Trump Says He Will make 'Final Determination' on Iran | Balance of Power: Early Edition 5/29/2026

Watch on YouTube ↗  |  May 29, 2026 at 20:55  |  51:23  |  Bloomberg Markets
Speakers
Wayne Sanders — Senior Defense Research Analyst, Bloomberg Intelligence
Jane Harman — Former Ranking Member of the Intelligence Committee
Andrew Bailey — Governor, Bank of England

Summary

President Trump signals a final determination on the Iran deal, with markets pricing in a potential breakthrough as oil slides and stocks hit records. The show also covers defense spending, highlighting Lockheed Martin's investment in missile interceptor capacity, and a conversation with Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey on AI risks, private credit strains, and stablecoin regulation.

  • President Trump announces he will make a final determination on a deal with Iran, with conditions including opening the Strait of Hormuz and destroying enriched uranium.
  • Oil prices fall sharply on hopes of a renewed ceasefire, while the S&P 500 reaches a record high.
  • Former Congresswoman Jane Harman expresses skepticism about a breakthrough and warns of potential Iranian retaliation against energy infrastructure.
  • Bloomberg Intelligence analyst Wayne Sanders discusses Lockheed Martin's $9.8 billion investment to expand interceptor production, projecting $60 billion in sales.
  • Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey highlights signs of strains in private credit and the need for international cooperation on AI cyber risk.
  • Bailey also comments on stablecoin issuance limits and skepticism about central bank digital currencies, favoring tokenized deposits instead.
Trade Ideas
Wayne Sanders Senior Defense Research Analyst, Bloomberg Intelligence 42:18
Lockheed investment yields massive sales growth.
Lockheed Martin's investment in interceptor capacity will generate significant sales growth; with $9.8 billion invested to expand interceptor production to 2,000 per year over seven years, leading to approximately $60 billion in sales, supported by strong defense demand signal from Congress and the Trump administration.
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