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 US economic data, the Cannes film festival, and 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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