Instant Reaction: House Passes Funding Bill

The House passed funding to keep the US government operating until mid-March just hours before a midnight shutdown deadline, capping off a tumultuous two days in which two earlier plans pursued by Speaker Mike Johnson collapsed. For instant reaction and analysis, host Kailey Leinz speaks with Leste…

Government Shutdown Looms; Trump Threatens EU Tariffs

On today's podcast:  1) The House scrambles to avoid a shutdown after rejecting a stopgap backed by Donald Trump  2) The President elect threatens the E-U with tariffs unless it buys more American oil and gas 3) U-S diplomats arrive in Syria for historic talks on the country's transition

Instant Reaction: Trump-Backed Funding Plan Fails

 The Republican-led House rejected a temporary funding plan backed by President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday with just over 24 hours to go before a US government shutdown, capping an extraordinary two days in Washington that tested the limits of the incoming president’s power. For instant reactio…

Government Shutdown Deadline; Fed Fueled Selloff on Wall Street

On today's podcast: 1) Trump Breaks With Johnson on Funding Bill, Wants Debt Limit Vote  2) Powell Signals Fed’s Focus Has Returned Firmly to Inflation 3) Micron Set for Biggest Drop Since 2020 on Sluggish Sales Outlook

Instant Reaction: Jay Powell on Fed Policy

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 as the Fed lowered interest rates for a third time, but reined in the number of cuts they expect …

Instant Reaction: The Fed Decides

Bloomberg's Tom Keene, Jonathan Ferro and Lisa Abramowicz break down the Federal Reserve's latest policy decision on a special edition of Bloomberg Surveillance

Fed's Final Rate Decision of Year; Honda & Nissan Merger?

On today's podcast: 1) Stocks Keep Steady With Fed in Focus 2) Honda, Nissan Explore Merger With Foxconn Also in Hunt for Stake 3) Luigi Mangione Indicted for First-Degree Murder in CEO Death

Trump Legal Setback; Traders Prep for Fed Rate Decision

On today's podcast: 1) A legal defeat for Donald Trump involving his hush money case in New York 2) Stocks are lower as the Fed kicks off its final rate decision of the year 3) Ukraine claims responsibility for a bombing that killed a Russian general in Moscow

Investors Ready for Fed Rate Decision; Cool China Eco Data

On today's podcast:      1) Investors ready for a rate cut in the year's final full week of trading  2) States call for more authority to address drone sightings  3) Further signs of economic softening in China weigh on sentiment

Daybreak Weekend: Fed Preview, BOE Decision, China Data

Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Tom Busby takes a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US – a preview of next week’s Fed decision and earnings from Nike. In the UK – a preview of the Bank of England’s monetary policy decision. In Asia – a look ahead to upcoming e…