EconomyAnna Edwards, Guy Johnson, Tom Mackenzie and Mark Cudmore examine the day’s main themes for analysts and investors on Bloomberg: The Opening Trade, including a preview of Warsh, stocks and France.
EconomyAnna Edwards, Guy Johnson, Tom Mackenzie and Mark Cudmore examine the day’s main themes for analysts and investors on Bloomberg: The Opening Trade, including a preview of Warsh, stocks and France.
WorldDeadly floods and landslides triggered by a glacier collapse have hit Nepal and China, burying villages, destroying roads and hindering rescue work. Basanta Raj Adhikari of Nepal’s Tribhuvan University says a phenomenon his team calls a “sediment bomb” may have contributed, as intense rain and snowmelt release sediment accumulated in high mountains.
WorldBloomberg’s Insight reports on Nepal’s efforts to rebuild as the flood death toll rises. The program also highlights market tension ahead of Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh’s Jackson Hole speech.
PoliticsSen. Ted Cruz of Texas discusses a conversation with Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas in which they addressed rejecting identity politics, ahead of a key race.
EconomyFederal Reserve officials continue to send mixed signals on the inflation outlook. Some argue that higher interest rates are needed to tame prices, while others have signaled less urgency. Investors are watching for Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh’s speech at Jackson Hole.
TechWith investors nervous that the AI trade may be winding down, Nvidia delivered an upbeat outlook in its latest earnings report. CEO Jensen Huang said demand for the company’s AI accelerators continues to grow, strengthening expectations that companies and countries will keep ramping up investment in AI infrastructure.
WorldA catastrophic flash flood and mudslide swept through the Nepal–Tibet border region, engulfing towns, destroying bridges and killing hundreds on both sides, with many still missing. BBC Verify used verified videos and satellite imagery to trace how the deadly flood unfolded.
Politics“Jesse Watters Primetime” visits Yankee Stadium to ask fans what they think about President Donald Trump, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the Iran conflict.
WorldChina paused rescue operations near Gyirong Port in Tibet on Aug 28 after an upstream barrier lake began overflowing, state broadcaster CCTV reported. Hundreds remain missing two days after deadly floods and landslides struck Tibet and neighbouring Nepal. Drones are monitoring the lake’s water levels and stability, while officials model possible flood paths if it breaches.
EconomyBloomberg Television’s The China Show examines politics, policy, technology and trends in the world’s second-largest economy, including investors’ anticipation of Kevin Warsh’s Jackson Hole debut and analysis from Danielle DiMartino Booth of QI Research.
WorldOil markets are watching shipping through the Strait of Hormuz recover, easing concerns about supply disruptions. Goldman Sachs estimates Gulf exports remain below pre-war levels, though total flows are returning toward 15 to 16 million barrels a day. The US says mines have been cleared, while Qatar and Iran discuss possibly resuming talks with Washington; Trump rejects reviving the June Iran deal.
TechA US judge ordered the Trump administration to lift its ban on federal agencies using Anthropic’s artificial intelligence technology. The ruling is a major win for the company, which has been in a high-stakes dispute with the administration since talks with the Pentagon over military use of its technology collapsed earlier this year.
WorldThe death toll from flooding in Nepal and Tibet is approaching 500, while rescuers search for around 1,400 people reported missing. The US Geological Survey said a glacial collapse triggered a vast flow of icy debris that caused the disaster.
WorldHow is Germany’s military preparing for a potential conflict on NATO’s eastern flank? Euronews spent a week with Germany’s Lithuania Brigade and electronic warfare units near the Belarusian border.
WorldTensions have intensified in Spain’s Ceuta a month after a mass migrant influx. Police said about 70 migrants ambushed a military vehicle carrying four soldiers early Thursday, attacking it with stones and other objects, while residents tried to prevent the Red Cross from delivering aid.
PoliticsFox News host Sean Hannity previewed Trey Gowdy’s exclusive interview with President Donald Trump on “Sunday Night in America.” Trump urged voters to treat the midterm election as though he himself were on the ballot.
EconomyInditex, the owner of Zara, has opened a Lefties store in Liverpool, bringing its most affordable brand to the UK. The expansion extends its fashion empire as inflation-hit shoppers increasingly seek value.
WorldAs the war with Iran nears six months, Americans across the country are considering its economic costs, personal consequences and the possibility that the conflict could continue for a prolonged period.
SportsIn the ongoing Champions League, two-time European champions Paris Saint-Germain will host Barcelona and travel to England to play Manchester City. Other scheduled matchups include José Mourinho facing former clubs, Olivier Giroud meeting Arsenal and Yan Diomandé taking on Leipzig.
World11:29A morning roundup of important stories from Europe and beyond on August 28, 2026, covering world affairs, business, entertainment, politics, culture and travel.
TechA sprawling London fresh produce market is generating its own electricity through a record-breaking rooftop solar installation, now the city’s largest such project.
CultureDolly Parton, the pioneering country music icon, songwriter and actress, died at 80. For millions worldwide, her significance extended well beyond the stage, including a lasting legacy built around childhood literacy.
PoliticsFormer House Speaker Newt Gingrich discusses on “America Reports” a report about Democrats’ concerns over using “woke” buzzwords and phrases.
WorldRescue teams are using heavy machinery to clear mud and debris in Nepalese towns devastated by a flash flood two days ago. At least 469 people were killed and more than 1,000 remain missing, while fading hopes of finding survivors coincide with efforts to prevent further catastrophic flooding.