Trump Says Talks Are Iran’s ‘Last Chance’, Stocks Near Record Highs | The Opening Trade 8/4/2026
Stocks extended gains as investors turned their focus to corporate earnings after weeks of choppy trading spurred by concerns over tech valuations and the conflict
Stocks extended gains as investors turned their focus to corporate earnings after weeks of choppy trading spurred by concerns over tech valuations and the conflict in the Middle East. Iran suggested negotiations with Oman to get more ships moving through the Strait of Hormuz are making progress, but President Donald Trump expressed renewed frustration after calling off what he said was a major attack on the Islamic Republic. The Opening Trade has everything you need to know as markets open across Europe.
With analysis you won't find anywhere else, we break down the biggest stories of the day and speak to top guests who have skin in the game. Hosted by Anna Edwards and Lizzy Burden. Chapters 00:00:00 - The Opening Trade 00:00:55 - Market Check 00:02:19 - BP Earnings 00:04:38 - European Earnings 00:05:34 - Growth in Europe 'Sucks': Palantir CEO 00:07:54 - Oil Rises, Brent Crude Levels 00:19:18 - BP CEO Meg O'Neill 00:24:25 - Bond Market Check 00:26:45 - S&P Closes Near Record High 00:29:32 - Dollar Falls to Lowest Since June 00:39:45 - Bessent Seeks Fed Help in Yen Defense 00:46:57 - Stocks to Watch: BP, Lufthansa, HSBC 00:51:52 - HSBC Stock 01:03:15 - BP Stock 01:06:44 - We Support the UK Government: BP CEO 01:14:51 - Trump Says Talks With Iran are 'Last Chance' 01:27:51 - Continental CFO Roland Welzbacher 01:33:11 - SpaceX to Report First Earnings More on Bloomberg Television and Markets Like this video?
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