Wall Street Extends April Surge on Peace Prospects | Bloomberg Businessweek Daily 4/17/2026

Bloomberg Businessweek Daily from April 17, 2026, covers significant market activity driven by geopolitical developments. The broadcast features Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec hosting discussions regarding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Spencer Faragasso, Senior Fellow at the Institute for Science and International Security, provides initial analysis on this event. Following this, Olaolu Aganga, Head of Portfolio Construction and Analytics at Citi Wealth, assesses the subsequent market reaction to the Strait of Hormuz developments.

The latter segment focuses on media and international affairs. Felix Gillette, Bloomberg News Media and Entertainment Editor, joins the program to discuss Netflix earnings and the impending departure of co-founder Reed Hastings. Finally, Mishal Husain, host of 'The Mishal Husain Show,' participates in a conversation about Pakistan's role in ongoing Middle East peace negotiations.