Bloomberg This Weekend 4/11/2026 | Artemis Splashdown, Vance in Pakistan, Happy in a Digital Age
Speakers
Bailey Lipschultz
— Reporter, Bloomberg
Oliver Crook
— Chief European Correspondent, Bloomberg
Summary
This episode of Bloomberg This Weekend covers the successful splashdown of NASA's Artemis II moon mission, high-stakes U.S.-Iran peace talks in Pakistan, and the ongoing impact of the Middle East conflict on energy and commodity markets. Additional segments include analysis of the Hungarian election, a tour of the New York Auto Show, a discussion on rising travel costs, and an interview with Arthur Brooks on the science of happiness.
- NASA's Artemis II crew returns safely, marking humanity's first moon mission in over 50 years.
- Vice President JD Vance leads U.S. negotiations with Iran in Pakistan, with the Strait of Hormuz reopening a key issue.
- Energy analyst Stephen Schork warns of persistently high oil and natural gas prices due to supply disruptions.
- Hungary faces a pivotal election that could reshape its relations with the EU and NATO.
- The New York Auto Show highlights new models and industry trends, including the decline of manual transmissions.
- Travel expert Katy Nastro explains how rising jet fuel costs are driving up airline fees and fares.
- Arthur Brooks discusses his book on finding meaning and happiness in an age of digital distraction.
- Markets rallied on the cease-fire news but face uncertainty from earnings and geopolitical developments.
Trade Ideas
Oil prices to stay high due to tight physical supply.
The physical oil market is trading at a significant premium to futures, indicating tight supply and a disconnect from the futures market's hopeful pricing. Despite the temporary cease-fire and potential resumption of Strait of Hormuz traffic, infrastructure damage, seasonal refinery maintenance, and the upcoming summer demand spike will keep oil prices high and volatile, with gasoline prices potentially reaching $5 per gallon.
Natural gas supply shock to impact fertilizer and helium.
44% of global LNG supply has been sidelined by the conflict and will remain offline for 3-5 years, turning the natural gas market on its head. This supply shock will have severe knock-on effects, driving up fertilizer costs (leading to food inflation) and disrupting helium production, which is critical for AI expansion and chip manufacturing.
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