Bloomberg Daybreak: Europe Edition

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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 goes beyond headlines to explain what is changing, why it matters and what could come next. Trusted by professionals, business leaders and investors, but made for anyone curious about how economics and politics shape everyday life, Bloomberg Daybreak Europe is the essential way to start your morning informed and ahead.

  1. 20h ago

    Hormuz Reality Check, SpaceX Keeps Surging, Jobs Shape Political Fight 

    Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day.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 conflict.(3) Swiss voters are more inclined to back closer ties with the European Union than reject it, a poll showed in the wake of a plebiscite that had threatened to upend the relationship.(4) China’s consumer spending and investment slumped to levels unseen since the pandemic, exposing risks still facing the economy even as it benefits from a deescalation in tensions around Iran while exports boom.(5) SpaceX shares jumped in their second day of trading, adding to gains following a blockbuster debut that instantly vaulted it into the ranks of the world’s most valuable public companies.(6) Andy Burnham, the prime ministerial-hopeful who markets worry may be too far to the Left, has at least one economic idea that should go down well across the political spectrum: reverse deindustrialization.Podcast Conversation: Polymarket Traders Clash Over $345 Million Iran Peace Market See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    20 min
  2. US & Iran Agree Deal, Stocks Rally As Oil Drops, UK Social Media Ban

    1d ago

    US & Iran Agree Deal, Stocks Rally As Oil Drops, UK Social Media Ban

    Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day.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 are prepared to lift relevant sanctions in response to clear, verifiable steps by Iran on its nuclear programme,” according to a joint statement from the leaders of the UK, France, Germany and Italy.(4) The Iran war has produced an unusual sight on the Bank of England’s rate-setting panel: unity. Economists don’t expect it to last.(5) Artificial intelligence is pulling the global labor market in two opposite directions, rewarding companies that use AI to enhance human skills, while leaving those who use it merely to cut costs further behind, a new study suggests.(6) Keir Starmer will start a crucial week for his premiership by announcing a package of strong restrictions designed to protect British teenagers from online threats. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    24 min

  3. 4d ago

    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.

    38 min
  4. SpaceX Rockets To Record, UK PM Gets Defensive, Trump's Iran Deal Claims

    4d ago

    SpaceX Rockets To Record, UK PM Gets Defensive, Trump's Iran Deal Claims

    Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day.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.(3) President Donald Trump pulled back threatened military strikes against Iran, a stark reversal that came just hours after he vowed to hit the Islamic Republic “VERY HARD” and threatened to seize its oil infrastructure.(4) European Central Bank Governing Council member Primoz Dolenc said Thursday’s interest-rate increase was necessary to keep prices in check while officials consider the broader implications of conflict in the Middle East.Podcast Conversation: The Hottest Gen-Z Tech Trend? Anti-AI: Catherine Thorbecke See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    21 min
  5. Podcast Special: Is Europe Finally Getting Its Act Together?

    5d ago

    Podcast Special: Is Europe Finally 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 is finally ready to deliver the reforms it has long discussed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    29 min

  6. 5d ago

    Europe Finds Its Mojo, Trump Escalates Bombing, World Cup Moves Markets

    Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day.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.(4) Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates told a House panel investigating the late financier Jeffrey Epstein that his meetings with the sex offender were “a grave error in judgment.”(5) OpenAI said a group of ChatGPT accounts with ties to China have sought to stir up local opposition to data centers in the US in a potential bid to hinder the country’s competitiveness in artificial intelligence, echoing recent rhetoric from others in the tech industry.Podcast Conversation: Brides Are Hiring Witches to Save Their $100,000 Wedding Days See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    21 min

  7. 6d ago

    US & Iran Attack Each Other,  Belfast Night Of Violence, Deceased Billionaires Vs Heirs

    Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day.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 stabbing attack following a night of violence in Belfast.(4) UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is preparing to announce a ban on under-16s using social media within days after his position hardened following parents’ response to a government consultation.(5) The prospect of billions of dollars of oncoming demand for SpaceX stock from index-tracking funds risks creating a feedback loop that drives the shares of Elon Musk’s company even higher, academics and market observers have warned.Podcast Conversation: Britain’s Garden Habits Are Making Their Homes Harder to Insure See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    22 min

  8. Jun 9

    OpenAI Joins IPO Bonanza, Time To ‘Take Profits’, Apple Delays Siri In EU

    Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day.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 company’s latest standoff with the continent’s antitrust watchdog.(4) Iran and Israel agreed to ease strikes against each other after a flare-up in violence threatened to derail peace negotiations and led President Donald Trump to appeal for de-escalation.(5) The Bank of England raised concerns to Reform UK and social media platforms over a barrage of bizarre online posts using fake images of the party’s leader Nigel Farage fighting Governor Andrew Bailey, a person familiar with the matter said.Podcast Conversation: Consumers Who Can't Quit Caffeine Completely Find More Options See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    17 min
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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 goes beyond headlines to explain what is changing, why it matters and what could come next. Trusted by professionals, business leaders and investors, but made for anyone curious about how economics and politics shape everyday life, Bloomberg Daybreak Europe is the essential way to start your morning informed and ahead.

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    Bloomberg
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  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
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