On today's episode, markets are starting the week with another geopolitical one-two punch as European leaders pledge to increase defense spending and assemble what Britain called a “coalition of the willing” to secure Ukraine.

Meantime, Asian stocks opened higher, unswayed by President Trump preparing to slap long-promised tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China. We speak to Mark Cudmore, Bloomberg MLIV Strategist in Singapore.

Plus - we take look at how recent US eco data will shape up the playbook for the rest of 2025. We hear from Todd Walsh, CEO and Chief Technical Analyst, Alpha Cubed Investments

On today's episode, markets are starting the week with another geopolitical one-two punch as European leaders pledge to increase defense spending and assemble what Britain called a &ldquo;coalition of the willing&rdquo; to secure Ukraine. Meantime, Asian stocks opened higher, unswayed by President Trump preparing to slap long-promised tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China. We speak to Mark Cudmore, Bloomberg MLIV Strategist in Singapore. Plus - we take look at how recent US eco data will shape up the playbook for the rest of 2025. We hear from Todd Walsh, CEO and Chief Technical Analyst, Alpha Cubed Investments

Listen for business and finance news centered in the Asia-Pacific region. 

Host Doug Krizner brings you insight and analysis on the day's top stories from China, India, Japan, Korea, Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia and more.

Listen for business and finance news centered in the Asia-Pacific region. Host Doug Krizner brings you insight and analysis on the day's top stories from China, India, Japan, Korea, Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia and more.

Join Bloomberg Daybreak Asia for business and finance news centered in the Asia-Pacific region, along with insight and analysis on the day's top stories in global markets.

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Traders Focus in Ukraine, US Eco Data Lookahead

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Business and finance news from the Asia-Pacific.

Brent crude traded above $112 per barrel as strikes between Iran and Israel on critical energy facilities — which also caused extensive damage to the world's largest liquefied natural gas export plant in Qatar — raised concerns of a more lasting impact from the conflict. We speak to Sing Yee Ong, Bloomberg's Asia Energy Reporter.

Plus - Federal Reserve officials left interest rates unchanged and continued to expect one rate cut this year as they acknowledged increased uncertainty due to war in the Middle East. Chair Jerome Powell emphasized that to resume lowering rates, officials would have to see progress in reducing inflation, especially goods inflation that has been boosted by tariffs. We speak to David Finnerty, Bloomberg's FX and Rates Strategist. 

Business and finance news from the Asia-Pacific.
Brent crude traded above $112 per barrel as strikes between Iran and Israel on critical energy facilities &mdash; which also caused extensive damage to the world's largest liquefied natural gas export plant in Qatar &mdash; raised concerns of a more lasting impact from the conflict. We speak to Sing Yee Ong, Bloomberg's Asia Energy Reporter.
Plus - Federal Reserve officials left interest rates unchanged and continued to expect one rate cut this year as they acknowledged increased uncertainty due to war in the Middle East. Chair Jerome Powell emphasized that to resume lowering rates, officials would have to see progress in reducing inflation, especially goods inflation that has been boosted by tariffs. We speak to David Finnerty, Bloomberg's FX and Rates Strategist.&nbsp;

Oil-Gas Surge on Mideast Attacks, Fed Holds Rates Steady

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Business and finance news from the Asia-Pacific.

Asian equities rose while oil edged lower, suggesting investors are trying to look past near-term geopolitical uncertainty and find a measure of stability in markets. We speak to Lianting Tu, Managing Editor for Asia Equities.

Plus - US President Donald Trump abandoned his effort to recruit partners for the war with Iran and scolded allies who openly rejected his appeals, even as he repeated claims the conflict would end soon. The US and Israel nonetheless kept up their attacks with little clarity on when operations would end, with Israel saying it had killed Iran's security chief, Ali Larijani, in an overnight operation. Trump threatened to expand strikes on Kharg Island, Iran's main export hub, while Gulf countries continued to face attacks from Iran-sent drones. We heard from Fred Fleitz, America First Policy Institute Vice Chair of American Security. He spoke to Bloomberg's Haidi Stroud-Watts and Shery Ahn.

Business and finance news from the Asia-Pacific.
Asian equities rose while oil edged lower, suggesting investors are trying to look past near-term geopolitical uncertainty and find a measure of stability in markets. We speak to Lianting Tu, Managing Editor for Asia Equities.
Plus - US President Donald Trump abandoned his effort to recruit partners for the war with Iran and scolded allies who openly rejected his appeals, even as he repeated claims the conflict would end soon. The US and Israel nonetheless kept up their attacks with little clarity on when operations would end, with Israel saying it had killed Iran's security chief, Ali Larijani, in an overnight operation. Trump threatened to expand strikes on Kharg Island, Iran's main export hub, while Gulf countries continued to face attacks from Iran-sent drones. We heard from Fred Fleitz, America First Policy Institute Vice Chair of American Security. He spoke to Bloomberg's Haidi Stroud-Watts and Shery Ahn.

Asia Equities Gain, Trump Slams NATO Allies

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Business and finance news from the Asia-Pacific.

Asian equities rose at the open after optimism that more tankers would be able to pass through the crucial Strait of Hormuz lifted gauges on Wall Street. Risk appetite was also boosted by expectations that major economies could release petroleum reserves to offset potential supply disruptions, after President Donald Trump renewed calls for allies to help safeguard the Strait of Hormuz. Threats to flows through the vital shipping lane continued to fan inflation worries as investors brace for a slate of central-bank meetings this week. We speak to Paul Dobson, Executive Editor for Asia Markets. 

Plus - President Donald Trump requested a delay to his summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping for about a month, saying it was important for him to remain in Washington to oversee the Iran war. "We're working on that right now. We're speaking to China. I'd love to, but because of the war, I want to be here," Trump said Monday during a White House event when asked about potentially rescheduling the high-profile summit. The meeting between the leaders of the world's two largest economies is currently set to begin later this month. We heard from Mara Rudman, Practitioner Senior Fellow at University of Virginia's Miller Center. She spoke to Bloomberg's Haidi Stroud-Watts and Shery Ahn. 

Business and finance news from the Asia-Pacific.
Asian equities rose at the open after optimism that more tankers would be able to pass through the crucial Strait of Hormuz lifted gauges on Wall Street. Risk appetite was also boosted by expectations that major economies could release petroleum reserves to offset potential supply disruptions, after President Donald Trump renewed calls for allies to help safeguard the Strait of Hormuz. Threats to flows through the vital shipping lane continued to fan inflation worries as investors brace for a slate of central-bank meetings this week. We speak to Paul Dobson, Executive Editor for Asia Markets.&nbsp;
Plus - President Donald Trump requested a delay to his summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping for about a month, saying it was important for him to remain in Washington to oversee the Iran war. "We're working on that right now. We're speaking to China. I'd love to, but because of the war, I want to be here," Trump said Monday during a White House event when asked about potentially rescheduling the high-profile summit. The meeting between the leaders of the world's two largest economies is currently set to begin later this month. We heard from Mara Rudman, Practitioner Senior Fellow at University of Virginia's Miller Center. She spoke to Bloomberg's Haidi Stroud-Watts and Shery Ahn.&nbsp;

Oil Steadies, Trump Seeks Xi Summit Delay

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