Victoria Batchelor

Sydney

Financial Journalist at Bloomberg News

Australia-based finance journalist for Bloomberg @business. Economics and central bank buff. Trivia queen. Opinions my own, RTs not endorsements

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Trump Expected to Announce Trade Deal With UK

1 week ago | bloomberg.com | Victoria Batchelor

Good morning. Trump teases a “major” trade deal—and it’s expected to be with the UK. The Bank of England is forecast to cut interest rates today. And Israel's embassy in London was said to be the target of a terror plot. Listen to the day’s top stories. Donald Trump is expected to unveil a trade agreement with the UK today, people familiar said.
Shares Gain as China Evaluates Possible US Trade Talks

1 week ago | bloomberg.com | Victoria Batchelor

Good morning. Stocks cheer as China mulls trade talks with the US. Apple and Amazon earnings disappoint. And Farage’s Reform wins a key by-election by just six votes. Listen to the day’s top stories. European equity futures and Asian stocks gained after China said it’s assessing the possibility of trade talks with the US. Adding to the optimism, Japan expects negotiations with Washington to speed up and aims for a June agreement.
Tesla Denies Report Board Is Looking for Musk Successor

1 week ago | bloomberg.com | Victoria Batchelor

Good morning. Tesla denies a report it’s seeking to replace Elon Musk. The US and Ukraine sign a deal. And learn how to write all things crime from (an AI) Agatha Christie. Listen to the day’s top stories.
ECB Set to Cut Rates Again as Tariffs Threaten Growth

3 weeks ago | bloomberg.com | Victoria Batchelor

Good morning. The ECB is poised to lower interest rates. JD Vance is heading to Rome. And there’s some big squid news. Listen to the day’s top stories. The European Central Bank is set to cut interest rates again as Donald Trump’s tariffs darken the economic outlook. Beyond today, investors see at least two more moves by year-end. Turkey’s monetary policy committee meets for the first time since a period of market turmoil, with most analysts expecting a pause in its easing.
Trump Starts Chips and Drug Probes, Which May Lead to Tariffs

4 weeks ago | bloomberg.com | Victoria Batchelor

Good morning. Donald Trump starts chips and drug probes, setting up for more possible tariffs. But autos and car parts may get a levy reprieve. And LVMH’s sales disappoint. Listen to the day’s top stories. More tariff upheaval. The US initiated probes on semiconductor and pharmaceutical imports in a move that threatens to widen Donald Trump’s trade war. Earlier, the president floated temporary exemptions to his duties on imported vehicles and auto parts.
Stocks Rally as Trump Hits Pause on Most Higher Tariffs

1 month ago | bloomberg.com | Victoria Batchelor

Good morning. Stocks rally as Trump delays most higher tariffs. China is excluded from the reprieve. And the US president is making showers great again. Listen to the day’s top stories. European equity futures and Asian stocks soared after Donald Trump paused most higher tariffs for 90 days. Metals halted the longest run of losses in 25 years. “Is it real?!”—the NYSE trading floor erupted as the news hit. The US president flagged that it was a “great time to buy,” before unveiling the reprieve.
Global Markets Hit by Sweeping Selloff on Trump’s Tariffs

1 month ago | bloomberg.com | Victoria Batchelor

Good morning. Stocks plunge as Donald Trump slaps duties on everyone. The EU faces a 20% levy and the UK a 10% hit. And tariffs may leave US Botox users with furrowed brows. Listen to the day’s top stories. Global financial markets experienced a sweeping selloff after Trump slapped tariffs on all exporters to the US, with rates ranging from 10% to 50%. From friend to foe, the US president showed little mercy. Here’s a full list by country and region: the European Union faces a 20% levy and the UK 10%.
Trump Plans to Enact Tariffs on Mexico, Canada by February

Jan 21, 2025 | bloomberg.com | Victoria Batchelor

Good morning. Donald Trump takes world financial markets on a rollercoaster ride. The race to lead Germany is diverting through Davos. And the UK government may be poised to back a third runway at Heathrow. Listen to the day’s top stories. Donald Trump said he’s looking to impose tariffs of up to 25% on Mexico and Canada by Feb. 1. The president again called for the European Union to buy more American oil and gas if the bloc wants to avoid levies.
Assad Resurfaces in Moscow After Syrian Regime Topples

Dec 8, 2024 | bloomberg.com | Victoria Batchelor

Good morning. Syria’s Bashar Al-Assad flees to Russia. UK job vacancies drop by the most in four years. And the ‘Disease X’ outbreak is widening. Listen to the day’s top stories. Bashar Al-Assad and his family fled to Moscow after rebels toppled his regime, with Syrians taking to the streets of Damascus to celebrate. As the world seeks to grasp the speed of events, multiple Arab and US officials told Bloomberg that a power vacuum could now be dangerous. Israel moved troops into Syrian territory.
Prime Minister Michel Barnier Warns of 'Moment of Truth' for France

Dec 2, 2024 | bloomberg.com | Victoria Batchelor

Good morning. France faces its moment of truth. US Federal Reserve officials are keeping their options open. And Zurich and Vienna are the best cities for expat living. Listen to the day’s top stories. French Prime Minister Michel Barnier warned lawmakers that France has reached its “moment of truth,” as far-right leader Marine Le Pen is set to join a left-wing coalition to topple his government as early as tomorrow.