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"Nobody's going to control it," President Donald Trump says when asked about the future of the Strait of Hormuz during a Cabinet meeting at the White House. Trump also says the US won't consider any sanctions relief for Iran until a deal is signed.

Boeing Co.'s Chief Executive Officer gave investors an optimistic forecast for this year and beyond, as the US planemaker raises production on its workhorse 737 Max jet, nears certification on long-delayed models and expects a windfall from defense spending. The planemaker has successfully completed a so-called capstone review with the Federal Aviation Administration to further increase production of the 737 Max to 47-jet monthly output, a key step to improve profitability and generate cash, Kelly Ortberg said at the Bernstein Strategic Decisions Conference on Wednesday.  The company is in the final flight testing stages for the 737 Max 7 and 10 variants, and the intercontinental 777X model, Ortberg said. Still, the certification of seats and the supplies of engines from GE Aerospace for the 787 Dreamliner are bottlenecks that are delaying deliveries. We get reaction from Sid Philip, Chief Aviation Correspondent for Bloomberg News.

Cognition has raised more than $1 billion in a new funding round at a $26 billion valuation, the latest sign of strong demand for companies using AI for software development. Cognition CEO Scott Wu joins Caroline Hyde and Ed Ludlow on "Bloomberg Tech."

President Donald Trump says Iran is negotiating on fumes, their economic system has broken down, and they want to make a deal. He speaks in the White House during a meeting with Cabinet officials.

Vulnerable House Republicans who have yet to survive a primary are embracing President Donald Trump on the campaign trail, despite the potential consequences in November of tying themselves to an unpopular president. Libby Cantrill, Managing Director: Public Policy at PIMCO, discusses the outcome of recent runoff elections and where the GOP stands ahead of midterms in November.

John Caplan, the CEO of the financial technology company Payoneer, joined Bloomberg Open Interest to break down why small businesses are thriving despite tariffs, economic volatility, and AI disruption. He explains how global trade routes are shifting, why small and medium-sized businesses are staying international instead of going local, and how AI is helping entrepreneurs compete with much larger companies.

Northern Trust Asset Management President Michael Hunstad joins Bloomberg Open Interest to explain why Wall Street is still underestimating AI's economic impact. From margin expansion and AI-powered investing to why the Fed may stay restrictive because of productivity gains, Hunstad lays out a bullish case for markets and the next phase of the AI boom.

Hopes for a deal to end the Iran war and revive the Strait of Hormuz drove oil lower while leaving stocks near record highs, with the market also supported by enthusiasm for artificial-intelligence trades. Mina Krishnan, Multi-Asset Portfolio Manager at Schroders, gives her current market outlook and what to expect from inflation and GDP forecasts for the remainder of 2026.

As Americans confront a surge in prices at the pump, another inflation wave is headed for the grocery store. A combination of factors including bad weather, tariffs and a dwindling cattle herd are already pushing up grocery prices at an above-average pace. In April, they rose by the most in nearly four years, and economists say the impact of the Iran war and a potential El Niño weather pattern will only add to pressures into 2027. Arkady Gevorkyan, Citi Commodities Strategist, breaks down how this weather pattern will impact pricing across commodities, especially sugar.

On this episode of Stock Movers with Alexis Christoforous: - Dick's Sporting Goods (DKS) shares are lower after it forecast earnings per share for the full year of $13.27 to $14.27. - Lululemon (LULU) is up as it agreed to resolve a long-simmering dispute with founder Chip Wilson by overhauling its board with three new directors. The company will name two of Wilson's nominees to the board in Laura Gentile, a former ESPN executive, and Marc Maurer, the previous co-chief executive officer of sneaker maker On. A third new director will be announced by October 1. - Bath and Body Works (BBWI) shares are higher after it reported lower first quarter sales and says it's overhauling its strategy to return to growth. Sales were still better than expected.

Nasdaq President Nelson Griggs says no rules were broken in winning the SpaceX initial public offering, which could be the largest ever. He does talk about new rules that let companies get added to its index faster. He speaks on "Bloomberg Open Interest."

Senator Imee Marcos hopes the trial of impeached Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte would conclude by September and says she prefers that only evidence pertinent to the case would be presented in the proceedings. Duterte will be tried in the Senate that's set to start in July and Marcos, the estranged sister of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., is among 13 lawmakers from the 24-member chamber allied with the vice president.