Bloomberg Is Killing Its Own Terminal. That’s the Smartest Move It Could Make.
Bloomberg’s MCP server isn’t a desperate move to keep the Terminal alive — it’s a strategic retreat that kills the interface while preserving the data monopoly. By opening its walled garden to AI agents, Bloomberg ensures that even when the Terminal is obsolete, it remains the indispensable toll booth for financial AI. The smartest move a dinosaur can make is to become the infrastructure behind the new ecosystem.