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Trump: US Won't Attack Iran Before Nov 3, Starbucks Eyes Chipotle, More

Oct 8, 2026 · 5m

Summary

Bloomberg News Now covers escalating U.S.-Iran tensions, with President Trump ruling out pre-election attacks while oil prices surge amid Hurricane Isaias disrupting Gulf production. Markets react to reports of a potential Starbucks-Chipotle merger and OpenAI’s $50 billion revenue outlook, while Fed officials signal further rate hikes are needed to tame inflation. The episode also features Secretary of State Rubio warning of a dangerous Russia-Ukraine stalemate, new criminal charges against former Venezuelan President Maduro, and the safe return of four astronauts from the International Spa…

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