Bloomberg News Now September 16, 2025: TikTok Deadline Extended, Kirk Suspect Appears in Court, More
Sep 17, 2025
Discover the shifting landscape of the futures market as it contrasts with the quieter ETF scene. TikTok faces ownership scrutiny amidst compliance challenges. Delve into a high-profile murder case involving a conservative activist and the implications it has on the legal system. Explore international economic news highlighting President Trump's London visit and discussions on tariffs affecting British steel. Also, learn about the trends in air travel demand and a major online ticketing platform's upcoming IPO.
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TikTok Sale Targets U.S. Data Concerns
- The proposed deal would cut ByteDance's stake in TikTok below 20% and keep Oracle as U.S. cloud provider to address national security concerns.
- The future of TikTok's recommendation software remains unresolved despite the ownership and cloud commitments.
Suspect Appears Virtually In High-Profile Murder Case
- Tyler Robinson made a virtual first court appearance after being charged with first-degree aggravated murder in Charlie Kirk's assassination.
- Utah County seeks the death penalty and Robinson remains jailed without bail while also facing obstruction and witness tampering charges.
State Visit Mixes Deals With Trade Friction
- President Trump arrived in London for a state visit that included major economic deals and tech, nuclear, and defense cooperation proposals.
- UK retained 25% U.S. steel tariffs, indicating limited progress on metals despite other investment commitments like Google's AI funding.