Bloomberg Podcasts · US Launches Iran Strikes For Second Day; Platner Ends Senate Bid | Bloomberg Daybreak: US Edition

1. 1. The US military struck Iran for a second straight day, targeting air defense systems, coastal surveillance assets, and missile and drone storage sites.
2. 2. President Trump said the US hit Iran at a 20-to-1 ratio, and that Iran wants to make a deal so badly.
3. 3. Iran is insisting on sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz, including control over the passage of ships, which the US and other countries resist.
4. 4. Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz came to a near standstill, renewing anxiety over fuel prices.
5. 5. Graham Platner suspended his Senate campaign in Maine following sexual assault allegations, throwing the race into turmoil.
6. 6. Federal Reserve minutes from the June meeting showed some officials saw a case for raising interest rates, but they ultimately left rates on hold.
7. 7. SK Hynix's US listing is more than seven times oversubscribed and on track to be the largest US debut for a foreign company.
8. 8. AstraZeneca's gene silencer drug failed to prevent heart problems in patients with a rare disease, causing shares to plunge 9%.
9. 9. Used Rolex Oysterflex watch prices have dropped 4% since April, mirroring a slump in gold prices amid the war in Iran.
10. 10. Wealthier Americans are cutting back on back-to-school spending, with a majority of those making over $200,000 planning to spend 20% less than in 2025.
11. 11. The developer of a Midtown Manhattan tower that was evacuated over structural concerns plans to reconstruct 15 floors added during conversion into apartments.
12. 12. A federal judge ruled that E. Jean Carroll can collect $5.8 million held in escrow from her sexual assault and defamation case against President Trump.