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The top US derivatives regulator is investigating a series of suspiciously well-timed trades in the oil futures market ahead of recent policy pivots by President Donald Trump related to the war in Iran, according to people familiar with the matter. Commodity Futures Trading Commission former chairman Gary Gensler joins David Gura and Christina Ruffini on Bloomberg This Weekend to discuss.

International Maritime Organization Secretary General Arsenio Dominguez joins David Gura and Christina Ruffini on Bloomberg This Weekend as Iran reimposed restrictions on vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and Israel attacked targets in Lebanon, undermining expectations of an imminent peace deal touted by US President Donald Trump Saturday morning.

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Artificial Intelligence in the beauty industry is becoming increasingly common, both in consumer-facing offerings and behind the scenes in research and development. Bloomberg This Weekend's Lisa Mateo dives into how AI is reshaping the industry.

A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon and news that Iran allegedly decided to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping sent risky assets surging anew on Friday. This surge extended a rally that pushed the S&P 500 to a fresh record and fueling its biggest monthly advance since 2020. Bloomberg TV Anchor Dani Burger and Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Commodity Strategist Mike McGlone join David Gura and Christina Ruffini on Bloomberg This Weekend to discuss.

The war in Iran is putting pressure on global energy markets, but its broader economic impact could be even farther-reaching. Former US Treasury Secretary Hank Paulson says the conflict is likely to push inflation higher, keep interest rates elevated, and strain industries from airlines to agriculture. At the same time, Paulson highlights rising sovereign debt and a fragile US-China relationship as key vulnerabilities, arguing that while the US economy remains resilient, the longer-term risks are mounting.

Iran broadcast to ships in the Strait of Hormuz that the vital oil and gas channel is closed to maritime traffic again, with owners reporting gunfire in the waterway less than 24 hours after the nation's foreign minister declared it open. Bloomberg News White House Correspondent Jeff Mason, Jerusalem Reporter Dan Williams and The Associated Press' International Correspondent Philip Crowther join David Gura and Christina Ruffini on Bloomberg This Weekend to discuss.

Lauren Berger and Marla Felton, REAL Cookies Co-Founders joined Bloomberg Businessweek Daily to discuss their merger with Creations Foods and the outlook for healthy snacking.

With the world facing a potential new economic crisis, the mood at this week's IMF-World Bank meetings is decidedly dour. Bloomberg Economics' Stephanie Flanders and Shawn Donnan join David Gura to discuss on the Big Take podcast.

Rillet CEO Nicolas Kopp & Andreessen Horowitz General Partner Alex Rampell discuss how Rillet helps firms optimize their finances and accounting using AI. They talk with Romaine Bostick and Katie Greifeld on "The Close."