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Commerzbank Chief Executive Officer Bettina Orlopp speaks on Bloomberg Television following Monday's 35 billion ($40 billion) bid from UniCredit. Orlopp tells Bloomberg's Anna Edwards UniCredit's offer was a "surprise" and it is a "very low price." She adds Commerzbank will focus on its own strategy as it is currently thinking about accelerating profitability.

US President Donald Trump has reiterated his appeals for other nations to help secure the Strait of Hormuz, saying Iran was nearly obliterated even as the war continues to roil oil markets and global shipping. Torbjorn Soltvedt, Principal Middle East analyst at Verisk Maplecroft spoke to Bloomberg's Horizons Middle East and Africa anchor Joumanna Bercetche on the war & its impact on the Middle East.

The Reserve Bank of Australia raised its key interest rate for a second straight meeting on Tuesday. The central bank's nine-member policy committee split five-to-four in favor of raising the cash rate to 4.1% from 3.85% in its first back-to-back hike since mid-2023. Bloomberg's Mark Cranfield breaks down the situation.

Philippine Stock Exchange President & CEO Ramon Monzon sees several 'mega-IPOs' in the pipeline, as it seeks to deepen the country's capital market. He speaks with Haslinda Amin from the sidelines of 'InvestPH 2026'.

Chinese carmaker Leapmotor says it has no plans to hike prices this year, despite rising input costs. The company posted its first annual profit on strong vehicle sales as it expands its partnership with Stellantis. Co-President Michael Wu spoke exclusively on "Bloomberg: The China Show".

President Donald Trump has requested a delay to his summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping for about a month, saying it was important for him to remain in Washington to oversee the Iran war. Bloomberg's Stephen Engle reports.

Rebecca Babin, CIBC Private Wealth Group Senior Energy Trader, says oil traders are struggling to make accurate forecasts on oil supply as key infrastructure in the Gulf continues to be targeted by by Iran.

China's rapid AI expansion is drastically reducing production costs, but this growth is triggering intellectual property disputes and concerns about the labor market. Bloomberg's Minmin Low reports on how Beijing is facing a difficult balancing act: maintaining its global tech edge while preventing possible social unrest caused by mass automation.

Orangetheory Fitness Brand President Lauren Cody discusses fitness trends, longevity, and the 'shared accountability' that group settings can help establish in fitness environments. She talks with Romaine Bostick and Bailey Lipschultz on "The Close."

Professional Fighters League CEO John Martin discusses global expansion opportunities, reaching an 'underserved' MMA community, and potential platform partners. He talks with Romaine Bostick and Bailey Lipschultz on "The Close."