Victoria Batchelor

1 week 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.

2 weeks ago | bloomberg.com | Victoria Batchelor

Good morning. Oil climbs on a report that Israel is preparing to strike Iran. Trump reveals more about his “Golden Dome” missile-defense shield. And Amazon is giving refunds for years-old returns. Listen to the day’s top stories. Oil prices jumped after CNN reported that Israel may be preparing to strike Iran’s nuclear facilities, citing US intelligence. It wasn’t clear that Tel Aviv has made a final decision on an attack.

3 weeks ago | bloomberg.com | Victoria Batchelor

Good morning. The UK is weighing a new investor visa. Putin names low-level officials for Ukraine talks. And there’s dismal news on foreign investment in Europe. Listen to the day’s top stories. The UK is drawing up plans for a special visa for foreigners who invest significant sums in the nation. Ministers are considering proposals for a visa open to people willing to fund strategically important industries, such as AI, clean energy and life sciences, people familiar said.

4 weeks 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.

1 month 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.