Bloomberg Surveillance Bloomberg Surveillance TV: January 22nd, 2026
Jan 22, 2026
Chris Wright, the U.S. Secretary of Energy, shares insights on U.S. oil production and upcoming engagements in Venezuela aimed at enhancing energy security. Howard Lutnick, the U.S. Secretary of Commerce, discusses the Greenland tariff framework and its national-security implications, alongside reshoring initiatives to benefit U.S. industries. Brian Moynihan, CEO of Bank of America, provides a positive economic outlook, highlighting robust consumer spending and the nuanced effects of AI on employment, while also addressing credit access challenges.
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Energy Policy Aims To Boost Consumers And Growth
- Chris Wright says US energy policy focuses on consumer benefit and boosting global growth via lower energy prices.
- He argues cheaper energy can reindustrialize Europe and strengthen security partnerships.
Let Markets Choose Venezuela Operators
- Chris Wright advises OFAC approvals will be moved quickly to let market participants decide on Venezuelan opportunities.
- He says the administration will not pick companies and will let capitalism determine operators.
Venezuela Strategy Is Geostrategic, Not Just Oil
- Chris Wright frames US involvement in Venezuela as geostrategic: reduce crime and hostile influence, not just increase oil supply.
- He links stabilized Venezuela to regional security and broader economic benefits.
