Bloomberg Daybreak: Asia Edition

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Listen for business and finance news centered in the Asia-Pacific region.

Host Doug Krizner brings you insight and analysis on the day's top stories from China, India, Japan, Korea, Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia and more.

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20 episodes
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Friday · 37 min
Daybreak Weekend: US Jobs, European Earnings, Vietnam Eco
Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Host Nathan Hager take a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US – a look ahead to the July jobs report in the U.S with a focus on 3 stocks for the week ahead. In the UK – a look ahead to some of the most consequential earnings releases of the year in Europe. In Asia – a look ahead to key economic data for Vietnam in the week ahead, including numbers on consumer prices and trade. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Friday · 25 min
Chip Stocks Post Biggest Advance, Silicon Motion Earnings
Business and finance news from the Asia-Pacific. Chip Stocks on Wall Street posted its biggest gain in more than a year. Amazon.com Inc. rose 9.5% after cloud-computing revenue accelerated for a fifth straight quarter, while Microsoft Corp. surged 16% after earnings, adding roughly $450 billion to its value, the most by any stock in a single day. Apple Inc. dropped more than 6% in extended trading as supply shortages hurt its sales forecast. We speak to Daniel Newman, CEO of The Futurum Group. Plus - US-listed shares of Silicon Motion surged in New York trading, after the semiconductor device company reported second-quarter results that beat expectations and it gave a revenue forecast that is much stronger than expected. Bloomberg's Yvonne Man and David Ingles spoke to Jason Tsai, CFO of Silicon Motion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Thursday · 21 min
Big Tech Earnings Roll In, Treasury Yields Spike After Fed Decision
Business and finance news from the Asia-Pacific. Microsoft Corp. climbed almost 9% in extended trading after reporting its fastest cloud-computing growth in four years. Samsung Electronics Co. rose over 1% after chip profit soared over 250-fold. Meta Platforms Inc., however, fell over 7% in post-market trading following a disappointing revenue forecast for the current year. For more analysis, we spoke to MS Hwang, Research Director at Counterpoint Research. Plus - Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh has said the decision to leave interest rates unchanged wasn't a sign of inertia at the central bank, which is committed to tackling inflation. Brown University Professor of International Economics Sebnem Kalemli-Ozcan breaks down how markets are interpreting the signals. She spoke to Bloomberg TV host Haidi Stroud-Watts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wednesday · 21 min
SK Hynix Profit Misses Investors Lofty AI Expectations
Business and finance news from the Asia-Pacific. SK Hynix Inc. earmarked at least $31 billion in capital spending this year after reporting a six-fold surge in quarterly profit, a record outlay that coincides with growing fears about overinvestment in AI capacity. SK Hynix said it expects its capital investments to rise around 50% to at least 45 trillion won ($31 billion). It posted margins of more than 80% for the June quarter — a high watermark — because of the endemic memory shortages that have helped raise prices it charges customers like Apple Inc. and Nintendo Co. Yet the Korean company's shares fell 11% in Seoul Wednesday, reflecting both the sky-high expectations that surround the AI industry's linchpins and the growing concerns that big tech firms such as Meta Platforms Inc. are building more data centers than they need. Korea's benchmark KOSPI fell for a second straight day. We speak to Winnie Hsu, Bloomberg's Asia Equities Reporter. And for more analysis on SK Hynix earnings, Bloomberg TV hosts Yvonne Man and David Ingles spoke to SK Kim, Senior Analyst at Daiwa Capital Market Korea. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tuesday · 20 min
Selloff in Chipmakers Deepens, Oil Extends Decline As Iran Talks Gain Traction
Business and finance news from the Asia-Pacific. A selloff in global semiconductor stocks deepened, as investor sentiment continued to worsen over the sustainability of the artificial intelligence boom. The losses point to deepening concerns over crowded equity positioning and rising corporate debt levels as the AI buildout progresses, with Nvidia Corp.'s fresh round of deals and technological advances from Chinese peers adding pressure. We speak to Lauren Cassidy, Founder & Chief Investment Officer of Founder ETFs. Plus - Oil extended a steep decline after President Donald Trump said that the US and Iran were engaged in talks to try to end the Middle East conflict, with the two sides continuing to hold off on attacks. Bloomberg TV host Haidi Stroud-Watts spoke to Sara Vakhshouri, SVB Energy International Founder and President. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday · 15 min
Oil Falls as Iran Tensions Ease, Traders Eye Central Bank Decisions, CXMT Trading Debut
Business and finance news from the Asia-Pacific. Oil dropped, stocks and bonds rose as the US and Iran refrained from retaliatory strikes, easing concerns over potential disruptions to Middle East energy supplies after a recent escalation in the conflict. Three days of Group-of-Seven central bank decisions begin with the Fed on Wednesday, followed by the Bank of England and the Bank of Japan. While no changes are expected in interest rate policy, officials are likely to emphasize vigilance over the inflationary impact of higher energy prices. Bloomberg TV host Haidi Stroud-Watts spoke to Diana Mousina, Deputy Chief Economist at AMP. Plus - Investors are looking to Monday's trading debut of CXMT Corp. to help renew a rally in Chinese semiconductor stocks that has been on pause ahead of the memory giant's initial public offering. The chip-heavy Star 50 Index fell into a bear market this month as funds repositioned for the IPO, which values CXMT at $86 billion, making it China's largest-ever chip offering. Still, the valuation at about one‑tenth that of larger rival SK Hynix Inc. is seen leaving ample room for CXMT to run. It's expected to perform well given an IPO that was hundreds of times oversubscribed and that listings on the STAR Board face no daily percentage limit for the first five trading sessions. Given CXMT's heavy state backing as a key component of China's drive for tech self-sufficiency, a big jump could provide a halo effect for other local chip stocks. Bloomberg TV host Haidi Stroud-Watts spoke to Rolf Bulk, Head of Semiconductors & Infrastructure at Futurum Equities. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 25 · 14 min
Special Edition: Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang on Investing in South Korea
In this special bonus episode, Bloomberg Tech’s Ed Ludlow sits down with Nvidia President and CEO Jensen Huang for an exclusive interview. In their conversation, Huang says “this is the golden ages for Korea” after teaming up with SK Group to build more than 2 gigawatts of AI data centers on the Korean Peninsula. “Their semiconductor business is booming. Their industrial business is booming. You know, this is a country that has the ability to help the world build out the AI infrastructure.” Huang speaks to Ludlow after the CEO’s appearance at a Korean AI Summit and meeting with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung. Listen for their full conversation on Nvidia’s investment in South Korea and the latest in the AI space. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 24 · 39 min
Daybreak Weekend: US Tech, BOE Decision, BOJ Meeting
Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Host Nathan Hager take a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US – a look ahead to the next decision from the Federal Reserve and a preview of three tech stocks for the week ahead. In the UK – a look ahead to the next monetary policy decision from the Bank of England. In Asia – a look ahead to the next monetary policy decision from the Bank of Japan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 24 · 16 min
Intel Jumps on AI Demand Forecast, Asia's Nuclear Power Renaissance
Business and finance news from the Asia-Pacific. Intel Corp. delivered a revenue forecast that shattered Wall Street estimates as booming data center spending fuels a long-awaited turnaround. Sales will be $15.8 billion to $16.8 billion in the third quarter, the company said Thursday. Even the low end of that range would easily clear the $15.1 billion average analyst estimate. Meantime, Stocks and bonds fell as doubts over returns from billions of dollars spent on artificial intelligence coincided with a surge in oil prices that rekindled inflation concerns. For more on the tech story, Bloomberg TV hosts Haidi Stroud-Watts and Shery Ahn spoke to Dan Ives, Partner and Senior Managing Director at Yorkville Ives. Plus - Energy is the biggest constraint of the global AI build out. Many countries are turning to nuclear power to address it. Perhaps nowhere better reflects the global nuclear push than Asia. Bloomberg TV host Shery Ahn spoke to Nobuo Tanaka, International Energy Agency Executive Director Emeritus. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 23 · 22 min
Big Tech Earnings Kick Off
Business and finance news from the Asia-Pacific. Alphabet Inc. again raised already sky-high estimates for capital spending in 2026, telling investors that expenses may top $200 billion as it races to build the computing power necessary to fuel its artificial intelligence ambitions. The Google parent projected capital expenditures of $195 billion to $205 billion in 2026, up from a previous estimate of as much as $190 billion, above the roughly $186 billion that analysts had estimated. The higher guidance reflects the company's efforts to accelerate its expansion of AI computing capacity and book more revenue from cloud-computing clients. Tesla Inc.'s profit tumbled despite a strong quarter for its automotive business, pressuring Elon Musk's plan to refocus the electric vehicle maker on artificial intelligence and robots. Spending on the ambitious initiatives surged to $5.8 billion in the second quarter, resulting in Tesla's first cash burn in two years. The company still expects capital expenditures in excess of $25 billion this year, and executives are now predicting even larger outlays going forward. "This is a massive capex year," Musk said late Wednesday on a conference call to discuss quarterly results. "We should be spending on capex as fast as we can — spend as fast as we can without it being too wasteful." We speak to Shay Boloor, Chief Market Strategist. Plus - Asian shares advanced as regional chipmakers gained on expectations they will benefit from billions of dollars flowing into the artificial intelligence buildout. Bloomberg TV hosts Haidi Stroud-Watts and Shery Ahn spoke to Vikas Pershad, Asian Equities Portfolio Manager at M&G Investments. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 22 · 19 min
Chipmakers Lead Asia Stock Gains
Business and finance news from the Asia-Pacific. Stocks in Asia climbed for a second day as chipmakers at the heart of the artificial intelligence boom extended their rebound, offsetting concerns over rising oil prices after renewed escalation in the US-Iran conflict. The rally in technology stocks followed weeks of volatility in the year's best-performing corner of the market as investors questioned whether massive AI spending will translate into commensurate returns. We speak to Winnie Hsu, Bloomberg's Asia Equities Reporter. And for more analysis on the latest moves in the market, Bloomberg TV hosts Shery Ahn and Haidi Stroud-Watts spoke to Kyle Rodda, Capital.com Senior Market Analyst. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 21 · 21 min
Asia Markets React to China's Moonshot AI, ASEAN Foreign Ministers Meeting
Business and finance news from the Asia-Pacific. The hottest name in China's domestic AI industry is Moonshot. The company's AI model -- known as Kimi K3 -- was released last Friday. It shows China is closing the gap on OpenAI and Anthropic more rapidly than anticipated -- even with limited access to the most advanced processors from Nvidia. We speak about the market reaction with David Savage, Bloomberg's MLIV Strategist. And -- Top diplomats from across South East Asia are gathering at the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meetings. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will attend along with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. There is a lot of topics in focus, including Myanmar's future, the situation in the Middle East, China and Philippines bilateral relations. Bloomberg TV Host Avril Hong spoke to Bec Strating, Director of La Trobe Centre for Global Security. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 20 · 17 min
Moonshot AI Tells Investors IPO Plans, Oil Outlook Amid Continued US Strikes on Iran
Business and finance news from the Asia-Pacific. Oil climbed to the highest level in more than a month and bonds fell as US and Iranian attacks escalated, renewing inflation concerns. Stocks stabilized after a technology-led selloff rattled markets last week. Treasury 10-year futures slipped 7/32, with trading in the cash market shut during Asian hours Monday because of a holiday in Japan. Government bonds in Australia and New Zealand also declined on concern that higher oil prices will stoke inflation. Equities were mixed. Nasdaq 100 futures rose 0.2% after Friday’s selloff, as Moonshot AI told investors it plans to go public within six months after its latest model challenged perceptions of US leadership in artificial intelligence. MSCI’s Asia Pacific equity index was little changed, while South Korea’s Kospi index fell 2.8% as traders returned following a holiday on Friday. For a look at the markets, Bloomberg TV Host Avril Hong spoke to Homin Lee, Senior Macro Strategist at Lombard Odier. Brent rose as much as 3.8% to $91.42 a barrel, the highest level since June, with back-and-forth strikes that have expanded beyond military targets. For an outlook of how the oil story is impacting the Asia-Pacific, Bloomberg TV Host Paul ALlen spoke to Illiana Jain, International Ecnomist at Westpac Banking Corporation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 17 · 38 min
Daybreak Weekend: New Home Sales, UK Prime Minister, Japan Marine Day
Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Host Nathan Hager take a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US – a look ahead to new home sales data with a focus on three stocks for the week ahead. In the UK – a look ahead to the UK preparing to usher in its 7th Prime Minister in 10 years. In Asia – a look ahead to Japan Marine Day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 16 · 25 min
Market Analysis, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on US Trade Policy
Business and finance news from the Asia-Pacific. West Texas Intermediate traded above $80 a barrel after adding more than 11% in the previous three sessions, as the US continued its attacks on Iran in a bid to secure shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Gasoil prices, however, were a touch weaker in the previous session. Equity-index futures pointed to declines in Japan and South Korea, while those for Hong Kong and Australia indicated gains. Earlier, the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 fell 0.3%, while a US semiconductor gauge pared some of its losses to finish down more than 2%. For a look at the markets we spoke to Ross Mayfield, Investment Strategist at Baird. For a look at trade across the world, we bring you a special interview, Bloomberg's David Gura sat down with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer to discuss the section 301 investigation on Brazil, the trade surplus with Switzerland, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 15 · 21 min
Markets Outlook Amid Continued US Strikes on Iran, China Eco Data
Business and finance news from the Asia-Pacific. Oil rose for a third day as President Donald Trump threatened further strikes on Iran, hours after the US resumed its blockade on the Islamic Republic’s shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Global benchmark Brent advanced 1.8% to above $86 a barrel after surging 11% in the previous two sessions. The weak US inflation numbers and a strong start to the earnings season have revived the AI trade, boosting technology stocks after a recent bout of volatility. While the data gives the Fed more room to keep rates on hold, escalating tensions in the Middle East continue to cloud the inflation outlook by threatening higher energy prices. We spoke to Paisley Nardini, Portfolio Manager at Simplify Asset Management. For a preview of the incoming economic data out of China, Bloomberg TV Host Avril Hong talked to Peiqian Liu, Asia Economist at Fidelity International. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 14 · 22 min
Oil Continues Gains as US Imposes New Blockade in Hormuz
Business and finance news from the Asia-Pacific. Oil extended gains and Treasuries held their losses after the standoff between the US and Iran intensified, raising concern that supply disruptions will reignite inflation and strengthen the case for higher interest rates. Brent climbed as much as 2.8% to $85.64 a barrel. The commodity jumped 9.6% on Monday — its biggest gain since May 2020 — after President Donald Trump reinstated the US blockade of Iranian ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz and demanded a 20% reimbursement on all other cargo shipped through the waterway. We spoke to Rob Haworth, Senior Investment Strategy Director at US Bank Wealth Management. For more analysis on how the new blockades are affecting oil prices and inflation, Bloomberg TV Hosts David Ingles and Yvonne Man talked to Chris Weston, Head of Research at Pepperstone. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 13 · 13 min
Oil Climbs as US Strikes on Iran, Eco Weekahead
Business and finance news from the Asia-Pacific. For analysis on the week ahead, highlighted by the US-consumer price report and two days of testimony from Fed Chair Kevin Warsh, Bloomberg TV Host Shery Ahn spoke to Frederic Neumann, Chief Asia Economist at HSBC. Oil rose and Treasuries fell after the US launched another round of strikes against Iran, reviving concern that higher energy prices will keep inflation elevated and interest rates higher for longer. Brent crude climbed 4.4% to $79.35 a barrel as conflicting claims over the status of the Strait of Hormuz fueled speculation about potential supply disruptions. Treasuries dropped across the curve with the yield on the rate-sensitive two-year note climbing three basis points to 4.24%, the highest since February 2025. Australian and Japanese sovereign bonds also fell, while the dollar strengthened against all of its Group-of-10 peers. For more on this, Bloomberg TV Host Avril Hong talked to Mark Cranfield, Bloomberg Strategist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 10 · 38 min
Daybreak Weekend: US CPI, ECB Outlook, South Korea Constitution Day
Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Host John Tucker take a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US – a look ahead to U.S CPI and PPI data, along with a focus on three stocks for the week ahead. In the UK – a look ahead to what lays ahead for the European Central Bank as it grapples with a uncertain inflation landscape. In Asia – a look ahead to South Korea’s Constitution Day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 10 · 43 min
Special Edition: SK Hynix Starts US Trading, Opens 14% Above Offer Price
Bloomberg’s David Gura hosts a special edition of Bloomberg Tech as SK Hynix starts trading on the Nasdaq, in what is the biggest-ever US listing by a foreign company. He recaps Ed Ludlow's sit-down interview with SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won from the Nasdaq, and dives deeper into the listing's impact on the rest of the US chip sector. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bloomberg Daybreak: Asia Edition

Daybreak Weekend: US Jobs, European Earnings, Vietnam Eco

Chip Stocks Post Biggest Advance, Silicon Motion Earnings

Big Tech Earnings Roll In, Treasury Yields Spike After Fed Decision

SK Hynix Profit Misses Investors Lofty AI Expectations

Selloff in Chipmakers Deepens, Oil Extends Decline As Iran Talks Gain Traction

Oil Falls as Iran Tensions Ease, Traders Eye Central Bank Decisions, CXMT Trading Debut

Special Edition: Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang on Investing in South Korea

Daybreak Weekend: US Tech, BOE Decision, BOJ Meeting

Intel Jumps on AI Demand Forecast, Asia's Nuclear Power Renaissance

Big Tech Earnings Kick Off

Chipmakers Lead Asia Stock Gains

Asia Markets React to China's Moonshot AI, ASEAN Foreign Ministers Meeting

Moonshot AI Tells Investors IPO Plans, Oil Outlook Amid Continued US Strikes on Iran

Daybreak Weekend: New Home Sales, UK Prime Minister, Japan Marine Day

Market Analysis, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on US Trade Policy

Markets Outlook Amid Continued US Strikes on Iran, China Eco Data

Oil Continues Gains as US Imposes New Blockade in Hormuz

Oil Climbs as US Strikes on Iran, Eco Weekahead

Daybreak Weekend: US CPI, ECB Outlook, South Korea Constitution Day

Special Edition: SK Hynix Starts US Trading, Opens 14% Above Offer Price