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Anna Edwards, Guy Johnson, Tom Mackenzie and Mark Cudmore break down today's key themes for analysts and investors on "Bloomberg: The Opening Trade."

UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves is set to announce a package of measures, dubbed "Great British Summer Savings," in an effort to ease cost-of-living pressures made worse by the Iran war. Bloomberg's James Woolcock reports.

Bio-Gene Technology (ASX:BGT) announced an expansion of its vector control programmes into Asia.

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has announced the creation of a new state entity under sovereign wealth fund Danantara to oversee commodity exports. Sources tell Bloomberg the move has shocked even some of the president's own officials.

Krace Zhou, Founder & CIO at StillBrook Capital, explains why Chinese EV bus manufacturer Yutong Bus is a so-called "hidden gem." Zhou also shares her views on the broader Chinese market with David Ingles and Yvonne Man on the sidelines of the SOHN Hong Kong Conference.

Kevin Foley, Co-Head of Global Investment Banking at JPMorgan, says deal-making activity remains strong globally despite the higher rates environment and inflationary pressures. He expects IPO activity to grow significantly in Hong Kong and mainland China, particularly in the AI and healthcare sectors. He spoke exclusively with Bloomberg's Haslinda Amin on the sidelines of the JPMorgan Global China Summit.

JPMorgan Global Banking Co-Head Filippo Gori describes the US economy as an "incredible engine" that continues to attract capital, while noting that Asia is also booming, citing strong IPO momentum. He remains positive on the Middle East as well, viewing it as a key growth opportunity for the bank. Gori speaks exclusively with Bloomberg's Haslinda Amin on the sidelines of the JPMorgan Global China Summit.

Andrew Dai, co-Founder & CEO of visual reasoning AI firm Elorian, discusses the progress of his new startup, including hiring and funding plans. He joins Haslinda Amin from the sidelines of the JPMorgan Global China Summit.

Defence and aerospace manufacturer Electro Optic Systems (ASX:EOS) has finalised its acquisition of the MARSS business.

JPMorgan APAC CEO & Banking Head Sjoerd Leenart discusses the bank's strategy to capitalize on growth opportunities in different markets in Asia. He speaks with Haslinda Amin from the sidelines of the JPMorgan Global China Summit.

Energy One (ASX:EOL) has released its May market update, marking the first business briefing under new CEO Ben Tranier.

Edurado Pedros, APEC Secretariat Executive Director, discusses his outlook for APEC nations cooperation on trade and AI adoption. He speaks with Stephen Engle in Suzhou, China on "Bloomberg: The Asia Trade".