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US-Iran Stalemate; Trump Weighs In On UK Terror Plot | Bloomberg Daybreak: US Edition
Bloomberg Daybreak: US Edition
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Summary
Iranian officials are privately said to be pessimistic about reaching a deal with Washington before the November midterms, while the host and Bloomberg analysts argued the standoff still leaves room for either diplomacy or escalation. The discussion said Washington has been successful in pressuring Iran’s oil exports, but that Iran believes it can still raise the stakes by threatening energy infrastructure and regional shipping routes. The host also noted President Trump’s public warning that Iran must not get a nuclear weapon, reinforcing that any deal would need to address the nuclear program.
The episode also covered Trump’s criticism of Britain’s decision to release on bail five men arrested over an alleged terror plot against a Royal Air Force base used for strikes on Iran. Bloomberg’s reporting said the case remains under investigation and that no viable explosives were found at the scene, even as the incident created confusion.
Markets and policy were another theme: the Treasury yield hit its highest level since 2007, stocks weakened, and speakers highlighted AI optimism, a new White House AI push, and Goldman Sachs succession reporting. The broadcast also noted a US import ban on selected Canadian goods and several breaking headlines from weather, sports, and law enforcement.
Key takeaways
- A Bloomberg opinion columnist said Iran and the US have both raised the stakes, making escalation more likely if no deal is reached before the midterms.
- The host said a US official maintains there will be no pact with Iran unless the nuclear program is addressed.
- Trump criticized the UK for releasing five men on bail over an alleged terror plot near a base used for US strikes on Iran.
- Treasury yields rose to their highest level since 2007, and one bond-market strategist framed 5% yields as a possible opportunity.
- A stock-market strategist stayed bullish, saying the S&P 500 could reach 8,400 to 8,500 if earnings growth continues.
Notable quotes
“Iranian officials have privately expressed pessimism about reaching a deal to end and reopen the straight of Horamuz before US midterm elections in November”
“The growth benefit of it is way bigger than you might think”
“If that we see a continuation of that you can easily get to 8,400 8,500”
“bond yields of over 5% are pretty much a gift to you”
How the episode opens
Bloomberg Audio Studios podcasts radio news.
Good morning. I'm Karen Moscow and I'm Alexis Christopherus. Here are the stories we're following today.
All right, Alexis. And we are seeing that on a lack of progress in US Iran talks. Iranian officials have privately expressed pessimism about reaching a deal to end and reopen the straight of Horamuz before US midterm elections in November.
We get more from Bloomberg Middle East correspondent Air Abu Omar in Dubai. You're looking at where diplomacy stands right now and it's pretty much the same uh the position that it was at over the past few months really with no end in sight really for this war. We have some signs to suggest that both of them are willing to come back to the negotiating table.
But really at this point it's a question of who blinks first and who kind of succumbs for the lack of better word to the others asks.
And Bloomer Zabir Abu Omar reports that a US official is saying there will be no or will not be a pact with Iran unless issues regarding the country's nuclear program are addressed. And President Trump is criticizing the UK's decision to release five men held on bail over an alleged terror plot against a Royal Air Force base. Let's get the latest now from Bloomberg's Euan Pots in Europe. Euan, good morning.
Alexis and Karen, the release of the suspects arrested over the weekend has sewed confusion about an incident that authorities had described as a serious attempted attack disrupted at a late stage. The Royal Air Force base in the west of England is a key launching pad for US air strikes on Iran. But according to a British official, no viable explosives were found at the scene of the men's arrest.
From the episode’s captions: roughly the first two minutes, lightly cleaned. Keep watching on YouTube →
Topics
- us-iran tensions
- strait of hormuz
- trump uk terror plot bail decision
- treasury tax strategy crackdown
- hedge-fund tax loss swaps and derivatives
Companies and tickers mentioned
- AQR Capital Management
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