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Bloomberg News @bloomberg.com · 24m

The housing agency projects it’ll cost $5,450 to retrofit units with window heat pumps compared with the $40,000 per unit it paid to install centralized systems at some smaller housing complexes.

Boston Public Housing Upgrades Units With Window Heat Pumps

A pilot project aims to cut heating costs and provide air conditioning while reducing emissions.

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Bloomberg News @bloomberg.com · 53m

Officials in Brussels raised fresh concerns that tough negotiations over key trade issues with the US aren’t over.

EU Worries New US Proposal Risks Undermining Trade Deal

European Union member states are scheduled to be briefed Wednesday on the latest in trade discussions with the US, and there are concerns in Brussels that tough negotiations over key issues aren’t over.

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Bloomberg Opinion @opinion.bloomberg.com · 58m

This is one chart climate denialists can’t ignore, @markgongloff.bsky.social says: bloom.bg/3IZ3pi1

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Bloomberg News @bloomberg.com · 1h

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Alphadots: The Word Puzzle With a Plot Twist by Bloomberg

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Bloomberg News @bloomberg.com · 1h

Beyond personnel changes at the Fed, a public conversation is emerging on the US central bank’s policy toolkit.

Under the Radar, Policymakers Are Debating Fed Bond Purchases

I’m Chris Anstey, an economics editor in Boston. Today we’re looking at a debate over large-scale Fed bond purchases. Send us feedback and tips to [email protected]. And if you aren’t yet signed up to receive this newsletter, you can do so here.

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Bloomberg News @bloomberg.com · 2h

US President Donald Trump has for years made it clear that he wants to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Who makes the decision that will be unveiled on Oct. 10? Here's what to know.

What to Know About the Nobel Peace Prize Trump Covets

US President Donald Trump has for years made it clear that he wants to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Since returning to office in January, he’s stepped up his campaign with aggressive lobbying both in public and behind closed doors.

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Bloomberg News @bloomberg.com · 2h

Learn how to play Alphadots, the daily puzzle that tests your logic, speed and strategy with a clever twist

How to Play Alphadots, Our Daily Word Puzzle

It’s the game with a plot twist.

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Bloomberg News @bloomberg.com · 3h

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s poll numbers improved after a diplomatic breakthrough led to a thaw in relations with Donald Trump

Detente With Trump Boosts Lula’s Approval Ratings in Brazil

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s poll numbers improved after a diplomatic breakthrough led to a thaw in relations with Donald Trump.

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Bloomberg News @bloomberg.com · 3h

The Swiss government extended its support for companies that reduce working hours because of a demand slump from US tariffs

Switzerland Extends Short-Time Work Support Due to US Tariffs

The Swiss government extended its support for companies that reduce working hours because of a demand slump from US tariffs.

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Bloomberg News @bloomberg.com · 4h

AI’s massive energy appetite is sparking a nuclear stock frenzy. Investors are betting big on technologies that may not power data centers for years

AI Power Boom Turns Nuclear Stocks Into the Market’s New Obsession

Oklo’s shares have surged more than 1,000% in the past year, while NuScale Power’s have tripled in value.

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Bloomberg News @bloomberg.com · 4h

EU officials see new US demands for trade concessions as well as other measures as potentially undercutting a recent trade agreement that brought the allies back from the brink of a trade war

EU Sees New US Trade Demands Hollowing Out Deal Struck by Trump

European Union officials see new US demands for trade concessions as well as other measures as potentially undercutting a recent trade agreement that brought the allies back from the brink of a trade war.

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Bloomberg News @bloomberg.com · 5h

Nestle has left the Dairy Methane Action Alliance, an industry initiative to reduce climate emissions.

Nestle Bows Out of Initiative to Reduce Dairy’s Climate Impact

The food giant has left the Dairy Methane Action Alliance, an effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from herds of cattle.

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Bloomberg News @bloomberg.com · 6h

Under assault from an increasingly aggressive and authoritarian United States, Canada's future is less secure than perhaps at any time in postwar history (via Bloomberg Opinion)

Can Canada Survive Donald Trump?

Under assault from an increasingly aggressive and authoritarian United States, the country’s future looks less secure than at any time in postwar history.

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Bloomberg News @bloomberg.com · 6h

Cristiano Ronaldo has become the first billionaire football player, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, thanks to a huge Saudi deal in the twilight of his career.

Here's how his wealth stacks up: bloom.bg/3WyJlGl

📷: Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Images

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Bloomberg News @bloomberg.com · 6h

Los Angeles mall mogul Rick Caruso lost the mayor’s race in 2022. Rebuilding after the wildfires has suddenly revived his political ambitions.

The Political Transformation of California’s Billionaire Mall King

Rick Caruso, the mogul behind Los Angeles’ shopping meccas, lost the mayor’s race in 2022. Rebuilding after the wildfires has suddenly put him in the running for governor.

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Bloomberg News @bloomberg.com · 7h

The US Senate confirmed Donald Trump’s nominee for ambassador to Singapore after a contentious confirmation process in which he struggled to answer questions about the city-state and its ties to Washington

Senate OKs Trump Envoy to Singapore After Contentious Vetting

The US Senate confirmed Donald Trump’s nominee for ambassador to Singapore after a contentious confirmation process in which he struggled to answer questions about the city-state and its ties to Washington.

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Saritha Rai @saritharai.bsky.social · 8h

Anthropic Lands in Bangalore!
Founder-CEO Dario Amodei in India this week

The maker of Claude models sets sights on India’s tech frontier to boost talent & users; will open office, hire engineers by early 2026

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Bloomberg News @bloomberg.com · 7h

European Central Bank Governing Council member Olli Rehn warns that there’s the danger that consumer-price growth slows below the 2% goal

ECB’s Rehn Warns of Looming Downside Risks to Inflation Outlook

European Central Bank Governing Council member Olli Rehn warned that there’s the danger that consumer-price growth slows below the 2% goal.

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Bloomberg News @bloomberg.com · 9h

As US President Donald Trump’s tariffs redraw agricultural alliances, major world powers are deepening ties with African trading partners.

Trump’s Global Trade Chaos Creates an Opportunity for African Farmers

The continent is positioning itself as a pivotal player in the future of global agriculture, and investors are taking notice.

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Bloomberg News @bloomberg.com · 9h

White House considers not paying federal employees for the days they have been furloughed during the shutdown, according to a person familiar with the matter, a move that could run afoul of a law that mandates workers get backpay once the government re-opens.

Trump Threatens No Back Pay for Shutdown’s Furloughed Workers

President Donald Trump opened the door to blocking back pay for certain federal workers when the government reopens, a move that would heighten legal scrutiny of the administration’s maneuvers during the shutdown.

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Bloomberg News @bloomberg.com · 10h

Ray Dalio on Gold Prices, Fed Policy, Tariffs

Bridgewater Associates Founder Ray Dalio talks about the importance of having gold in your portfolio, Federal Reserve monetary policy, challenges facing China and the impact of tariffs on the American economy. He speaks to Bloomberg's Lisa Abramowicz at the Greenwich Economic Forum. (Source: Bloomberg)

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Bloomberg News @bloomberg.com · 10h

UK PM Starmer kicks off a two-day visit to India, with markets watching talks under the recently signed FTA that aims to double bilateral trade over the next five years. Read for free with your email on what could move markets today

Indian Investors Eye UK Trade Talks During Starmer Visit

Before the trading day starts we bring you a digest of the key news and events that are likely to move markets. Today we look at:

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Bloomberg News @bloomberg.com · 10h

Ray Dalio on Gold Prices, Fed Policy, Tariffs

Bridgewater Associates Founder Ray Dalio talks about the importance of having gold in your portfolio, Federal Reserve monetary policy, challenges facing China and the impact of tariffs on the American economy. He speaks to Bloomberg's Lisa Abramowicz at the Greenwich Economic Forum. (Source: Bloomberg)

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Bloomberg News @bloomberg.com · 11h

Spot gold prices climbed above $4,000 an ounce for the first time, as concerns over the US economy and a government shutdown added fresh momentum to a scorching rally bloom.bg/4n4Zy1a

📷: Kiyoshi Ota/Bloomberg

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Bloomberg News @bloomberg.com · 12h

The startup that issued Donald Trump’s memecoin several days before his second presidential inauguration is working to raise at least $200 million to create a digital-asset treasury company to accumulate the struggling token, according to sources.

Trump Memecoin Issuer Zanker Is Planning Digital Asset Treasury Company

The startup that issued Donald Trump’s memecoin several days before his second presidential inauguration is working to raise at least $200 million to create a digital-asset treasury company to accumulate the struggling token, according to people familiar with the situation.

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