Hot CPI Lifts Fed Hike Bets, DOJ Threatens CA Over Voter Rolls, More
Summary
Bloomberg News Now covers a surge in consumer prices, with CPI rising 0.6% and gasoline costs spiking, prompting traders to bet on further Fed rate hikes. The episode also details the Justice Department’s threat of legal action against California over voter rolls and reports that Russia, Iran, and China are leveraging AI to amplify disinformation ahead of midterms. In business news, Bank of America faces a $1.2 billion charge for compliance failures, while Netflix cuts 6% of its workforce amid slowing growth. Additionally, the segment highlights a 55% jump in Bending Spoons shares following…
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Inflation data, Fed rate bets, and market reaction
DOJ threatens California over voter rolls
Russia, Iran, and China use AI for disinformation
Bank of America earnings and compliance penalties
Berkshire Hathaway invests in Bending Spoons
Netflix cuts 1,000 jobs amid slowing growth
SpaceX limits Starlink speeds for Ukrainian drones
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