Bloomberg Daybreak: US Edition

Disney acquires $1.5B equity stake in Epic Games, Senate blocks border deal, Ex-Barclays CEO had alleged contact with Epstein

Topics discussed in the podcast include the US border-Ukraine aid deal, NYCB being cut to junk, the Hulu of Sports' service testing consumer loyalty to cable TV, the current state of politics in Washington, D.C., and the potential shutdown and influence of Trump.

A bipartisan deal on US border restrictions and Ukraine aid is nearing collapse due to opposition from Donald Trump. UBS plans to buy back up to $1 billion in shares this year. Boeing grapples with manufacturing lapses and a labor rift. The podcast also covers financial news updates, sports updates, and an interview with UBS CEO Sergio Armati on the bank's financial performance and merger plans.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell pushes back on March interest rate cut, US vows more strikes in Middle East, senators release bipartisan deal for immigration restrictions and Ukraine aid, Taylor Swift announces new album while accepting Grammy.

Preview of Disney and Uber earnings in the US. Exploration of European oil industry challenges. Discussion on Lunar New Year's impact on Chinese consumer and economy.

Tech giants Meta and Amazon cut costs and re-focus their businesses, benefiting investors. Apple's quarterly results raise concerns about losing clout in China. A US jobs report is expected to show slower hiring. The podcast covers topics like big tech earnings, cybersecurity, and latest headlines.

Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta Platforms Inc., apologizes for child exploitation on social media platforms. Federal Reserve officials reevaluate interest rate cuts. Megacap earnings from Apple, Amazon, and Meta Platforms are in focus. New York Community Bancorp faces potential credit rating downgrade. Sports updates include new coach for Seattle Seahawks and PGA Tour deal.

Chairman Powell's comments on rate cuts, the potential end of Quantitative Tightening, the Fed's assessment of banking issues, hawks' stance on interest rates, market reaction to Powell's statements, and the impact of tech companies on Fed policy are discussed in this podcast.

Discussion on the Federal Reserve's recent decision and market disappointment. Analysis on the Fed's rate increases and potential cuts, contradictions in interest rate cut conversations, and the state of the American economy. Implications of the Federal Reserve's statement on the labor market and inflation.

Topics discussed include disappointment in tech earnings reports, concerns about Google's AI work, swing-state voters blaming Biden for border surge, Delaware judge striking down Elon Musk's $55 billion pay package at Tesla Inc.