James Ludden

1 week ago | bloomberg.com | James Ludden

Good morning. Some relief for tech stocks, but also some confusion. Gold shows no signs of losing its luster. And why it may be time to resume your studies. Listen to the day’s top stories.

2 weeks ago | bloomberg.com | James Ludden

Good morning. President Trump’s tariffs kick in and even Texas oilmen are unhappy. A Meta whistleblower testifies to Congress. And why it’s time (sorry) to sell your Rolex. Listen to the day’s top stories. President Trump’s tariffs are now in place and, outside the confines of the White House and Mar-a-Lago, few people are cheering. But they could’ve been even higher if trade adviser Peter Navarro had had his way.

2 weeks ago | bloomberg.com | James Ludden

Good morning. Very rich people are getting more vocal about those tariffs. Warren Buffett’s fortune keeps on growing. And the Gators chomp the Cougars in a thrilling end to March Madness. Listen to the day’s top stories. More billionaires are breaking ranks with President Donald Trump, or his tariff policy at least. Ken Griffin, better known outside finance as the man who paid $45 million for a dinosaur, said the latest levies are a “huge policy mistake” and amount to a hefty tax on US families.

2 weeks ago | bloomberg.com | James Ludden

Good morning. Don’t worry, the stock market will eventually boom again, according to President Trump and several acolytes. We try to decipher the Greek formula that his tariffs are based on. And after a chaotic week, how about a chilled Chablis. Listen to the day’s top stories. Move on. Nothing to see here. Yesterday’s rout in global stocks was little more than a blip on the path to a glorious future, Vice President JD Vance told Newsmax.

3 weeks ago | bloomberg.com | James Ludden

Good morning. The world will tune into the Rose Garden this afternoon. Things aren’t going to plan for Elon. And Hollywood mourns a caped crusader. Listen to the day’s top stories. Donald Trump’s team is still hashing out options for its long-awaited reciprocal tariff, people familiar said. Multiple proposals are under consideration, including a tiered tariff system and a customized reciprocal plan. How to trade it? No one really knows.