On the early edition of Balance of Power, Bloomberg Washington Correspondents Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz discuss the upcoming midterm elections. On today’s show, Cook Political Report Editor Erin Covey, Stonecourt Capital Partner Rick Davis, Mobile Voting Project CEO Sheila Nix and Third Way Vice President Jim Kessler.

Chapters:
00:00:00 Radio Balance of Power: Early Edition
00:02:25 Markets Rally as Oil Prices Fall
00:04:30 Trump’s Final Midterm Campaign Push
00:06:08 Gas Prices, Affordability & Republican Challenges
00:07:35 Mississippi Senate Race Tightens
00:09:08 House Races Shift Toward Democrats
00:13:23 Polling & the Midterm Outlook
00:15:02 Redistricting, Turnout & Battleground States
00:19:00 Markets Rally on Anthropic IPO Filing
00:20:46 Anthropic Files for an IPO
00:22:08 Anthropic’s AI Risks & Political Challenges
00:26:34 AI, Data Centers & the Midterms
00:31:00 AI-Generated Ads & Election Misinformation
00:34:07 Brazil Markets React to Lula Victory
00:39:01 Costs, Trump & the Democratic Surge
00:41:22 Democrats’ Path to Senate Control
00:44:14 Corruption, Epstein & the Midterms
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Israel moves into coalition negotiations after Netanyahu’s bloc finishes ahead but remains short of the 61 seats needed for a majority. Arab parties could become decisive, while Gadi Eisenkot remains central to the post-election talks.
Diplomacy with Iran also gathers pace. Tehran says it is still giving negotiations a chance, while Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Pakistan and Qatar remain involved in regional discussions. Trump says JD Vance offered medical supplies to Iran and denies directing him to contact Tehran. Oil slips as traders weigh diplomatic progress against continued Gulf security risks.
Markets turn cautious after mixed technology earnings. Alphabet revives concerns about AI spending, Samsung disappoints and UMC shares fall, while Microsoft’s cloud strength offers a more positive signal. Advantest announces a ¥280 billion buyback. Josh Gilbert of eToro says AI demand remains strong, but investors are becoming more selective.
The Fed holds rates in a 10–2 vote, with Cook and Hammack favoring a hike, and signals that future decisions will depend on incoming data. The Fed also plans to reduce its annual rate-setting decisions to six. Markets still see a high chance of another hike in December, while Sree Kochugovindan of Aberdeen Investments says communication remains critical.
FAB reports stronger-than-expected third-quarter results. Saudi oil exports remain resilient despite recent attacks, while ADNOC is said to be preparing a new Hormuz bypass pipeline for early 2027.
Elsewhere, Deutsche Telekom is reported to be slowing work on a T-Mobile merger, Hyundai India lifts its outlook, Hitachi disappoints on earnings and guidance, and Daewoo E&C beats profit estimates. Ooredoo also reports stronger revenue.
In Africa, Congo’s Ebola outbreak passes 10,000 cases as misinformation complicates the response and a vaccine trial begins. Absa opens a Dubai office as part of its international expansion.
Also in focus: the UK budget, Spain’s investigation into a deadly rail crash, Merz on Europe-Asia ties and EU auto rules, Pakistan reopening airspace to Taiwanese airlines, the ECB decision and reports that Christine Lagarde could leave as early as November, and US scrutiny of Nvidia’s Hugging Face deal. Guests includes Josh Gilbert, eToro Lead Analyst, APAC & Middle East, Sree Kochugovindan, Aberdeen Investments Senior Research Economist, Aziz Aluthman Fakhroo, Ooredoo Group CEO and Cheryl Buss, Absa International Chief Executive.

Chapters:
00:00:00 – Introduction
00:07:05 – Samsung Chip Profit Misses Estimates
00:11:11 – Josh Gilbert, eToro Lead Analyst, APAC & Middle East
00:18:48 – Netanyahu Emerges Ahead in Israel Election
00:25:30 – Oil Declines as Traders Weigh Fresh Iran Diplomacy
00:32:05 – Saudi Oil Exports Boom Despite Recent Attacks
00:32:14 – Oil Declines as Traders Weigh Fresh Iran Diplomacy
00:36:15 – Pakistan Restores Airspace Rights to Taiwanese Airlines
00:41:08 – Congo Ebola Cases Top 10,000
00:51:51 – Sree Kochugovindan, Aberdeen Investments Senior Research Economist
01:00:05 – Netanyahu Bloc Leads but Falls Short of Majority
01:13:05 – Aziz Aluthman Fakhroo, Ooredoo Group CEO
01:20:35 – Cheryl Buss, Absa International Chief Executive
01:27:02 – ECB Policymakers Convene for Rate Decision
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A selloff in global debt has fueled a rout that’s hitting harder and faster in France than anyone expected, with nerves fraying about missed deficit targets and policy gridlock.

The US jobs report is set be a macro highlight at a time when resilient data are supporting riskier assets while giving the Federal Reserve room to tighten policy to fight inflation. Economists estimate the reading will show nonfarm payrolls rose 90,000 last month after climbing in August by the most since March.

The Opening Trade has everything you need to know as markets open across Europe. With analysis you won’t find anywhere else, we break down the biggest stories of the day and speak to top guests who have skin in the game. Hosted by Anna Edwards, Guy Johnson and Tom Mackenzie.

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00:00:00 – The Opening Trade
00:00:57 – Market Check
00:02:06 – French Bond Risk Spillover
00:05:36 – US Deploying 10,000 Troops to Persian Gulf
00:07:29 – Anthropic Targets Mid-November Mega IPO
00:12:24 – France Vs. Germany 10-Year Spread
00:25:17 – European Bond Market Check
00:36:02 – Anthropic IPO Target
00:40:15 – France, Paramount Show Rising Bond Risks: MLIV
00:47:30 – Stocks to Watch: Volvo Car, Sportswear, IG Group
01:03:10 – Nike Stock Outlook
01:06:28 – France Debt Risk
01:15:48 – Brazil Presidential Election
01:27:16 – US Steps Up Pressure on EU
01:34:44 – S&P Futures Check
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Indonesia’s market is reeling after MSCI warned of a possible double downgrade, putting its status as an emerging-market on the line.

Ruth Carson answers some of the questions you sent in on Indonesia’s stock market turmoil and what’s next for investors.
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US equity futures waver as AI financing announcements pick up with Meta boosting its planned share sale to almost $98 billion. Israel holds its first election since the Hamas attack in 2023, with Prime Minister Netanyahu seeking reelection against former armed forces chief Gadi Eisenkot. Keith Lerner of Truist joins “Bloomberg Brief” to discuss the implications of Anthropic’s IPO filing and the US midterm elections.

Chapters:
00:00:00 – Bloomberg Brief | 10/27/2026
00:00:46 – Global Market Check
00:07:23 – Anthropic By the Numbers
00:11:57 – Israel Votes To Decide Netanyahu’s Fate
00:16:55 – US Data Centers Face Midterms Test
00:23:33 – Morning Movers
00:25:11 – US Treasury To Sell $70B of Five Year Notes
00:33:47 – Gas Prices Under Trump Surpass Biden Average
00:37:07 – Nvidia, Meta To Expand Collaboration
00:39:53 – Boeing To Report After Warning of Delays
00:42:43 – What To Watch
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