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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.
The war in Iran is putting pressure on global energy markets, but its broader economic impact could be even farther-reaching. Former US Treasury Secretary Hank Paulson says the conflict is likely to push inflation higher, keep interest rates elevated, and strain industries from airlines to agriculture. At the same time, Paulson highlights rising sovereign debt and a fragile US-China relationship as key vulnerabilities, arguing that while the US economy remains resilient, the longer-term risks are mounting.
Iran broadcast to ships in the Strait of Hormuz that the vital oil and gas channel is closed to maritime traffic again, with owners reporting gunfire in the waterway less than 24 hours after the nation's foreign minister declared it open. Bloomberg News White House Correspondent Jeff Mason, Jerusalem Reporter Dan Williams and The Associated Press' International Correspondent Philip Crowther join David Gura and Christina Ruffini on Bloomberg This Weekend to discuss.
Circle is under scrutiny after declining to freeze funds linked to a $280 million exploit on Drift Protocol, prompting legal and industry debate.
Worldcoin fell 13% to around $0.28 as World expanded its iris-based identity system through new partnerships.
Payward has agreed to acquire derivatives platform Bitnomial for up to $550 million in cash and stock to expand its US market footprint.
Singapore Gulf Bank has launched a service enabling institutional clients to mint and redeem stablecoins directly from bank accounts using the Solana network.
Iraq has resumed southern oil exports after a month-long disruption linked to tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, signalling partial de-escalation in the region.
Sheri Biggs disclosed a purchase of up to $250,000 in iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF, made through her spouse’s account as US lawmakers consider major Bitcoin legislation.
XRP gained a fresh adoption boost after the Solana ecosystem launched a wrapped version of the token on its network.
