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Trump Dismisses Iran Aid Concerns; Houthis Continue Saudi Attacks | Bloomberg Daybreak: US Edition
Bloomberg Daybreak: US Edition
· · 16 min · Hosts: Eric Mollo
Summary
President Trump dismissed concerns that Russia and China are helping Iran in the war with the US, saying both countries would have “too much to lose” by backing Tehran. The hosts and a Bloomberg analyst said that clashes with reporting that Chinese entities have supplied drone and missile components and that Russia has provided military support, even as Trump continues to insist the conflict is nearing an end and would bring down gasoline prices.
The episode also focused on rising pressure for the US to do more to help Saudi Arabia against Iran-backed Houthi attacks from Yemen. Bloomberg’s national security coverage said Riyadh is seeking broader support after missile and drone strikes, while the US already provides intelligence and aerial refueling. The analyst said the administration faces a political and economic bind: deeper involvement could raise oil prices, but standing back could leave a key ally exposed.
On markets, the hosts highlighted a new Bank of America poll showing investors are more crowded into technology than at any point since the post-Covid rebound. About 37% of fund managers are overweight tech, and 45% expect an AI bubble by 2027. The show also previewed bank earnings, with expectations for strong trading and investment banking results from JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, Citi, and Wells Fargo, though slower than the second quarter.
Key takeaways
- The host said Trump is downplaying Russian and Chinese support for Iran despite reporting of drone, missile, and weapon links.
- The analyst said the administration wants the Iran war to end soon, but not in a way that lifts oil prices before the midterms.
- Saudi Arabia is pressing for more US help against Houthi attacks, but the US has so far limited itself to intelligence and aerial refueling.
- Bank of America’s poll found 37% of fund managers overweight tech, the highest exposure since the post-Covid rebound.
- About 45% of surveyed investors think an AI bubble will form by 2027, showing how crowded the trade has become.
Notable quotes
“both countries would have too much to lose if they were helping”
“It's going to end very soon. And as soon as it ends, your gasoline comes down”
“The proportion of fund managers who are overweight the tech sector has risen to 37% from 30% last month”
“We're expecting some pretty solid results across the group, albeit a bit slower than the robust performance in the second quarter”
How the episode opens
Bloomberg Audio Studios podcasts radio news. — Good morning. I'm Nathan Hager — And I'm Karen Moscow. Here are the stories we're following today. — Karen, we begin with the latest from the Middle East. President Trump is dismissing concerns that Russia and China might be helping Iran in its war with the US. In a late night truth social post, the president said both countries would have too much to lose if they were helping. And the president continues to argue an end to the conflict is around the corner.
It's going to end very soon. And as soon as it ends, your gasoline comes down. But remember, your prices, your gas prices are lower than when Biden was president and he didn't do anything about Iran, the Islamic Republic of Iran.
That was President Trump at a rally last night in Youngstown, Ohio. China and Russia have kept close ties with Iran for decades, but both deny providing military assistance. The Wall Street Journal has reported, however, that Chinese entities shipped components for Iranian drones and missiles. And Bloomberg News has reported that Western allies believe Iran restocked with Russian weapons during the ceasefire with the US over the summer.
Well, Nathan, President Trump's deal with Russia to bring more of its diesel to the global market is sparking a backlash from nearly all sides. We spoke with Poland's foreign minister Ratislav Sakorski. We appreciate President Trump's involvement in trying to end uh the Russia Ukraine war, but in Poland we believe that it will bear fruit if um you put pressure on the aggressor and not on the victim of aggression.
Polish foreign minister Ratislav Sakorski spoke to Bloomberg from the Warsaw Security Forum and in Washington, a bipartisan group of senators is calling on President Trump to reverse course.
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Topics
- trump iran aid concerns
- russia china iran support
- saudi houthis missile attacks
- ai equity rally
- semiconductor stocks crowded trade
Companies and tickers mentioned
- BAC
- Bank of America Corp
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