President Donald Trump announced that Israel and Iran had agreed to a tentative ceasefire in their conflict that would begin around midnight Washington time on Monday.

Trump, who made the surprise announcement on his Truth Social platform days after ordering airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, said the accord is aimed at a lasting end to the fighting.

“On the assumption that everything works as it should, which it will, I would like to congratulate both Countries, Israel and Iran, on having the Stamina, Courage, and Intelligence to end, what should be called “THE 12 DAY WAR.”  

For instant reaction and analysis, host Doug Krizner spoke with Bloomberg Balance of Power cohost Joe Mathieu, and Jonathan Panikoff, director of the Scowcroft Middle East Security Initiative at the Atlantic Council's Middle East Program.  

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Ariel Cohen, Senior Fellow at Atlantic Council discusses the latest from the Middle East. Iran pledged to respond “proportionately and decisively” to US strikes at the weekend and Qatar suspended traffic over its airspace as the conflict between the Islamic Republic and Israel showed signs of boiling over.

 
Emily Leveille, Chief Investment Officer at New Mexico Climate Investment Center joins to discuss the markets reaction to geopolitical tensions. A rebound in stocks sputtered as oil rose, with investors concerned about a potential Iranian response to US attacks on its nuclear sites.

Amrita Sen, Founder and Director of Market Intelligence at Energy Aspects, discusses the oil reaction to the recent tension in the Middle East. Oil fluctuated as traders wrestled with US President Donald Trump’s call for lower prices amid signs of further escalation in the conflict with Iran.

Terry Haines, founder, Pangaea Policy on the markets joins to discuss market reaction to the middle east and a preview of Fed Chair Jerome Powell testimony before the House Committee on Financial Services.

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American bombers struck Iran’s three main nuclear sites overnight, putting the US directly into Tehran’s war with Israel despite President Donald Trump’s longtime promises to avoid new conflicts.

Addressing the nation late on Saturday in Washington, Trump said Iran’s “key nuclear enrichment facilities have been completely and totally obliterated.” He threatened “far greater” attacks if Iran doesn’t make peace, raising the specter of even deeper US involvement in a Middle Eastern war that began with Israel’s strikes on the Islamic Republic nine days ago.

Trump earlier said US planes dropped bombs on Fordow, a uranium-enrichment site buried deep under a mountain and seen as vulnerable only to “bunker buster” munitions that the US possesses. Natanz and Isfahan, two other sites, were also struck.

“Our objective was the destruction of Iran’s nuclear enrichment capacity and a stop to the nuclear threat posed by the world’s No. 1 state sponsor of terror,” Trump said. “Iran, the bully of the Middle East, must now make peace. If they do not, future attacks will be far greater — and a lot easier.”
Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, said the US’s move “outrageous and will have everlasting consequences.”“Iran reserves all options to defend its sovereignty, interest, and people,” he said.
Tehran’s nuclear regulatory agency said there was no sign of radiation contamination at the sites and that it had take precautions in anticipation of an attack.

On this special edition of Bloomberg Surveillance, hosts Tom Keene and Paul Sweeney speak with:

- Ethan Bronner, Israel Bureau Chief for Bloomberg News
- Joe Mathieu, co-host of Bloomberg Balance of Power
- Gautam Mukunda, professor at Yale School of Management and Bloomberg Opinion columnist
- Dan Williams, Bloomberg News Jerusalem reporter
- Jennifer Lawless, professor at University of Virginia

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- Chris Gadomski, BNEF Lead Nuclear Analyst, discusses BNEF’s outlook for nuclear development.
- Theresa Condor, Spire Global CEO, discusses how AI and satellite data are redefining weather forecasting.
- John Boyd, Founder & President of the National Black Farmers Association, discusses challenges faced by U.S farmers.
- Laura Modi, (Pronounced: "Mow-di")  CEO and Co-Founder of Bobbie, discusses the infant formula Made in America Act.
- Cid Wilson, CEO of Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility, discusses advancement programs, conferences, research initiatives, and the importance of DEI.

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Cliff Kupchan, Chairman at Eurasia Group, discusses the latest out of Mideast US President Donald Trump signals he will give diplomacy a chance before deciding whether to strike Iran, saying he will make his decision within the next two weeks.

Liz Hart, President of Leasing for North America, joins to discuss the latest in the commercial real estate sector.

Ira Jersey, Bloomberg Intelligence Chief US Interest Rate Strategist, discusses the latest Fed Meeting as well as Fed Reserve Governor Wallers recent comments. Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said the central bank can lower interest rates as soon as next month.

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Bloomberg's Tom Keene and Lisa Abramowicz discuss remarks from Fed Chair Jay Powell following the Federal Reserve's latest policy decision on a special edition of Bloomberg Surveillance.

Federal Reserve officials left interest rates unchanged and continued to pencil in two rate cuts in 2025, saying uncertainty over the economic outlook was still high but had diminished.

The Federal Open Market Committee voted unanimously on Wednesday to hold the benchmark federal funds rate in a range of 4.25%-4.5%, as they have at each of their meetings this year.

Officials also downgraded their estimates for economic growth this year while lifting their forecasts for unemployment and inflation.

Speaking to reporters following the decision, Chair Jerome Powell repeated his view that the central bank was “well positioned to wait to learn more about the likely course of the economy before considering any adjustments to our policy stance.”

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Bloomberg Law Host June Grasso discusses the recent Supreme Court decision to curb care for transgender minors. A divided US Supreme Court upheld a Tennessee law that outlaws certain medical treatments for transgender children, preserving similar measures in two dozen states.
Daniel Byman, Director of the Warfare, Irregular Threats, and Terrorism Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, and a Professor at Georgetown University, joins to discuss the latest on the middle east conflict. The US is considering joining Israel in the war, which could improve the chances of permanently ending Iran's path to a nuclear weapon but risks throwing the oil-rich region into widespread conflict.

Joe Deaux, Bloomberg Economic Statecraft Reporter, on the deal between Nippon Steel and US Steel. Nippon Steel Corp. has closed its $14.1 billion takeover of United States Steel Corp., creating the world's second-largest steelmaker and giving Nippon Steel a foothold in the US.

Kevin Teasley, Founder and CEO of GEO Academies, discussed how his organization is focused on breaking the cycle of poverty by providing access to exceptional, non-traditional educational opportunities to all families.

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Ethan Bronner, Bloomberg News Israel Bureau Chief, discusses the latest out of Mideast. President Trump said his early departure from the G7 meeting has "nothing to do" with working on a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, adding that his reason is "much bigger than that.

Henrietta Treyz, Managing Partner and Director of Economic Policy at Veda Partners, joins to discuss the latest on the tax bill. Republican leaders aim to quickly negotiate changes to the Senate tax bill, which lacks the votes to pass in both chambers as written.

Shelby McFaddin, Investment Analyst at Motley Fool Asset Management, discusses her outlook for the markets amid global tensions and economic data concerns. Stocks fell and bonds rose as traders prepared for the Federal Reserve's decision, driven by concerns about the Middle East and weak economic data.

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Ellen Wald, President of Transversal Consulting, joins to discuss impact of Mideast conflict on commodities. Oil prices fell as the conflict in the Middle East has not disrupted crude production, and Iran has privately expressed willingness to deescalate hostilities with Israel.

Phil Orlando, Chief Equity Market Strategist and Head of Client Portfolio Management at Federates Hermes, discusses his outlook for the markets. Global markets calmed down as fears of a wider conflict between Israel and Iran subsided, with stocks rising and oil and gold prices falling.

Ned Lazarus, Associate Professor of International Affairs at George Washington University, discusses the latest out of the Mideast. Israel and Iran have exchanged fire for the fourth consecutive day, stoking fears of an all-out war that could drag in other countries in the oil-rich region and force the US into a more hands-on stance.

Kate Duffy, Bloomberg News Aviation Reporter, joins to discuss the Paris Air Show and how Airbus has received orders from Saudi Arabian customers valued at up to $17 billion, including 77 freighter and passenger aircraft from AviLease and 50 A350-1000 widebody jets from Riyadh Air.

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- Ben Elliott, Bloomberg Intelligence Consumer Finance Analyst, discusses Walmart ’s credit cards once again being issued by Synchrony Financial.

- Sam Fazeli, Bloomberg Intelligence, Director of Research for Global Industries and Senior Pharmaceuticals Analyst, discusses the latest in the biotech space.

- Scott Levine Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Energy & Industrial Services Analyst, discusses the White House’s goals for nuclear energy.

- Janet Lorin, Bloomberg Higher Education Finance Reporter, discusses her Bloomberg story: “Oil Rich University of Texas Cashes In on AI, Crypto, and Power.”

- Oliver Metcalfe, BNEF Head of Wind Research, discusses BNEF’s outlook for offshore wind.

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