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Malaysia will restore subsidized fuel quotas to previous levels despite elevated energy prices, as Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim seeks to ease cost-of-living pressures and shore up support after recent electoral setbacks.
Bitcoin hovers near $78,000 as global ETFs access shapes next adoption wave
Longi Green Energy Technology Co. joined other Chinese solar producers in reporting a first-half loss that widened from a year earlier, underscoring a downturn in the sector that has lasted for more than two years.
Ukrainian drone strike sparks fire at major Russian oil refinery
The U.S. struck a deal with Venezuela to get majority control of more than 65 billion barrels of oil reserves, Trump said in a social media post.
Aliko Dangote's daughters share the core life and leadership lessons learned from their father. They reflect on his teachings about humility, hard work, persistence, and his strong belief in the vital role of women in leadership. (Source: Bloomberg)
Bitcoin consolidates at $78K between key MAs: Live levels
Venezuelan interim president says the unusual agreement will help revive her country's economy.
Pentagon to take 35% stake in Venezuela oil venture, WSJ reports
US to take 35% stake in Venezuelan mogul Betancourt’s oil venture, WSJ reports
Trump Venezuela oil deal draws criticism from government allies, opposition
An onerous mock trading course is becoming an effective tool for South Korea to cool investor fervor over risky products that have turned the country’s $4.3 trillion stock market extremely volatile.
The exploit caused the neobank's AVICI token to drop 49% from a 24-hour high, hitting a record low before paring some of the losses.
Here's why it could be worth locking up your money by rolling it into a 401(k)
Russia stocks lower at close of trade; MOEX Russia Index unchanged
Bitcoin price holds at $78,000 as ‘digital gold’ narrative faces fresh test
In a candid 2015 interview, Dolly Parton told CNBC's Tania Bryer about depression, ambition and the business decisions that defined her career.
Economists have long viewed the post-pandemic economy as "K"-shaped. That consensus has now evaporated.
With data center concerns becoming a major election issue and Meta reaching a landmark settlement in a social media case, the tech backlash is gaining steam.
Corporate earnings have grown at a blistering pace. Why that likely won't last.
OpenAI plans to end model access through Cursor on Nov. 12, citing concerns after SpaceX’s $60 billion acquisition of the coding startup.
It had already been a tough 2026 for Acrisure. Part fintech, part insurance broker, the firm said in late May it would cut 11% of its workforce, or some 2,250 people, as part of a sweeping overhaul to modernize operations. Some of its bonds and loans had fallen, but still remained above levels typically deemed distress
The park service is backing the arch, despite finding that it would adversely affect historic sightlines and other visual relationships among nearby landmarks.
The Trump administration is considering a Yosemite land exchange that could give a developer more direct park access.
“We are reluctant to pay a financial adviser 2% of assets — roughly $160,000 per year.”
Where are all the new jobs? Why hiring probably won’t speed up anytime soon.
Warsh reiterated that policymakers have a "firm, fixed target" of 2% inflation at the 2026 Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium. Bloomberg's Maria Eloisa Capurro explains. (Source: Bloomberg)
“These shares are the only assets in her estate without designated beneficiaries.”
“His argument is essentially that, since my parents provided the money for the Roth, they have a say in how I invest it.”
The S&P 500 keeps climbing on days when stocks broadly struggle. Here’s why.
A new survey suggests some of bitcoin's most familiar sales pitches of changing the world may be poorly suited to a majority of prospective buyers.
Crypto executives say new blockchain payment infrastructure could make Swift obsolete. Bankers say its 11,500-institution network gives it the power to absorb the technology instead.
AI agents are coming. They will need to pay each other. Crypto executives agree on the problem but disagree sharply on the solution, and one thinks the answer has not been invented yet.
Hybrids are enjoying a resurgence as slower EV adoption and continued demand for combustion engines reshape the auto industry, with the technology increasingly appearing in high-performance and luxury cars. Co-host of Bloomberg's "Hot Pursuit!" Hannah Elliott explains to Christina Ruffini and Bailey Lipschultz why bran
Content creator Macy Gilliam spent 90-hours over four months and about $2,000 making a sweater from scratch, starting with wool from a sheep at New York City’s Queens County Farm Museum. Gilliam joins Christina Ruffini on Bloomberg This Weekend where she explains that the project gave her a new appreciation for the lab
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh’s first Jackson Hole speech gave central bankers and investors greater clarity on how he views the economy and the Fed’s path ahead, though questions remain about the timing and number of potential rate hikes. Bloomberg Odd Lots co-host Joe Weisenthal is on Bloomberg This Weekend to di
Tim Cook wasn’t a ‘product guy’ — so he re-engineered Apple instead
David Bianco of DWS says long-term Treasury yields and real rates have climbed to some of their highest levels in nearly 25 years, but he argues inflation is not the main driver. The bigger issues are structural: US deficits above 6% of GDP, a rising total debt-to-GDP ratio, and the need to fund more borrowing domestic
The nonprofit GiveDirectly, with a large backing from Canva, is providing eligible adults in two Malawi districts with about $700 each, roughly equivalent to the country’s annual income per person, with virtually no restrictions on how the money is spent. Bloomberg News Senior Africa Reporter Antony Sguazzin joins Chri
The tire maker has an ongoing turnaround plan as the company tries to restructure its business, refinance and pay down years of debt.
Russia is intensifying missile and drone attacks on Ukraine as Kyiv faces shortages of Patriot interceptors, raising concerns about its ability to defend against ballistic missiles heading into winter. Joining Bloomberg This Weekend are Bloomberg Economics Geoeconomics Analyst Alex Kokcharov and Bloomberg Intelligence
Salesforce, CrowdStrike, and Nvidia all faced major tests with investors and crushed expectations.
For the past year, markets have vaporized roughly $2 trillion in software value by asking the wrong question about AI.
When done right, rollovers can be a great tool.
When you strip out what was never mobile, correct for who's holding what and why, add back what works off-contract, the utilization of tokenized assets looks close to 20%, argues Katana’s Matthew Fisher.
You don’t have to leave the country to find an affordable place that matches your retirement vision.
Rescue and recovery operations are continuing in Nepal after a glacial collapse triggered catastrophic flooding near the border with China, killing more than 600 people and leaving thousands missing. Bloomberg News Senior Reporter Dan Strumpf joins Christina Ruffini and Bailey Lipschultz on Bloomberg This Weekend and r
Competitive subway speedrunning, fewer novels in schools, and an AI themed Bar: Nathan Hager, Christina Ruffini, and Bailey Lipschultz go over eye catching headlines from this week on Bloomberg This Weekend. (Source: Bloomberg)
