The Tape

Hurricane Harvey destroyed large stocks of ethylene, the world's most important chemical, Bloomberg Intelligence's Jason Miner and Houston-based Bloomberg reporter Jack Kaskey tell Pimm Fox and Lisa Abramowicz. Miller Tabak & Co. equity strategist Matt Maley provides a macro look at the equity markets, the dollar and jobs. Bloomberg senior White House correspondent Margaret Talev discusses Trump attempt to tie a debt-limit boost to the Harvey aid package. Finally, Jessica Caldwell, executive director of industry analysis at Edmunds, discusses August auto sales and the impact from Harvey.

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Andy Lipow, president of Houston-based Lipow Oil Associates, talks about the impact of Hurricane Harvey on Houston's energy industry and gas prices. Bloomberg Businessweek's David Kocieniewski discusses his article, "Deep In Debt, The Kushners Hunted for Cash Across the Globe." Amnon Bar-Lev, president of Check Point Software, talks about nation-focused cyber attacks and new industries undergoing cyber-shifts. Finally, Ed Ludlow, a U.K. correspondent at Bloomberg, discusses where the U.K. stands with Brexit negotiations.

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Jenny Kaplan, a consumer reporter at Bloomberg, says PepsoCo.'s Frito-Lay is aiming to break into Amazon's Whole Foods with its organic Doritos and chips line. Sal Gilbertie, the president and founder of Teucrium Trading LLC, and Mike McGlone, a commodity strategist at Bloomberg Intelligence, discuss Hurricane Harvey's impact on agricultural crops and commodities. Hugh Johnson, chairman and CIO of Hugh Johnson Advisors, talks about his economic outlook, forecast for stock prices and investment strategy. Finally, Carl Riccadonna, the chief U.S. economist at Bloomberg Intelligence, discusses GDP and how Hurricane Harvey could impact growth.

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Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo discusses rescue and relief efforts after Hurricane Harvey and says there are challenges getting adequate resources to the city. Stephen Schork, president of the Schork Group, talks about how the $40 oil price barrier may be tested if Harvey's effects are prolonged. Bloomberg View columnist Brad Taylor, a retired Special Forces lieutenant colonel and author of "Ghosts of War" discusses how to beat North Korea at nuclear blackmail. Finally, Bob Shullman, the founder of the Shullman Research Center, talks about the latest luxury trends in the affluent world.

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Libby Toudouze, a partner and portfolio manager at Cushing Asset Management, talks about the impact that Hurricane Harvey is having on oil assets in the Gulf. Jonathan Adams, an insurance analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, discusses Hurricane Harvey's impact on insurers and how most people weren't insured for flood damage. Scott Mushkin, a senior retail analyst at Wolfe Research, talks about Amazon's decision to start price cuts at Whole Foods today. Finally, Mandeep Singh, a technology analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, discusses news that Uber is hiring Expedia CEO Dara Khosrowshahi to be the new CEO and what that implies for both companies.

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Shamaila Khan, the director of emerging market debt at AllianceBernstein, discusses the sanctions on Venezuela that the Trump administration unveiled today, potential impact on the country's debt, and China's involvement in the debt. Bloomberg Gadfly columnists Shira Ovide and Sarah Halzack talk about Amazon quickly using its ruthless playbook to cut prices at Whole Foods and the logistical challenges ahead for Amazon's grocery business. Shunondo Basu, a meteorologist and gas analyst for Bloomberg New Energy Finance, talks about Hurricane Harvey and its effect on the energy industry. Finally, David Ader, the chief macro strategist for Informa Financial Intelligence, discusses market uncertainty, the outlook for bond yields and current investment strategy.

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Steve Bell, a senior adviser at the Bipartisan Policy Center and former Senate Budget Committee staff director, tells Pimm Fox and Lisa Abramowicz why he believes a government shutdown is inevitable. Rania Sedhom, a managing partner at Sedhom Law Group, talks about three new employment-law changes in New York, how businesses could be affected and what it means for the rest of the country. Matthew Boyle, a U.S. retail reporter at Bloomberg, discusses how Costco's laissez-faire approach to online shopping could prove dangerous in the long term. Finally, Steven Englander, the head of research and strategy at Rafiki Capital, talks about currencies and whether central bankers still have power to sway markets.

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Milton Berg, CEO and founder of Milton Berg Advisors, discusses his bearish tones on the late-stage bull market and why he's bullish on gold. Bloomberg's Yalman Onaran talks about how big banks could see profit jump 20 percent with Trump-era deregulation. Rebecca Kern, an energy policy reporter at Bloomberg BNA, discusses news that the White House is denying requests for emergency orders to keep Murray Energy Corp. and FirstEnergy Corp.'s coal operations running and out of bankruptcy, despite Trump's campaign pledges. Finally, Leila Abboud, a Bloomberg Gadfly columnist covering technology, media and telecommunications, talks about how ad giant WPP's slumping sales indicate a larger problem for advertising companies.

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Jeff Webb, founder and chairman of Varsity Spirt, the world's largest cheerleading-uniform company, talks about being the biggest company in the $2 billion industry and his plans for an untapped global market. Bob Guccione Jr., the creator of Spin, Gear and Discover Media, discusses his new travel site, WONDERLUSTtravel.com. Hernan Rincon, CEO of Avianca Holdings, talks about taking the company completely digital and its strategic alliance with United Continental. Finally, Eric Balchunas, a senior ETF analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, discusses how ETF issuers are looking to save on indexing fees, as well as why active bond funds outperform ETFs.

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Schultze Asset Management's George Schultze talks about bankruptcy and distressed investing and where he's finding value. Bloomberg's Matt Townsend and Mario Parker talk about news that Herbalife is ending talks to go private and entering a pact with Carl Icahn and that Icahn is ending his White House role amid conflict of interest issues. Jared Hecht, co-founder and CEO of Fundera, discusses what to expect from the future of online lending. Finally, Sarah Jones, a U.K. finance reporter at Bloomberg in London, talks about the unintended consequences of MiFID: job losses and trading turmoil.

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