sites.

With the conflict disrupting shipments, fuel costs have been on the rise. A sustained surge in prices for diesel — used in freight, power and heating — could add to the cost of transportation — a key inflation component. Gasoline has also surged, intensifying those risks.

Today's show features:
Connor Teskey, CEO of Brookfield Asset Management, on the company’s expansion in infrastructure and transition investing
Lynn Martin, President of the New York Stock Exchange, on the IPO pipeline, issuer readiness, and broader market valuation
John Rogers, Founder and CEO of Ariel Investments, on value investing strategies and the debate over US exceptionalism vs. market concentration risk
Alex Rodriguez, Chairman & CEO of A-Rod Corp, on sports as an institutional asset and rising valuations, as well as the latest season of The Deal

The people, companies and trends shaping the global economy.
Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF.
A selloff in stocks and bonds was trimmed as assurances on American action to secure shipping lanes through the Strait of Hormuz amid the Iran war pared what had been an over 9% surge in oil.
Following an earlier slide in the S&amp;P 500 that reached 2.5%, the equity benchmark dropped less than 1%. President Donald Trump said the US will escort and insure tankers and other vessels through the world&rsquo;s most-critical energy chokepoint. Oil prices waned in post-settlement trading, with Brent trading near $80 a barrel.
The war in the Middle East reverberated across the region, with Israel bombarding Tehran in a fresh wave of strikes. The Islamic Republic fired missiles at Qatar, Bahrain and Oman, with Doha saying targets weren&rsquo;t limited to military interests. Qatar and Iraq halted production at major energy sites.
With the conflict disrupting shipments, fuel costs have been on the rise. A sustained surge in prices for diesel &mdash; used in freight, power and heating &mdash; could add to the cost of transportation &mdash; a key inflation component. Gasoline has also surged, intensifying those risks.
Today's show features:
<ul>
<li>Connor Teskey, CEO of Brookfield Asset Management, on the company&rsquo;s expansion in infrastructure and transition investing</li>
<li>Lynn Martin, President of the New York Stock Exchange, on the IPO pipeline, issuer readiness, and broader market valuation</li>
<li>John Rogers, Founder and CEO of Ariel Investments, on value investing strategies and the debate over US exceptionalism vs. market concentration risk</li>
<li>Alex Rodriguez, Chairman &amp; CEO of A-Rod Corp, on sports as an institutional asset and rising valuations, as well as the latest season of The Deal</li>
</ul>

Stocks Pare Oil-Fueled Rout on Trump’s Assurances

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Exploring the Challenges of Building Settlements in Space

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