June 2, 2026

Axel Merk, founder and CIO of Merk Investments, said that while gold remains a relatively ‘calm’ investment, the world around the commodity and the geopolitical and economic ‘crosscurrents’ including AI investment and the war with Iran have created volatility in markets. (Source: Bloomberg)

Bond traders are locked in to wagers on higher yields even after paring some of their more extreme positions, with critical US employment data due on Friday that may add to the argument for Federal Reserve interest-rate hikes.

Momei Qu of PSP Growth discussed the significance of Berkshire Hathaway’s recent actions, interpreting them as a strong endorsement of AI as more than just market hype. According to Qu, Berkshire’s involvement signals that AI represents a durable infrastructure shift that merits substantial investment. This perspective aligns with Alphabet’s announcement to raise $80 billion in equity to fund its AI initiatives, underscoring the growing confidence in AI’s transformative potential across industries. (Source: Bloomberg)

Comprehensive cross-platform coverage of the U.S. market close on Bloomberg Television, Bloomberg Radio, and YouTube with Romaine Bostick, Katie Greifeld, Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. (Source: Bloomberg)

Sree Kochugovindan, Senior Research Economist at Aberdeen Investments, focusing on current market sentiment. The recent decline in Brent crude prices, which dropped by 0.72% to $94.30 per barrel. The segment aims to provide insights into the factors influencing investor confidence and market dynamics in the Middle East and Africa region. (Source: Bloomberg)

Wendy Stewart, president of Global Commercial Banking at Bank of America, said that middle market businesses are driving the economy right now, driving growth and hiring and firing amid an uncertain economic environment.
Stewart also said that global supply chains still exist, but that businesses have to be flexible given the geopolitical landscape. (Source: Bloomberg)

A data center tied to CoreWeave Inc. raised $900 million from a high-yield note offering, joining a wave of junk issuers tapping debt markets to fund artificial intelligence infrastructure.