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16 April 2026
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On today's show, global equities hit all-time highs asinvestors pile back into stocks on signs that Iran and the US may extend their ceasefire. Bloomberg understands they're considering a two-week extension to allow more time to negotiate a peace deal. The initial truce is due to expire next week.
China's economy expanded at its fastest pace in three quarters, suggesting limited spillover so far from war in the Middle East. First quarter GDP expanded 5% from a year ago, powered by strong manufacturing and exports.
And the world's top chipmaker TSMC has raised its revenue outlook for 2026. Its upbeat forecast underscores the resilience of AI chip demand, despite concerns about the economic impact of the Iran war. The main chipmaker to Nvidia and Apple is expecting revenue growth of more than 30% this year. TSMC also reported a surprisingly strong 58% surge in profit.
Correct: This video has been edited at 17:01 to remove erroneous images from a story about a probe of suspicious oil trading . The incorrect pictures showed the logo of a company that in no way is related to the oil trading investigation. We apologize for the error.
