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Hungarian Central Banker Touts Benefits of Joining Euro Area
Aug 9, 2026

Hungary’s central bank renewed its support for the government’s efforts to meet conditions for joining the euro area, saying it would benefit the economy....

Bloomberg This Weekend 08/09/2026
Aug 9, 2026

The news doesn’t stop when markets close. Hosts David Gura, Christina Ruffini and Lisa Mateo bring clarity, context and a bit of humor to the weekend’s biggest headlines, LIVE from New York. Joined by Puerto Rico Resident Commissioner Rep. Pablo José Hernández Rivera, Royal Observatory Greenwich Pla...

By The Way: Headline You May Have Missed
Aug 9, 2026

$20 concert tickets, hoodies bulk, 'adversarial clothing,' ticks affecting Martha's Vineyard tourist season: Lisa Mateo joins David Gura and Christina Ruffini on Bloomberg This Weekend to share headlines you may have missed from over the week. (Source: Bloomberg)...

DC Crime Crackdown Tests Federal Prosecutors
Aug 9, 2026

A Bloomberg Law investigation finds federal prosecutors dismissed or downgraded many felony assault cases brought during President Donald Trump’s crime crackdown in Washington DC, with only a handful resulting in convictions. Bloomberg Law Editor-at-Large Keith Alexander says on Bloomberg This Weeke...

Food Safety Fears Rattle Restaurants and Diners
Aug 9, 2026

A surge in foodborne illness outbreaks is weighing on restaurant demand as consumers grow wary of lettuce and other fresh ingredients. Bloomberg News Restaurant Reporter Daniela Sirtori joins David Gura and Christina Ruffini on Bloomberg This Weekend says Sweetgreen has cut its outlook even though i...

Inflation Data Keeps Fed Rate Hike in Play
Aug 9, 2026

Joining Bloomberg This Weekend is Renaissance Macro Head of US Economic Research Neil Dutta to say that the upcoming inflation data is critical, arguing that another firm reading could keep a September hike firmly in play despite market expectations for the Fed to hold. (Source: Bloomberg)...

Behind Bessent Moves, Wall Street Sees Sign of Bond-Market Angst
Aug 9, 2026

Wall Street traders and strategists say US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is sending fresh signals that he’s eager to keep bond yields from spiking higher....

Leveraged ETF Boom Amps Up Wall Street Intraday Momentum Plays
Aug 9, 2026

The leveraged ETF boom is creating new ways to profit from sudden bursts of volatility in tech stocks....

US Weapons Crunch Raises Risks Beyond Iran
Aug 9, 2026

The Pentagon presses defense companies to accelerate weapons production as the Iran war depletes key US stockpiles and raises questions about readiness in other regions. Brigadier General Mark Kimmitt (Ret) and Bloomberg Economics Defense Lead Becca Wasser are on Bloomberg This Weekend and say the U...

Europe Looks Up for First Total Eclipse Since 1999
Aug 9, 2026

A total solar eclipse will cross Greenland, Iceland, Portugal and northern Spain on Wednesday August 12th, marking the first total eclipse visible from central or western Europe since 1999. Royal Observatory Greenwich Astronomer Imo Bell is on Bloomberg This Weekend with hosts David Gura and Christi...

Puerto Rico Rations Water as Drought Deepens
Aug 9, 2026

More than 180,000 customers in Puerto Rico are facing rotating 48-hour water outages as severe drought compounds longstanding problems with the island’s water infrastructure. Resident Commissioner Representative Pablo José Hernández joins David Gura and Christina Ruffini on Bloomberg This Weekend an...

Iran Talks Offer Little Relief for Hormuz Shipping
Aug 9, 2026

Iran and Oman are still discussing a temporary arrangement for shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, but attacks on regional energy infrastructure and major disagreements over transit rules are complicating negotiations. Bloomberg News White House Correspondent Skylar Woodhouse and Bloomberg News M...

Barrick Chairman's Planned Overhaul Meets Investor Backlash
Aug 9, 2026

John Thornton appeared ready last year to step down as chairman of Barrick Mining Corp. after a turbulent 12-year tenure. Instead, he seized control from his long-time CEO and is now driving a reinvention of one of the world’s largest gold producers....

Typhoon Dolphin Makes Landfall in East China After Red Alert
Aug 9, 2026

Typhoon Dolphin made two landfalls in eastern China on Sunday evening after Beijing issued its highest storm alert, with more than 1,000 flights canceled and some rail services suspended as well....

Currency Defense Gets Makeover as Emerging Asia Guards Reserves
Aug 9, 2026

Central banks in emerging Asia are increasingly finding ways to support their currencies without dipping into foreign-exchange reserves, as recurring Middle East tensions and the prospect of higher-for-longer US interest rates keep policymakers on edge....

Romania Extends Reactor Output by Nine Days After Danube Blasts
Aug 9, 2026

Romania can keep the second nuclear reactor at its Cernavoda plant in operation for at least nine more days after explosive works on the Danube led to an increase in the flow of the river by 4cm (1.6 inches)....

Europe’s Hot Stock Markets Are Creating a Buzz Among Investors
Aug 9, 2026

Europe’s stock market is firing on all cylinders and drawing money managers who say this rally will be more durable than just another short-term trade....

China’s Inflation Cools as Iran War Oil Shock Starts to Ease
Aug 9, 2026

China’s factory-gate inflation eased for the first time since the Iran war broke out in late February while consumer prices also decelerated, in another sign that cost pressures from the oil shock are starting to fade....

Korea Volatility Spike Ebbs as Leveraged Trades Are Flushed Out
Aug 9, 2026

The most extreme phase of South Korea’s stock-market turmoil may be over after a historic selloff flushed out leveraged positions and regulatory curbs sent trading in some of the riskiest products plunging....

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