Rosalind Mathieson

Rosalind Mathieson, EMEA News Director at Bloomberg, delves into the unconventional trade deals of the Trump administration. She explains how these agreements differ significantly from historical precedents, driven by a competitive mindset and a focus on quick economic wins for American voters. Mathieson highlights the potential for confusion in broad trade frameworks and discusses the vagueness of current agreements. The conversation emphasizes dire implications for both domestic economies and global trade dynamics amid evolving negotiation tactics.

Michael McKee, Bloomberg's International Economics and Policy correspondent, dives into the U.S. March Jobs Report, revealing insights about labor market trends and their impact on Fed policies. Rosalind Matheson, EMEA News Director, discusses the NATO meeting's significance amid global tensions and its implications for the US-EU relationship. James McIntyre, focused on Australia and New Zealand, analyzes the Reserve Bank of Australia's interest rate decision, emphasizing its effects on the economy and inflation amidst changing market dynamics.

Rosalind Matheson, Bloomberg's EMEA News Director, discusses NATO's upcoming meeting and the growing complexities in US-EU relations amid geopolitical tensions. James McIntyre, Bloomberg's Economics correspondent, analyzes the Reserve Bank of Australia's potential interest rate decision and the implications of recent economic shifts. They dive into the impact of auto tariffs on the U.S. job market, sparking a conversation about consumer behavior and inflation fears, as well as Australia's federal budget and its interplay with global economic stability.