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US Adds Troops to Mideast, September Jobs Report, More

Oct 2, 2026 · 6m

Summary

Bloomberg News Now covers the Pentagon's deployment of an additional aircraft carrier to the Persian Gulf amid stalled US-Iran talks, alongside President Trump's campaign stops in Texas and Oklahoma. The segment previews the September jobs report, noting steady markets and rising French debt yields, while highlighting Nike's stock drop following weak sales and Broadcom's new $60 billion AI financing deal. Entertainment news features HBO chief Casey Bloys discussing the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger, and the sports update recaps the Braves' playoff win and the Browns' victory over the Steelers.

Topics discussed

Sponsor: PayPal Pay Later US deploys carrier to Persian Gulf amid Iran tensions Trump campaign stops in Texas and Oklahoma Preview of September jobs report and Fed outlook US Treasury yields fall; France debt crisis deepens Nike shares drop; Broadcom raises AI chip financing Hollywood: Paramount-WBD merger and AI impact Sports: Braves advance; Browns beat Steelers Sponsor: PayPal Checkout holiday promotion Promo: Bloomberg Tech London conference
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