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Standard Chartered said it plans to eliminate thousands of support roles over the next four years, joining the ranks of global lenders using artificial intelligence to trim headcount. "It's not about cost cutting," Chief Executive Officer Bill Winters said at a press briefing in Hong Kong. "It's about having a structurally more productive environment that is fit for future." Bloomberg's Tom Metcalf reports.

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

OECD Secretary General Mathias Cormann discusses the impact of the conflict in the Middle East on the global economy, saying the Iran war is putting "downward pressure on growth and upward pressure on inflation." He speaks to Bloomberg's Oliver Crook on the sidelines of a Group of Seven meeting in Paris.

Nicolas Bickel, chief investment officer at Edmond de Rothschild Private Bank, says higher bond yields for an elongated period could pose a risk to equities, "especially the ones that are highly indebted, even hyperscalers." Bickel speaks on Bloomberg Television.

Alphabet's Google agreed to create an artificial intelligence cloud business with Blackstone, aiming to compete with companies like CoreWeave in a burgeoning market. The project will rely on an initial $5 billion in equity capital from Blackstone, which will become the majority owner, according to a statement Monday. Bloomberg's Neil Campling explains.

Elevated bond yields dominated the Group of Seven meeting in Paris as finance ministers discussed how oil-fueled inflation risks overshadowing world economic prospects. The talks, which were meant to dwell on global imbalances, took place against the backdrop of US President Donald Trump's extended standoff with Iran which is keeping the Strait of Hormuz shut. Bloomberg's Oliver Crook reports.

A US missionary has tested positive for the Ebola virus after being exposed in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Monday. The Ebola crisis is unfolding after the Trump administration dismantled the US Agency for International Development last year and slashed foreign aid spending. Bloomberg's Jennifer Zabasajja reports.

President Donald Trump said he called off a strike on Iran after an appeal by the leaders of Persian Gulf allies, who called for more time to pursue a diplomatic resolution.. Bloomberg's Stuart Livingstone-Wallace shares what we know.

Reserve Bank of Australia Assistant Governor Sarah Hunter says the central bank is increasingly concerned that inflation expectations could become unanchored due to the recent oil-price shock linked to the Iran war. She discusses the monetary policy outlook on "Bloomberg: The Asia Trade."

The Asia Group China Country Director Han Lin unpacks the geopolitical and economic significance of Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to Beijing. He also explores the evolving dynamics of US-China relations. He speaks with Haslinda Amin on "Insight with Haslinda Amin."

Duncan Minto, CFO of Renault Group, discusses the outlook and growth strategy of the automaker. He speaks with Shery Ahn on the sidelines of the BNP Paribas Global Electric Vehicle and Mobility Conference in Hong Kong on "Bloomberg: The Asia Trade".

Bryan Sheffield, Managing Partner at Formentera Partners, discusses the impact from the Iran war and outlook for the energy market. He speaks with Paul Allen from the sidelines of the Australian Energy Producers Conference in Adelaide.