US, Iran Re-Escalate Conflict | Bloomberg Businessweek Daily 9/1/2026
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US-Iran tensions over the Strait of Hormuz heightened after a flurry of military strikes at the start of the week. Bloomberg News Senior Editor Wendy Benjaminson explains what led to the new uptick in fighting following weeks of relative calm. Then, Bloomberg TV & Radio Economics & Policy Correspondent Mike McKee and Bloomberg Rates Reporter Michael MacKenzie react to the bond market's spike and what it sets up for September as investors brace for another Fed meeting. Plus, Voya Financial CEO Heather Lavallee explains the trends she is seeing in Gen Z saving for retirement more than any other generation. Finally, Amazon Web Services General Manager of Media, Entertainment, Games and Sports Samira Bakhtiar discusses how the company is pioneering AI in entertainment production and content creation. Chapters 00:00:00 Bloomberg Businessweek Daily 00:01:45 Market Update: Oil Near $90 as Stocks Fall 00:03:53 Iran Conflict Sends Shockwaves Across Markets 00:04:28 U.S. and Iran Resume Tit-for
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