Daybreak Weekend: US CPI, Cannes Festival, Bessent Visits Japan

Daybreak Weekend: US CPI, Cannes Festival, Bessent Visits Japan

May 8, 2026 · 39 min

About this episode

The episode discusses upcoming economic indicators in the US, the Cannes film festival in the UK, and US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's trip to Japan.

Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Host Nathan Hager take a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US – a look ahead to U.S CPI, PPI, and Retail sales data, along with a focus on 3 stocks for the week ahead. In the UK – a look ahead to the annual Cannes film festival. In Asia – a look ahead to US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's Trip to Japan.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Host: Nathan Hager

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Organizations: US Treasury

Places: US, UK, Cannes, Japan

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