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OpenAI is letting a select group of users access a new artificial intelligence model that's meant to be more adept at spotting software security vulnerabilities, one week after rival Anthropic PBC announced a limited release of an AI tool called Mythos....

The International Monetary Fund downgraded its growth projection for the year after the war in the Middle East triggered a major oil shock and included the possibility of a downturn if the conflict drags on and energy infrastructure is severely damaged. European Commissioner for Economy and Productivity Valdis Dombrovskis joins "Balance of Power" to discuss the IMF news as well the Ukraine war impact on the EU economy. (Source: Bloomberg)...

Commerzbank AG Chief Executive Officer Bettina Orlopp said that she has had some talks with UniCredit SpA about a deal after the Italian bank announced a takeover bid for the German lender, noting that the two companies are still at odds over the valuation....

A US-sanctioned tanker linked to China sailed out of the Strait of Hormuz and into the Gulf of Oman, testing President Donald Trump's naval blockade. Rich Starry, a medium-range tanker earlier known as Full Star, was blacklisted by Washington in 2023 for helping Tehran evade energy sanctions. It is not clear on this occasion whether it visited Iranian ports before its transit, or is carrying cargo. Bloomberg's Adam Farrar joins to discuss. (Source: Bloomberg)...

The International Monetary Fund and Lebanon are discussing options for providing fast-track assistance to help the country absorb the impact of the Middle East war, according to people familiar with the matter....

Wells Fargo CFO Mike Santomassimo breaks down the bank's first-quarter earnings and discusses growth prospects and the private credit market on "Bloomberg The Close." (Source: Bloomberg)...

The US is easing sanctions on Venezuela to allow parties to conduct transactions with the country's central bank as the Trump administration pushes to revive the nation's oil sector following the capture of former president Nicolás Maduro....

"Bloomberg Crypto" covers the people, transactions, and technology shaping the world of decentralized finance. Today's guests: TRM Labs Global Head of Policy Ari Redboard, Castle Island Management Founder Partner Nic Carter, Jito Labs Chief Legal Officer Rebecca Rettig, and Dragonfly Head of Talent Zackary Skelly. (Source: Bloomberg)...

Wall Street strategists expect a robust increase in the Treasury's coffers this week as Americans pay their taxes, potentially putting pressure on relatively calm US funding markets....

Argentina's inflation picked up more than expected in March as prices at the pump rose sharply on the Iran war and as education costs surged on annual tuition adjustments....

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has floated a possible combination with American Airlines, according to people familiar with the conversations, an audacious proposition that would face intense scrutiny even under the business-friendly Trump administration. Sri Taylor has more. (Source: Bloomberg)...

Zackary Skelly, head of talent at Dragonfly, joins Scarlet Fu and Tim Stenovec on "Bloomberg Crypto." They discuss the the crypto job market as it evolves around changing global regulation. (Source: Bloomberg)...

Bloomberg's Emily Nicolle joins Scarlet Fu and Tim Stenovec on "Bloomberg Crypto." Kraken, one of the world's oldest crypto exchanges, said it's being extorted by a criminal group that claims to have access to some client account information.  (Source: Bloomberg)...

Blue Owl Capital Inc. is nearing a deal for one of its funds to take a minority stake in Paris-based BlackFin Capital Partners, according to people familiar with the matter....

The union representing Deutsche Lufthansa AG pilots is calling for two more days of strikes later this week, extending challenges in an already turbulent year for Europe's largest carrier....

Harley Bassman, who invented a widely-followed gauge of Treasury-market volatility and later developed exchange-traded funds for Simplify Asset Management, is suing the firm for allegedly stiffing him of millions of dollars in compensation....

Kenya pump prices jumped to the highest in nearly three years as the fallout from the war on Iran reverberates across economies....

A startup is redefining healthcare by letting Americans use HSA/FSA funds for gym memberships, sleep aids, and proven supplements. Justin Mares, the Founder and CEO of Trumed joined Bloomberg Open Interest to explain how strict scientific vetting filters out junk products, and why the future of healthcare is prevention, not treatment. (Source: Bloomberg)...

Iran has started restoring limited internet connectivity to some businesses and individuals, a sign it's seeking to mitigate the economic damage from the nationwide shutdown that started with the outbreak of war with the US and Israel more than six weeks ago....

Rebecca Retting, chief legal officer and chief operating officer at Jito Labs, joins Scarlet Fu and Tim Stenovec on "Bloomberg Crypto." The CLARITY Act passed the House in July 2025 but awaits Senate approval, leaving the most sweeping US crypto market-structure reform in limbo. (Source: Bloomberg)...