Bloomberg Daybreak: Europe Edition Iran ‘Can’t Count On 'TACO’, Trump Given Nobel Medal, Swiss Immigration Fears
Jan 16, 2026
Renewed U.S. threats against Iran have surfaced as tensions rise, with a warning that military options are still on the table. Meanwhile, Donald Trump accepted a Nobel medal from Venezuelan leader Maria Corina Machado as their political landscape shifts. Wall Street reported record trading revenues of $134 billion, showcasing a strong year for major banks. In China, high-frequency trading faces a setback as exchanges remove dedicated servers, impacting many firms domestically and globally.
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U.S. Reiterates Military Options On Iran
- U.S. officials renewed threats of possible military action after Trump suggested Iran averted strikes by pledging not to execute protesters.
- Ambassador Mike Waltz and the White House said 'all options are on the table.'
Trump Follows Through More Often
- Bloomberg Economics finds Trump follows through on 60% of threats in his second term, up from 40% in his first term.
- Jennifer Welch warns Tehran shouldn't bet on 'TACO' because Trump's follow-through rate has increased.
Nobel Medal Presented To Trump
- Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado presented her Nobel Peace Prize medal to President Trump at the White House.
- The Norwegian Nobel Committee says the award cannot be shared or transferred.