President-elect Donald Trump said he is nominating Scott Bessent, who runs macro hedge fund Key Square Group, as the next US Treasury Secretary, enlisting a key adviser to manage the sweeping economic agenda he has vowed to enact in a second term. Bloomberg Balance of Power hosts Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz offer instant reaction.

President-elect Donald Trump said he is nominating Scott Bessent, who runs macro hedge fund Key Square Group, as the next US Treasury Secretary, enlisting a key adviser to manage the sweeping economic agenda he has vowed to enact in a second term. Bloomberg Balance of Power hosts Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz offer instant reaction.

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SPECIAL REPORT: Trump Nominates Scott Bessent To Lead US Treasury

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On today's podcast:
1) Iran denied US President Donald Trump’s assertion that it wants ceasefire talks, launching fresh attacks across the Persian Gulf and forcing a suspension of flights at Dubai’s main airport.The United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia reported drone and missile attacks overnight into Monday. Dubai halted flights at its main airport following a fire at a fuel tank that it said was caused by an Iranian drone. It announced a gradual resumption a few hours later, though Emirates said some of its scheduled flights for the day would be canceled.
2) As the US-Israeli war on Iran enters its third week, pressure is growing on the person in the best position to end it: Donald Trump. But the US president’s ever-shifting explanations for why he went to war leave friends and adversaries at a loss to forecast when he’ll be ready to stop. And even if he does, Iran has shown little willingness to go along. Trump has gone from declaring the war over soon to calling on European and Gulf allies to help. They’re reluctant, and the likes of Russia are benefiting.
3) President Donald Trump predicted Cuba wants to make a deal with the US, but said he wants to finish the war with Iran before turning his attention to the Communist island nation.“I think we will pretty soon either make a deal or do whatever we have to do,” he told reporters Sunday on Air Force One. “We’re talking to Cuba, but we’re going to do Iran before Cuba.”Under Trump, the US has been tightening the screws on Cuba, imposing an almost total fuel blockade that has exacerbated already hours-long blackouts

Today's top stories, with context, in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: 1) Iran denied US President Donald Trump&rsquo;s assertion that it wants ceasefire talks, launching fresh attacks across the Persian Gulf and forcing a suspension of flights at Dubai&rsquo;s main airport.The United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia reported drone and missile attacks overnight into Monday. Dubai halted flights at its main airport following a fire at a fuel tank that it said was caused by an Iranian drone. It announced a gradual resumption a few hours later, though Emirates said some of its scheduled flights for the day would be canceled. 2) As the US-Israeli war on Iran enters its third week, pressure is growing on the person in the best position to end it: Donald Trump. But the US president&rsquo;s ever-shifting explanations for why he went to war leave friends and adversaries at a loss to forecast when he&rsquo;ll be ready to stop. And even if he does, Iran has shown little willingness to go along. Trump has gone from declaring the war over soon to calling on European and Gulf allies to help. They&rsquo;re reluctant, and the likes of Russia are benefiting. 3) President Donald Trump predicted Cuba wants to make a deal with the US, but said he wants to finish the war with Iran before turning his attention to the Communist island nation.&ldquo;I think we will pretty soon either make a deal or do whatever we have to do,&rdquo; he told reporters Sunday on Air Force One. &ldquo;We&rsquo;re talking to Cuba, but we&rsquo;re going to do Iran before Cuba.&rdquo;Under Trump, the US has been tightening the screws on Cuba, imposing an almost total fuel blockade that has exacerbated already hours-long blackouts

Iran Denies it Wants Truce; Trump Presses Allies on Hormuz

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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 – a look ahead to next week’s monetary policy decision from the Federal Reserve and a focus on 3 stocks for the week ahead.
In the UK – a look ahead to the Bank of England and European Central Bank decisions.
In Asia – a look ahead to Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s meeting with President Donald Trump in Washington.

Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Host Nathan Hager take a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week.
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<li>In the US &ndash; a look ahead to next week&rsquo;s monetary policy decision from the Federal Reserve and a focus on 3 stocks for the week ahead.</li>
<li>In the UK &ndash; a look ahead to the Bank of England and European Central Bank decisions.</li>
<li>In Asia &ndash; a look ahead to Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi&rsquo;s meeting with President Donald Trump in Washington.</li>
</ul>

Daybreak Weekend: Fed Meeting, Europe Central Bank Decisions, Takaichi-Trump Meeting

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On today's podcast:

1) US President Donald Trump threatened Iran with further attacks after the Islamic Republic’s new leader signaled defiance and suggested there would be no easing of a war that’s upending energy flows and global markets. “We have unparalleled firepower, unlimited ammunition, and plenty of time,” Trump said on Truth Social. “Watch what happens to these deranged scumbags” on Friday, he said, referring to Iran’s leaders.

2) Stocks extended their declines as investors remained wary of risks from the Iran war heading into the weekend, with oil prices holding above $100 a barrel.
Europe’s Stoxx 600 index slumped 0.9% putting the benchmark on course for a second week of losses. US futures retreated 0.4% after the S&P 500 Index slid to its lowest since November. Brent crude edged higher, trading around $102, after rallying 9.2% on Thursday.

3) Investigators worked Friday to determine the exact reason a man with a rifle crashed into a large Michigan synagogue in what federal officials are saying was an attack carried out by a 41-year-old naturalized U.S. citizen born in Lebanon. Ayman Mohamad Ghazali was killed by security after ramming into Temple Israel in West Bloomfield Township near Detroit, Michigan, and driving down a hallway in a vehicle that then caught fire, according to authorities.

Today's top stories, with context, in just 15 minutes.
On today's podcast:
1) US President Donald Trump threatened Iran with further attacks after the Islamic Republic&rsquo;s new leader signaled defiance and suggested there would be no easing of a war that&rsquo;s upending energy flows and global markets. &ldquo;We have unparalleled firepower, unlimited ammunition, and plenty of time,&rdquo; Trump said on Truth Social. &ldquo;Watch what happens to these deranged scumbags&rdquo; on Friday, he said, referring to Iran&rsquo;s leaders.
2) Stocks extended their declines as investors remained wary of risks from the Iran war heading into the weekend, with oil prices holding above $100 a barrel. Europe&rsquo;s Stoxx 600 index slumped 0.9% putting the benchmark on course for a second week of losses. US futures retreated 0.4% after the S&amp;P 500 Index slid to its lowest since November. Brent crude edged higher, trading around $102, after rallying 9.2% on Thursday.
3) Investigators worked Friday to determine the exact reason a man with a rifle crashed into a large Michigan synagogue in what federal officials are saying was an attack carried out by a 41-year-old naturalized U.S. citizen born in Lebanon. Ayman Mohamad Ghazali was killed by security after ramming into Temple Israel in West Bloomfield Township near Detroit, Michigan, and driving down a hallway in a vehicle that then caught fire, according to authorities.

Trump Warns Iran; Hormuz Threat Keeps Oil on Edge

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SPECIAL REPORT: Trump Nominates Scott Bessent To Lead US Treasury

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