Instant Reaction: US, Israel Attack Iran as Trump Urges Regime Change

The US and Israel began striking targets across Iran, with President Donald Trump urging Iranians to overthrow the government in a conflict that threatens to spiral across the oil-rich Middle East.    “The hour for your freedom is at hand,” Trump said, addressing Iranians in a video posted on Trut…

Daybreak Weekend: US Jobs, Made in Europe, China PMI Data

Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Host Nathan Hager take a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US – a look ahead to the February jobs report, along with a focus on 3 stocks for the week ahead. In the UK – a look ahead to "Made in Europe" the tagline of a new schem…

New Iran Talks Set for Next Week; Netflix Drops Warner Bros. Bid

Today's top stories, with context, in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: 1) US and Iranian officials ended the latest round of nuclear talks in Geneva on Thursday by agreeing to reconvene as soon as next week, opening the door to further diplomacy even as President Trump masses military forces in…

US to Probe Cuba Speedboat Shooting; Third Round of Iran Nuclear Talks Begin

Today's top stories, with context, in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: 1) Cuba says a boat with 10 people near its coast early Wednesday was carrying weapons, and its occupants — Cubans living in the US — were intent on entering the country to fight against the government. Cuban forces killed f…

Trump Defends Economy & Tariffs in State of the Union

Today's top stories, with context, in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: 1) Addressing one of his biggest audiences at perhaps the lowest moment of his second term, President Trump returned again and again in his State of the Union speech to the same message on the economy: Everything is going gr…

Instant Reaction: Trump Touts 'Turnaround' in State of the Union

President Donald Trump delivered the longest State of the Union address of the television age Tuesday, declaring “a turnaround for the ages” as he tried to sell Americans on his economic program ahead of crucial midterm elections later this year. The speech had all the ceremony, confrontation and…

Record Blizzard Cleanup; Trump’s 10% Levy Takes Effect

Today's top stories, with context, in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: 1) A powerful winter storm started to taper off across the Northeast Monday evening after smashing records and dropping more than a foot of snow in eight states. The impact is expected to linger for days. More than 11,000 fl…

Winter Storm Pummels East Coast; Tariff Defeat Tests Trade Deals

Today's top stories, with context, in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: 1) A powerful winter storm has isolated New York City and hobbled transport networks, threatening to be among its worst on record, with 41 million people across the US East Coast facing blizzard conditions. The storm shut do…

Daybreak Weekend: Nvidia Earnings, UK Special Election, Modi Israel Visit

Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Host Nathan Hager take a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US – a look ahead to earnings from chipmaker Nvidia along with a focus on 3 stocks for the week ahead.  In the UK – a look ahead to a special election in the UK. In Asia…

Instant Reaction: Trump's Global Tariffs Struck Down By Supreme Court

The US Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs, undercutting his signature economic policy and delivering his biggest legal defeat since he returned to the White House. Voting 6-3, the court said Trump exceeded his authority by invoking a federal emergency-powers…