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Supertankers Racing Empty to Lift Oil Highlight Vessel Shortage

A shortage of oil tankers is becoming so acute that newly built vessels, which usually carry refined fuels on their maiden voyages, are instead racing empty to pick up crude as soon as possible.

A shortage of oil tankers is becoming so acute that newly built vessels, which usually carry refined fuels on their maiden voyages, are instead racing empty to pick up crude as soon as possible.

Supertankers Racing Empty to Load Oil Points to Ship Crunch

A shortage of oil tankers is becoming so acute that newly built vessels, which usually carry refined fuels on their maiden voyages, are instead racing empty to pick up crude as soon as possible.

A shortage of oil tankers is becoming so acute that newly built vessels, which usually carry refined fuels on their maiden voyages, are instead racing empty to pick up crude as soon as possible.

Myanmar Opposition Says Junta Bombed Hospital, Killing 33 People

Myanmar’s military regime carried out airstrikes on a public hospital in western Rakhine State late Wednesday, according to an opposition group, killing at least 33 people ahead of a tightly controlled national election.

Myanmar’s military regime carried out airstrikes on a public hospital in western Rakhine State late Wednesday, according to an opposition group, killing at least 33 people ahead of a tightly controlled national election.

Myanmar Opposition Says Junta Bombed Hospital, Killing 33

Myanmar’s military regime carried out airstrikes on a public hospital in western Rakhine State late Wednesday, according to an opposition group, killing at least 33 people ahead of a tightly controlled national election.

Myanmar’s military regime carried out airstrikes on a public hospital in western Rakhine State late Wednesday, according to an opposition group, killing at least 33 people ahead of a tightly controlled national election.

US Seizes Sanctioned Oil Tanker Off Coast of Venezuela

US forces intercepted and seized a sanctioned oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela.

US forces intercepted and seized a sanctioned oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela. A senior Trump administration official referred to the ship as “a stateless vessel” that was last docked in Venezuela. The US action may make it much harder for Venezuela to export its crude, as other shippers are now likely to be more reluctant to load its cargoes. Bloomberg’s Stephen Stapczynski reports.

Mexico Approves Up to 50% Tariffs on China | The China Show 12/11/2025

“Bloomberg: The China Show” is your definitive source for news and analysis on the world's second-biggest economy.

“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, Annabelle Droulers and David Ingles give global investors unique insight, delivering in-depth discussions with the newsmakers who matter. (Source: Bloomberg)

Stocks Under Pressure as AI Fears Overshadow Fed

Stocks Under Pressure as AI Fears Overshadow Fed

Stocks Dip as AI Anxiety Outweighs Fed Rate Cut

Stocks Dip as AI Anxiety Outweighs Fed Rate Cut

European Stocks Rise to Defy an AI-Driven Fall in the US

European Stocks Rise to Defy an AI-Driven Fall in the US

India's Advisor Sees US Trade Deal Signed by March

India’s Chief Economic Advisor, V.

India’s Chief Economic Advisor, V. Anantha Nageswaran, says he would be surprised if a trade deal with the US is not signed by March. He spoke exclusively on Bloomberg’s 'Insight with Haslinda Amin.' (Source: Bloomberg)

KraneShares' KWEB ETF Lists in Hong Kong

Global asset manager KraneShares is debuting its flagship KWEB CSI China Internet ETF in Hong Kong.

Global asset manager KraneShares is debuting its flagship KWEB CSI China Internet ETF in Hong Kong. The company's COO Jonathan Shelon says he has high expectations as global investors seek to diversify away from US technology stocks. He speaks with David Ingles and Annabelle Droulers on "Bloomberg: The China Show." (Source: Bloomberg)

Yen’s Record Weakness Against Yuan Raises Japan Inflation Risks

The yen struck a record low against the offshore yuan this week, raising concerns about imported inflation in Japan where the central bank’s policy normalization remains gradual.

The yen struck a record low against the offshore yuan this week, raising concerns about imported inflation in Japan where the central bank’s policy normalization remains gradual.

Novo Nordisk Is Trading as If Obesity Drug Craze Never Happened

Novo Nordisk A/S shares have fallen so much this year that it’s almost as if the frenzy around weight-loss drugs that propelled the Danish pharmaceutical company’s meteoric rise never happened.

Novo Nordisk A/S shares have fallen so much this year that it’s almost as if the frenzy around weight-loss drugs that propelled the Danish pharmaceutical company’s meteoric rise never happened.

India’s Adviser Nageswaran Sees US Trade Deal Signed by March

India’s chief economic adviser said he would be surprised if an “elusive” trade deal with the US isn’t signed by March, as most trade-related issues have been resolved.

India’s chief economic adviser said he would be surprised if an “elusive” trade deal with the US isn’t signed by March, as most trade-related issues have been resolved.

Fed cuts rates to 3-year low after fractious meeting

Three top US central bankers object to move in biggest revolt since 2019.

Three top US central bankers object to move in biggest revolt since 2019

Dark Fleet Oil Tanker Seized Off Venezuela Linked to Iran Trade

The massive tanker seized by US forces off Venezuela has been part of the dark fleet for a number of years and was already well known by American authorities for its role in the Iranian oil trade.

The massive tanker seized by US forces off Venezuela has been part of the dark fleet for a number of years and was already well known by American authorities for its role in the Iranian oil trade.

Fed's Powell Cuts Rates, Faces Dissent

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell downplayed dissenting votes against the decision to lower interest rates again, but details from the meeting revealed a divided central bank.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell downplayed dissenting votes against the decision to lower interest rates again, but details from the meeting revealed a divided central bank. Bloomberg's Enda Curran shares what we know so far. (Source: Bloomberg)

Islamist Militants Enter New Phase of Extremism in West Africa

Extremist groups competing for territory across West Africa could turn the region into a fluid insurgency corridor spanning roughly the distance from London to Rome and spark even more violence.

Extremist groups competing for territory across West Africa could turn the region into a fluid insurgency corridor spanning roughly the distance from London to Rome and spark even more violence.

If That Was a Hawkish Cut, Doves Needn’t Worry

Muted dissent like this does not signal a Fed that won’t let itself be pushed around.

Muted dissent like this does not signal a Fed that won’t let itself be pushed around.

Europe’s Coal Mining Holdout Braces for Its Inevitable Demise

Poland is speeding up its transition to clean energy, and that means pain for an industry whose traditions run deep through the nation.

Poland is speeding up its transition to clean energy, and that means pain for an industry whose traditions run deep through the nation.