US-China Negotiate AI and Trade; Trump's High Stakes UN Speech

Today's top stories, with context, in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: 1) Chinese and US officials discussed artificial intelligence, investment and trade in New York on Monday. The talks focused on delivering on what’s been agreed by the US and Chinese lead negotiators, according to China’s Vi…

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

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’s summit between leaders Donald Trump and Xi…

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

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

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 dela…

Trump Attacks Fed Hike, Suggests Tariffs on Europe

Today's top stories, with context, in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: 1) The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by a quarter percentage point and plans an additional hike later this year to contain inflation. Chairman Kevin Warsh said the action shows the Fed is serious about delivering on …

Congress, Zuckerberg Address AI Dangers; EU Proposes Canada Membership

Today's top stories, with context, in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: 1) Senior Trump administration officials met with Anthropic's top Washington executive to discuss artificial intelligence safety risks. Tensions between Anthropic and the administration were reignited by a essay posted by th…

Trump Mail-In Request Rejected; Obama Weighs In on AI

Today's top stories, with context, in just 15 minutes.    On today's podcast:    1) The Supreme Court refused to clear the Postal Service to enforce new restrictions on mail-in ballots for the congressional midterm elections, rebuffing the Trump administration’s request to intervene. The court de…

AI Leaders Warn of Catastrophic Harm; Tech Stocks Slide in Response

Today's top stories, with context, in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: 1) Anthropic and OpenAI are promising measures to rein in the pursuit of cutting-edge AI models to better understand the risks posed by the technology following a series of security breaches. The two companies' calls to slow…

Daybreak Weekend: Fed Decision, Sweden Election, BOJ Meeting

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 next FOMC decision, along with a focus on 3 stocks for the week ahead. In the UK – a look ahead to Sweden’s general election. In Asia – a look a…

25 Years Since 9/11, Diesel Above $6 A Gallon

Today's top stories, with context, in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: 1) Politicians and public figures will gather today marking 25 years since the September 11th terrorist attacks in the United States National remembrance ceremonies will take place to honor the more than 3,000 people killed …