Bloomberg Daybreak: Europe Edition

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  Nvidia CEO Onstage Trump Call, Space Weapons Deployed, UK Mulls Saudi Support 15.09.2026 22m

  Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day.On today's podcast:(1) Nvidia Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang took a live phone call from Donald Trump during a panel discussion Monday, allowing the US president to dismiss artificial intelligence dangers as a “hoax.”(2) The US 10-year Treasury yield surpassed 5% for the first time since 2023 on Monday, as mounting inflation angst collided with swelling government and corporate borrowing needs.(3) President Donald Trump’s daughter-in-law said a Russian oligarch paid for “two incredible nights of celebration” in the Bahamas after her wedding to Donald Trump Jr. but was not involved in the actual nuptials, amid fresh ethics questions involving the first family.(4) President Donald Trump and Ukraine offered differing accounts of a supposed agreement with Russia to stop attacks on energy infrastructure, as strikes on oil refineries help drive diesel prices to record levels.(5) The US 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 after several states launched early voting.(6) Prime Minister Andy Burnham is considering whether to help Saudi Arabia counter attacks from the Houthis in Yemen amid UK concerns about a worsening economic hit from the escalating conflict.Podcast Conversation: Business School ROI Calculator: Will an MBA Pay Off for You?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  AI CEOs Vs Trump, Minutes From Disaster, Swedish Voters In Limbo 14.09.2026 23m

  Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day.On today's podcast:(1) OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has stepped up calls to slow the development of the most powerful AI systems, putting him directly at odds with President Trump. Writing on social media this morning, Altman said no amount of American competitive pressure should justify recklessness.(2) Sweden’s election will go down to the wire, the tightest in its history, and one that will hinge on the complete counting in coming days of late-arriving ballots and votes from overseas.(3) Oil pushed higher as Saudi Arabia’s closure of a major crude pipeline following attacks jolted the market, with the move disrupting a route that’s been key to bypassing the Strait of Hormuz during the US-Iran war.(4) The locomotive of a passenger train traveling from Kyiv to Warsaw was hit by a Russian drone just kilometers from the Polish border on Sunday morning. The attack happened minutes after another train carrying European officials including former Swedish Prime Minister Carl Bildt and former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson left the station on the way back from an annual conference in Kyiv.(5) Prime Minister Andy Burnham says Britain needs a “culture shift” to make it easier to start companies and reward risk-taking, as he sought to quell the concerns of business leaders before next month’s budget.Podcast Conversation: During Political Upheaval, British Cinema Turns to Class WarSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Daybreak Weekend: Fed Decision, Sweden Election, BOJ Meeting 11.09.2026 38m

  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 ahead to the next monetary policy decision from the Bank of Japan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Bond Selloff Accelerates, OpenAI Weighs Slowdown, Dutch Village Demolition Fight 11.09.2026 22m

  Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day.On today's podcast:(1) Bond bears are pushing benchmark Treasury yields toward the closely-watched 5% level ahead of US inflation data that stands to determine expectations for a Federal Reserve interest-rate hike next week.(2) Brent oil traded near $108 barrel after fighting between Yemen-based Houthi militants and Saudi-backed forces intensified, stoking fears of deeper supply disruptions as hostilities escalated across the Middle East.(3) European Central Bank officials expect to raise interest rates further, with another increase possible as soon as next month, according to people familiar with the situation.(4) OpenAI is considering slowing down the development of cutting-edge artificial intelligence, and the ChatGPT maker’s Chief Executive Officer Sam Altman is hoping other AI companies will do the same.(5) Billionaire financiers Mark Walter and Todd Boehly are nearing a deal to sell their stakes in Chelsea FC to majority owner Clearlake Capital, according to people familiar with the matter.(6) The Dutch authorities are considering a major expansion of infrastructure in the Moerdijk area, potentially requiring the village's residents to leave and the village to be razed. The expansion is needed to accommodate the Netherlands' changing energy system, with the region's energy needs keeping rising and the demand for grid capacity growing faster than networks can be expanded.Podcast Conversation: Japan’s Rice Balls Are Invading the UK: Howard Chua-EoanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Soaring BOE & ECB Hike Bets, iPhone ‘Duo’ Revealed, Power Eludes Sweden’s Populist 10.09.2026 21m

  Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day.On today's podcast:(1) Traders are boosting bets on interest-rate hikes from the European Central Bank and the Bank of England as climbing energy prices threaten to keep inflation entrenched through the coming year.(2) Iran is ready for a more intense war and will escalate counterstrikes if the US continues attacking its territory and infrastructure, according to a senior official from the Islamic Republic.(3) Apple unveiled the company’s first foldable smartphone during a wide-ranging event Wednesday, betting that a new category can energize growth for its biggest-selling lineup.(4) An unprecedented number of US companies sold bonds in Europe on Wednesday, drawn by liquidity and attractive terms as their home market strains under a deluge of AI-related debt.(5) Jimmie Åkesson won’t become prime minister in coming elections in Sweden but in a way he’s already won. For more than a decade now, the 47-year-old far-right populist has been steering the national conversation in one of most stubbornly progressive corners of Europe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Bessent Dares Traders, Oil Tankers Blown Up, Sugar Mills Survival Battle 09.09.2026 21m

  Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day.On today's podcast:(1) Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent challenged traders to test his resolve on boosting Japan’s currency, saying when he makes market calls these days he’s effectively doing so with inside information.(2) US forces destroyed five Iranian tankers carrying crude oil on Tuesday in response to two attempts to hit a US Navy warship with ballistic missiles in as many days, Central Command said.(3) The UK, France, Canada and other countries announced coordinated measures against Israeli settlements in the West Bank, as western nations sought to raise pressure on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government.(4) The US escalated its trade war with Canada following Ottawa’s tariff retaliation, moving to block imports of some products while slapping new tariffs on others, as well as seeking to bar Canadian companies from selling to government contractors.(5) The Melville Sugar Mill in South Africa's KwaZulu-Natal province has closed and trees have grown through its brick chimneys, a sign of the struggling sugar industry. The sugar industry sustains more than a million people and provides jobs in a country with high unemployment, but it is struggling to compete with imports and has been in decline since reaching a production peak in 2003.Podcast Conversation: This Fall’s Most Anticipated Nonfiction Includes Memoir and AISee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  UK’s New Israel Sanctions, Oil Back Near $100, Europe’s Software Giant Gamble 08.09.2026 23m

  Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day.On today's podcast:(1) UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s government is expected to ban trade with Israeli settlements in the West Bank on Tuesday as he seeks to adopt a stronger policy on an issue that’s important to his governing Labour Party but may anger US President Donald Trump.(2) Brent oil is closing in on $100 a barrel as traders watch for details of an Iranian deal with Oman to manage shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, while strong Chinese buying tightens the market.(3) Mistral AI has raised €3 billion ($3.5 billion) at a valuation of more than €21 billion from investors led by Samsung Electronics Co. to fund the development of artificial intelligence models and build computing infrastructure.(4) OpenAI’s top scientist has warned that artificial intelligence is evolving so rapidly that it is becoming increasingly difficult for humans to understand and control, and said he expects AI labs to voluntarily slow development for safety reasons.(5) Christian Klein takes a sweeping turn around his office building in southwestern Germany and hits the brakes of his black electric BMW. The chief executive officer of SAP SE jumps out in an ebullient mood, in spite of the circumstances.Podcast Conversation: Decoding Britain’s Bayeux Tapestry Diplomacy: Martin IvensSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  German Far Right Win, Deadly Amazon Plane Crash, Spiraling Borrowing Costs 07.09.2026 19m

  Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day.On today's podcast:(1) The far-right Alternative for Germany scored its best-ever result in a state election on Sunday amid growing public discontent with the political establishment, delivering a powerful blow to Chancellor Friedrich Merz.(2) Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov accused Germany of moving toward a direct confrontation with Russia as he criticized Berlin’s decision to close some diplomatic offices after a drone incident at Leipzig airport.(3) Ukraine is resigned to Russia’s war dragging on through another tough winter and is looking for a “package” from allies that would cover air defense reinforcements as well as energy, including US LNG.(4) Iran and the US carried out what appeared to be their largest tit-for-tat tanker strikes yet over the weekend, pushing oil prices higher as both nations continue to escalate a six-month war that has disrupted shipping and stoked global inflation.(5) John Healey plans to put regional growth at the heart of his economic vision, while vowing fiscal discipline, in his first major speech as chancellor of the exchequer on Monday.Podcast Conversation: The British Restaurant Invasion Sweeping the US: ReviewSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Daybreak Weekend: US CPI, ECB Decision, BRICS Summit 04.09.2026 37m

  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 U.S CPI and PPI reports and a focus on 3 stocks for the week ahead. In the UK – a look ahead to the next decision from the European Central Bank. In Asia – a look ahead to the 18th BRICS Summit in India. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  VW Approves 50k Job Cuts, Reform Undercover Sting, France’s Food Reckoning 04.09.2026 19m

  Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day.On today's podcast:(1) Volkswagen's supervisory board backed a sweeping restructuring that calls for 50,000 additional job cuts, far fewer models and a smaller industrial footprint, giving Chief Executive Officer Oliver Blume his clearest mandate yet to overhaul Europe’s biggest carmaker.(2) Reform UK leader Nigel Farage’s hopes of using a keynote speech at his party’s annual convention to arrest a slide in opinion polls were upended after two of his closest allies were covertly filmed discussing avoiding electoral law to secure foreign donations.(3) OpenAI Chief Executive Officer Sam Altman says top artificial intelligence developers have fumbled at communicating the benefits of the technology, leaving the industry vulnerable to growing backlash from communities around the world.(4) South Korea has begun preparations for a possible deployment of a naval support ship and troops to the Strait of Hormuz, local media reports said, as President Donald Trump ramped up pressure on the US ally over its lack of support for the war with Iran.(5) At the Marché International de Rungis, the giant wholesale food market known as “The belly of Paris,” cheese supplier Philippe Ammiche finds it increasingly difficult to navigate the endless stacks of boxes from Italy.Podcast Conversation: Gen Z’s Distaste for Bubbly Booze Remakes Canned Cocktail MarketSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Global Gas Supply Fight, Robotaxis On UK Streets, Homes Sell Electricity  03.09.2026 18m

  Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day.On today's podcast:(1) Europe is nearing the end of summer with a low natural gas buffer, threatening to intensify a global fight for supply.(2) As Britain’s borrowing costs rise and hostilities flare between the US and Iran, the sums for Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey’s debut budget are getting trickier by the day.(3) European officials vowed to boost Ukraine and penalize Russia as tensions flared following Germany’s accusation that Moscow tried to sabotage a local airport.(4) Broadcom predicted a boom in artificial intelligence chip sales over the next two years, helping renew optimism that it can challenge Nvidia Corp.’s dominance in the lucrative market.(5) Driverless taxis have been operating in US cities like San Francisco and Los Angeles for a while now, but the higgledy-piggledy, rainy streets of London present a far greater challenge.Podcast Conversation: Does Splurging on Joy Give You a Guilt Hangover?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Bessent's Gains Wiped Out, Gilts Lead Global Selloff, Putting AI in Your Mouth 02.09.2026 18m

  Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day.On today's podcast:(1) The yield on 30-year US government bonds climbed back to levels seen just before Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent expanded a buyback program in an effort to contain long-term borrowing costs.(2) UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham was confronted by the harsh reality of Britain’s weak public finances on his return to parliament on Tuesday as the global selloff in government bonds left him facing a £12 billion problem(3) The conflict between the US and Iran escalated sharply, with American forces carrying out a fresh wave of strikes and Iran saying it had retaliated.(4) Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said China prevented the Group of 20 from issuing a joint communique after a gathering of finance and central bank chiefs this week due to a dispute over its giant trade surplus.(5) Nvidia is in advanced talks to acquire artificial intelligence startup Hugging Face in a transaction that may total about $14 billion, according to people familiar with the matter. Podcast Conversation: Dyson Debuts $499 AI-Powered Toothbrush With a Built-In CameraSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Shein's Unfashionable IPO, Bond Yields Hit 2008 Highs, Lionel Messi Retires 01.09.2026 17m

  Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day.On today's podcast:(1) US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is stepping down after repeated clashes with his boss, Pete Hegseth, leaving the service without several top leaders even as the conflict with Iran continues.(2) Shein struggled in its Hong Kong debut after a years-long process to an initial public offering that eventually valued the company at a fraction of what it was once worth and still left investors questioning its value as consumer play.(3) US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama and Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda that the Asian country’s next step should be to raise interest rates, NHK reports, citing an interview with a US official.(4) Anthropic agreed to a $35 billion computing deal with Lambda, a cloud provider backed by Nvidia , part of an effort to quickly expand its AI capacity, according to a person familiar with the matter.(5) Superstar Lionel Messi announced his retirement from Argentina’s national team after more than two decades, marking the end of an era for the football-obsessed South American nation.Podcast Conversation: US Economy Needs Clusters Like Silicon Valley: Allison SchragerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  US & Iran Resume Attacks, Oil Moves Higher, Reflecting on Jackson Hole 31.08.2026 15m

  Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day.On today's podcast:(1) The US and Iran exchanged strikes for the first time in about a month as American forces hit Iranian rocket launchers and the Islamic Republic responded by firing missiles toward Jordan.(2) President Donald Trump’s plan to seize direct control of Venezuela’s oil reserves is prompting warnings that the Latin American nation will become a modern-day resource colony akin to the so-called banana republics of a century ago — something that could create long-term risks for oil companies operating there.(3) Bond investors at firms including ABN AMRO Investment Solutions and Brandywine Global Investment Management are voicing skepticism about mounting speculation that Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh is poised to raise interest rates.(4) Icelanders narrowly turned down reopening membership talks with the European Union in a divisive referendum, as concerns over retaining control of the island nation’s natural resources eclipsed the case for closer alignment with Europe.(5) Chancellor Friedrich Merz warned that Germany’s eastern Saxony-Anhalt region will suffer economic damage if the far-right AfD party wins control of the state’s government next Sunday.Podcast Conversation: Welcome to the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell AI EconomySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Daybreak Weekend: US Jobs, Germany Elections, South Korea Inflation 28.08.2026 37m

  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 August jobs report and a focus on 3 stocks for the week ahead. In the UK – a look ahead to state elections in eastern Germany. In Asia – a look ahead to South Korea inflation data. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Kevin Warsh Takes Center Stage, France’s Debt Divide, America Bets on English Football 28.08.2026 22m

  Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day.On today's podcast:(1) A chorus of investors is urging Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh to provide a strong rebuke of high inflation to boost the long end of the Treasury market.(2) Federal Reserve officials continue to send mixed signals on their outlooks for inflation, with some arguing higher interest rates are needed to tame prices while others signaled less urgency.(3) France’s first presidential election debate was largely consumed by bickering among the candidates on how to deal with the country’s swelling debt, including a dispute over a far-left proposal to simply cancel a portion of it.(4) Nvidia added $442 billion to its market value on Thursday in the second-largest one-day gain by any stock in history.(5) The Trump administration must lift its ban on Anthropic's artificial intelligence technology for federal agencies, a US judge ruled.(6) President Donald Trump announced he was moving to rename Lake Ontario as Lake America, escalating his clash with Canada after trade negotiations between the two nations collapsed.(7) UEFA, Europe’s governing football body, said that it’s pursuing a criminal case against FIFA President Gianni Infantino in Switzerland, intensifying the fallout from his failed plan to monetize the World Cup.(8) US Money Pours Into English Football. But Can It Fix the Wi-Fi?Podcast Conversation: Dua Lipa’s Sunny Hill Festival Puts Kosovo on the Music MapSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Nvidia Reignites AI Rally, Iran-Oman Hormuz Deal, The Free Money Test 27.08.2026 19m

  Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day.On today's podcast:(1) Nvidia, the chipmaker at the heart of the artificial intelligence boom, gave a bullish sales outlook for fiscal 2028, easing concerns that AI spending is poised to lose momentum.(2) Iran’s military said it reached a revenue-sharing agreement with Oman on the Strait of Hormuz, as Tehran and Washington’s standoff over control of the crucial waterway continues.(3) Russia is preparing to escalate attacks on Ukraine after concluding that negotiations for a peace deal have reached a dead end, according to three people close to the Kremlin.(4) Meta said it agreed to pay up to $18 billion in landmark settlements to resolve social media claims from US states that would require the company to make major changes to how it operates platforms like Facebook and Instagram.(5) A Barclays survey has found that this year’s heat waves measurably impacted the investment plans of businesses and conduct of consumers in the UK.(6) As many as 230,000 adults in two districts of Malawi are each receiving about 1.2 million kwacha, or almost $700, and they can do whatever they want with it.Podcast Conversation: As Data Centers Hum and Whine, Acousticians Are in High DemandSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Hormuz Talks, A Trade War of Words, Ceuta's Aftermath 26.08.2026 22m

  Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day.On today's podcast:(1) Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his Omani counterpart Badr Albusaidi discussed an “interim framework” aimed at resuming shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, according to a joint statement carried by the Oman News Agency, as the two sides press ahead with long-running talks over navigation through the key waterway.(2) The Trump administration is discussing additional trade penalties against Canada after Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled dollar-for-dollar retaliation to new tariffs imposed by the US on Saturday.(3) Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s surprise plan to tamp down US borrowing costs by expanding bond buybacks may have sparked fierce debate about its ultimate effectiveness, but key market metrics and positioning show that it’s having an impact.(4) Nvidia will deliver its quarterly earnings report on Wednesday, updating investors on the state of the AI industry’s massive data center expansion — and the company’s efforts to remain at the center of that frenzy.(5) Meta and state attorneys general have discussed a possible mid-trial settlement of a blockbuster case accusing the company of deliberately designing Facebook and Instagram to addict teens, people familiar with the matter said.(6) The images of thousands of people swimming into the Spanish territory of Ceuta from Morocco at the end of July were seen around the world. As politicians trade barbs in cities far away, Ceuta is still grappling with the real-life consequences of that day.Podcast Conversation: Dolly Parton, the effervescent and glamorous “Queen of Country” who emerged from extreme poverty in rural Tennessee to become one of America’s most distinguished songwriters and wealthiest self-made women, has died. She was 80.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Washington's China Collision Course, Burnham Exclusive, The AI Hiring Era 25.08.2026 16m

  Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day.On today's podcast:(1) Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent threatened economic punishment against any country doing business with Iran as part of what he called an “economic D-Day” campaign to isolate the Islamic Republic and end nearly six months of war.(2) UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham said he and other European leaders plan to travel to the US next month to lobby President Donald Trump to let Ukraine access some of its Patriot air defense missile stocks ahead of the winter.(3) The UK became the first foreign nation to gain access to Ukraine’s vast trove of battlefield data in a deal designed to train artificial intelligence models and develop fresh military capabilities.(4) The trade war between the US and Canada erupted into an extraordinary exchange of insults and threats between President Donald Trump and Doug Ford, the leader of Ontario.(5) Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent refrained from any further signals on revamping US debt management on Monday, following a report that his department could draw down some of its cash pile to fund buybacks of higher-yielding older securities.(6) Saudi Arabia plans to build a theme park complex near Paris that will include at least one area dedicated to Japanese manga comic books.(7) Recruiters are facing a problem they may have once wished for: Every resume is perfect. Artificial intelligence tools have made it easy to submit a flawless job application, so employers are bringing back traditional techniques to sift through candidates.Podcast Conversation: More Cheese, Please — Japan’s Guilty ConsumptionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Canada's US Trade War, Bessent's 'Economic D-Day', Bonds Brace for Warsh 24.08.2026 17m

  Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day.On today's podcast:(1) Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government sees little chance of resuming talks with President Donald Trump before the midterm elections after trade negotiations collapsed, according to people familiar with the matter.(2) Oil dropped after two weeks of gains, with the market waiting to see the US economic isolation plan for Iran due to be released later Monday.(3) It’s a crucial week for markets, with investors looking to Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s comments at Jackson Hole, Wyoming, for clues on the path for interest rates as elevated oil prices stoke inflation pressures and bond yields soar to multi-decade high.(4) Ukraine offered Russia a truce on attacks against ships carrying agricultural commodities through the Black Sea, but Moscow rejected the deal because it wanted guarantees against strikes on its energy infrastructure, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.(5) Donald Trump’s family is on the verge of having its very own bank. t’s now easier than at any time in almost 20 years to get a national bank charter, thanks to the Trump administration’s deregulation push.(6) Investment in UK financial technology firms fell to the lowest level since at least 2016 in the first half of this year, as funders flock to companies tied to artificial intelligence and can show long-term growth.Podcast Conversation: Retailers Want AI to Solve Online Shopping’s Biggest ProblemSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.