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Why Kevin Warsh is newly ascendant in the Fed chair contest

The race to become the Federal Reserve’s next chair appeared almost over just a couple of weeks ago, but it’s now back to looking like a real competition.

The race to become the Federal Reserve’s next chair appeared almost over just a couple of weeks ago, but it’s now back to looking like a real competition.
MarketWatch - Top Stories • Dec 15, 9:00 PM
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Trump to Ease Mileage Rules in Bid to Curb Rising Car Prices

The Trump administration is poised to undo Biden-era fuel efficiency standards it blames for driving up the cost of new cars, according to people familiar with the matter.

The Trump administration is poised to undo Biden-era fuel efficiency standards it blames for driving up the cost of new cars, according to people familiar with the matter. John Bozzella, President and CEO of the Alliance For Automotive Innovation joins to discuss the future of the US car market and how Trump wants Asia's "cute" Kei Cars mad and sold in the US. (Source: Bloomberg)
Bloomberg Politics • Dec 15, 8:53 PM
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These space stocks could benefit from Elon Musk’s latest AI obsession

The latest craze in the space business is the promise of orbital data centers, which could provide a solution to artificial-intelligence hyperscalers’ energy problem.

The latest craze in the space business is the promise of orbital data centers, which could provide a solution to artificial-intelligence hyperscalers’ energy problem. A slew of companies stand to benefit.
MarketWatch - Top Stories • Dec 15, 8:41 PM
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Netflix CEOs Promise 'No Studio Closures' in WBD Bid

Netflix co-CEOs Greg Peters and Ted Sarandos said the company's bid for Warner Bros.

Netflix co-CEOs Greg Peters and Ted Sarandos said the company's bid for Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. will result in "no overlap or studio closures." Peters and Sarandos said they were committed to releasing Warner Bros. movies in theaters and claimed the deal is pro-consumer, pro-innovation, pro-worker, pro-creator, and pro-growth. Bloomberg's Chris Palmeri joined Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec on 'Bloomberg Businessweek Daily' to break it down. (Source: Bloomberg)
Bloomberg Politics • Dec 15, 8:39 PM
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US Bank Lending to Competitors Surged 26% This Year, Fitch Says

US banks are lending more to private credit firms, private equity shops and hedge funds, with loan volume to these non-bank financial institutions up 26% this year through November, according to Fitch Ratings.

US banks are lending more to private credit firms, private equity shops and hedge funds, with loan volume to these non-bank financial institutions up 26% this year through November, according to Fitch Ratings.
Bloomberg Markets • Dec 15, 8:20 PM
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US Trade Court Won’t Pause Customs Process Amid Tariff Fight

A US trade court denied a request to suspend a customs process for finalizing import duties while the US Supreme Court decides whether to strike down President Donald Trump’s global tariffs.

A US trade court denied a request to suspend a customs process for finalizing import duties while the US Supreme Court decides whether to strike down President Donald Trump’s global tariffs.
Bloomberg Politics • Dec 15, 8:12 PM
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Zelenskiy, European Leaders Meet | Balance of Power: Early Edition 12/15/2025

On the early edition of Balance of Power, Bloomberg Washington Correspondent Joe Mathieu discusses the latest from DC.

On the early edition of Balance of Power, Bloomberg Washington Correspondent Joe Mathieu discusses the latest from DC. On today's show, AEI Nonresident Senior Fellow Heather Conley, Republican Congressman Troy Downing of Montana, Stonecourt Capital Partner Rick Davis, Harvard Kennedy School's Ash Center Visiting Democracy Fellow Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Alliance For Automotive Innovation President and CEO John Bozzella. (Source: Bloomberg)
Bloomberg Politics • Dec 15, 8:02 PM
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Inflation Will Prevent Extended Cutting Cycle, Says BNP Paribas' Robson

Meghan Robson, Head of US Credit Strategy at BNP Paribas, expects inflation to accelerate a bit in 2026 due to pressure on goods inflation.

Meghan Robson, Head of US Credit Strategy at BNP Paribas, expects inflation to accelerate a bit in 2026 due to pressure on goods inflation. She sees one more rate cut next year but inflation will prevent the Federal Reserve from extending its cutting cycle. She speaks to Bloomberg's Carol Massar, Tim Stenovec, and Michael McKee on 'Bloomberg Businessweek Daily.' (Source: Bloomberg)
Bloomberg Markets • Dec 15, 8:00 PM
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Warner Bros. Discovery Sale Opens Antitrust Eyes

Netflix's proposed $72 billion acquisition of Warner Bros.

Netflix's proposed $72 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. studio and streaming assets -- likely to undergo tough antitrust scrutiny by authorities in the US and overseas -- is already defending the pact's merits due to a consumer lawsuit filed Dec. 8. Though private suits to block deals rarely succeed, it's another stick in the fire of antitrust opposition that the companies must overcome to get their deal closed, and stranger things could happen. Bloomberg's Jen...
Bloomberg Markets • Dec 15, 7:57 PM
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Congress Faces Packed Agenda As Health Care Fight Continues

House Republicans plan to vote this week on a package of proposals to address rising health-care costs, but an extension of expiring Obamacare subsidies is conspicuously absent.

House Republicans plan to vote this week on a package of proposals to address rising health-care costs, but an extension of expiring Obamacare subsidies is conspicuously absent. The package would require more transparency from pharmacy benefit managers, codify association health plans, support self-insured health care models, and fund cost sharing reductions, according to House Republican leadership aides. Congressman Troy Downing, Republican representing Montana's 2nd District join to discuss health care and the future of Affordable...
Bloomberg Politics • Dec 15, 7:46 PM
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Venezuelan Activist Machado Hopes Her Country 'Will be Free'

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado speaks after accepting the Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo, Norway.

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado speaks after accepting the Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo, Norway. Her daughter had accepted the award on her behalf. Machado, 58, had been in hiding in Venezuela since August 2024, saying she feared for her life after the movement she led presented evidence that her stand-in candidate in last year’s election, Edmundo González, defeated President Nicolás Maduro by a landslide. The socialist ruler instead declared himself the winner and...
Bloomberg Politics • Dec 15, 7:44 PM
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UN Halves Food Rations in Gaza Due to Israeli Restrictions

The United Nations has cut food rations for people in Gaza by half, citing Israeli restrictions that continue to impact the organization’s humanitarian efforts.

The United Nations has cut food rations for people in Gaza by half, citing Israeli restrictions that continue to impact the organization’s humanitarian efforts.
Bloomberg Politics • Dec 15, 7:42 PM