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 the April jobs report in the U.S and a focus on 3 stocks for the week ahead.
• In the UK – a look ahead to the UK’s Midterm local elections.
• In Asia – a look ahead to the next RBA Decision.

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US equity futures rose, reversing earlier declines, helped along by late-market gains in Alphabet Inc. and Amazon.com Inc. Meanwhile, Meta Platforms Inc. shares slid in post-market trading alongside Microsoft Corp., keeping alive lingering concerns over artificial intelligence spending. We heard from Maribel Lopez, Lopez Research Founder and Principal Analyst. She spoke to Bloomberg's Shery Ahn and Haidi Stroud-Watts.

Plus - Federal Reserve officials left interest rates unchanged, but revealed a deepening division over the outlook for policy amid increased uncertainty caused by the conflict in the Middle East. Four officials voted against the decision, including three who objected to language in their post-meeting statement that suggested the central bank would eventually resume cutting rates. In what will be his last press conference as Fed chair, Jerome Powell said he intends to remain at the central bank as a member of its Board of Governors. We heard from Jeanette Garretty, Robertson Stephens Chief Economist. She spoke to Bloomberg's Haidi Stroud-Watts and Shery Ahn.

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Bloomberg's Tom Keene and Jonathan Ferro and Lisa Abramowicz discuss remarks from Fed Chair Jay Powell following the Federal Reserve's latest policy decision on a special edition of Bloomberg Surveillance.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said he’ll remain at the central bank as a governor after his term as chair ends. “After my term as chair ends on May 15, I will continue to serve as a governor for a period of time to be determined,” Powell said Wednesday at a press conference.

While Powell’s term as Fed chair ends on May 15, his seat on the Board of Governors doesn’t expire until 2028. “I plan to keep a low profile as a governor,” he said. “There is only ever one chair of the Federal Reserve Board. When Kevin Warsh is confirmed and sworn in, he will be that chair.”

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Bloomberg's Tom Keene, Jonathan Ferro and Lisa Abramowicz break down the Federal Reserve's latest policy decision on a special edition of Bloomberg Surveillance.

Federal Reserve officials left interest rates unchanged, but revealed a deepening division over the outlook for policy amid increased uncertainty caused by the conflict in the Middle East.Four officials voted against the decision, including three who objected to language in their post-meeting statement that suggested the central bank would eventually resume cutting rates.

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The United Arab Emirates will leave OPEC next month, in a significant blow to the group that raises questions about its future at a time when the industry is grappling with the massive supply disruption caused by the Iran war. We heard from Hartmut Issel, UBS Wealth Management Head of APAC Equities and Credit speaking to Bloomberg's Shery Ahn and Haidi Stroud-Watts

And - Japanese electronic components maker TDK posted 4th quarter sales and operating profit that beat consensus, but the full year outlook fell short of the average analyst estimate. TDK CEO Noburo Saito spoke to Bloomberg's Shery Ahn.

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In Singapore, business leaders are gathering in Singapore today for a Bank of America conference focused on technology. Front and center are the fallout from the Iran war and where AI investments are headed. Bernard Mensah, President of International for Bank of America spoke to Bloomberg's Haslinda Amin at the event.

And - Asian stocks held near their highest level since late February as traders awaited the next catalyst in the Middle East and central bank decisions. Meantime, CLSA has released a new portfolio about China's supply chain resilience amid the ongoing geopolitical tensions. Shihao Li is CITIC CLSA A-Share Strategist and he spoke to Bloomberg's David Ingles and Avril Hong

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Crude oil pared gains and Asian stocks extended advances after a report said Iran offered the US a new proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, lifting sentiment after efforts to restart talks stalled. We spoke about the markets with Jasmine Duan, Senior Investment Strategist at RBC Wealth Management Asia, speaking with Bloomberg's Haidi Stroud-Watts and Shery Ahn

And - South Korean Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo speaks with Bloomberg's Shery Ahn on The Asia Trade on reducing dependence on the Middle East.

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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 – we preview the Federal Reserve's rate decision and big tech earnings
• In the UK – we look ahead to the Bank of England's upcoming rate decision
• In Asia – we discuss the Golden Week holiday in Japan

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