The chapter discusses the current situation in the Middle East, focusing on the tensions between Israel and Gaza. It highlights the international support for Israel following the attack by Hamas, with the US and the European Union standing with Israel. Concerns about the risks of a broader regional war and the potential consequences for civilians are raised.
Anton Schutz, President at Mendon Capital Advisors and Bloomberg News Wall Street Reporter Sonali Basak discuss JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon warning on a call with journalists of serious geopolitical risks as Israel prepared for a ground assault on Gaza, even as JPM, Citi and Wells Fargo reported a record combined profit for the third-quarter. Bloomberg News National Security Reporter Nick Wadhams and Mick Mulroy, former US Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for the Middle East, provide the latest news from the Israel-Hamas war. Bloomberg News Legal Analyst June Grasso breaks down the SBF fraud trial. Jesse Shrader, CEO of Amboss Technologies, talks about the Bitcoin lightning network. Dr. Ian Lustbader, Clinical Professor of Medicine at NYU Langone, shares his thoughts on Kaiser Permanente reaching a deal with striking health care workers.
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