Week 19 Summary

News

Geopolitics, Energy Markets, Artificial Intelligence, Global Economy, Iran War, Strait of Hormuz, Global Markets, Energy, Mergers and Acquisitions, Interest Rates, Us Politics, Opec, Central Banks, Federal Reserve, Oil Markets, Private Equity, Us Supreme Court, Big Tech, Oil Prices, Iran Blockade, Apple, Tariffs

Bloomberg — Week of 2026-04-18 to 2026-05-01#

Story of the Week#

A severe escalation in the US-Iran conflict effectively shuttered the Strait of Hormuz this week, prompting the United Arab Emirates to historically quit OPEC and sending Brent crude surging past $126 a barrel. President Donald Trump’s strict naval blockade and stalled peace talks have fueled a massive energy shock, pitting war-driven stagflation against the deflationary momentum of the global AI boom.

2026-04-29

News

Federal Reserve, Oil Markets, Artificial Intelligence, Private Equity, Us Supreme Court

Sources

Bloomberg — 2026-04-29#

Lead Story#

The Federal Reserve held its benchmark interest rate steady at 3.5% to 3.75%, but the decision revealed a deepening internal division with an unprecedented four-way dissent from policymakers who opposed an easing bias. Adding to the institutional drama, Chair Jerome Powell announced he will remain at the central bank as a governor after his term ends next month, drawing sharp criticism as his designated successor, Kevin Warsh, cleared a key Senate committee vote.