Iran Seeks to Bar US, Israeli Ships from Hormuz; OpenAI's Doughnut-Like Device | The Pulse 8/7/2026

Oil has extended gains after a report that Iran attacked “hostile targets” in the Strait of Hormuz, with Tehran reportedly seeking to bar US ships from the critical waterway in a deal with Oman. Stocks were muted as traders held back from making big bets ahead of the key monthly US payrolls report. A stronger-than-expected reading would reinforce the case for higher-for-longer interest rates. Bloomberg has learnt that a highly anticipated new device from OpenAI will have a unique look, complete with moving parts that help give it personality, and will likely cost more than $300. Today's guests: Robert Dishner, Neuberger Berman Senior Portfolio Manager for Multi-Sector Fixed Income; Katherine Ogundiya, Barclays Senior Thematic Equity Strategist; Rico Luman, ING Senior Sector Economist, Transport and Logistics -- "The Pulse With Francine Lacqua" is all about conversations with high profile guests in the beating heart of global business, economics, finance and politics. Based in London, we go wherever the story is, bringing you exclusive interviews and market-moving scoops. Chapters: 00:00:00 - The Pulse with Francine Lacqua 00:00:36 - Iran wants to bar US, Israeli ships from Hormuz 00:03:30 - Earnings roundtable: Neuberger Berman's Robert Dishner & Barclays' Katherine Ogundiya 00:10:24 - Alphabet raises $25 billion in bond sale 00:11:36 - Tech roundtable: Neuberger Berman's Robert Dishner & Barclays' Katherine Ogundiya 00:18:04 - Monte Paschi 2Q net income beats estimates 00:19:52 - Apollo to buy Easyjet for £5.7 billion to end bidding war 00:22:27 - FAA orders checks on some 737 Max models 00:23:59 - Friday headlines 00:24:28 - Oil gains as Hormuz deal prospects remain unclear 00:27:51 - Europe's low river levels disrupts trade, power generation 00:28:17 - Rico Luman, ING Senior Sector Economist, Transport and Logistics 00:34:38 - Armin Papperger, Rheinmetall CEO 00:42:59 - Behind North Korea's Kim's $22 billion windfall 00:45:19 - Hiring seen accelerating in July US jobs report -------- More on Bloomberg Television and Markets Like this video? Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don't miss any videos from Bloomberg Markets & Finance: https://tinyurl.com/ysu5b8a9 Visit http://www.bloomberg.com for business news & analysis, up-to-the-minute market data, features, profiles and more. Connect with Bloomberg Television on: X: https://twitter.com/BloombergTV Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BloombergTelevision Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bloombergtv/ Connect with Bloomberg Business on: X: https://twitter.com/business Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bloombergbusiness Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bloombergbusiness/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bloombergbusiness?lang=en Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/bloomberg/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bloomberg-news/ More from Bloomberg: Bloomberg Radio: https://twitter.com/BloombergRadio Bloomberg Surveillance: https://twitter.com/bsurveillance Bloomberg Politics: https://twitter.com/bpolitics Bloomberg Originals: https://twitter.com/bbgoriginals Watch more on YouTube: Bloomberg Technology: https://www.youtube.com/@BloombergTechnology Bloomberg Originals: https://www.youtube.com/@business Bloomberg Quicktake: https://www.youtube.com/@BloombergQuicktake Bloomberg Espanol: https://www.youtube.com/@bloomberg_espanol Bloomberg Podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/@BloombergPodcasts