app_store_button

google_play_button

Details page - Device banner - 894x1036

Step into an infinite world of stories

Listen and read

Bloomberg


Join Bloomberg Daybreak Asia for business and finance news centered in the Asia-Pacific region, along with insight and analysis on the day's top stories in global markets.




Bloomberg Daybreak: Asia Edition

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 at how earnings are impacting global markets
 • In the UK – we preview the Bank of England rate decision
 • In Asia – looking ahead to the RBA Decision and Chinese economic data
 
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Earnings Season Rolls On, Bank of England Rate Decision, Chinese Economic Data

US President Donald Trump emerged from his meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping beaming, labeling the conversation "truly great. "But the one-year truce struck on Thursday in South Korea is likely to only stabilize relations between the world's two largest economies rather than resolve fundamental differences, with both sides buying time to further reduce dependence on each other in strategic areas. And it made clear just how much stronger China has become since Trump's first term in office. Trump's move to cut the fentanyl tariff and extend the existing truce on reciprocal tariffs will leave many products facing a levy around 47%, low enough for China's massive manufacturing base to remain competitive with regional rivals. Just as significantly, the US agreed to suspend a rule expanding restrictions on blacklisted Chinese firms, showing that Xi's sweeping rare earth curbs could potentially put a cap on new US export controls — something China has sought for years. We heard from Max Baucus, former US Ambassador to China. He spoke to Bloomberg's Shery Ahn and Avril Hong.

Plus - in the US, after the bell, Amazon reported third quarter results that beat analyst estimates driven by its cloud business growth. Apple meantime, reported revenue in Greater China fell well short of analysts' estimates in the latest quarter. We speak to Ross Mayfield, Investment Strategist for Baird Private Wealth Management.
 
 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump-Xi Agree to Trade Truce, Apple/Amazon Earnings

In the late hours in the US, Alphabet Inc. reported solid sales. Meta Platforms Inc. sees total expenses to significantly rise in 2026. Microsoft Corp.'s expansion in its Azure unit failed to inspire traders. For more on the latest earnings, we turn to Daniel Newman, CEO of the Futurum Group.

Plus - Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's blunt warning that investors need to rein in expectations for a December interest-rate cut underscored a growing tug-of-war among US policymakers who are opposed in their outlooks for jobs and inflation. While Powell made it clear that the primary concern for some is a cooling job market, others inside the Fed are warning persistent inflation will limit room for more easing. And a freeze on the release of official economic data during the ongoing government shutdown is only hardening the divide.Powell's comments came after the Federal Open Market Committee voted 10-2 to lower the target range for the federal funds rate by a quarter percentage point, to 3.75%-4%. It was the second straight rate cut, but for the first time in six years, there were dissents in both directions — with one official advocating a larger reduction and another preferring to stay on hold. For more, we turn to Sean Clark, Chief Investment Officer at Clark Capital.

 
**Disclaimer, at the time of this recording, US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping have not met yet. They are set to meet later on Thursday in South Korea (local time).
 
 
 
 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Tech Earnings, Fed's Powell December Warning

Asian markets opened higher, lifted by Wall Street optimism that artificial intelligence will keep powering tech profits — and growing bets the Fed could cut rates. Stocks gained in Japan and South Korea, while Hong Kong remained closed for a holiday. The yen strengthened after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urged Japan's new government to give the Bank of Japan more room to fight inflation — a contrast to his message for the Fed at home. For more, we'll hear from Bloomberg MLIV Strategist Mark Cranfield.

In the U.S., a rally in big tech pushed stocks to record highs as investors bet AI will keep driving earnings. Five major tech firms report later this week — key tests for whether spending on AI infrastructure keeps paying off. We spoke to Scott Ladner, Chief Investment Officer at Horizon.
 
 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Asia Stocks Rise on Wall Street AI Optimism, Fed Cut Bets

Wall Street's hopes the US and China are nearing a trade deal lifted riskier assets, with stocks hitting all-time highs amid a rally in crypto. As demand for safety waned, gold fell alongside short-term bonds. The S&P 500 climbed 1.2% as Chinese and US trade negotiators have lined up an array of diplomatic wins for Donald Trump and Xi Jinping to unveil at a summit this week. With further Federal Reserve interest-rate cuts on the way, the profit outlook is looking increasingly brighter. For more perspective, we spoke to George Efstathopoulos, Multi Asset Portfolio Manager at Fidelity International.

Plus - Earnings reports this week from five of the so-called "Magnificent Seven" companies will center around artificial-intelligence investment plans as the battle to scale capabilities intensifies. Also, investors look to the Federal Reserve meeting this week for clues on the path of rate cuts. We speak to Ahmed Riesgo, Chief Investment Officer at Insigneo.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stocks Hit Record High as US-China Trade Woes Ease

Top trade negotiators for the US and China said they came to terms on a range of contentious points, setting the table for leaders Donald Trump and Xi Jinping to finalize a deal and ease trade tensions that have rattled global markets. After two days of talks in Malaysia wrapped up Sunday, a Chinese official said the two sides reached a preliminary consensus on topics including export controls, fentanyl and shipping levies. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Trump’s threat of 100% tariffs on Chinese goods “is effectively off the table” and he expected the Asian nation to make “substantial” soybean purchases as well as offer a deferral on sweeping rare earth controls. Bessent spoke in separate interviews on NBC, CBS and ABC. The US wouldn’t change its export controls directed at China, he added. For more, we heard from Bloomberg’s China Correspondent Minmin Low.
 
The Bank of Japan is widely expected to stand pat at this week’s policy meeting, but chances of a near-term rate hike are rising given the currency’s weakness, which risks pushing up domestic inflation further. For a preview, we heard from Takahide Kiuchi, Nomura Research Institute Executive Economist and Former BOJ Board Member. He spoke to Bloomberg’s Shery Ahn and Avril Hong.
 
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung says Seoul and Washington remain stuck on “all” the major details of a $350 billion investment pledge. His comments come days before an expected meeting with President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the APEC summit in Gyeongju. Lee sat down with Bloomberg’s Shery Ahn.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US-China Tee Up Trade Deal, BOJ Preview, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung

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 Fed meeting and earnings from U.S tech giants.
 • In the UK – a look ahead to European defense earnings.
 • In Asia – a look at top interviews from the APEC Finance Ministers' Meeting in South Korea.
 
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daybreak Weekend: Fed Meeting, US Tech, European Defense Earnings

US President Donald Trump is aiming for a quick win in a pivotal Thursday meeting with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, even if the outcome falls short of the sweeping deal he's teased on issues at the heart of the rivalry between the world's two largest economies. Ahead of the sit-down, the US president said he wants to extend a pause on higher tariffs on Chinese goods in exchange for Xi resuming American soybean purchases, cracking down on fentanyl and backing off restrictions on rare-earth exports — all while maintaining some trade barriers he sees as essential.
 
China vowed to enhance technological self-reliance and grow the domestic market in the next five years, as it looks to both insulate the economy from foreign pressures and build a sustainable engine for growth. The country will aim to "greatly increase" the capacity for self-reliance and strength in science and technology, according to a communique released Thursday after a four-day conclave of the Communist Party's Central Committee. It will also seek to maintain manufacturing's share in the economy at a "reasonable" level as part of efforts to build a modern industrial system. For more, we heard from Peiqian Liu, Economist at Fidelity International Asia. She spoke to Bloomberg's Annabelle Droulers and Avril Hong on the Asia Trade.
 
Plus - Asian stocks opened higher Friday as a planned meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping eased nerves around trade tensions. The dollar was little changed ahead of US inflation data, with investors expecting the Federal Reserve to announce a rate cut next week despite inflation being above the Fed's goal. For more on the market action, we heard from Mark Cranfield, Bloomberg's MLIV Strategist. He spoke to Bloomberg's Annabelle Droulers and Avril Hong on the Asia Trade. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump-Xi Set to Meet Next Week at APEC, China Fourth Plenum Wraps

Next week, the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit will be underway. President Trump is expected to meet with South Korea President Lee Jae Myung and Chinese President Xi Jinping for separate bilateral talks that may shape trade relations for years to come. In the states, senior South Korean officials visited Washington today to resume trade negotiations to bridge their differences over Seoul's $350 billion investment pledge under a bilateral trade deal struck in July. For more on what's ahead at the APEC Summit, we heard from Kang Kyung-hwa, South Korean Ambassador to the United States. She spoke to Bloomberg's Joe Mathieu and Julie Fine on Balance of Power.
 
And - South Korea and the US are focusing on the structure of a $350 billion investment pledge by Seoul, rather than a currency swap, according to Finance Minister Koo Yun Cheol. Officials in Washington including Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent now see the potential for a shock to Seoul's foreign-exchange market from an "upfront" deployment of funds, Koo told Bloomberg TV in an interview on Wednesday that also touched on weakness in the Korean won stemming from the unfinished deal, car tariffs and AI technology. He spoke exclusively with Bloomberg's Shery Ahn about the progress of talks, on the sidelines of the APEC Finance Ministers' Meeting in Incheon, South Korea. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

APEC Summit Preview, South Korea Finance Minister Koo Yun Cheol

Japan's Sanae Takaichi has become the country's first female prime minister, vowing to strengthen the nation's economy and defense capabilities and enhance relations with the US. Takaichi faces challenges including quelling discontent over the cost of living, dealing with a looming visit by US President Donald Trump, and reviving the fortunes of a ruling party that has lost its dominance. Takaichi has formed a cabinet and plans to deliver results, including implementing a trade deal with the US and alleviating the impact of inflation, and will meet with President Trump at an early date to elevate Japan-US relations. We get perspective from Rintaro Nishimura, Senior Associate in The Asia Group's Japan Practice. He spoke to Bloomberg's Avril Hong and Annabelle Droulers.
 
Plus - Sanae Takaichi has just been confirmed as Japan's first female prime minister. But more important than her gender might be her taste for head-banging — in music and politics. That is according to Bloomberg Opinion Columnist Gearoid Reidy. He spoke about his piece to Bloomberg's Avril Hong and Annabelle Droulers.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Takaichi Breaks Japan's Glass Ceiling With Politics in Turmoil

Listen and read

Other podcasts you might like ...