Charlie Kirk, who helped rally young voters to Republican causes and became a close ally of President Donald Trump, died after being shot during an event in Utah. Kirk, executive director of the conservative Turning Point USA advocacy group, was speaking at an outdoor event at Utah Valley University when the fatal incident occurred.  

For instant reaction and analysis, Bloomberg Balance of Power cohosts Joe Mathieu and Kriti Gupta speak with: 
Bloomberg News senior editor Michael Shepard 
Bloomberg News White House repoter Kate Sullivan  
Kristen Hawn, ROKK Solutions Partner and Democratic Strategist 
Marua Gillespie, Bluestack Strategies Founder and Republican Strategist
Senator Mike Rounds (R-ND)

Charlie Kirk, who helped rally young voters to Republican causes and became a close ally of President Donald Trump, died after being shot during an event in Utah. Kirk, executive director of the conservative Turning Point USA advocacy group, was speaking at an outdoor event at Utah Valley University when the fatal incident occurred. &nbsp;
For instant reaction and analysis, Bloomberg Balance of Power cohosts Joe Mathieu and Kriti Gupta speak with:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Bloomberg News senior editor Michael Shepard&nbsp;</li>
<li>Bloomberg News White House repoter Kate Sullivan &nbsp;</li>
<li>Kristen Hawn, ROKK Solutions Partner and Democratic Strategist&nbsp;</li>
<li>Marua Gillespie, Bluestack Strategies Founder and Republican Strategist</li>
<li>Senator Mike Rounds (R-ND)</li>
</ul>

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Instant Reaction: Conservative Activist Charlie Kirk Fatally Shot 

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1) US and Chinese officials offered upbeat assessments of their talks on artificial intelligence, trade and investment, signaling a mutual desire to steady ties ahead of this week’s summit between leaders Donald Trump and Xi Jinping.China’s top trade negotiator, Li Chenggang, said the talks were held in a “good atmosphere” as he left JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s headquarters in New York on Sunday, while US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent lauded “very successful” discussions. The Chinese official Xinhua News Agency called the exchange “candid, in-depth and constructive.”
2) Oil dropped for a fourth day, with Brent set for the longest run of declines since June, as traders tracked diplomatic efforts to end the US-Iran war and signs cargoes are still getting through the Strait of Hormuz.
3) The settlement talks between Paramount Skydance Corp. and California officials over the planned acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. are said to include a financial penalty if the company fails to make good on a promise to distribute 30 films per year in theaters.Paramount would have to pay $30 million for each film that falls short of that goal, according to two people familiar with the discussions who asked to not be identified because the negotiations are private. It could also be forced to sell its stake in Miramax, the studio behind movies such as Pulp Fiction, if it fails to meet the target, one of the people said.

Today's top stories, with context, in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: 1) US and Chinese officials offered upbeat assessments of their talks on artificial intelligence, trade and investment, signaling a mutual desire to steady ties ahead of this week&rsquo;s summit between leaders Donald Trump and Xi Jinping.China&rsquo;s top trade negotiator, Li Chenggang, said the talks were held in a &ldquo;good atmosphere&rdquo; as he left JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co.&rsquo;s headquarters in New York on Sunday, while US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent lauded &ldquo;very successful&rdquo; discussions. The Chinese official Xinhua News Agency called the exchange &ldquo;candid, in-depth and constructive.&rdquo; 2) Oil dropped for a fourth day, with Brent set for the longest run of declines since June, as traders tracked diplomatic efforts to end the US-Iran war and signs cargoes are still getting through the Strait of Hormuz. 3) The settlement talks between Paramount Skydance Corp. and California officials over the planned acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. are said to include a financial penalty if the company fails to make good on a promise to distribute 30 films per year in theaters.Paramount would have to pay $30 million for each film that falls short of that goal, according to two people familiar with the discussions who asked to not be identified because the negotiations are private. It could also be forced to sell its stake in Miramax, the studio behind movies such as Pulp Fiction, if it fails to meet the target, one of the people said.

Trump, Xi Prepare for High-Stakes Meeting; Oil Extends Decline 

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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 – we look at upcoming home building data
In the UK – we preview elections in Germany
In Asia – we discuss President Xi's visit to the US this week

 

Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Host Nathan Hager take a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week.
<ul>
<li>In the US &ndash; we look at upcoming home building data</li>
<li>In the UK &ndash; we preview elections in Germany</li>
<li>In Asia &ndash; we discuss President Xi's visit to the US this week</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;

Daybreak Weekend: US Housing, German Elections & President Xi's US Visit

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Today's top stories, with context, in just 15 minutes.
On today's podcast:
1) The US is expected to hold off announcing new tariffs on China and other trading partners until after next week’s summit between Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump, according to people familiar with the matter, a delay that could preserve such a threat as leverage in the negotiations.
2) The current round of panic over artificial intelligence is based on the conviction that the technology has slipped out of human control to do its own bidding in several recent incidents. To some disillusioned AI researchers — and some senior employees at leading AI companies — this is an early sign of a true threat to human civilization. But other experts in the field are pushing back, claiming that such talk allows companies to sidestep accountability for real-world impacts of their technology. Critics see AI’s environmental impacts, the threat of job displacement, or the potential for mass surveillance as more urgent targets for policymakers.
3) At least two liquefied natural gas shipments transited the Strait of Hormuz this week as producers look for ways to increase flows to a market struggling with a lack of supply and surging prices.A tanker that loaded at Qatar’s Ras Laffan export plant in late August appeared in the Gulf of Oman earlier this week, according to ship-tracking data compiled by Bloomberg, indicating it had passed through the contested waterway. The vessel wasn’t sending a signal when it traversed Hormuz, but jamming and interference is common in the area, complicating efforts to ascertain the exact location of ships.

Today's top stories, with context, in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: 1) The US is expected to hold off announcing new tariffs on China and other trading partners until after next week&rsquo;s summit between Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump, according to people familiar with the matter, a delay that could preserve such a threat as leverage in the negotiations. 2) The current round of panic over artificial intelligence is based on the conviction that the technology has slipped out of human control to do its own bidding in several recent incidents. To some disillusioned AI researchers &mdash; and some senior employees at leading AI companies &mdash; this is an early sign of a true threat to human civilization. But other experts in the field are pushing back, claiming that such talk allows companies to sidestep accountability for real-world impacts of their technology. Critics see AI&rsquo;s environmental impacts, the threat of job displacement, or the potential for mass surveillance as more urgent targets for policymakers. 3) At least two liquefied natural gas shipments transited the Strait of Hormuz this week as producers look for ways to increase flows to a market struggling with a lack of supply and surging prices.A tanker that loaded at Qatar&rsquo;s Ras Laffan export plant in late August appeared in the Gulf of Oman earlier this week, according to ship-tracking data compiled by Bloomberg, indicating it had passed through the contested waterway. The vessel wasn&rsquo;t sending a signal when it traversed Hormuz, but jamming and interference is common in the area, complicating efforts to ascertain the exact location of ships.

Tariffs on Hold Until US-China Summit; AI Existential Risks

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Instant Reaction: Conservative Activist Charlie Kirk Fatally Shot

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