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05.05.26 - 12:30
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Iran War: US Stocks Bounce as Traders Track If Truce Hold | The Opening Trade 5/5/2026 (Bloomberg)
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US stock futures rebounded and oil prices eased as traders monitor whether a fragile ceasefire in the Middle East can hold.
A flareup of violence in the Middle East has injected fresh uncertainty after a month-long rally that pushed equities to new records, fueled by strong earnings from tech megacaps and gains in chipmakers. Still, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that talks with the Americans were “making progress.”
The Opening Trade has everything you need to know as markets open across Europe. With analysis you won't find anywhere else, we break down the biggest stories of the day and speak to top guests who have skin in the game. Hosted by Anna Edwards, Guy Johnson and Tom Mackenzie. (Source: Bloomberg)...
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05.05.26 - 12:24
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Abu Dhabi Considers Setting Up New Fund for Defense Deals (Bloomberg)
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Officials in Abu Dhabi have held preliminary talks on creating a new defense-focused investment vehicle, people familiar with the matter said, as part of the United Arab Emirates' efforts to further bolster its capabilities in the wake of regional conflicts....
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05.05.26 - 12:18
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Private credit to keep growing: Pinto (Bloomberg)
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Moody's Marc Pinto says private credit has proven resilient through a recent liquidity crunch, with software-heavy BDC portfolios holding up and troubled borrowers still low at around 0.5%. Pinto, the Global Head of Private Credit at Moody's Ratings, says the sector should continue expanding, though elevated redemptions are likely through year-end before stabilising closer to 5%. Pinto discussed the outlook on Bloomberg The Opening Trade with Anna Edwards, Guy Johnson and Tom Mackenzie. (Source: Bloomberg)...
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05.05.26 - 11:42
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The Iran War′s Clean Energy Lesson (Bloomberg)
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If the Iran war has taught the world anything, it's that oil is unreliable. Bloomberg Opinion columnist Lara Williams explains why that's great news for clean energy. (Source: Bloomberg)...
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