The latest in finance, economics and investment. Watch Tom and Paul LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Bloomberg Surveillance hosted by Tom Keene &amp; Paul SweeneyMonday, August 17th, 2026 Featuring: 1) Javier Blas, Bloomberg Opinion columnist 2) Dana Peterson, Chief Economist at The Conference Board 3) Mike McGlone, Bloomberg Intelligence commodities analyst 4) Henrietta Treyz, co-founder at Veda Partners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oil Edges Higher With Hormuz Risks and Lebanon Tensions in Focus

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Oil Edges Higher With Hormuz Risks and Lebanon Tensions in Focus

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Oil Edges Higher With Hormuz Risks and Lebanon Tensions in Focus

Read the full transcript

The candid version is on a podcast, not the earnings call.

The candid version is on a podcast,
not the earnings call.