Bloomberg Daybreak: Europe Edition Trump Warns Maduro, Ellison's $40B Guarantee, Novo's Weight Loss Pill
Dec 23, 2025
Brian Fowler, a senior editor at Bloomberg specializing in U.S.-Venezuela relations, discusses Trump's stern warning to Maduro and the implications for U.S. foreign policy. He also delves into the U.S. naval actions and the ongoing challenges related to oil seizures. Joining him, Ven Ram, a cross-asset strategist, analyzes the drivers behind the year-end stock rally, including A.I. optimism and market dynamics. They also explore gold's record performance and its potential future valuation, making for an insightful conversation on current market trends.
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U.S. Pressure On Venezuela Intensifies
- President Donald Trump has intensified pressure on Venezuela, warning Nicolás Maduro not to challenge the U.S. and threatening to keep seized oil.
- The moves coincide with a report warning U.S. diplomacy is being "decimated from within."
Ellison Boosts Paramount With Massive Guarantee
- Larry Ellison pledged $40 billion to bolster Paramount's bid for Warner Bros. Discovery and give his son an edge in the takeover battle.
- Warner Brothers said it received the amended offer but still supports Netflix's competing proposal.
Novo Nordisk Launches Oral Wegovy
- Novo Nordisk won U.S. approval to sell a pill version of Wegovy, priced from $149 cash or as low as $25 with insurance starting in January.
- The step is crucial to defend market share against Eli Lilly's upcoming oral obesity drug.