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US Energy Secretary Chris Wright Talks Oil Flows Through Strait of Hormuz Jun 12, 2026

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Roughly 7 million barrels of daily oil and fuel shipments are flowing through the Strait of Hormuz, or about half of the volumes stranded at the start of the Iran war, says US Energy Secretary Chris Wright. Speaking during the Bloomberg Energy Executive Briefing in Houston on Friday morning, Wright says the US will fully reopen the waterway with or without Iran’s assistance. At the start of the war in late February, about 20 million barrels of daily shipments were stranded as the strait was effectively shut. Several million barrels were diverted to alternative ports outside the Persian Gulf, leaving about 14 million trapped, Wright says.

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Chevron CEO Mike Wirth Talks Middle East Footprint Jun 12, 2026

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Chevron Corp. is open to expanding its Middle East footprint despite the ongoing Iran conflict that has triggered an unprecedented disruption of global energy markets, said Chief Executive Officer Mike Wirth He speaks with Bloomberg's Jonathan Ferro.

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FC Dallas President & Co-Chair Dan Hunt Talks Hosting FIFA World Cup Games Jun 12, 2026

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Dan Hunt, owner of FC Dallas and Co-Chair of the Dallas organizing committee for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, discussed the significant economic impact expected as Dallas hosts nine World Cup matches. Hunt highlighted that unlike Super Bowl visitors who stay less than three days, World Cup fans typically stay just under ten days, leading to increased spending on hotels, restaurants, gas, and retail. He spoke with Bloomberg Texas bureau chief Julie Fine.

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PIMCO’s Richard Clarida Talks AI, US Economy Jun 11, 2026

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Richard Clarida, Managing Director and Global Economic Adviser at PIMCO and Former Vice Chair of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, discussed the significant impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the economy and markets over the next five years. He emphasized AI as a potential disinflationary force due to increased productivity and possible wage compression, while also noting the financing risks associated with AI investments. He speaks with Bloomberg's Romaine Bostick & Katie Greifeld on "The Close."

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SoundExchange President and CEO Michael Huppe Talks AI in Music Industry Jun 11, 2026

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AI is both a threat and an opportunity for the music industry — the difference comes down to whether companies play by the rules. For more on AI in the music industry, Bloomberg's Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec spoke with SoundExchange CEO Michael Huppe.

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Bloomberg Sports Reporter Jon Stashower Talks NBA Finals Game 4 Jun 11, 2026

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Bloomberg Sports Reporter Jon Stashower joins Bloomberg's Tom Keene and Paul Sweeney on Bloomberg Surveillance to break down Game 4 of the NBA Finals after the New York Knicks overcame a 29-point deficit in the second half to beat the San Antonio Spurs 107 to 106. The Knicks now possess a 3-1 series lead over the Spurs and are one win away from hoisting the Larry O'Brien Trophy.

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Nikki Haley Talks War in the Middle East Jun 10, 2026

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Nikki Haley, Trump's ambassador to the UN in his first term, discuss the latest in the Middle East. She said the Trump should stop negotiating with Iran and urged him to "go finish what you started." She speaks with Bloomberg's Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz.

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Morgan Stanley's Mike Wilson Talks Forward Earnings, Market Swings Jun 10, 2026

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Morgan Stanley Chief US Equity Strategist Mike Wilson sees stocks continuing to rise until the end of the year despite the recent tech selloff. Speaking to Matt Miller on Bloomberg Open Interest, Wilson also sees forward earnings growth estimates for 2027 rebounding as projections for this year continue to climb.

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Jim Bianco Talks Resilient Inflation, Restructured Economy Jun 10, 2026

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Jim Bianco, founder at Bianco Research, talks about why he's long called financial conditions too loose, whether he's still in the rate hike camp, and the ramifications of a post-pandemic economy. Jim also discusses how the Knicks compare to the 2016 Chicago Cubs. He speaks with Bloomberg's Tom Keene and Paul Sweeney.

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Thoma Bravo Co-Founder Orlando Bravo Talks Mega IPOs, SaaSpocalypse Jun 10, 2026

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With capital markets focused on mega IPOs, like SpaceX, companies with smaller market capitalizations will find it more difficult to get attention in the short term, Thoma Bravo’s co-founder and managing partner, Orlando Bravo, said in an interview with Bloomberg's Dani Burger at the SuperReturn conference in Berlin. The ‘SaaSpocalyse’ is finished, he said, as people are realizing that these companies don’t stay still and that software-as-a-service and agentic AI are going to merge quickly.

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