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US Stock Selloff Shows No Signs of Easing as Iran War Grinds On

US stocks slid Thursday, rocked by another turbulent session as the escalating conflict in the Middle East raised the prospect of sustained disruptions to energy markets and oil prices, with implications for inflation and global commerce. Stocks swung sharply over the course of the day as widening strikes in Iran and neighboring countries had investors pricing and re-pricing the duration and potential impact of the conflict as volatility spiked. Toward the close of trading, a report that the US is considering emergency measures to stabilize crude led a bounceback from session lows, though worries over the outlook for oil remain. Clear Harbor Asset Management CEO Aaron Kennon joins Bloomberg Businessweek Daily to discuss. He speaks with Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec.

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Iran War Oil Shock Threatens to Unleash Wave of Global Inflation

President Donald Trump's war with Iran threatens to deal a severe blow to a global economy still grappling with the impact of his historic tariff hike. For Europe, sustained higher energy prices would take the economy to the brink of recession. For the US, they would place the Federal Reserve in an impossible position stuck between a war that pushes inflation higher and a president demanding that interest rates come down. For China, the end of discounted Iranian oil imports adds to strain from Trump's tariffs and a real estate collapse. In the first days of the fighting, the intensity is high and the endgame uncertain. Bloomberg Economics has modeled scenarios for what lies ahead, and what they mean for oil prices, major economies, and the future of Iran. Jennifer Welch, Bloomberg Economics Chief Geoeconomics Analyst, joins Bloomberg Businessweek Daily to discuss. She speaks with Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec.

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Moniz: Triple-digit Oil Possible if Hormuz Stays Closed

Former US Energy Secretary and CEO of the EFI Foundation Ernest Moniz discusses the potential impact of ongoing tensions in the Middle East on global energy markets. Moniz sees multiple options on the table to ease the financial burden on consumers, including releasing oil. He talks with Romaine Bostick and Katie Greifeld on "The Close."

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CVS Health & Google Cloud Partner on Launch of Health100

CVS Health is partnering with Google Cloud to launch an AI-powered platform aimed at providing a "one stop destination" to healthcare for consumers. CVS Health Chief Experience & Technology Officer Tilak Mandadi believes this will better allow consumers to "take ownership of their own health." He talks with Katie Greifeld and Romaine Bostick on "The Close."

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