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As demand for electricity surges in the age of artificial intelligence, copper has become a critical input for everything from data centers to power grids. But US production has stagnated for decades, leaving the country increasingly reliant on imports even as global demand accelerates. In Arizona, projects like Rio Tinto's Resolution mine highlight both the scale of untapped domestic resources and the challenges of bringing new supply online, from regulatory delays to rising costs. With China dominating processing and global competition intensifying, industry leaders and analysts warn that rebuilding US copper capacity is not just an economic priority, but a strategic one.

With a legacy spanning 243 years, JLL is now navigating a landscape transformed by Artificial Intelligence. JLL President and Global CEO Christian Ulbrich joins David Gura and Christina Ruffini on Bloomberg This Weekend to discuss how the firm stays ahead of the curve.

Investigative journalist and Puck founding partner William D. Cohan and Quest Research and Investigations co-founder Tyler Maroney join David Gura and Christina Ruffini on Bloomberg This Weekend to discuss 'Finding Satoshi', a new documentary that chronicles their four-year investigation into the origins of Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin, whose identity remains secret.

Former Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Iraq and Iran under President Trump, Andrew Peek and Former Acting Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs under President Biden, Jennifer Gavito join 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.

Bloomberg News White House Correspondent Jeff Mason and The Associated Press' International Correspondent Philip Crowther join David Gura and Christina Ruffini on Bloomberg This Weekend following Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps releasing a statement that the Strait of Hormuz was shifted back to how it operated before April 17, putting the passage under tighter military oversight after what it described as US interference with shipping. The move lands amid warnings that Tehran could go further, as Iran threatens to shut Strait of Hormuz if Washington keeps pressure on Iranian ports.

The war in Iran has sent shockwaves through global energy markets, pushing oil and gas prices higher and raising concerns about long-term supply disruptions. IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol tells Chrystia Freeland that even if the Strait of Hormuz reopens soon, damage to more than 80 energy facilities could take years to repair, keeping markets volatile. IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva has warned that the imbalance between supply and demand, combined with infrastructure damage, could have lasting economic consequences. The result is a growing risk not just for energy prices, but for inflation, food costs, and economic stability worldwide.

SaaSpocalypse. Credit defaults. The war in Iran. A lot of worries are hitting the $1.8 trillion private credit market at the same time, setting off a scramble by some investors to withdraw money from the industry's giants. Bloomberg TV Anchor Dani Burger and Puck Founding Partner William D. Cohan join David Gura and Christina Ruffini on Bloomberg This Weekend to discuss.

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.

Catch up on all the headlines with BTW. Boston Globe Reporter Emily Sweeney joins Lisa Mateo, Christina Ruffini and David Gura to dive into the accent taking over the internet. We've got the stories you may have missed on Bloomberg This Weekend. Watch the show LIVE every Saturday and Sunday morning.

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.