LIZZY: LIVE FROM LONDON, THIS IS "BLOOMBERG DAYBREAK: EUROPE." OIL PRICES SURGE AS PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP THREATENS A FULL NAVAL BLOCKADE OF THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ. THAT BLOCKADE SET TO BEGIN AT 3:00 P. M.U.K. TIME AFTER THE BREAKDOWN OF TALKS IN PAKISTAN. PRESIDENT TRUMP SAYS HE DOESN'T CARE WHETHER IRAN RETURNS TO THE NEGOTIATING TABLE. PLUS, THE END OF THE ORBAN ERA.A LANDSLIDE ELECTION VICTORY FOR PETER MAGYAR SWEEPS VIKTOR ORBAN FROM POWER AFTER 16 YEARS. WELCOME TO A NEW WEEK. HAPPY MONDAY.THIS IS THE P ...

MATT: 30 MINUTES UNTIL THE START OF TRADING. I AM MATT MILLER. DANI: I AM DANI BURGER."BLOOMBERG OPEN INTEREST," STARTS RIGHT NOW. ♪ MATT: COMING UP, A FRAGILE TRUCE, PRESIDENT TRUMP VOWS TO KEEP U.S. TROOPS IN THE GULF AHEAD OF TALKS WITH IRAN. DANI: BRENT WILL AVERAGE MORE THAN $100 A BARREL THROUGH 2026 IF THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ REMAINS CLOSED THROUGH THE MONTH.MATT: -- DANI: THOSE OF THE STOCKS I'M WATCHING. AMID ALL THE MACRO STUFF, THIS IS THE CORPORATE NEWS OF THE DAY. COREWEAVE AND META ARE UP 1.5%.CO ...

Good morning. It's 5 a. m.in New York, 10 a. m. in London.I'm Matt Miller in for Vonnie Quinn with your Bloomberg Brief. Let's get you set up for the day. President trump vows to keep u.s. troops in the persian gulf as the strait of Hormuz remains largely blocked and the cease fire remains fragile as Israeli strikes continue in Lebanon. US Vice President J.D. Vance will lead a delegation to Islamabad for direct talks with Iran. The stock rally has stalled, as Goldman Sachs says Brent crude will average more ...

MATT: IT IS 5:00 IN NEW YORK CITY, 10:00 A. M. IN LONDON.I AM MATT MILLER IN FOR VONNIE QUINN. STOCKS ARE SOARING AND THE DOLLAR DIPS AFTER THE U.S. AND IRAN AGREE TO A TWO-WEEK CEASE-FIRE. OIL DROPS BACK BELOW 00 A BARREL AS SHIPS AWAIT A TEMPORARY REOPENING OF THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ.TREASURIES RALLY WITH BETS THE FED WILL RESUME ITS RATE CUTS AND AUCTION FOR 10 YEAR NOTES ON DECK THIS AFTERNOON. YOU CAN SEE S&P FUTURES AT THEIR SESSION HIGHS, UP 2.7%. NASDAQ FUTURES UP 3.5%.SMALL CAPS DOING EVEN BETTER. A M ...

Good morning. It's Wednesday, April the eighth. This is what is on the markets radar.A two week cease fire and risk assets surge. But is the Straits of Hormuz really open. And what longer term risk premium should attach to Middle East assets.Let's talk a little bit about where we are with these markets. You get into the office this morning. You look at the screen.Just take a moment to enjoy it because the question is, do you where do we go from here. Brent crude is down by 14%. Euro Stoxx 50 is down by a so ...

>> THIS IS THE ASIA TRADE. HAIDI: BREAKING NEWS, PRESIDENT TRUMP SAYS IT AGREED TO A TWO-WEEK CEASE-FIRE WITH IRAN, SUSPENDING HIS THREAT TO ATTACK CIVILIAN INFRASTRUCTURE ACROSS A COUNTRY. ACCORDING TO TRUNG, THE DEAL HINGES ON REOPENING THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ, THE ANNOUNCEMENT COMING JUST A LITTLE UNDER AN HOUR AHEAD OF REOPENING THE STRAIGHT OR FACING A MILITARY STRIKE.PAUL: U.S. FUTURES GETTING A BOOST, FOR MORE THIS GUITAR WASHINGTON WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENT, SENIOR EDITOR FOR MARKETS AND BLOOMBERG OPIN ...

Good morning. It's Thursday, April the second, last day before the long weekend. And here is what's on the agenda.Donald Trump says the war in Iran is ending very the end is very close despite threatening escalation. Oil jumps in, stock futures plunge on the year after Liberation Day, the president was new tariffs. Let's check in on the markets with that is the background context there.And Lizzie. And we are risk off across equity markets. Certainly if you look at US futures and European futures down substa ...

Core Viewpoint - U.S. stocks are expected to continue the rally observed on Tuesday, with significant gains in blue-chip indexes across Asia and Europe, indicating a positive sentiment among investors [1] Group 1 - U.S. stocks are poised to extend the rally from Tuesday [1] - Blue-chip indexes in Asia and Europe have surged, reflecting strong market performance [1] - Investors are anticipating an address from Trump for updates on the ongoing conflict, which may influence market dynamics [1]

Market Reactions - Financial markets are experiencing a rally due to President Trump's upcoming address, which hints at a potential resolution to the Iran conflict, leading to a surge in the South Korean currency and a slight increase in gold prices [2][9] - Oil prices have risen by over $1.00 per barrel for both Brent and U.S. Crude as the UAE expresses willingness to engage militarily to ensure the Strait of Hormuz remains open [4][9] Political Context - Senator Marco Rubio indicates that while the war in Iran will not end immediately, a resolution is on the horizon, and the U.S. may reassess its NATO ties post-conflict [3][9] - Rubio also highlights ongoing diplomatic developments regarding Cuba and Venezuela, urging reforms in Cuba and a transition in Venezuela [10] Regional Developments - The UAE's suggestion for U.S. control over key islands in the Strait of Hormuz reflects strategic military considerations amid ongoing tensions [4] - Japan's Prime Minister is open to collaborating with Asian neighbors to secure oil supplies, and the government is contemplating an additional oil reserve release [5] Economic Indicators - The People's Bank of China sets the Yuan reference rate at 6.9025 per USD, while coking coal benchmark futures in China have dropped approximately 3% [6] - The Bank of Japan is considering a potential interest rate hike as business sentiment improves, despite a slight decline in the 2-year JGB rate [6][9] Geopolitical Events - A Russian military plane crash in Crimea results in 29 fatalities, indicating ongoing instability in Eastern Europe [8] - Argentina's government has declared the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) a terrorist organization, aligning with U.S. foreign policy [8]

Core Insights - The ongoing war in Iran has led to significant increases in oil prices, with energy stocks outperforming other sectors, showing a year-to-date total return increase of over 40% compared to a 6.7% decline in the S&P 500 [3][4] Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Market - The closure of the Strait of Hormuz and Iranian attacks on Qatari export facilities are expected to hinder LNG exports for 3 to 5 years, affecting 12.8 million tons per annum or approximately 1.7 billion cubic feet per day [5] - North American LNG is becoming more attractive to global buyers due to these disruptions, benefiting companies like Cheniere and Venture Global, which have significant expansion potential [6] - Venture Global has secured five-year LNG purchase agreements totaling 2 MTPA and has initiated financing for a 9-MTPA expansion [7] - Cheniere's operational capacity is largely secured under long-term contracts, but it is exploring ways to increase cargo shipments [8] Oil Market Dynamics - Global oil supplies have decreased by over 10 million barrels per day since the war began, with Brent crude experiencing the most significant price impacts [11] - The U.S. has released 400 million barrels from emergency reserves to stabilize prices, with contributions from both Iranian and Russian oil expected to add significant volumes to the market [12] - Saudi Aramco has increased oil volumes through its East-West pipeline, providing some relief to supply constraints [13] - The Brent-WTI spread has widened significantly, benefiting U.S. refiners [14] Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Market - Qatar's LPG exports are expected to decline by 13% due to infrastructure damage, which may lead to increased interest in long-term contracts with U.S. suppliers [15] - U.S. companies like Energy Transfer, Enterprise Products Partners, and Targa Resources are positioned to benefit from these market shifts [15] Broader Energy Implications - The U.S. Energy Information Administration has raised its production forecasts for oil, natural gas, and NGLs for 2027, indicating a more favorable outlook for U.S. energy production [16] - The attractiveness of the U.S. and Canada as energy partners is expected to increase, particularly for LNG and LPG, due to their proximity to key markets [17] - Energy security and reliability remain critical topics, with countries that have diversified energy sources better positioned to handle market disruptions [18]