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. 23H AGO

    Surging Borrowing Costs, EU-US Deal Advances, Nuns Get Financially Savvy

    Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day.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 government seeks to ease cost of living pressures for struggling Britons.(4) President Donald Trump threatened to resume strikes on Iran in the coming days as part of the push for a deal to end the war, after he said he had just called off a US attack.(5) The European Union finalized the text of its long-delayed US trade deal after months of negotiations, clearing a major hurdle to ratifying the pact before President Donald Trump’s threatened deadline to impose higher tariffs.(6) The UK’s right-wing Reform party has a warning for investors: don't bet on renewable energy projects awarded by the sitting Labour government.(7) When it comes to financial management, religious organizations have had a lot of catching up to do.Podcast Conversation: Arsenal's decades-long wait is over. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    20 min

  2. 1D AGO

    US Delays New Iran Attack, AI Banking Job Cuts, Milan’s Wealth Boom

    Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day.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 rejected Elon Musk’s claims that OpenAI under Sam Altman’s leadership betrayed its mission to benefit the public by morphing into a for-profit business, finding that he waited too long to sue the company.(4) Greenland’s leader said he had a “constructive” meeting with Donald Trump’s envoy to the Arctic island, but warned there were no signs the US president has changed his ambition to acquire the territory.(5) Andy Burnham, the current favorite to replace Keir Starmer as UK prime minister, has ruled out changing the government’s self-imposed limits on borrowing if he were to gain power.(6) An unprecedented influx of wealth has pushed up rents and living costs in Milan, a city once seen as a second-tier financial center. Tax incentives have drawn returning professionals and wealthy expats from countries such as the UK that have phased out similar advantages. Podcast Conversation: Your Favorite Thing to Do on Vacation Is Making Travel Worse See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    17 min

  3. 2D AGO

    Global Bond Rout Deepens, China Economy Slows, 250% UK Deals Frenzy

    Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day.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 end weeks of war and reopen the crucial Strait of Hormuz.(4) China’s growth slowed across the board in April with investment resuming declines, as booming exports no longer offset a deteriorating economy at home.(5) The thorny question of whether Britain should unwind a decade of estrangement from the European Union is resurfacing as the Labour Party starts to imagine a future beyond Prime Minister Keir Starmer.(6) A British dealmaking boom has London’s M&A advisers on track for their best year in more than a decade, standing in contrast to investor fears over the country’s latest political crisis.Podcast Conversation: Swatch Shops Shut as Audemars Piguet Collaboration Causes Mayhem See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    21 min

  4. 5D AGO

    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.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    38 min

  5. 5D AGO

    UK Turmoil Hits Pound, Trump-Xi Play Nice, Powell’s Term Ends, $100k A Day Wealth Tax

    Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day.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 apparently seized near the United Arab Emirates.(3) Governing Council member Yannis Stournaras warned that the European Central Bank could be forced to hike borrowing costs if the price of oil maintains its current level, according to Athens News Agency.(4) Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran said he will resign from the central bank effective once incoming Chair Kevin Warsh is sworn into office, or shortly before.(5) Nvidia shares rose on Thursday, extending a 20% rally over the past seven days as investors plow into the chipmakers profiting from a flood of investment spending on artificial intelligence. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    25 min

  6. 6D AGO

    Xi Warns Trump Of ‘Clashes’, Rayner Cleared of Wrongdoing , £1.3 Trillion City Fight

    Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day.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 European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde. “Europe now finds itself in a world that is far less forgiving of the gaps in its institutional architecture,” she said Wednesday in Aachen, Germany. “Institutions that were built for an earlier age are being tested by demands they were not fully designed to meet.”(4) The US Senate narrowly confirmed Kevin Warsh as chair of the Federal Reserve, setting up the most controversial leadership transition at the US central bank in decades and a test of its political independence.(5) More UK estate agents have reported falling house prices in April as the war in Iran and elevated borrowing costs hit buyer confidence, according to a closely watched survey.(6) Back in the 2000s, the market for pension risk transfers was an eat-what-you-kill industry, and pickings were slim. Nearly two decades on, PRTs are a much easier sell and there are £1.3 trillion of assets to fight for. Podcast Conversation: Stressed? Overscheduled? There’s More Time in the Day Than You Think See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    21 min

  7. MAY 13

    UK Leadership Crisis, Jamie Dimon’s Many Warnings, Surviving US-China Crossfire

    Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day.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 banks in the event Keir Starmer is replaced as the UK’s prime minster would see JPMorgan Chase & Co. scrap plans to invest billions in a new London headquarters in Canary Wharf.(4) France’s economy is showing signs of faltering as the fallout from the Middle East conflict hits growth and ratchets up inflation pressure, according to the central bank’s monthly survey of companies.(5) Oil shipments from Iran’s main export terminal appear to have come to a standstill over the past several days, according to satellite images, the first sign of a prolonged halt since the start of the war.(6) US President Donald Trump said he would prioritize trade discussions during his summit with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, and downplayed the amount of attention they would devote to the Iran war.(7) When President Donald Trump sits down for talks with China’s Xi Jinping this week, the focus will be on whether the world’s two-biggest powers can stabilize a fraught relationship. But it is the countries caught in between that have been forced to navigate the fallout from the geopolitical storm.Podcast Conversation: Solar is Now so Big in Europe That Power is Going to Waste See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    17 min

  8. MAY 12

    Starmer Under Siege, Iran Ceasefire On ‘Life Support’, EU Chief Faces Backlash

    Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day.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 said the agreement was on “massive life support” after he rejected Tehran’s latest peace offer.(4) The US sanctioned a dozen entities and individuals over the sale of Iranian oil to China, stepping up economic pressure just days before President Donald Trump meets his counterpart Xi Jinping.(5) Michael Burry, the investor made famous in The Big Short, is warning that the Nasdaq 100 Index is headed toward a dramatic reversal after a “parabolic” surge that has driven technology valuations to unsustainable heights.(6) In the time it usually takes to watch one football match, the Kospi index shed more than $300 billion in value as the gauge slumped on Tuesday. That’s a bit more than $3 billion a minute in the benchmark index alone, and the scale of the slide helped sour sentiment across Asia.(7) On the 13th floor of the Berlaymont building in Brussels, Ursula von der Leyen has built a presidential operation that exerts control over every aspect of what goes on inside the European CommissionPodcast Conversation: What Teens Need From Parents in the Age of AI See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    23 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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