Bloomberg Daybreak: Europe Edition
Bloomberg Daybreak Europe is the daily morning podcast that helps you understand the stories shaping Europe and the world before the day gets going. Produced in the early hours each weekday, the show delivers fresh reporting, sharp analysis and clear context on politics, business and global markets by 7am London time. From decisions made in Brussels and London to developments across the global economy, Daybreak Europe connects the dots between power, policy and money. Hosted by Stephen Carroll in Brussels and Caroline Hepker in London, and powered by Bloomberg’s global network of more than 3,000 journalists and analysts, the podcast go...
Daybreak Weekend: US PCE, London Climate
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 next U.S PCE and GDP data, along with a focus on 3 stocks for the week ahead. In the UK – a look ahead to London Climate Action Week. In Asia – a look ahead to Australia CPI data.
- Stuart Paul, US Economist with Bloomberg Economics, previews U.S PCE and GDP data.
- Avalon Pernell, Bloomberg Equities Reporter, focuses on 3 stocks for the week ahead.
- J...
Andy Burnham Wins, US-ASML China Clash, Europe’s Russia Outreach
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On today's podcast:
(1) Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham won a decisive victory for the ruling Labour party in a by-election that delivers him a seat in the UK parliament and with it a pathway to challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer for his job.
(2) British policymakers declared that the business world could fend for itself during Brexit. History suggests they were partly right, but the underlying story, however, is more complicated as the missed opportunities of a lost decade start to...
Iran Hawks Left Reeling, Fed Rocks Bond Market, Europe Embraces AI
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On today's podcast:
(1) President Donald Trump and his team had several red lines that they used to justify the US war against Iran. At a press conference on Wednesday, Trump largely brushed them aside.
(2) Hosting his very last Group of Seven summit, Emmanuel Macron needed every base covered to make sure it was a success and he came prepared, even for a surprise at the end.
(3) It didn’t take Kevin Warsh long to get the bond market’s at...
Iran Deal $300B Sweetener, SpaceX Overtakes Amazon, AI CEO Career Coaches
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On today's podcast:
(1) Iran is set to receive broad financial incentives as part of its agreement with the US, including the right to sell oil immediately, tap a $300 billion development fund and get eventual access to its frozen assets, according to a final draft of the deal.
(2) European Central Bank officials are signaling that a US-Iran peace accord won’t necessarily stop them lifting interest rates further, even if it prevents a more pronounced overshoot in inflation.
(3) Federal Reserve po...
Hormuz Reality Check, SpaceX Keeps Surging, Jobs Shape Political Fight
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On today's podcast:
(1) US President Donald Trump keeps repeating that the Strait of Hormuz — through which one fifth of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas supplies normally flow — will reopen by Friday.
(2) The UK said it would impose fresh sanctions on Russia and extend further energy support to Ukraine, as Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his European allies seek to increase pressure on Vladimir Putin and encourage US President Donald Trump to push for new peace talks to end the co...
US & Iran Agree Deal, Stocks Rally As Oil Drops, UK Social Media Ban
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On today's podcast:
(1) The US and Iran said they reached an interim agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, halting a war that killed thousands of people and setting the stage for 60 days of negotiations on the fate of Tehran’s nuclear program.
(2) Oil sank after the US and Iran agreed to an interim deal to end their months-long war, potentially allowing the Strait of Hormuz to reopen and easing a supply crunch that has rattled global energy markets.
(3) “We a...
Daybreak Weekend: Fed Meeting, UK Election, BOJ Decision
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 next FOMC decision, along with a focus on 3 stocks for the week ahead. In the UK – a look ahead to a high stakes UK election and Bank of England decision. In Asia – a look ahead to a monetary policy decision from the Bank of Japan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SpaceX Rockets To Record, UK PM Gets Defensive, Trump's Iran Deal Claims
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On today's podcast:
(1) SpaceX has made history with the biggest-ever IPO, sending it into the top ranks of the largest public companies and putting founder Elon Musk on the verge of becoming the world’s first trillionaire.
(2) Defense Secretary John Healey quit the UK government after a months-long spending row with the Treasury came to a head, in a move that dramatically dents Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s authority just as rivals are lining up to challenge for his job.
...
Podcast Special: Is Europe Getting Its Act Together?
Caught between a more confrontational United States and growing competition from China, the European Union faces mounting pressure to boost growth, strengthen competitiveness and preserve its global influence.
Ahead of the G7 summit, Bloomberg has been speaking with policymakers, investors and economists about Europe's path forward. In this special podcast, Stephen Carroll draws on conversations with former European Commission Executive Vice-President Margrethe Vestager, Columbia University's Anu Bradford and Citadel's Angel Ubide, alongside reporting from Bloomberg's Brussels Bureau Chief Suzanne Lynch, and exclusive Bloomberg Economics analysis from Chief Euro Area Economist Simona Delle Chiaie. They examine whether Europe...
Europe Finds Its Mojo, Trump Escalates Bombing, World Cup Moves Markets
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On today's podcast:
(1) Europe is shaking itself awake. Ten years after Brexit, the European Union is finally, fitfully advancing fundamental changes meant to preserve its wealth and influence.
(2) The US military launched strikes against “multiple” targets in Iran for the second straight day after President Donald Trump accused the country of dragging out talks on an interim peace deal.
(3) Protestors have clashed with police in Belfast overnight, as UK politicians blame extremists online and Elon Musk for promoting unrest.
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US & Iran Attack Each Other, Belfast Night Of Violence, Deceased Billionaires Vs Heirs
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On today's podcast:
(1) US forces carried out strikes against Iran hours after President Donald Trump blamed Tehran for shooting down an American military helicopter off the coast of Oman.
(2) Oil rebounded after the US launched fresh strikes against Iran following the downing of an American helicopter, posing a new threat to a fragile truce that’s been tested by recent attacks in the Middle East.
(3) A man is set to appear in court charged with attempted murder over a st...
OpenAI Joins IPO Bonanza, Time To ‘Take Profits’, Apple Delays Siri In EU
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On today's podcast:
(1) OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, filed confidentially for an IPO, joining artificial intelligence rivals in tapping public markets to fund ambitious growth plans.
(2) Investors should exercise caution regarding US stocks as an increasing number of “bear market signposts” point to an approaching top, according to Bank of America Securities.
(3) Apple said it isn’t currently able to launch Siri AI, its redesigned digital assistant, on iPhones, Apple Watches or iPads in the European Union, marking the compan...
Fresh Israel-Iran Strikes, Britons Rethink Brexit, Turmoil Hits Glenfiddich
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On today's podcast:
(1) Israel said it struck several military targets in Iran, retaliating against missile attacks by Tehran despite President Donald Trump’s call for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to refrain from hitting back.
(2) The global airline industry will suffer a sharp profit drop this year, bringing in only about half the collective earnings previously predicted, as fuel costs and the war in Iran take their toll on air travel, the main aviation federation said.
(3) A euro-zone interest-rate hike in...
Daybreak Weekend: US CPI, London Tech, China Eco Data
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 and PPI data, along with a focus on 3 stocks for the week ahead. In the UK – a look ahead to London tech week. In Asia – a look ahead to China PPI and CPI data.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Zelenskyy Letter To Putin, AI Stocks Mania Stalls, Poland’s Dark Side
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On today's podcast:
(1) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy proposed peace talks to Russian leader Vladimir Putin in a rare and combative open letter on Thursday, as efforts to end more than four years of war gained momentum.
(2) There was no sign of progress in ceasefire talks between the US and Iran after the worst burst of violence in weeks and as the Tehran-backed Hezbollah militia on Thursday rejected a US-brokered truce in Lebanon.
(3) US equity-index futures declined along with Asian...
Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire, LinkedIn Spying Threat, Seeking A Gilt Trip
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On today's podcast:
(1) The US said Israel and Lebanon agreed to a ceasefire if Hezbollah also stops fighting, the latest attempt by the Trump administration to keep peace talks with Iran on track as political opposition to the war intensifies.
(2) The Republican-led House voted to halt the US war with Iran, breaking with President Donald Trump on an unpopular foreign conflict that is taking an escalating economic toll on Americans.
(3) A group of Ukraine’s key European allies are wo...
Tariffs Make Comeback , Europe Tech Sovereignty, How To Make $76bn
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On today's podcast:
(1) The US is proposing new tariffs of at least 10% on imports from 60 trading partners following an investigation into goods allegedly produced by forced labor, as President Donald Trump seeks to rebuild the sweeping tariff wall struck down by the US Supreme Court.
(2) The EU will set out on Wednesday how the 27-country bloc hopes to slash its dependence on American and Asian technology, and favour European digital alternatives.
(3) British members of parliament are calling...
Trump-Netanyahu Split, Alphabet’s $80B Splurge, Sex Misconduct Claims
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On today's podcast:
(1) President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu offered differing accounts of a call about the fighting in Lebanon, as the US struggled to get efforts toward an Iran peace deal back on track.
(2) The European Commission is weighing plans to grant member states additional fiscal flexibility to cope with the impact of high energy costs due to the Iran War, according to people familiar with the discussions.
(3) Senior government officials have warned Russian President...
AI Powers Stock Records, Still No Iran Deal, Europe's Rush to Re-arm
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On today's podcast:
(1) Stocks rose to a record as investors doubled down on the artificial intelligence trade that’s powered equities to all-time highs. Oil climbed as a US-Iran ceasefire deal remained elusive.
(2) The US and Iran traded messages over the weekend seeking changes to a draft agreement that would extend a ceasefire and open the Strait of Hormuz, but it was unclear whether the sides were making much progress.
(3) Europe is rushing to rearm but needs time an...
Daybreak Weekend: US Jobs, Ukraine Funding, Australia GDP
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 May jobs report, along with a focus on three stocks for the week ahead. In the UK – a look ahead to what comes next in the Ukraine war following fresh EU funds to Ukraine. In Asia – a look ahead to Australia GDP data.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tentative US-Iran Deal, Blue Origin Rocket Explodes, AI Vs Politicians
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On today's podcast:
(1) The US and Iran have reached a tentative deal to extend a ceasefire by 60 days and launch further talks on Tehran’s nuclear program, a person with knowledge of the matter said, raising hopes the three-month conflict could be nearing a resolution.
(2) Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket exploded in a massive fireball while undergoing a test on a Florida launchpad Thursday evening, dealing a major setback to the Jeff Bezos-backed firm in its efforts to challenge a domi...
Fresh US Strikes On Iran, ‘Lost Generation’ Fear, Europe’s Football Rich List
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On today's podcast:
(1) The US carried out airstrikes on an Iranian military site and imposed new sanctions to prevent Tehran from profiting from vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting the fragility of recent diplomatic momentum.
(2) Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago President Austan Goolsbee repeated that increased investment and spending due to a projected surge in future productivity growth may be inflationary and require higher interest rates from the US central bank.
(3) The European Central Bank should take a...
China Pressures Europe, Blair Slams Labour, Switzerland’s Population Cap
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On today's podcast:
(1) China has been slow-walking approval of Airbus SE plane deliveries to signal impatience with how long European regulators are taking to certify Chinese-made aircraft, according to people familiar with the matter.
(2) The UK and other western nations are running out of time to maintain their technological edge over China, the UK’s top cyber spy is set to warn Wednesday, urging businesses to work with intelligence officials in order to stay ahead.
(3) The US is touting pr...
US Bombs Iran Targets, Growing AI Job Fears, Israel’s Economic Strain
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On today's podcast:
(1) US and Israeli jets struck Iranian vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and other targets, hours after President Donald Trump had suggested negotiations with Tehran over an interim deal were progressing.
(2) Israel will intensify its strikes against Hezbollah, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday, amid stepped-up negotiations between the US and Iran to bring an end to the conflict in the region.
(3) Bloomberg Economics has found that find that 27% of workers in advanced economies — more than 120 mi...
Daybreak Holiday: Kevin Warsh, Costco, Inflation's Impact on Memorial Day
On this special Memorial Day edition of Bloomberg Daybreak - hosted by Nathan Hager.
We look at the challenges ahead for new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh with Bloomberg News International Economics & Policy correspondent Michael McKee and Anna Wong, Chief US Economist with Bloomberg Economics We preview Costco and Best Buy earnings with Bloomberg Intelligence Analysts Jenn Bartashus and Lindsay Dutch And as we we kick off the unofficial start of summer, we will tell why this could be one of the most expensive Memorial Days on record. We break it all down with Bloomberg's Julia Fanzeres and Mark N...Daybreak Weekend: US PCE, Iceland Eco Conference, Australia CPI
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 PCE and personal spending data, along with a focus on three stocks for the week ahead. In the UK – a look ahead to the Reykjavík Economic Conference in Iceland. In Asia – a look ahead to Australia CPI data.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A $50 Trillion Problem, Poland Troops U-Turn, Ebola Aid Cuts Impact
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On today's podcast:
(1) One inflation spike in the 2020s might be an accident, the world’s biggest bond markets seem to have decided, but two looks like an alarming new trend.
(2) The euro area will slow markedly while suffering the fastest inflation since 2023 as it succumbs to the energy-cost surge from the Iran war, according to the European Commission.
(3) Confidence among the lowest-earning Britons plunged in May and even those on average pay are digging into savings to meet ev...
Nvidia Fails To Excite, SpaceX IPO Revelations, Booze Firms' Sobering Times
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On today's podcast:
(1) Nvidia facing more investor skepticism, used its latest quarterly report to tout progress in diversifying the company, which aims to rely less on the giant data center operators that have fueled its runaway growth.
(2) Standard Chartered Chief Executive Officer Bill Winters sought to reassure staff after his remarks on using artificial intelligence to replace “lower-value human capital” triggered a sharp backlash on social media and from a former head of state.
(3) The way Unilever Chief Executive Offi...
Surging Borrowing Costs, EU-US Deal Advances, Nuns Get Financially Savvy
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On today's podcast:
(1) Yields on the US Treasury’s longest-dated bond rose to the highest level in almost two decades as investor concerns mount that accelerating inflation will force central bankers to raise interest rates.
(2) Borrowers poured into Europe’s bond market at the fastest pace ever, locking in funding before the region’s central bank is likely to hike interest rates.
(3) Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves has privately proposed voluntary price freezes on food in supermarkets, as the UK...
US Delays New Iran Attack, AI Banking Job Cuts, Milan’s Wealth Boom
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On today's podcast:
(1) President Donald Trump said he called off a strike on Iran planned for Tuesday after an appeal by the leaders of Persian Gulf allies, who called for more time to pursue a diplomatic resolution.
(2) Standard Chartered Chief Executive Officer Bill Winters delivered a blunt message on the future of the bank’s workforce, warning that a push into artificial intelligence will eliminate thousands of roles as the lender replaces “lower-value human capital” with technology.
(3) A jury r...
Global Bond Rout Deepens, China Economy Slows, 250% UK Deals Frenzy
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On today's podcast:
(1) A selloff in global bonds extended as the deadlock over the Iran war drove oil prices higher, fueling inflation concerns and raising bets that central banks will need to keep tightening policy.
(2) Oil prices above $100 a barrel, with US-Iran ceasefire talks stalled and trade through the Strait of Hormuz heavily disrupted, continue to stoke global inflation pressures
(3) Oil rose for a third day as President Donald Trump again pressured Iran to come to a deal to...
Daybreak Weekend: Nvidia Earnings, Europe Airlines, Japan GDP
Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Host John Tucker take a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week.
In the US – a look ahead to earnings from Nvidia and a focus on three stocks for the week ahead. In the UK – a look ahead to earnings from Europe’s largest low-cost airlines. In Asia – a look ahead to Japan GDP data.
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UK Turmoil Hits Pound, Trump-Xi Play Nice, Powell’s Term Ends, $100k A Day Wealth Tax
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On today's podcast:
(1) A potential challenge to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s leadership from one of the nation’s most popular Labour Party politicians sent the pound tumbling by casting doubt on the future of his government and its efforts to rein in the national debt.
(2) US President Donald Trump signaled China is willing to support negotiations with Iran, as he pushes for a diplomatic resolution to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, after a commercial vessel was...
Xi Warns Trump Of ‘Clashes’, Rayner Cleared of Wrongdoing , £1.3 Trillion City Fight
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On today's podcast:
(1) Xi Jinping warned Donald Trump of a potential conflict over Taiwan if the issue is mismanaged, saying it could push the China-US relationship into a highly dangerous situation.
(2) Angela Rayner, the UK’s former deputy prime minister, has been cleared of deliberate wrongdoing in an investigation into her tax affairs, potentially paving the way for a leadership bid against Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
(3) European Union leaders must show courage in strengthening the bloc’s foundations, according to E...
UK Leadership Crisis, Jamie Dimon’s Many Warnings, Surviving US-China Crossfire
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On today's podcast:
(1) UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer survived in post on Tuesday despite a slew of ministerial resignations which have so far failed to force his downfall.
(2) As UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer slowly loses allies in government and fights for his survival, the escalating political drama is heaping fresh pressure onto a bond market already battered by the country’s deep-rooted fiscal and economic problems.
(3) Jamie Dimon warned the UK that any move to hike taxes on ba...
Starmer Under Siege, Iran Ceasefire On ‘Life Support’, EU Chief Faces Backlash
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On today's podcast:
(1) Keir Starmer was facing growing pressure to step down as Britain’s prime minister after dozens of members of Parliament, including Cabinet allies, joined the calls for him to set out a timetable for his departure.
(2) A Schroders bond-fund manager is steering clear of UK debt on concern that political upheaval will drag yields higher in the coming months.
(3) The ceasefire between the US and Iran reached a particularly precarious moment Monday as President Donald Trump sa...
UK PM Leadership Threat, Trump Slams Iran Proposal, Soaring Emerging Markets
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On today's podcast:
(1) Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s political problems have likely grown too big to solve with a single speech. For now, he will try to forestall an immediate challenge to his job.
(2) President Donald Trump and Iran rejected each other’s latest peace proposals to end the 10-week conflict as the two sides struggle to maintain a fragile ceasefire.
(3) President Donald Trump is expected to press President Xi Jinping over China’s approach to Iran and hammer out de...
UK PM Leadership Threat, Trump Slams Iran Proposal, Soaring Emerging Markets
Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day.
On today's podcast:
(1) Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s political problems have likely grown too big to solve with a single speech. For now, he will try to forestall an immediate challenge to his job.
(2) President Donald Trump and Iran rejected each other’s latest peace proposals to end the 10-week conflict as the two sides struggle to maintain a fragile ceasefire.
(3) President Donald Trump is expected to press President Xi Jinping over China’s approach to Iran and hammer out de...
Daybreak Weekend: US CPI, Cannes Festival, Bessent Visits 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.
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Starmer Facing Wipeout, US Bombs Iran Targets, Europe’s Power Shock
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On today's podcast:
(1) Keir Starmer is awaiting the results of one of the most consequential rounds of local elections in recent British history, a vote that could determine his future as prime minister and shape national policy in Europe’s second-largest economy.
(2) The US struck military targets in Iran after the country fired on three Navy destroyers sailing in the Strait of Hormuz, an escalation that threatened to fracture a fragile ceasefire and reignite hostilities even as the two sides say th...
