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When the conflict with Iran started, some of the first headlines we saw had to do with shipping insurance. Marine insurers were said to be canceling war risk coverage for vessels going through the Strait of Hormuz. Premiums were said to surge. Meanwhile, the Trump administration announced it would offer its own insurance for ships traversing the Gulf, in an effort to get things moving again. So why is insurance such a crucial part of maritime trade? And how does the system actually work? In this

As a growing number of French property funds freeze withdrawals in the face of a client exodus that’s overwhelmed their cash buffers, the true cost of liquidity is becoming clearer.

As a growing number of French property funds freeze withdrawals in the face of a client exodus that’s overwhelmed their cash buffers, the true cost of liquidity is becoming clearer.

Chinese conglomerate Fosun International is weighing options for its 20.45% stake in Banco Comercial Português SA including a sale, Expresso reported, as it steps up efforts to raise cash and streamline its portfolio.

Chinese conglomerate Fosun International is weighing options for its 20.45% stake in Banco Comercial Português SA including a sale, Expresso reported, as it steps up efforts to raise cash and streamline its portfolio.

Beata Manthey, European equity strategy head at Citi, discusses the outlook for markets amid geopolitical uncertainty in the lead-up to talks between the US and Iran. Speaking on Bloomberg Television, Manthey warns it is "a problem" that the European market is still priced for upgrades. "We are not going back to the world the market has been putting bets on," she adds. (Source: Bloomberg)

The West Texas Intermediate gained 0.72% to $98.57 per barrel as of 2:37 a.m. ET. Brent crude rose by 0.67% to $96.56 per barrel.

A Russian-flagged supertanker passed through the Strait of Hormuz into the Persian Gulf, marking a rare passage for one of the nation’s ships as traders scrutinize every transit through the war-hit waterway.

A Russian-flagged supertanker passed through the Strait of Hormuz into the Persian Gulf, marking a rare passage for one of the nation’s ships as traders scrutinize every transit through the war-hit waterway.

India’s sovereign bond yields rose after the central bank announced its first step this year to drain cash from the banking system, as it seeks to push up overnight borrowing costs to its policy rate.

Thousands of tiny bugs from Africa have been released at an Indonesian palm oil plantation in North Sumatra as the world’s biggest grower seeks to revive output growth after years of stalling production.

Asia Pacific Foundation Non Resident Senior Fellow Michael Kugelman thinks India will get more benefits than Pakistan from the restoration of peace in the Iran war. He also doesn't agree with the idea that India has been sidelined, or even that, its silence is a bad thing. Kugelman speaks with Menaka Doshi and Haslinda Amin on "Insight with Haslinda Amin." (Source: Bloomberg)

Horizons Middle East & Africa is your daily spotlight on one of the world's fastest-growing regions. Live from Dubai, we bring you the latest global markets and analysis, plus news-making interviews, with a special focus on MEA. All that and more, as you head to the office in the Gulf, pause for lunch in Hong Kong, or start your day in London or Johannesburg. (Source: Bloomberg)

Bloomberg Daybreak Europe is your essential morning viewing to stay ahead. Live from London, we set the agenda for your day, catching you up with overnight markets news from the US and Asia. And we'll tell you what matters for investors in Europe, giving you insight before trading begins. On today's show, US President Donald Trump says he is "very optimistic" about a deal with Iran, despite confusion about what the agreement actually covers. But he later threatened Tehran over charging fees in the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, Israel will hold direct talks with Lebanon next week, but Benjamin Netanyahu said strikes on Hezbollah targets will continue. Bloomberg understands that Scott Bessent and Jerome Powell summoned Wall Street bank CEOs to warn them of potential risks posed by Anthropic’s new AI model and others. Today's guests: Peter Virovacz, ING, Senior Economist. (Source: Bloomberg)

“Bloomberg: The China Show” is your definitive source for news and analysis on the world's second-biggest economy. From politics and policy to tech and trends, David Ingles and Yvonne Man give global investors unique insight, delivering in-depth discussions with the newsmakers who matter. (Source: Bloomberg)

Porsche AG’s first-quarter sales fell after a steep drop in China, where luxury spending remains subdued, compounding pressure from model transitions and slower demand for electrified cars in the US.

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday warned Iran to "stop now" if it was charging tankers to transit the Strait of Hormuz.

The West Texas Intermediate gained 0.72% to $98.57 per barrel as of 2:37 a.m. ET. Brent crude rose by 0.67% to $96.56 per barrel.

Insight with Haslinda Amin, a daily news program featuring in-depth, high-profile interviews and analysis to give viewers the complete picture on the stories that matter. The show features prominent leaders spanning the worlds of business, finance, politics and culture. (Source: Bloomberg)

Turkish Airlines carried out a sweeping management overhaul by replacing its chief executive officer and chairman, installing a new leadership team as the global aviation industry grapples with flight restrictions and high fuel costs.

Eli Lilly loses share in India’s GLP‑1 market as cheap semaglutide generics surge, while Novo holds steady after deep price cuts to defend Ozempic, Wegovy.

India’s stock mutual fund inflows jumped in March, showing resilience among individual investors despite heightened geopolitical tensions and market volatility.