Hawthorn Bancshares (NASDAQ:HWBK) completed its merger with FSC Bancshares and the merger of FSC subsidiary Farmers State Bank of Cameron, Missouri, into Hawthorn Bank effective September 3, 2026.
Jeffrey Rosenberg, portfolio manager of the systematic multi-strategy fund at BlackRock, says a 25 basis-point rate hike would not be a big issue for risk assets. He speaks on "Bloomberg Surveillance."
Jeffrey Rosenberg, portfolio manager of the systematic multi-strategy fund at BlackRock, says the August US employment report is much more about inflation and Federal Reserve monetary policy. He speaks on "Bloomberg Surveillance."
Traders are now pricing in a greater chance of a September rate hike by the Federal Reserve following the strong jobs report for August. But the August CPI report comes next Friday. Bloomberg's Michael McKee reports.
Stephanie Roth, chief economist at Wolfe Research, says, "the hawkish price action may be taking the print a little too far," as she examines economic and monetary policy signals from the US August jobs report.
Claudia Sahm, chief economist at New Century Advisors, reacts to the US employment report for August. She says this jobs report favors Federal Reserve officials that want to start hiking rates. She speaks on "Bloomberg Surveillance."
Nonfarm payrolls rose by 162,000 in August topping all estimates in a Bloomberg survey. The unemployment rate remained flat at 4.1%. Bloomberg's Michael McKee breaks down the report.
US Vice President JD Vance said on Thursday the Trump administration believes "that the Fed should be lowering interest rates," to help make home ownership more affordable. Michael McKee reports on Bloomberg Television.
Tradeweb Markets (NASDAQ:TW) reported August 2026 total trading volume of $61.2 trillion, with average daily volume increasing 13.7% year over year to $2.8 trillion.
Miami International Holdings (NYSE:MIAX) reported August 2026 trading metrics showing record year-to-date U.S. multi-list options activity, with average daily volume reaching 11 million contracts through August.
Mark Haefele, UBS Global Wealth Management CIO, joins Bloomberg's Vonnie Quinn on "Bloomberg Brief" to discuss the investor appetite in various Fed policy scenarios.
EU Military Committee Chairman Seán Clancy says hybrid activity is now the most serious threat to the European Union and increased EU defense spending is strengthening US relations. Clancy spoke to Bloomberg's Oliver Crook in Brussels.
