Lucy Meakin

London

Editor, Bloomberg Daybreak at Bloomberg News

Bloomberg Daybreak TL, cherry-picking the top news for you to wake up to. All things @economics @markets @business. Views are mine, RTs aren't endorsements

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Tariffs Are Here to Stay, Trump Administration Says

1 week ago | bloomberg.com | Lucy Meakin |Angela Cullen

Good morning. Donald Trump’s administration vows his tariffs are here to stay, one way or another. Chinese students abandon their dreams of a US education. And consultants are stepping into the C-suite. Listen to the day’s top stories. The Trump administration insisted it has multiple optinos to push through his import tariffs. For now though, a federal appeals court has temporarily paused a suspension of the levies.
Tariffs Are Here to Stay, Trump Administration Says

1 week ago | flipboard.com | Lucy Meakin |Angela Cullen

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‘Sell America’ Trade Returns After Moody’s Downgrade

2 weeks ago | bloomberg.com | Lucy Meakin

Good morning. Moody’s dim view of US debt reverberates through markets. There’s no respite for New Jersey commuters (yet.) And Americans wanting to escape the turmoil find fewer places to go. Listen to the day’s top stories. Brace for a bumpy start to the trading week after that downgrade of American debt by ratings company Moody’s on Friday evening. Longer-dated Treasury yields climbed to the psychological 5% level and stock futures slid with the dollar as the “sell America” trade found fresh wind.
Trump to Set Tariff Rates in Weeks

3 weeks ago | bloomberg.com | Lucy Meakin |Angela Cullen

Good morning. Donald Trump prepares to set the price of trading with the US. Avoid New Jersey Transit today. And Live Nation faces the music on its Covid concert cancellation policies. Listen to the day’s top stories.
Carney’s Liberals Win Narrow Victory in Canada’s Election

1 month ago | bloomberg.com | Lucy Meakin

Good morning. Canada elects Mark Carney’s Liberals, just. Donald Trump offers automakers a reprieve. And Amazon’s satellite internet ambitions finally lift off. Listen to the day’s top stories. Canada’s Liberal Party won a fourth straight election, handing Mark Carney a mandate to govern but with only a narrow margin of victory. His party led with 168 seats, ahead of the rival Conservatives but short of the 172 required for a majority.
China Denies Tariff Talks After Trump Signals Softening

1 month ago | bloomberg.com | Lucy Meakin

Good morning. China says it’s all or nothing when it comes to US tariffs. A big name warns the best is over for America’s stock market. And Harvard tries to speed up its fightback. Listen to the day’s top stories. All or nothing. China demanded the US revoke all unilateral tariffs and said the two sides aren’t even talking, taking a hard line after Donald Trump said overnight thata new, reduced, tariff rate may come in the next two to three weeks.
China Denies Tariff Talks After Trump Signals Softening

1 month ago | flipboard.com | Lucy Meakin

2 hours ago Xi Seeks Detente With Europe as Trump’s Tariffs Alienate Bloc President Xi Jinping is seeking to repair ties with the European Union, painting China as the more reliable partner as Donald Trump alienates the … Now China stands firm in trade war: There are no talks, U.S. should move first The Chinese government made clear Thursday that no talks are happening with the U.S. about de-escalating the trade war, and called on the Trump … 3 hours ago Trump Administration’s Warrantless...
Donald Trump May Implement Copper Tariffs Within Weeks

2 months ago | bloomberg.com | Lucy Meakin |Marc Perrier

Good morning. Copper becomes the latest pawn in the tariff tussle. Wall Street bankers strike it rich. And why hunting down those Easter eggs may be harder this year. Listen to the day’s top stories. US tariffs on copper imports may be coming within weeks, months earlier than Donald Trump’s original deadline for a decision, according to people familiar. He’s previously threatened a duty of 25% on one of the world’s most important metals—and it’s hurting American factories already.
Scott Bessent Says He’s Not Worried About Market

2 months ago | bloomberg.com | Lucy Meakin

Good morning. Treasury boss Scott Bessent wants you to stop worrying about the stock market. Donald Trump schedules a call with Vladimir Putin. And Queen Charlotte requests the pleasure of your company at Netflix’s latest money spinner. Listen to the day’s top stories. Relax! US Treasury chiefScott Bessent said he’s not worried about the recent equity downturn. “Corrections are healthy,” he told NBC. Traders still don’t seem convinced. Futures indicate stocks are in for another rough day.
Mark Carney Wins Race to Be Canadian Leader

2 months ago | bloomberg.com | Lucy Meakin

Good morning. Canada gets a new leader who says he’s ready to take on Donald Trump. Trade tensions weigh on US assets. And Josh Allen proves he really is MVP. Listen to the day’s top stories. Mark Carney won the race to become Canada’s next prime minister, putting a former central banker who’s never held a seat in Parliament in charge of the country just as Donald Trump’s administration threatens its economic future.