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Poland to Join US-Hosted G-20 Summit as South Africa Is Shunned

The US is inviting Poland to the next Group of 20 summit — and plans to shun South Africa — when President Donald Trump hosts the forum of the largest global economies in 2026, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said.

The US is inviting Poland to the next Group of 20 summit — and plans to shun South Africa — when President Donald Trump hosts the forum of the largest global economies in 2026, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said.
Bloomberg Politics • Dec 4, 1:12 AM
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Questions Regarding 2nd Boat Strike | Balance of Power: Late Edition 12/3/2025

"Balance of Power: Late Edition" focuses on the intersection of politics and global business.

"Balance of Power: Late Edition" focuses on the intersection of politics and global business. On today's show, S-3 Group Partner and Republican Strategist Ashley Davis, Sen. Gary Peters (D) Michigan, Senate Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Sen. Dick Durbin (D) Illinois. (Source: Bloomberg)
Bloomberg Politics • Dec 4, 1:11 AM
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Brazil Billionaire Flew to Venezuela to Urge Maduro to Step Down

Joesley Batista, co-owner of a sprawling business empire led by the meat-processing giant JBS NV, is quietly positioning himself as a connector trying to defuse political tensions between the Trump administration and Venezuela’s ruling regime.

Joesley Batista, co-owner of a sprawling business empire led by the meat-processing giant JBS NV, is quietly positioning himself as a connector trying to defuse political tensions between the Trump administration and Venezuela’s ruling regime.
Bloomberg Politics • Dec 4, 1:09 AM
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Ship Rates Spiking 467% Marks Upended Trade Across Commodities

Rates to ship commodities from energy to bulk ores across the world’s oceans are heading for a rare year-end surge as conflicts, sanctions, and swelling output upend global supply lines.

Rates to ship commodities from energy to bulk ores across the world’s oceans are heading for a rare year-end surge as conflicts, sanctions, and swelling output upend global supply lines.
Bloomberg Markets • Dec 4, 12:21 AM
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Can’t Keep Up With Trump Pardon Chaos: Sen. Durbin

Senator Dick Durbin (D) Illinois, Senate Judiciary Committee Ranking Member, and Senate Appropriations Committee Member speaks with Joe Mathieu and Amara Omeokwe on “Balance of Power.

Senator Dick Durbin (D) Illinois, Senate Judiciary Committee Ranking Member, and Senate Appropriations Committee Member speaks with Joe Mathieu and Amara Omeokwe on “Balance of Power.” (Source: Bloomberg)
Bloomberg Politics • Dec 4, 12:18 AM
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US Pushes for Investment From Taiwan

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has said the US is expecting a large investment pledge from Taiwan in trade talks.

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has said the US is expecting a large investment pledge from Taiwan in trade talks. Bloomberg’s Minmin Low reports.
Bloomberg Markets • Dec 4, 12:11 AM
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SEC Punts Controversial Short-Sale Disclosure Deadline Again

The US Securities and Exchange Commission delayed for the second time this year the deadline for hedge funds and other big investors to comply with much-watched disclosure rules for short selling and related stock lending.

The US Securities and Exchange Commission delayed for the second time this year the deadline for hedge funds and other big investors to comply with much-watched disclosure rules for short selling and related stock lending.
Bloomberg Markets • Dec 4, 12:08 AM
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Starmer Pushes Ahead With China Reset Despite Spying Fears

The UK government appears poised to approve China’s plan for a massive new embassy in London, as Prime Minister Keir Starmer looks to put spying fears aside and revive his plans for a diplomatic reset with Beijing.

The UK government appears poised to approve China’s plan for a massive new embassy in London, as Prime Minister Keir Starmer looks to put spying fears aside and revive his plans for a diplomatic reset with Beijing.
Bloomberg Politics • Dec 4, 12:01 AM
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Banks Warn EU Against ‘Unduly Conservative’ Securitization Deal

The European Union is in danger of striking an “unduly conservative compromise” on legislation meant to kick-start securitization, two of the bloc’s biggest finance lobbies have warned as they urge politicians to walk-back proposed changes to the package.

The European Union is in danger of striking an “unduly conservative compromise” on legislation meant to kick-start securitization, two of the bloc’s biggest finance lobbies have warned as they urge politicians to walk-back proposed changes to the package.
Bloomberg Politics • Dec 4, 12:00 AM
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Milei’s Labor Reforms Revive Tensions Between Banks and Fintechs

Argentine President Javier Milei’s upcoming labor reform plan is reviving longstanding tensions between the country’s banks and its fast-growing financial technology platforms.

Argentine President Javier Milei’s upcoming labor reform plan is reviving longstanding tensions between the country’s banks and its fast-growing financial technology platforms.
Bloomberg Politics • Dec 3, 11:50 PM