Joshua Robinson

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Managing Editor, Economics Breaking News at Bloomberg Businessweek

Managing Editor, Economics Data News at Bloomberg News

Senior Editor for Markets and Breaking News @business - All views are my own and retweets do not signal endorsements.

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Global Bond Selloff Ramps Up; Bund Futures Down

1 month ago | bloomberg.com | Joshua Robinson

Good morning. Global bonds follow German bunds lower. Automakers get a one-month reprieve from Trump’s tariffs on Mexico and Canada. And Volkswagen unveils an affordable electric compact car with an unusual name. Listen to the day’s top stories. A bond selloff accelerated, pushing benchmark Japanese government bond yields to the highest in more than a decade after bunds were heavily sold on a dramatic change in the German government’s spending plans.
Trump Defends His Agenda in 100-Minute Congress Address

1 month ago | bloomberg.com | Joshua Robinson

Good morning. Donald Trump reinforces his agenda on everything from tariffs to Ukraine. Germany unlocks half a trillion euros for defense and infrastructure investments. And Europe’s electric vehicle market is getting a boost from company-car contracts. Listen to the day’s top stories.
Trump Pauses Ukraine Military Aid After Zelenskiy Clash

1 month ago | bloomberg.com | Joshua Robinson

Good morning. Donald Trump pauses military aid to Ukraine. Canada and China retaliate against tariffs. And a US hedge fund chief has grand ambitions for Birmingham City Football Club. Listen to the day’s top stories. Donald Trump ordered a pause on all military aid to Ukraine after publicly clashing with Volodymyr Zelenskiy. The halt will remain until the US president determines a good-faith commitment to peace has been made, a defense official said.
Germany’s Pollsters Are Nervous as Election Nears

2 months ago | bloomberg.com | Joshua Robinson

Good morning. Germany’s pollsters are getting nervous about an election surprise. Ukrainian women step into tough jobs as men head to the front lines. And we check out some airport restaurants that will make you want to skip the frequent flier lounge. Listen to the day’s top stories. A number of unpredictable factors are at play going in to this weekend’s German election, according to officials from polling institutes.
Trump Says Fresh Trade Deal with China is 'Possible'

2 months ago | bloomberg.com | Joshua Robinson

Good morning. Donald Trump says a trade deal with China is possible and touted his “great” relationship with Xi Jinping. Volodymyr Zelenskiy is in a tough spot. And we spoke to the Four Seasons CEO about White Lotus. Listen to the day’s top stories. President Trump said a new trade deal with China is possible and repeated he has a “very good relationship” with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Trump Reveals Plans for 25% Tariffs on US Steel and Aluminum Imports

2 months ago | bloomberg.com | Joshua Robinson

Good morning. Trump announces plans for tariffs on steel and aluminum imports. Activist investor Elliott builds a stake in BP. And scammers using deepfakes are targeting Italy’s elite. Listen to the day’s top stories. President Donald Trump said he would announce 25% tariffs on all imports of steel and aluminum today. But he didn’t specify when the duties would take effect. The euro, Australian dollar and Canadian dollar fell.
Amazon Says It Can’t Keep Up With AI Demand

2 months ago | bloomberg.com | Joshua Robinson

Good morning. Amazon worries about keeping up with AI demand, prompting a slide in its shares. UK landlords face costly insulation upgrades. And London cabbies are teaching navigation apps a few things. Listen to the day’s top stories. Amazon shares dropped after-market as the company’s quarterly profit and sales forecasts missed estimates. CEO Andy Jassy warned of “lumpy” growth amid capacity constraints in its cloud computing division.
The Bank of England Is Expected to Cut Rates to 4.5%

2 months ago | bloomberg.com | Joshua Robinson

Good morning. The Bank of England is expected to cut interest rates today. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is focused on lowering yields, not rates. And Man City’s trouble is spreading from the pitch to politics. Listen to the day’s top stories.
DeepSeek Investigated by US Over Possible Nvidia Chip Purchases

2 months ago | bloomberg.com | Joshua Robinson

Good morning. DeepSeek gets probed by the FBI and White House. UK official statistics are being investigated for quality issues. And the days might be numbered for London’s oldest working lift. Listen to the day’s top stories. US officials are investigating if DeepSeek bought advanced Nvidia chips through third parties in Singapore, avoiding export restrictions, people familiar said. Separately, Samsung is said to be supplying a less-advanced AI chip to Nvidia for the Chinese market.
Tech Earnings Bonanza Sees Meta, Tesla Climb on 2025 Optimism

2 months ago | bloomberg.com | Joshua Robinson

Good morning. Meta and Tesla shares gain on solid earnings news. The European Central Bank is widely expected to cut rates again. And increasing thefts in Britain are costing retailers billions of pounds. Listen to the day’s top stories. Earnings bonanza: Meta shares climbed as CEO Mark Zuckerberg predicted a “really big year,” expecting its artificial intelligence assistant to reach over 1 billion people and become the most widely used.