Bloomberg Opinion

The far-right is criticizing James Gunn’s Superman for being "woke," but the idea that Superman is a previously apolitical character who has been co-opted by the political left for cultural indoctrination is comically ignorant, writes Jason Bailey for Bloomberg Opinion. The character’s creators, writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster, were both children of Jewish immigrants. When anyone calls for apolitical art, they’re merely showing their own ignorance of how art works. Art can often be political, either through inclusion or exclusion of the world around it, and Gunn’s choice to address the current demonization of #immigrants is valid, responsible and inevitable because of who Superman is meant to be. #hollywood #movies #politics Click the link for a free read: https://bit.ly/4loTNLE

Yesterday, I wrote about Trump's tariffs on copper for Bloomberg Opinion. As is typical of the times we live in, it is so common for policy announcements to be made without much hint. As journalists, we have no option but to always be prepared. Reading what I wrote this morning, you'd never be able to tell that it is somewhat different from what I sought to write earlier, when there was no definite timeline on the copper tariff. Then, just about when the column was going to bed at about 8 PM ET, BOOM- the announcement came. The pivot to reflect the latest development is only possible due to the sheer amount of preparation, which captures all scenarios, making them camera-ready. Our commitment is to our audience, with zero tolerance for excuses. It can be a lot to take in at some point, but once a commitment has been made, we'd fulfill our side of the bargain. Happy to do that, over and over again. This is our calling. And on this hill, we are ready to perish. And by the way, here's the link to the piece as published in Bloomberg Opinion: https://lnkd.in/dcikT-ep

☕ We've got some bad news: Brazil is the United States' largest coffee supplier. And the new tariffs will mean even higher prices. Sign up for John Authers' free newsletter for more markets coverage: https://lnkd.in/eGTAktu2

One year after a landslide victory, the Labour Party's early mistakes are catching up with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Read today's editorial: https://lnkd.in/dJfriFs3

Ukraine's recovery conference in Rome is a little surreal. What's needed first is a rescue conference. My column for Bloomberg @opinion https://shorturl.at/eqDz7

Free to read! Samyang Foods, maker of Buldak ramen, has rallied 93% this year, boasting $8B valuation. This column explores what’s so special about the Buldak brand. For Bloomberg Opinion

Global central bankers have ducked a chance to push for tight borrowing limits on the biggest hedge funds, and cut the power of shadow banking to hurt the pricing and supply of funding to the economy. Via Bloomberg Opinion https://lnkd.in/dD27ipxb

Trump's clumsy intervention in Brazil's affairs will help none other than Lula, in a remake of the US president's disastrous approach to Canada my column for Bloomberg Opinion on the 50% tariffs on Brazilian goods 🎁 https://lnkd.in/di9vBG7M

Who could've seen this coming? My take on Linda Yaccarino's exit from X (gift link): #x #yaccarino #socialmedia https://lnkd.in/eHJZRqGF

US auto manufacturers are half way through a tumultuous year. Trump’s trade war and reshoring plans have thrown guidance for a loop. And after a pre-tariffs surge in new car sales, the rest of 2025 looks more subdued. Auto investors should look elsewhere; namely to the dealerships. For them, the overall level of auto sales isn’t the most important factor. Their most profitable year in recent memory was actually 2021, when the pandemic had hit production and sales hard - but also inventory, engendering a rare moment of pricing power. More importantly, the pandemic taught Americans to hang onto their cars for longer, and higher, tariff-fueled prices will do the same this year. That tees up more high-margin services and parts business for the dealerships. Read about it here at Bloomberg Opinion https://lnkd.in/eJeJqbfX