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Germany Rejects Trump’s Demands For NATO Loyalty to Washington
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius pushed back against calls by US President Donald Trump that European allies within NATO should be unconditionally loyal to Washington.
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Nigeria's Market Rally Becomes A Political Problem
Nigeria is undergoing a financial revival, with the country's benchmark stock index surging 52% in dollar terms this year, making it the world's fourth-best performer. But while President Tinubu's economic overhaul is celebrated in financial markets, many everyday Nigerians still feel left out. Chief Africa Correspondent Jennifer Zabasajja reports. (Source: Bloomberg)
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Apple Seeks Chinese-Made Chips, Tech Selloff Extends into Asia | Daybreak Europe 7/2/2026
Bloomberg Daybreak Europe is your essential morning viewing to stay ahead. Live from London, we set the agenda for your day, catching you up with overnight markets news from the US and Asia. And we'll tell you what matters for investors in Europe, giving you insight before trading begins.
On today's show, Bloomberg understands that Apple is in negotiations to buy chips from two Chinese semiconductor firms which are currently on a Pentagon blacklist. Sources say CEO Tim Cook has appealed to Trum
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NZ’s Peters Proposed Curbs on Indians Could Hurt Ties, Post Says
New Zealand is preparing to tighten immigration rules for Indian nationals, a move Foreign Minister Winston Peters says could harm relations between the two nations, the Post reported Thursday, citing a person it didn’t identify.
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Russia Signals Ukraine May Have Used Its First Ballistic Missile
Russia indicated that Ukraine may have used a ballistic missile in combat for the first time.
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China’s Private Refiners Snap Up Middle East Oil as Prices Slide
China’s independent refiners are taking advantage of cheaper Middle Eastern oil after flows accelerated through the Strait of Hormuz, snapping up barrels from producers including Saudi Arabia and Iraq.
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Russian Air Attack on Kyiv Kills at Least 13, Injures Dozens
Russia unleashed one of the most intense missile and drone attacks on Kyiv so far this year, killing at least 13 people and injuring dozens, according to Ukrainian officials.
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Erdogan Shows Europe Why NATO Needs Turkey’s Clout on Defense
As the US reduces its military commitment to the continent, Turkey is looking to benefit geopolitically and economically.
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Nigeria’s Reforms Revered by Markets Become Political Problem for Tinubu
Seated beneath a large red canvas umbrella outside Nigeria’s main stock exchange in Lagos, Sulaimon Isiaka watches traders, bankers and executives stream past his newspaper stand each day.
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China Warns Japan Survey Ships in East China Sea, Upping Tension
China warned two Japanese Coast Guard survey vessels to stop operating in the East China Sea in recent days, Japan’s top government spokesman said, unusual moves that highlight elevated tensions over sea border claims in the area and worsening diplomatic ties between Beijing and Tokyo.
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EU Officials Fear Leaders Will Balk in Confronting China
The European Union’s latest bid to reset its trade and economic relationship with China is already floundering, with some member states and officials involved in the planning skeptical that the bloc is ready to take decisive action should diplomacy fail.
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Japan’s Takaichi Meets Modi on First Official India Visit
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi met with her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Thursday during her first official visit to the country, as the two sides seek to deepen strategic and economic ties.
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Trump Reports at Least $1.4B in 2025 Crypto Earnings | Balance of Power: Late Edition 07/01/2026
"Balance of Power: Late Edition" focuses on the intersection of politics and global business. On today's show, Republican Congressman Mike Flood of Nebraska says he has an "open mind" to adding ethics provisions to crypto market-structure legislation, including limits on executives or family members operating in the space. Michael Cadenazzi, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy, says the U.S. defense industrial base has suffered from decades of insufficient attention to capa
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‘In Case of Emergency’: Taiwan’s Rising Rich Flock to Singapore
When Taiwanese businessman Sunny Huang began looking for an offshore base to safeguard the textile business his parents founded, he mulled locations including Hong Kong and Dubai. He ultimately chose Singapore.
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German Coalition Offers €10 Billion in Tax Relief in Reform Pact
Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s coalition agreed on €10 billion ($11.4 billion) in annual income tax relief and a range of measures to bolster Germany’s labor market as part of a set of reforms designed to revive economic growth and stabilize the budget.
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Former WH Ethics Lawyer On Trump Disclosures
Richard Painter, former chief White House ethics lawyer under President George W. Bush, says President Donald Trump's crypto ventures could violate the Constitution's foreign emoluments clause if foreign government money is involved, and calls his holdings a "clear conflict of interest" as his administration regulates the industry. Painter says both parties need higher ethics standards, citing Hunter Biden and Trump's sons while calling Trump "by far" the worst on personal financial conflicts, a
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Pentagon Official On Defense Base Rebuild
Michael Cadenazzi, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy, says the U.S. defense industrial base has suffered from decades of insufficient attention to capacity, leaving the country with bottlenecks, single-source risks and dependence on foreign suppliers. He says the Pentagon is focused on reindustrialization, critical minerals, and skilled trades as it works to meet future warfighter needs. He speaks with Kailey Leinz and Joe Mathieu on the late edition of Bloomberg's "Balan
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Rep. Flood: Open to Crypto Conflict Rules
Republican Congressman Mike Flood of Nebraska says he has an "open mind" to adding ethics provisions to crypto market-structure legislation, including limits on executives or family members operating in the space. Flood says he supports the Clarity Act, backs a ban on stock trading by members of government, and expects a major housing bill to become law with or without President Trump's signature. He speaks with Kailey Leinz and Joe Mathieu on the late edition of Bloomberg's "Balance of Power."
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Germany Rejects Trump’s Demands For NATO Loyalty to Washington
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius pushed back against calls by US President Donald Trump that European allies with
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Nigeria's Market Rally Becomes A Political Problem
Nigeria is undergoing a financial revival, with the country's benchmark stock index surging 52% in dollar terms this yea
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Apple Seeks Chinese-Made Chips, Tech Selloff Extends into Asia | Daybreak Europe 7/2/2026
Bloomberg Daybreak Europe is your essential morning viewing to stay ahead. Live from London, we set the agenda for your
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NZ’s Peters Proposed Curbs on Indians Could Hurt Ties, Post Says
New Zealand is preparing to tighten immigration rules for Indian nationals, a move Foreign Minister Winston Peters says
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Russia Signals Ukraine May Have Used Its First Ballistic Missile
Russia indicated that Ukraine may have used a ballistic missile in combat for the first time.
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China’s Private Refiners Snap Up Middle East Oil as Prices Slide
China’s independent refiners are taking advantage of cheaper Middle Eastern oil after flows accelerated through the Stra
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Russian Air Attack on Kyiv Kills at Least 13, Injures Dozens
Russia unleashed one of the most intense missile and drone attacks on Kyiv so far this year, killing at least 13 people
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Erdogan Shows Europe Why NATO Needs Turkey’s Clout on Defense
As the US reduces its military commitment to the continent, Turkey is looking to benefit geopolitically and economically
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Nigeria’s Reforms Revered by Markets Become Political Problem for Tinubu
Seated beneath a large red canvas umbrella outside Nigeria’s main stock exchange in Lagos, Sulaimon Isiaka watches trade
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China Warns Japan Survey Ships in East China Sea, Upping Tension
China warned two Japanese Coast Guard survey vessels to stop operating in the East China Sea in recent days, Japan’s top
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EU Officials Fear Leaders Will Balk in Confronting China
The European Union’s latest bid to reset its trade and economic relationship with China is already floundering, with som
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Japan’s Takaichi Meets Modi on First Official India Visit
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi met with her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Thursday during her
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Trump Reports at Least $1.4B in 2025 Crypto Earnings | Balance of Power: Late Edition 07/01/2026
"Balance of Power: Late Edition" focuses on the intersection of politics and global business. On today's show, Republica
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‘In Case of Emergency’: Taiwan’s Rising Rich Flock to Singapore
When Taiwanese businessman Sunny Huang began looking for an offshore base to safeguard the textile business his parents
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German Coalition Offers €10 Billion in Tax Relief in Reform Pact
Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s coalition agreed on €10 billion ($11.4 billion) in annual income tax relief and a range of m
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Former WH Ethics Lawyer On Trump Disclosures
Richard Painter, former chief White House ethics lawyer under President George W. Bush, says President Donald Trump's cr
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Pentagon Official On Defense Base Rebuild
Michael Cadenazzi, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy, says the U.S. defense industrial base has
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Rep. Flood: Open to Crypto Conflict Rules
Republican Congressman Mike Flood of Nebraska says he has an "open mind" to adding ethics provisions to crypto market-st
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Germany Rejects Trump’s Demands For NATO Loyalty to Washington
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius pushed back against calls by US President Donald Trump that European allies within NATO should be unconditionally loyal to Washington.
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Nigeria's Market Rally Becomes A Political Problem
Nigeria is undergoing a financial revival, with the country's benchmark stock index surging 52% in dollar terms this year, making it the world's fourth-best performer. But while President Tinubu's economic overhaul is celebrated in financial markets, many everyday Nigerians still feel left out. Chief Africa Correspondent Jennifer Zabasajja reports. (Source: Bloomberg)
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Apple Seeks Chinese-Made Chips, Tech Selloff Extends into Asia | Daybreak Europe 7/2/2026
Bloomberg Daybreak Europe is your essential morning viewing to stay ahead. Live from London, we set the agenda for your day, catching you up with overnight markets news from the US and Asia. And we'll tell you what matters for investors in Europe, giving you insight before trading begins.
On today's show, Bloomberg understands that Apple is in negotiations to buy chips from two Chinese semiconductor firms which are currently on a Pentagon blacklist. Sources say CEO Tim Cook has appealed to Trum
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NZ’s Peters Proposed Curbs on Indians Could Hurt Ties, Post Says
New Zealand is preparing to tighten immigration rules for Indian nationals, a move Foreign Minister Winston Peters says could harm relations between the two nations, the Post reported Thursday, citing a person it didn’t identify.
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Russia Signals Ukraine May Have Used Its First Ballistic Missile
Russia indicated that Ukraine may have used a ballistic missile in combat for the first time.
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China’s Private Refiners Snap Up Middle East Oil as Prices Slide
China’s independent refiners are taking advantage of cheaper Middle Eastern oil after flows accelerated through the Strait of Hormuz, snapping up barrels from producers including Saudi Arabia and Iraq.
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Russian Air Attack on Kyiv Kills at Least 13, Injures Dozens
Russia unleashed one of the most intense missile and drone attacks on Kyiv so far this year, killing at least 13 people and injuring dozens, according to Ukrainian officials.
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Erdogan Shows Europe Why NATO Needs Turkey’s Clout on Defense
As the US reduces its military commitment to the continent, Turkey is looking to benefit geopolitically and economically.
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Nigeria’s Reforms Revered by Markets Become Political Problem for Tinubu
Seated beneath a large red canvas umbrella outside Nigeria’s main stock exchange in Lagos, Sulaimon Isiaka watches traders, bankers and executives stream past his newspaper stand each day.
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China Warns Japan Survey Ships in East China Sea, Upping Tension
China warned two Japanese Coast Guard survey vessels to stop operating in the East China Sea in recent days, Japan’s top government spokesman said, unusual moves that highlight elevated tensions over sea border claims in the area and worsening diplomatic ties between Beijing and Tokyo.
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EU Officials Fear Leaders Will Balk in Confronting China
The European Union’s latest bid to reset its trade and economic relationship with China is already floundering, with some member states and officials involved in the planning skeptical that the bloc is ready to take decisive action should diplomacy fail.
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Japan’s Takaichi Meets Modi on First Official India Visit
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi met with her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Thursday during her first official visit to the country, as the two sides seek to deepen strategic and economic ties.
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Trump Reports at Least $1.4B in 2025 Crypto Earnings | Balance of Power: Late Edition 07/01/2026
"Balance of Power: Late Edition" focuses on the intersection of politics and global business. On today's show, Republican Congressman Mike Flood of Nebraska says he has an "open mind" to adding ethics provisions to crypto market-structure legislation, including limits on executives or family members operating in the space. Michael Cadenazzi, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy, says the U.S. defense industrial base has suffered from decades of insufficient attention to capa
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‘In Case of Emergency’: Taiwan’s Rising Rich Flock to Singapore
When Taiwanese businessman Sunny Huang began looking for an offshore base to safeguard the textile business his parents founded, he mulled locations including Hong Kong and Dubai. He ultimately chose Singapore.
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German Coalition Offers €10 Billion in Tax Relief in Reform Pact
Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s coalition agreed on €10 billion ($11.4 billion) in annual income tax relief and a range of measures to bolster Germany’s labor market as part of a set of reforms designed to revive economic growth and stabilize the budget.
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Former WH Ethics Lawyer On Trump Disclosures
Richard Painter, former chief White House ethics lawyer under President George W. Bush, says President Donald Trump's crypto ventures could violate the Constitution's foreign emoluments clause if foreign government money is involved, and calls his holdings a "clear conflict of interest" as his administration regulates the industry. Painter says both parties need higher ethics standards, citing Hunter Biden and Trump's sons while calling Trump "by far" the worst on personal financial conflicts, a
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Pentagon Official On Defense Base Rebuild
Michael Cadenazzi, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy, says the U.S. defense industrial base has suffered from decades of insufficient attention to capacity, leaving the country with bottlenecks, single-source risks and dependence on foreign suppliers. He says the Pentagon is focused on reindustrialization, critical minerals, and skilled trades as it works to meet future warfighter needs. He speaks with Kailey Leinz and Joe Mathieu on the late edition of Bloomberg's "Balan
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Rep. Flood: Open to Crypto Conflict Rules
Republican Congressman Mike Flood of Nebraska says he has an "open mind" to adding ethics provisions to crypto market-structure legislation, including limits on executives or family members operating in the space. Flood says he supports the Clarity Act, backs a ban on stock trading by members of government, and expects a major housing bill to become law with or without President Trump's signature. He speaks with Kailey Leinz and Joe Mathieu on the late edition of Bloomberg's "Balance of Power."
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Germany Rejects Trump’s Demands For NATO Loyalty to Washington
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius pushed back against calls by US President Donald Trump that European allies within NATO sh…
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Nigeria's Market Rally Becomes A Political Problem
Bloomberg Politics · Jul 2, 2026
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Apple Seeks Chinese-Made Chips, Tech Selloff Extends into Asia | Daybreak Europe 7/2/2026
Bloomberg Politics · Jul 2, 2026
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NZ’s Peters Proposed Curbs on Indians Could Hurt Ties, Post Says
Bloomberg Politics · Jul 2, 2026
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Russia Signals Ukraine May Have Used Its First Ballistic Missile
Bloomberg Politics · Jul 2, 2026

China’s Private Refiners Snap Up Middle East Oil as Prices Slide
Bloomberg Politics · Jul 2, 2026

Russian Air Attack on Kyiv Kills at Least 13, Injures Dozens
Bloomberg Politics · Jul 2, 2026

Erdogan Shows Europe Why NATO Needs Turkey’s Clout on Defense
Bloomberg Politics · Jul 2, 2026
Nigeria’s Reforms Revered by Markets Become Political Problem for Tinubu
Seated beneath a large red canvas umbrella outside Nigeria’s main stock exchange in Lagos, Sulaimon Isiaka watches traders, banker…
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China Warns Japan Survey Ships in East China Sea, Upping Tension
Bloomberg Politics · Jul 2, 2026
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EU Officials Fear Leaders Will Balk in Confronting China
Bloomberg Politics · Jul 2, 2026
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Japan’s Takaichi Meets Modi on First Official India Visit
Bloomberg Politics · Jul 2, 2026
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Trump Reports at Least $1.4B in 2025 Crypto Earnings | Balance of Power: Late Edition 07/01/2026
Bloomberg Politics · Jul 1, 2026

‘In Case of Emergency’: Taiwan’s Rising Rich Flock to Singapore
Bloomberg Politics · Jul 1, 2026

German Coalition Offers €10 Billion in Tax Relief in Reform Pact
Bloomberg Politics · Jul 1, 2026

Former WH Ethics Lawyer On Trump Disclosures
Bloomberg Politics · Jul 1, 2026
Pentagon Official On Defense Base Rebuild
Michael Cadenazzi, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy, says the U.S. defense industrial base has suffered f…
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Rep. Flood: Open to Crypto Conflict Rules
Bloomberg Politics · Jul 1, 2026
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Court Upholds Peru Control of Chinese Port in Win for Washington
Bloomberg Politics · Jul 1, 2026
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Trump’s Nuclear Watchdog to Ditch 50-Year-Old Radiation Guidance
Bloomberg Politics · Jul 1, 2026
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