Bloomberg This Weekend, broadcast on August 9, 2026, covered a range of significant topics impacting global markets and politics. A major focus was on potential changes at the Federal Reserve, with discussions around Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh considering a reduction in the frequency of Fed meetings. This comes after the Fed held interest rates steady for the fifth consecutive meeting, though three Fed officials reportedly dissented, advocating for higher rates. The show also touched on the market's turbulent week, specifically regarding technology stocks and the Fed's influence.
Corporate earnings were a significant segment, featuring SpaceX's first earnings report since its IPO and a lookahead at CPI. There were also discussions about Microsoft's jump and Meta's decline following their AI earnings. Kevin Warsh defended his decision to pick Andreessen for his AI task force, highlighting the growing digital divide over AI.
Geopolitical discussions included US policy towards Iran, with reports that the US would hold off on strikes and that Israel agreed to an Iran deal. There were also mentions of Trump planning to hit Iran "very hard" and a Hamas disarmament agreement. Other international news covered included Netanyahu facing a critical election in October and FIFA scrapping its World Cup stake sale and privatization plans due to major backlash.
The program featured conversations with financial experts like Bloomberg Chief U.S. Economist Anna Wong and Bank of America Chief Market Strategist Joseph Quinlan, alongside political figures like Governors Stitt, Moore, Cox, and Meyer discussing immigration policy. The show aimed to provide clarity and context on the weekend's biggest headlines, hosted by David Gura, Christina Ruffini, and Lisa Mateo.
