Brazil Election: Lula’s New Cell Phone Gives Him a Shot at ReelectionBrazil’s Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva stubbornly made a point of never wanting, or needing, a cell phone. A jaw-dropping election setback made him reconsider. The question now is whether it’s too late.Bloomberg2d agoWhole story →Governmentbrazil election
Trump: Musk ‘Put Back’ Ukraine Starlink Access"Balance of Power" focuses on the intersection of politics and global business. On today's show, Celinda Lake, founder of Lake Research and a Democratic pollster whose firm has done polling for Abdul El-Sayed’s Senate campaign, says Republicans are in deep trouble, but Democrats have a lot to prove. Evelyn Farkas, McCain Institute executive director and…Bloomberg2d agoWhole story →SecurityTechnologyukraine starlink access restored
Haiti Hostage Crisis Drags in El Salvador Elite Forces, Reports SayEl Salvador has sent 100 members of its special forces to Haiti in a bid to rescue four of its military personnel who were kidnapped by gangs in the troubled Caribbean nation, the Miami Herald and the Associated Press reported.Bloomberg2d agoWhole story →JusticeSecurityhaiti hostage crisis
Lehman Says Diesel, Tariffs Have Been Devastating for FarmersAaron Lehman, president of the Iowa Farmers Union and fifth-generation farmer in Polk County, Iowa, says both diesel prices and tariffs have been devastating for farmers. Lehman says farmers have not felt that an Iowa voice has been standing up for them in Washington and says that while farmers need relief, temporary measures do not address the…Bloomberg2d agoWhole story →FoodEconomyus trade policy impact
Farkas Says Starlink Slowdown Helped the RussiansEvelyn Farkas, McCain Institute executive director and former deputy assistant secretary of defense for Russia, Ukraine and Eurasia, says it's a moral problem for the US that Starlink speeds were slowed while Ukrainians were trying to intercept missiles and drones targeting civilians. Farkas says Russian President Vladimir Putin continues to signal…Bloomberg2d agoWhole story →SecurityGovernmentukraine russia conflict
Lake Says Republicans in Trouble, Democrats Have a Lot to ProveCelinda Lake, founder of Lake Research and a Democratic pollster whose firm has done polling for Abdul El-Sayed’s Senate campaign, says Republicans are in deep trouble, but Democrats have a lot to prove. Lake says Republicans are in trouble with farmers as diesel prices remain elevated and trade policy is hurting farmers. Lake says Democrats are short of…Bloomberg2d agoWhole story →GovernmentEconomymidterm elections analysis
Bolsonaro and Lula Tied Ahead of Brazil Runoff, Poll ShowsFlávio Bolsonaro and President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva are tied just days before Brazil’s Sunday runoff election, a new poll showed.Bloomberg2d agoWhole story →Governmentbrazil runoff election
Supreme Court Backs Republicans on New Hampshire Voter IDsThe US Supreme Court lifted a ruling that would have allowed use of student-ID cards to help show eligibility to vote in New Hampshire, siding with Republicans in a state where Democrats are defending a Senate seat next month.Bloomberg2d agoWhole story →JusticeGovernmentnew hampshire voter id ruling
Bloomberg Businessweek Daily: SpaceX-Tesla Merger (Podcast)Elon Musk has publicly endorsed a combination of SpaceX and Tesla, his two most valuable companies, in what would be the biggest corporate transaction ever attempted. There's a push to announce a deal by the first half of 2027, so that it closes during the current administration, according to people familiar with the matter, with the combined market…Bloomberg2d agoWhole story →TechnologyEconomy
Tech Selloff Deepens as AI Spending Worries InvestorsThe Close brings you the latest news and analysis leading up to the final minutes and seconds before and after the closing bell on Wall Street. Today's guests are Deepwater Asset Management Managing Partner Gene Munster, Invesco CIO & Co-Head of Fixed Income Rob Waldner, TD Cowen Senior Research Analyst Andrew Charles, Huntington Bancshares CEO &…Bloomberg2d agoWhole story →
Russia Is Trying to Intensify War With Ukraine, Says Romania's PresidentRomanian President Nicusor Dan says Russia is trying to intensify the war in Ukraine and provoke European neighbors. He talks about security with NATO and defending against Russian drone attacks. Dan also says his country has no plans to end its contract with Elon Musk's Starlink satellite service. He speaks on "Balance of Power." (Source: Bloomberg)Bloomberg2d agoWhole story →Securityrussia ukraine conflict escalation
Canada Tells Diplomats Stay Away From US CandidatesMark Carney wants all of his Canadian diplomats to stay away from anyone running for office in the upcoming US midterm elections. They can only have meetings with special permission. Carney wants to avoid allegations of political interference. Bloomberg's Josh Wingrove reports. (Source: Bloomberg)Bloomberg2d agoWhole story →Governmentus midterm elections
Rising Mortgage Rates, High Home Prices Bedevil Buyers, Sellers and BuildersNew residential construction slides to pandemic-era levelBloomberg2d agoWhole story →BuildEconomyhousing market slowdown
New York City Council Votes to Ban Horse-Drawn Carriages by 2028New York’s City Council voted to ban horse-drawn carriages, ending a Central Park tourist staple dating to the 19th century after years of debate over the horses’ place on city streets.Bloomberg2d agoWhole story →JusticeCulturenyc horse carriage ban vote
Mark Zuckerberg Plots Deal to Pay Wealth Tax, Keep Meta ControlMark Zuckerberg had a dinner-table ultimatum with his board, which came after months of wrangling over the company's financing needs and a proposed California wealth tax. Meta will offer a new class of non-voting shares to existing investors, and Zuckerberg will have a special agreement that will give him the ability to sell some of that stock without…Bloomberg2d agoWhole story →Economycalifornia wealth tax proposal
Trump Punts on Wind Turbine Tariffs, Allows 180 Days for TalksPresident Donald Trump said he will hold off on imposing tariffs on wind turbines and their components on national security grounds, instead ordering the US Trade Representative and Commerce secretary to consult with trading partners and report back in 180 days.Bloomberg2d agoWhole story →PlanetEconomywind turbine tariff decision
Romania Says Russia Escalating WarOn the early edition of Balance of Power, Bloomberg Washington Correspondents Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz discuss the latest news. On today's show, Echo Canyon Consulting CEO Jon Seaton, Fortius Global Vice President Hannah Muldavin, Romanian President Nicușor Dan and Permitting Council Executive Director Emily Domenech. (Source: Bloomberg)Bloomberg2d agoWhole story →Securityrussia ukraine war escalation
Trump Signs Executive Order Aimed at Taming Housing CostsPresident Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order aimed at bringing down housing costs in a bid to show that his administration is addressing voters’ affordability concerns in the final sprint to the midterm elections.Bloomberg2d agoWhole story →Buildexecutive order on housing costs
Ex-Ecopetrol CEO Targeted in US Visa Sweep of Colombia, BoliviaThe Trump administration imposed visa restrictions on dozens of Colombians and Bolivians, including former Ecopetrol SA Chief Executive Officer Ricardo Roa, as Washington expands a regional campaign against corruption and drug trafficking.Bloomberg2d agoWhole story →SecurityGovernmentus visa restrictions imposed
Ramaswamy Criticized for Ad Against Opponent in OhioOhio Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy is being heavily criticized for an ad featuring the mother of his Democratic opponent, Amy Acton. President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance defended the ad. Bloomberg's Mark Niquette reports. (Source: Bloomberg)Bloomberg2d agoWhole story →Governmentohio gubernatorial campaign
