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Meta Sees a Future Where AI Fills You Social Needs

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Welcome to Tech In Depth, our daily newsletter with reporting and analysis about the business of tech from Bloomberg’s journalists around the world. Today, Riley Griffin reports from the Meta antitrust trial about the company’s views of its rivals and the future of social networks.

Hostility Won’t End the Texas Heat Wave or Midwest Storms

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The decision by politicians in Washington and Austin to ignore climate change won’t help those suffering from its consequences.  

ECB’s Guindos Warns Financial System Still Facing Trade Risk

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European Central Bank Vice President Luis de Guindos cautioned that the recent trade turmoil could still upend the region’s financial system, which has so far weathered the fallout from the abrupt shifts in US policy.

Ukraine Peace Talks, President Trump in Middle East, More

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Source: Bloomberg, 6:38

Washington Is Selling Energy Insurance Against Itself. Seriously.

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A House committee wants to compensate some energy companies if the government derails their projects.

Meloni Wants Another Cut to Italy’s Payroll Taxes in Next Budget

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Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni’s government wants to ease the burden on middle-class earnings with another giveaway in the coming year, according to the economics chief of her political party.

India and Pakistan Must Break This Dangerous Cycle

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Each confrontation between the two nuclear powers is more dangerous than the last. It’s time to address the broader issues that divide them.

Are Matcha’s Benefits Worth the Higher Price?

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Hi, it’s Carrington in New York, where it seems like every cafe has a new matcha-flavored drink. More on the craze in a moment, but first ….

JD Vance Plans Return to Vatican for Pope Leo’s Inaugural Mass

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Vice President JD Vance will attend the inaugural mass of Pope Leo XIV following the pontiff’s historic election as the first American leader of the Roman Catholic Church.

‘Grand Theft Auto’ Delay Fails to Dent Take-Two Investor Zeal

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Investors in Take-Two Interactive Software Inc. won’t see the latest Grand Theft Auto VI game hit the shelves this year like previously planned, but that isn’t souring sentiment on the stock.

German Bonds May Be More Attractive Than US, JPM Says

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JPMorgan global markets strategy head Dubravko Lakos-Bujas discusses the outlook for European fixed income markets. "I do think that the German bond market, in terms of supply, actually looks quite attractive and maybe in some cases more attractive than sort of the US side," Lakos-Bujas says. He speaks to Bloomberg's Francine Lacqua on the sidelines of the JPMorgan Capital Markets Conference in Paris. (Source: Bloomberg)

Alibaba’s Growth Fails to Impress in Dour Note for China Tech

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Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.’s quarterly revenue grew a disappointing 7%, reflecting a persistent Chinese consumer malaise that may dog the online commerce leader’s big pivot toward AI.

Russia Sends Jet as Estonia Tries to Halt Shadow Oil Tanker

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Russia deployed a fighter jet in NATO airspace this week after Estonia tried to inspect a so-called shadow fleet tanker passing the EU-member’s economic area, Estonia’s Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna said.

Dollar Weakness Fuels Unusual Surge in Currency Volatility

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The dollar’s descent is elevating the price of hedging currency trades around the world, breaking up a long-standing market conviction that costs tend to come down when the greenback weakens.

Is It Too Late to Save the US Economy?

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All the evidence suggests that recovering from Trump’s tariff debacle will be neither easy nor swift. 

RFK Jr.'s Quest to Make Americans Eat Healthier Will Be Costly

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Ultra-processed foods have made US diets among the least expensive — and the most unhealthy — in the world. The health secretary wants to change that.

Trump Says India Offered Deal to Drop All Tariffs

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Get caught up.

‘Clear Signs’ Oil Demand Growth Is Slowing: IEA’s Bosoni

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Toril Bosoni, International Energy Agency oil markets head, discusses the outlook for global oil demand as the IEA said it is expected to slow down for the rest of 2025 amid economic headwinds. “We’re seeing an oversupplied market for the remainder of this year and extending into 2026,” Bosoni tells Bloomberg’s Francine Lacqua.

Trump Claims India Tariff Offer, UK GDP Beat, More

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Source: Bloomberg, 6:56

Trump Says US and Iran Are Closer to Reaching a Nuclear Deal

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President Donald Trump said the US might be getting closer to an agreement with Iran to curb the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program.

The Oil Industry's Double Whammy of Higher Costs and Lower Price

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And why LNG is the hydrocarbon of the future.

Hedge Fund Founder Accused of Bullying, Homophobia in UK Employment Suit

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Italian hedge fund executives who once saw each other as brothers are now embroiled in a London legal fight that surfaces allegations of bullying, homophobia and antisemitism in the office.

Odd Lots: The Double Whammy Facing Oil Companies (Podcast)

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The new administration has a “drill, baby, drill” mantra and a much more liberal attitude towards the oil and gas industry than the last one. But that hasn’t translated into great profits for the oil industry itself. Crude prices have sunk and tariffs have raised the cost of components for companies trying to get energy out of the ground. So, what’s the future for the industry? And who is actually making money right now? In this episode, we talk to longtime energy industry veteran Peter Tertzaki

Trump Wants Apple to Stop Moving iPhone Production to India

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US President Donald Trump said he’s asked Apple Inc.’s Tim Cook to stop building plants in India, taking aim at the iPhone maker’s plans to diversify its manufacturing beyond China.

The £1.2 Billion Meal Deal

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Get briefed ahead of your morning calls with the latest UK business headlines, key data and market reaction

Trump Says India Offered to Remove All Tariffs on US Goods

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President Donald Trump said India has made an offer to drop tariffs on US goods, as the Asian nation negotiates a deal to avert higher import taxes.

UK GDP Beats, Ukraine-Russia Breakthrough Hopes Fade, More

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Source: Bloomberg, 8:08

Trump’s Tariffs Threaten India’s $30 Billion Bling Trade

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The gem and jewelry trade could contract even further

US and Chinese Trade Negotiators Meet for Talks in South Korea

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US and Chinese officials met for trade talks in South Korea on Thursday, just days after both sides met in Switzerland and agreed to pause some tariffs for 90 days.

US Approves $304 Million Missile Sale to Turkey as Ties Warm Up

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The US approved the sale of $304 million-worth of missiles to Turkey as the NATO allies work to strengthen trade and defense ties.

Greencore to Buy Foodmaker Bakkavor in £1.2 Billion Deal

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Convenience food manufacturer Greencore Group Plc agreed to buy rival Bakkavor Group Plc for about £1.2 billion ($1.6 billion).

Aviva’s Wealth Unit Sees £2.3 Billion Inflows as Assets Rise

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UK insurer Aviva Plc said its wealth unit saw net inflows in the first quarter, with assets under management in the business rising by 5%.

Ukraine-Russia Breakthrough Hopes Fade as NATO Diplomats Meet

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Top US and European diplomats are gathering in Antalya, Turkey on Thursday as the outlook dims for any major breakthrough in expected peace talks between Ukraine and Russia.

Bloomberg Daybreak Europe: Putin Possible No-Show (Podcast)

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Source: Bloomberg, 0:00

CATL’s $4 Billion Listing Is Caught Up in China’s Difficult Dance With US

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In this week’s Hong Kong Edition, we examine the challenging outlook for the world’s biggest listing this year in CATL, interview Elephant Grounds’ co-founder Gerald Li and indulge in a 12-course cheese feast at a new restaurant on Aberdeen Street.

Shein Lowers Prices to Lure Back US Shoppers After Tariff Cut

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Shein Group Ltd. lowered US retail prices this week after the Trump administration temporarily cut duties on Chinese imports, as the online fashion retailer moves to win back consumers scared away by recent tariff-induced price hikes.

‘Beautiful’ Is In the Eye of the Bond Vigilantes

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The bottom line of Trump’s desired tax cuts will be greater deficits.

Deutsche Telekom Raises Earnings Forecast on Strong German Sales

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Deutsche Telekom AG raised its earnings forecast for the year after quarterly profit topped estimates, helped by mobile subscriber gains in its home market of Germany.

Uganda Using 'Extraordinary Measures' to Grow FX Reserves, Central Bank Governor Says

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Bank of Uganda Governor Governor Michael Atingi-Ego says the central bank has taken "extraordinary measures" to grow the nation's foreign exchange reserves, including buying $1.5 billion from the market this fiscal year and using currency swaps. The transactions have so far amounted to $400 million, Atingi-Ego said from the capital, Kampala, in an interview with Bloomberg's Jennifer Zabasajja. (Source: Bloomberg)

Who's Paying to Dim the Sun? We Should Know.

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Funding for solar geoengineering is growing as rapidly as the public discourse around its research and development, but it’s not a climate-change solution. 

Serbia’s Embattled Leader Looks to Leverage Trump Family Ties

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President Aleksandar Vucic wants to reap the rewards of cultivating links with the MAGA movement.

Trump’s Trade War Spares an Industry Europe Dominates: Hearing Aids

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The roughly $12 billion global hearing aids sector is likely to continue to be led by Europe — especially Denmark — for some time to come.

Why Are the British Becoming So French?

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The UK is hardly equipped for its recent embrace of both presidential politics and national champions.

Could This Tax Overhaul Spark a UK Wealth Exodus?

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A new study warns elimination of “nom-dom” status might just cost the government more money than it brings in. Or is the fear overblown?

The UK's Most Misunderstood Tax Deserves the Ax

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Britain’s national insurance levy isn’t fit for purpose.

Your Car Shouldn’t Look Like It Pumped Iron at the Gym

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We need a comeback for small cars, with a push from policymakers.

What If Iranians, Americans and Arabs Made Uranium Together?

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Iran has an unconventional idea that could make the region safer and also appeal to Trump’s love for big, bold deals.

StanChart-Backed Algbra Partners With Gatehouse for UK Accounts

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The UK banking arm of Kuwait’s Gatehouse Financial Group Ltd. is partnering with London-based financial technology firm Algbra Group to provide new digital accounts for overseas residents looking to invest in the UK property market.

America First Policy Spurs Africa Startups to Seek New Backers

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Oko Finance, a Morgan Stanley-backed startup providing disaster insurance to farmers in Africa, was on track to become profitable this year — until US President Donald Trump’s funding cuts gutted its biggest customer.

South Korea to Lift Deposit Insurance Cap First Time in 24 years

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South Korea will double the deposit insurance limit to 100 million won ($71,174) per client from September, raising the cap for the first time in nearly a quarter of a century to boost confidence in the banking system.