Bloomberg Intelligence BI Weekend: Measles Outbreak, US Clean Tech
Mar 21, 2025
Katherine Doherty, a Bloomberg Finance reporter, dives into Wall Street's dark pools and private trading rooms, discussing how they complicate market transparency and liquidity. She highlights the implications of these trading practices on minority-owned broker dealers. The conversation also explores the U.S. clean technology sector amid geopolitical challenges, especially under President Trump's policies, shedding light on the competition with China and the importance of investment in innovation.
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Measles Outbreak Concern
- Measles cases in the U.S. have already surpassed last year's total in just three months.
- Sam Fazeli suggests checking measles immunity status, especially with vulnerable family members.
New Obesity Drug
- Roche and Zealand partnered to develop an obesity drug with a different mechanism.
- It focuses on weight loss while preserving muscle mass.
NIH Funding Impact
- NIH funding cuts create uncertainty and impact future drug development.
- They are a source of innovation, and cuts could hinder progress.