Midterm Debates Heat Up; Russia-Ukraine Energy Ceasefire in Limbo19 CardsTony Halpin on Bloomberg Daybreak: US Edition
Russia said it struck six thermal plants and a substation supplying Kyiv, surrounding areas and northern Kharkiv, placing President Trump’s Russia-Ukraine energy truce in serious doubt. Ukraine said those facilities were covered by the truce and that it was still abiding by the agreement, while President Putin said Russia would negotiate only on its terms.Karen Moskow on Bloomberg Daybreak: US Edition
Russia said it launched a massive overnight strike on Ukrainian electricity plants, targeting thermal heating facilities and communications infrastructure around Kyiv. Parts of Kyiv lost power and some areas lost water, while an adviser to President Zelensky said Starlink services slowed.
Trump Promises No Iran Attack before Midterms; Hurricane Isaias Approaches US19 CardsKaren Moskow on Bloomberg Daybreak: US Edition
Hurricane Isaias strengthened to 110 miles per hour as hurricane and storm-surge warnings took effect along the northern Gulf Coast, with emergencies declared in more than 70 counties across Alabama, Florida, and Mississippi. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said officials were preparing for a possible Category 3 landfall.Craig Allen on Bloomberg Daybreak: US Edition
Hurricane Isaias was approaching the eastern Gulf Coast, with warnings from Gulfport to Panama City and storm effects extending toward Birmingham. Winds topped 110 miles per hour, storm surge could reach five to seven feet, and 63% of Gulf oil output was shut in.
Trump Weighs Iran Strikes Before Midterms; Hurricane Isaias Forms in the Gulf19 CardsNathan Hager on Bloomberg Daybreak: US Edition
The Atlantic reported that President Trump may be considering U.S. strikes on Iran before the midterm election, as Iran and Iran-backed Houthis intensified attacks around the Strait of Hormuz and Saudi Arabia. A third carrier strike group was headed to the region, while oil and freight rates rose.Craig Allen on Bloomberg Daybreak: US Edition
Hurricane Isaias became the first hurricane of the 2026 tropical season, a record for forming so late, and was expected to strengthen over the Gulf. Warnings covered areas from New Orleans to Tallahassee, while offshore producers shut 25% of crude and 16% of natural gas output.
Warsh Boosts Rate Hold Expectations; Midterm Debates Ramp Up Nationwide18 CardsAuthorities say a 16-year-old used a gun to enter an elementary school in Bend, Oregon, and killed three children, ages five, eight, and 11, and a teacher. Police say a community member shot and killed the attacker.Karen Moskow on Bloomberg Daybreak: US Edition
President Trump declined to rule out using the mother of all bombs against Iran after the US midterm elections, while saying he would not use nuclear weapons. He said the US is considering a strike on Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain tunnel complex and described the weapon as nonnuclear but extremely large.
Zelenskyy Defies Trump; Leakers 'Should Be Shot' Says President18 CardsNathan Hager on Bloomberg Daybreak: US Edition
The global artificial-intelligence stock sell-off intensified, with South Korean stocks falling nearly 8% and triggering a temporary trading halt. Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix each dropped more than 9%, while the SOX semiconductor index fell 4.3% and stood 20% below its June peak.Nathan Hager on Bloomberg Daybreak: US Edition
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine is resuming attacks on Russian oil refineries after feeling betrayed by President Donald Trump. In an interview with the Financial Times, Zelenskyy said Ukraine would respond to Russian attacks as he traveled to Brussels for talks with European Union leaders.
Iran Ramps Up Tanker Attacks; SpaceX in Talks to Buy Nvidia Chips18 CardsJohn Tucker on Bloomberg Daybreak: US Edition
A tropical storm strengthening off Mexico could bring up to six inches of rain before affecting the U.S. Gulf Coast as the Atlantic’s first hurricane of the year. Forecast winds could reach 100 miles per hour, with effects from Washington to Boston expected over the weekend.Dana Khraiche on Bloomberg Daybreak: US Edition
Oman’s Defense Ministry rescued 10 crew members from the commercial vessel Peace after an attack caused a fire. The attacks are keeping oil prices around or above $100 a barrel and raising shipping rates, while the US says oil and LNG ships are using an Omani route assisted by the US Navy.
Deadly Houthi Strike Raises War Risks; Judge Halts Trump TV Ads16 CardsMichael Barr on Bloomberg Daybreak: US Edition
The remnants of Hurricane Isaias brought heavy rain and flooding risk to the Central Appalachians and Mid-Atlantic after the storm hit Florida as a Category 2 hurricane, causing at least four deaths. Overflowing rivers prompted water rescues in North Carolina, while hurricane-force winds damaged Florida and left many without power.Nathan Hager on Bloomberg Daybreak: US Edition
The Saudi-led coalition fighting the Houthis says it intercepted more missiles and drones overnight after weekend attacks on Saudi airports killed at least 14 people and wounded hundreds. Saudi Arabia says missiles were intercepted over Riyadh and Dammam, where Saudi Aramco facilities are located, prompting BP and Shell CEOs to withdraw from the World Petroleum Congress.
Trump Dismisses Iran Aid Concerns; Houthis Continue Saudi Attacks14 CardsNathan Hager on Bloomberg Daybreak: US Edition
Deadly weekend strikes hit Saudi Arabia's airports while the country hosted global conferences, killing at least one American and increasing pressure on President Trump to support Saudi Arabia against the Houthis. The US provides intelligence sharing but is not actively involved, and a ceasefire between the US and Houthis remains in place.Alexander Pearson on Bloomberg Daybreak: US Edition
President Trump said Russia and China are not providing substantial support to Iran in the more than seven-month US war, while reports cited Chinese missile and drone components and Russian-made missiles in Iran's arsenal. Deadly Saudi airport strikes also killed at least one American, increasing pressure for US action against the Houthis.