Victoria Batchelor

1 week ago | bloomberg.com | Victoria Batchelor

Good morning. Oil extends gains as Israel and Iran attacks intensify. London home sellers are cutting prices. And a woman will head the MI6 spy service for the first time. Listen to the day’s top stories. Oil rose as the conflict between Israel and Iran entered a fourth day, with the market bracing for an escalation that may disrupt energy supplies. Donald Trump vetoed an Israeli plan to kill Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

2 weeks ago | bloomberg.com | Victoria Batchelor

Good morning. The US and China agree on a plan to ease trade tensions. Scott Bessent is said to be a contender for the US Federal Reserve chair. And Nintendo’s Switch 2 sales smash a record. Listen to the day’s top stories. The US and China agreed to a preliminary pact to reduce trade tensions. Full details weren’t available, but American negotiators expect issues including rare earths to be resolved. Financial markets mostly shrugged off the news.

3 weeks ago | bloomberg.com | Victoria Batchelor

Good morning. Elon Musk blasts Donald Trump’s tax bill. The UK scores an exemption from higher metal tariffs. And while there are more millionaires globally, there are fewer in Europe. Listen to the day’s top stories. Elon Musk lambasted Donald Trump’s signature tax bill as a budget-busting “abomination” as Republican fiscal hawks stepped up criticism of the package. The US Senate majority leader said the deal on state and local taxes will have to change.

3 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Victoria Batchelor

11 hours agoElon Musk has hit out at President Donald Trump's signature tax and spending bill, describing it as a "disgusting abomination", in a widening rift between the two allies. The budget - which includes multi-trillion dollar tax breaks and more defence spending while also allowing the US government to …

1 month ago | bloomberg.com | Victoria Batchelor

Good morning. Nissan is seeking to raise more than $7 billion. Trump warns Putin he’s “playing with fire.” And SpaceX’s Starship rocket is destroyed during a test flight. Listen to the day’s top stories. Nissan is aiming to raise more than $7 billion through debt and asset sales to meet major loan repayments next year, documents show. The UK may back a £1 billion syndicated loan while the automaker is considering selling part of its stakes in Renault and battery maker AESC.