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In-line July CPI readings gave US equities and Treasuries room to rise as markets relaxed after the data, even as Middle East uncertainty keeps energy shock tail risks alive. Core CPI rose 0.2% on the month, moving the annual rate to 2.5%, matching the slowest annual pace since March 2021. Combined with last week’s weak jobs report that pushed September hike odds to about 40% from roughly 50% before Wednesday’s release.
On today's episode:
Michael Ball, Bloomberg News Macro Strategist
Bob Diamond, CEO of Atlas Merchant Capita & Elliott Lorenz, Co-Founder & CEO of Edge Focus
Constance Hunter, Chief Economist at Economist Enterprise
Randall Williams, Co-Host of ‘Business of Sports’ Podcast
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On this special edition of the show, hosts Tim Stenovec and Kristine Aquino are joined by Bloomberg News Senior Economic Statecraft Reporter Joe Deaux for a deep dive into the critical minerals industry. Together, they explore its pivotal role in global markets, the heightening geopolitical competition in the mining sector, and the governmental forces reshaping it.
Tim, Kristine and Joe speak with:
- Polly Mosendz, Bloomberg News Investigative Reporter
- Gracelin Baskaran, Director of the Critical Minerals Security Program at CSIS
- Tripp Hornick, Principal of Quince Street Strategy
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Pakistan’s defense minister said the US and Iran are “close to some sort of arrangement” over the Strait of Hormuz, even after both sides appeared to toughen their positions in the long-deadlocked negotiations. “Things are shaping up in favor of peace,” Khawaja Asif told reporters in Islamabad on Tuesday, without giving details of any breakthrough. Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi will shortly arrive in Tehran to hold talks with his Iranian counterpart, the Islamic Republic’s semi-official Fars agency reported.
On today's episode, Tim Stenovec and Kristine Aquino speak with:
Noam Rayden, William Sudhaus Senior Fellow at The Washington Institute
Aaron Mulvihill, Global Alternatives Strategist at J.P. Morgan Asset Management
Yoni Assia, CEO of eToro
Denitsa Tsekova, Bloomberg News Cross-Asset Reporter
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Grindr unveiled new app features and shared details around its premium subscription tier as part of a larger effort to integrate artificial intelligence across its LGBTQ dating platform. The premium plan unlocks access to new AI features and deeper personalization, including a "Discover" tool, Profile Insights, and A-List. Grindr is also investing in AI-powered safety tools and other features, such as a Health Center and a Smart Inbox tool, to enhance the user experience.

For more, Tim Stenovec and guest host Norah Mulinda speak with George Arison, CEO of Grindr.
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A group of US investment giants are nearing a partnership with Nvidia on $500 billion in funding for the buildout of AI infrastructure. The firms in talks with Nvidia include Apollo Global Management Inc., Blackstone Inc., and Goldman Sachs Group Inc., among others. Nvidia has already inked hundreds of billions of dollars worth of deals with companies across the AI ecosystem, stoking concerns from some investors that the chipmaking giant is inflating demand and valuations across the industry.

On this episode, Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec speak with:
Ian King, Bloomberg News US Semiconductor Reporter
Gary C. Evans, Chairman & CEO of US Antimony
Gabriel Baumgaertner, Bloomberg News Reporter
Madison Muller, Bloomberg News Healthcare Reporter
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