Bloomberg Daybreak: Europe Edition
Bloomberg Daybreak Europe is a daily morning podcast that helps listeners understand the stories shaping Europe and the world. Produced each weekday, it delivers fresh reporting, analysis, and context on politics, business, and global markets by 7am London time. Hosted by Stephen Carroll in Brussels and Caroline Hepker in London, the show leverages Bloomberg's global network of journalists. It is trusted by professionals and investors but accessible to anyone curious about economics and politics.
Episodes
Daybreak Weekend: US Housing, German Elections & President Xi's US Visit
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 look at upcoming home building data In the UK – we preview elections in Germany In Asia – we discuss President Xi's visit to the US this week See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
BOJ Hikes In Split Decision, Europe’s Border Walls, London Fashion Week
Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day.On today's podcast:(1) The Bank of Japan raised its benchmark interest rate in a split decision showing dissent within the board as it confronts mounting inflation risks and unusually explicit calls for further policy normalization from Washington.(2) The European Central Bank must get inflation under control as failing to do so would
Fed Defies Trump, Assassin Network Exposed, Greece Data Centre Hopes
Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day.On today's podcast:(1) A year ago, when Kevin Warsh was angling to lead the Federal Reserve, he called out the central bank for keeping interest rates too high and touted a technological revolution that would spur growth without driving inflation.(2) The Bank of England is expected to hold interest rates as it waits for more evidence t
Russia Tests Europe, AI Fears Mount, Germany Preps For War
Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day.On today's podcast: (1) Tensions between Russia and Europe are intensifying after a string of security incidents across the continent. The growing tensions between the EU and Russia come as Ursula von der Leyen delivers her State of the European Union speech this morning(2) Senior Trump administration officials met Tuesday with Anthrop
Nvidia CEO Onstage Trump Call, Space Weapons Deployed, UK Mulls Saudi Support
Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day.On today's podcast:(1) Nvidia Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang took a live phone call from Donald Trump during a panel discussion Monday, allowing the US president to dismiss artificial intelligence dangers as a “hoax.”(2) The US 10-year Treasury yield surpassed 5% for the first time since 2023 on Monday, as mounting in
AI CEOs Vs Trump, Minutes From Disaster, Swedish Voters In Limbo
Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day.On today's podcast:(1) OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has stepped up calls to slow the development of the most powerful AI systems, putting him directly at odds with President Trump. Writing on social media this morning, Altman said no amount of American competitive pressure should justify recklessness.(2) Sweden’s election will go down t
Daybreak Weekend: Fed Decision, Sweden Election, BOJ Meeting
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 Sweden’s general election. In Asia – a look ahead to the next monetary policy decision from the Bank of Japan. See omnyst
Bond Selloff Accelerates, OpenAI Weighs Slowdown, Dutch Village Demolition Fight
Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day.On today's podcast:(1) Bond bears are pushing benchmark Treasury yields toward the closely-watched 5% level ahead of US inflation data that stands to determine expectations for a Federal Reserve interest-rate hike next week.(2) Brent oil traded near $108 barrel after fighting between Yemen-based Houthi militants and Saudi-backed forces
Soaring BOE & ECB Hike Bets, iPhone ‘Duo’ Revealed, Power Eludes Sweden’s Populist
Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day.On today's podcast:(1) Traders are boosting bets on interest-rate hikes from the European Central Bank and the Bank of England as climbing energy prices threaten to keep inflation entrenched through the coming year.(2) Iran is ready for a more intense war and will escalate counterstrikes if the US continues attacking its territory and
Bessent Dares Traders, Oil Tankers Blown Up, Sugar Mills Survival Battle
Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day.On today's podcast:(1) Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent challenged traders to test his resolve on boosting Japan’s currency, saying when he makes market calls these days he’s effectively doing so with inside information.(2) US forces destroyed five Iranian tankers carrying crude oil on Tuesday in response to two attempts to
UK’s New Israel Sanctions, Oil Back Near $100, Europe’s Software Giant Gamble
Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day.On today's podcast:(1) UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s government is expected to ban trade with Israeli settlements in the West Bank on Tuesday as he seeks to adopt a stronger policy on an issue that’s important to his governing Labour Party but may anger US President Donald Trump.(2) Brent oil is closing in on $100 a barr
German Far Right Win, Deadly Amazon Plane Crash, Spiraling Borrowing Costs
Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day.On today's podcast:(1) The far-right Alternative for Germany scored its best-ever result in a state election on Sunday amid growing public discontent with the political establishment, delivering a powerful blow to Chancellor Friedrich Merz.(2) Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov accused Germany of moving toward a direct confrontatio
Daybreak Weekend: US CPI, ECB Decision, BRICS Summit
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 U.S CPI and PPI reports and a focus on 3 stocks for the week ahead. In the UK – a look ahead to the next decision from the European Central Bank. In Asia – a look ahead to the 18th BRICS Summit in India. See omnystudio.com/lis
VW Approves 50k Job Cuts, Reform Undercover Sting, France’s Food Reckoning
Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day.On today's podcast:(1) Volkswagen's supervisory board backed a sweeping restructuring that calls for 50,000 additional job cuts, far fewer models and a smaller industrial footprint, giving Chief Executive Officer Oliver Blume his clearest mandate yet to overhaul Europe’s biggest carmaker.(2) Reform UK leader Nigel Farage’s
Global Gas Supply Fight, Robotaxis On UK Streets, Homes Sell Electricity
Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day.On today's podcast:(1) Europe is nearing the end of summer with a low natural gas buffer, threatening to intensify a global fight for supply.(2) As Britain’s borrowing costs rise and hostilities flare between the US and Iran, the sums for Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey’s debut budget are getting trickier by the day
Bessent's Gains Wiped Out, Gilts Lead Global Selloff, Putting AI in Your Mouth
Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day.On today's podcast:(1) The yield on 30-year US government bonds climbed back to levels seen just before Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent expanded a buyback program in an effort to contain long-term borrowing costs.(2) UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham was confronted by the harsh reality of Britain’s weak public finances on his retur
Shein's Unfashionable IPO, Bond Yields Hit 2008 Highs, Lionel Messi Retires
Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day.On today's podcast:(1) US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is stepping down after repeated clashes with his boss, Pete Hegseth, leaving the service without several top leaders even as the conflict with Iran continues.(2) Shein struggled in its Hong Kong debut after a years-long process to an initial public offering that eventually valued th
US & Iran Resume Attacks, Oil Moves Higher, Reflecting on Jackson Hole
Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day.On today's podcast:(1) The US and Iran exchanged strikes for the first time in about a month as American forces hit Iranian rocket launchers and the Islamic Republic responded by firing missiles toward Jordan.(2) President Donald Trump’s plan to seize direct control of Venezuela’s oil reserves is prompting warnings that the
Daybreak Weekend: US Jobs, Germany Elections, South Korea Inflation
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 August jobs report and a focus on 3 stocks for the week ahead. In the UK – a look ahead to state elections in eastern Germany. In Asia – a look ahead to South Korea inflation data. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor
Kevin Warsh Takes Center Stage, France’s Debt Divide, America Bets on English Football
Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day.On today's podcast:(1) A chorus of investors is urging Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh to provide a strong rebuke of high inflation to boost the long end of the Treasury market.(2) Federal Reserve officials continue to send mixed signals on their outlooks for inflation, with some arguing higher interest rates are needed to tame pr
Nvidia Reignites AI Rally, Iran-Oman Hormuz Deal, The Free Money Test
Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day.On today's podcast:(1) Nvidia, the chipmaker at the heart of the artificial intelligence boom, gave a bullish sales outlook for fiscal 2028, easing concerns that AI spending is poised to lose momentum.(2) Iran’s military said it reached a revenue-sharing agreement with Oman on the Strait of Hormuz, as Tehran and Washington’
Hormuz Talks, A Trade War of Words, Ceuta's Aftermath
Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day.On today's podcast:(1) Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his Omani counterpart Badr Albusaidi discussed an “interim framework” aimed at resuming shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, according to a joint statement carried by the Oman News Agency, as the two sides press ahead with long-running talks over navigatio
Washington's China Collision Course, Burnham Exclusive, The AI Hiring Era
Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day.On today's podcast:(1) Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent threatened economic punishment against any country doing business with Iran as part of what he called an “economic D-Day” campaign to isolate the Islamic Republic and end nearly six months of war.(2) UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham said he and other European leaders pla
Canada's US Trade War, Bessent's 'Economic D-Day', Bonds Brace for Warsh
Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day.On today's podcast:(1) Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government sees little chance of resuming talks with President Donald Trump before the midterm elections after trade negotiations collapsed, according to people familiar with the matter.(2) Oil dropped after two weeks of gains, with the market waiting to see the US economic isol
Daybreak Weekend: Jackson Hole, France Conference, Tokyo 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 Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s speech in Jackson Hole and earnings from chip giant, Nvidia. In the UK – a look ahead to a key meeting of French business leaders as they count down to a pivotal Presidential election. In Asia – a loo
Stock Bubble Warning, France Deficit Blowout Risk, Poland’s $1T Problem
Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day.On today's podcast:(1) The US equity market is in bubble territory, with metrics such as the Shiller cyclically adjusted price-to-earnings ratio, the real equity risk premium, and the Buffett Indicator pointing to overvaluation.(2) Anthropic expects to match or beat the size of SpaceX’s record-setting initial public offering, acc
China’s Cheap AI Edge, Bessent’s High-Stakes Fix, Iran ‘Economic Warfare’
Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day.On today's podcast:(1) A spate of compelling releases at budget prices have made China the frontrunner in the race for global adoption.(2) China is using new legal powers to block European Union scrutiny of alleged state support for its companies, adding friction ahead of an October deadline to resolve outstanding trade disputes.(3) JP
‘AI Tentacle’ Market Risk, Swiss Neutrality Vote, 150% Bond Return
Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day.On today's podcast:(1) A global selloff in semiconductor stocks deepened as investors retreated from one of the year’s hottest trades amid elevated bond yields and geopolitical uncertainty. Treasuries gained modestly following recent losses.(2) US President Donald Trump insisted Tuesday that there were no talks ongoing with Iran,
Global Bond Rout, Meta’s Trillion-Dollar Threat, Mike Ashley's Property Empire
Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day.On today's podcast:(1) Longer-maturity bonds are at the epicenter of investor angst about everything from inflation to the debt-laden artificial-intelligence boom — and governments are paying the price.(2) The prospects for peace in the Middle East suffered a fresh setback, with President Donald Trump saying he’s not intere
Banks Fight Back, Trump Cuts Korea Drills, France Tax Cyberattack
Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day.On today's podcast:(1) JPMorgan Chase's Jamie Dimon warned UK Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey in a call last week against higher taxes on banks as Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s government prepares its budget for October, the Financial Times reported.(2) Europe's lenders are hopeful the European Commission will tackle some
Daybreak Weekend: US Housing, Europe Data, Yen Intervention
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 S housing data, along with a focus on 3 stocks for the week ahead. In the UK – a look ahead to Europe inflation and PMI data. In Asia – a look ahead to why the persistent weakness of the yen is a troubling issue for Japan’s
Farage Beats Binface, 2001 US Debt Cost Record, Weather Forecasting Drones
Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day.On today's podcast:(1) Nigel Farage is returning to Parliament after winning an election designed to turn the page on questions over his personal finances that saw the Reform UK leader go head-to-head against a satirical candidate dressed as a trash can.(2) The US government sold 30-year bonds at the highest interest rate in a quarter
Russia Eyes Europe Sabotage, US Borrowing Costs Surge, Stock-Shy Europeans
Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day.On today's podcast:(1) Russia may escalate attacks against the Baltic States and Poland, a European intelligence official said, amid rising concern that Moscow wants to further intimidate nations supporting Ukraine.(2) A $42 billion auction of 10-year US Treasuries resulted in the highest yield for the benchmark securities since 2007,
$150 Oil Now Possible, Solar Eclipse Power Shift, Bankers Leaving London
Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day.On today's podcast:(1) Oil advanced for a sixth day on skepticism about the prospects for a deal that would restore energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz, despite an upbeat assessment from some officials.(2) Pakistan’s defense minister said the US and Iran are “close to some sort of arrangement” over the Strait of
Intense Heat Hits Power & Crops, Trump's Secret Flight, Mercedes China EV Fail
Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day.On today's podcast: (1) Another wave of intense heat is set to sweep across an already parched Europe this week, raising wildfire risks, threatening crops and drying watersheds feeding the region’s critically low rivers.(2) British shoppers retreated during the July heat wave, prioritizing small treats and cutting back elsewhere
Europe’s Economic Mojo, Iran’s Security Shake-Up, Zimbabwe’s $20M Wedding
Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day.On today's podcast:(1) Economic growth in the euro zone is set to quicken after showing surprising resilience to the Iran war, according to a Bloomberg survey of analysts.(2) Iran promoted a hard-line ex-commander as its top security official, shaking up its highest decision-making body on national defense after saying it was “ve
Daybreak Weekend: US CPI, Europe Energy, RBA 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 U.S CPI and PPI data, along with a focus on 3 stocks for the week ahead. In the UK – a look at some of Europe's biggest energy companies on their recent performance. In Asia – a look ahead to a monetary policy decision from the Re
Europe Faces Gas Crunch, OpenAI’s Doughnut Device, Golfers Vs Sand Dunes
Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day.On today's podcast:(1) European natural gas jumped as traders awaited the US response to an Iran-Oman agreement on the Strait of Hormuz, while the continent faces pressure to replenish gas inventories before winter.(2) Extreme heat has killed more than 25,000 people across Europe this year, according to the latest available data compil
Hackers Hit Hedge Funds, Explosive Drone Found, Russia’s War Economy Pain
Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day.On today's podcast:(1) Hackers launched a wave of sophisticated attacks on Wall Street firms in recent days, targeting information systems at major money managers, according to people familiar with the matter.(2) Just days after his hedge fund was on the brink of collapse, Leopold Aschenbrenner has made his return to the investing scen
SpaceX Spooks Investors, Secret Ukraine War Talks, Nuclear Reactors Run Dry
Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day.On today's podcast:(1) SpaceX’s stock fell after it disclosed higher-than-expected spending on its artificial intelligence business, overshadowing an inaugural quarterly report that broadly surpassed Wall Street forecasts.(2) Advanced Micro Devices Inc. tumbled in late trading after giving an underwhelming sales outlook, a sign s
HSBC's $1 Billion Reward, Darkness Falls Across Asia, Big AI Bets Divide Funds
Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day.On today's podcast:(1) HSBC announced a fresh stock buyback and raised its cost-cutting target as it reported second-quarter earnings that beat estimates despite China’s crackdown on cross-border wealth flows.(2) The Rhine River’s water levels dropped to the lowest in nearly 150 years as hot, dry weather grips Europe, threa
Trump Zigzags On Iran, Europe’s Migrant Fears, Burnham’s Devolution Bet
Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day.On today's podcast:(1) President Donald Trump said new Iran talks would begin Monday afternoon after he called off a planned attack on Iran partially in response to pleas from US allies in the Middle East, including Saudi Arabia.(2) The yen rallied sharply on Monday amid speculation that authorities may have intervened to prop up the c
Daybreak Weekend: US Jobs, European Earnings, Vietnam Eco
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 July jobs report in the U.S with a focus on 3 stocks for the week ahead. In the UK – a look ahead to some of the most consequential earnings releases of the year in Europe. In Asia – a look ahead to key economic data for Vietn
24h Hedge Fund Fire-Sale, UEFA Vs FIFA, Europe’s Unstoppable Wildfires
Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day.On today's podcast:(1) Leopold Aschenbrenner's hedge fund, Situational Awareness, was forced to sell billions of dollars of technology investments that had rapidly lost value, as nervous banks began to demand more collateral for his trades. (2) Anthropic said its artificial intelligence models breached three organizations during cybers
US Yields Hit 19-Year High, ‘Powerful’ Strikes on Iran, Ray-Ban Fortune Feud
Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day.On today's podcast:(1) The message from the bond market was clear: For all of Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh’s tough talk about taming inflation, he’s in no rush to use the power of the central bank to do it. The Fed kept interest rates unchanged for a seventh straight month, prompting investors to dump 30-year Treasu
Surprise Iran Attack On US Bases, OpenAI Model Escapes Again, Spain’s Buffett Acolytes
Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day.On today's podcast:(1) The US said it intercepted an Iranian attack on military bases, ending a dayslong pause in fighting and increasing the risk of a return to full-blown war in the Middle East.(2) SK Hynix earmarked at least $31 billion in capital spending this year after reporting a six-fold surge in quarterly profit, a record outl
Global Chip Rout Deepens, Spain & France Count Cost, Vinted's US Ambitions
Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day.On today's podcast:(1) A global selloff in semiconductor stocks deepened on Tuesday, as fresh signs of China’s progress in advanced chipmaking and mounting concerns over the artificial intelligence spending boom sparked another wave of selling across the sector.(2) France and Spain are studying ways to pump money into regions hit
300,000 Flee Wildfires, Europe’s Market Mojo, French Spy Tech Shift
Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day.On today's podcast:(1) More than 300,000 people have fled their homes in towns and villages across France and Spain even as wildfires threaten the major cities of Madrid and Bordeaux, and as a new blaze erupted in the Vall d’Uixó region in Spain’s east.(2) The US paused an almost two-week run of strikes against Iran
Daybreak Weekend: US Tech, BOE Decision, BOJ Meeting
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 decision from the Federal Reserve and a preview of three tech stocks for the week ahead. In the UK – a look ahead to the next monetary policy decision from the Bank of England. In Asia – a look ahead to the next monetary
Trump Reboots Global Tariffs, Mag 7 Lose $797B, Barclays Hunts For Growth
Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day.On today's podcast:(1) The US will collect duties of between 10% and 12.5% on imports from most major trading partners, its biggest move yet to reconstruct President Donald Trump’s tariff wall that was pierced by the Supreme Court.(2) President Donald Trump threatened to escalate strikes on Iran and said he’d hold the count
Houthis Attack Tankers, Alphabet’s $205B Splurge, French Politics Jolts Bankers
Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day.On today's podcast:(1) The Houthis, a militant group in Yemen who have been threatening to open another front in the Iran war, said they had targeted two oil tankers in the Red Sea.(2) The European Central Bank will probably keep interest rates on hold on Thursday, buying time to assess the fallout of renewed fighting in the Middle Eas
US Allies Exasperated, Creditors Court Burnham, Finland’s Public Debt Spiral
Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day.On today's podcast:(1) New Prime Minister Andy Burnham has approved the use of British military bases by the US for what the UK calls defensive strikes against Iran, in a continuation of his predecessor Keir Starmer’s policy even as President Donald Trump ramps up his war.(2) UK government borrowing costs are lingering around two
The Surprise Chancellor, Canada Faces 50% Tariff, Hormuz Sailor Bonuses
Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day.On today's podcast:(1) Andy Burnham named former Defense Secretary John Healey to be his Chancellor of the Exchequer in a surprise move by the UK’s new prime minister that fueled speculation about a bigger increase in military spending.(2) US President Donald Trump said he had a “very good conversation” with new UK Pr
Inside Burnham’s First Day, US-Iran Bombing Spirals Spain Wins World Cup
Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day.On today's podcast:(1) Andy Burnham is set to become the UK’s seventh prime minister in just over a decade on Monday with a number of outstanding questions about who will be in his cabinet and the policy direction he will pursue.(2) The Iran conflict continued to spiral over the weekend, with both sides trading attacks in the aft
Daybreak Weekend: New Home Sales, UK Prime Minister, Japan Marine Day
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 new home sales data with a focus on three stocks for the week ahead. In the UK – a look ahead to the UK preparing to usher in its 7th Prime Minister in 10 years. In Asia – a look ahead to Japan Marine Day. See omnystudio.com/liste
Trump’s Primetime Claims, Chip Selloff Deepens, Burnham To Greenlight Drilling
Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day.On today's podcast:(1) President Donald Trump devoted a prime-time address to reviving unsubstantiated claims that the 2020 election was stolen and raising doubts about the security of the upcoming midterms, turning his attention to a years-long grievance at a perilous moment for his presidency.(2) Trump's renewed focus on America's bi
Economic Peril Warning, Hedge Funds Buy Alpha, England Exit World Cup
Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day.On today's podcast:(1) The global economy faces a renewed challenge if the conflict that’s choked the Strait of Hormuz isn’t resolved in a matter of weeks, said International Energy Agency Executive Director Fatih Birol.(2) A measure of sterling’s strength rose to its highest level in a year on Wednesday followin
Trump Accelerates War, BOE Warns Burnham, Spain Beats France 2-0
Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day.On today's podcast:(1) The US completed an additional round of strikes against Iran hitting dozens of military targets near the Strait of Hormuz and Iranian coastal areas.(2) President Donald Trump backed away from his plan to impose a 20% charge on cargo shipments through the Strait of Hormuz after US allies in the Gulf urged hi
US-Iran Truce Collapses, ‘$30M’ Supertanker Fees, Cocaine Empire Exposed
Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day.On today's podcast:(1) The United States has carried out another round of strikes on Iran, after President Trump vowed to hit the country "hard". According to multiple reports, Trump has now formally notified Congress that the US is once again at war with Iran.(2) President Donald Trump threw out a demand of a 20% reimbursement on carg
Hormuz: Open or Closed? 10K Heat Wave Deaths, Europe Diplomacy In-Tray
Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day.On today's podcast:(1) The US launched fresh missile attacks against Iran on Sunday in what has become a pattern of strikes and counterstrikes by Washington and Tehran as the two sides issued conflicting declarations over whether the Strait of Hormuz is open to shipping.(2) This year’s record-breaking heat in central and western
Daybreak Weekend: US CPI, ECB Outlook, South Korea Constitution Day
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 U.S CPI and PPI data, along with a focus on three stocks for the week ahead. In the UK – a look ahead to what lays ahead for the European Central Bank as it grapples with a uncertain inflation landscape. In Asia – a look ahead to S
Burnham’s UK Coronation, Monaco Bomber New Twist, Europe Bakes Again
Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day.On today's podcast:(1) Andy Burnham’s path to becoming the next UK prime minister looks certain after a vast majority of Labour MPs formally nominated him to be the next party leader.(2) Technical talks between the US and Iran are continuing, according to a US official, following two days of clashes that threatened to shatter an
US-Iran Attacks Intensify, Europe's Nuclear Push, Online Rage Fuels Riots
Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day.On today's podcast:(1) The US military struck Iran for the second straight day, an escalation of violence that threatens efforts to reach a permanent peace deal.(2) Oil extended a surge as the US struck targets in Iran for a second day, raising risks for energy supplies from the Middle East.(3) Russia announced a short-term ban on dies
Major New Strikes On Iran, Trump Still Wants Greenland, Swiss Stun Colombia
Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day.On today's podcast:(1) US forces completed a round of offensive strikes against Iran, according to a post on X by Central Command. (2) The UK, France and Germany have launched a $50 billion NATO initiative to spur the development of long-range weapons without US involvement, aiming to close the gap in an area where Russia is well
Oil Tanker Set Ablaze, Le Pen’s Judgement Day, Belgium Thrash USA 4-1
Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day.On today's podcast:(1) Iran fired at least two missiles at commercial ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Monday night, Axios reported, testing a late-June deal with the US to halt attacks as the two sides work toward a peace agreement.(2) Asian equities fell as renewed selling in technology stocks deepened concerns that the AI-dr
Russia Pounds Kyiv, Trump’s World Cup Intervention, 10 Companies To Watch
Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day.On today's podcast:(1) Russia launched waves of missiles and drones targeting Kyiv overnight into Monday that killed at least seven people, authorities said, hours after Ukraine’s president warned that another large-scale attack was imminent.(2) The world must urgently develop guardrails to contain the threat posed by artificial
Daybreak Weekend: AI's Job Impact, NATO Summit, China Eyes New 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 – we look at the potential impact of AI on the labor market In the UK – we preview the upcoming NATO summit in Turkey In Asia – we discuss inflation in China ahead of new economic data See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Markets Ignore Chaos, Spotify Chart Rigging, Hormuz Sailors Still Trapped
Listen to the Here’s Why podcast on Apple, Spotify or anywhere you listen.Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day.On today's podcast:(1) Wall Street is kicking off the second half of 2026 with fresh conviction: shrugging off one shock after another, markets are set to grind even higher.(2) President Donald Trump and his allies are renewing a push to reshape t
Leveraged AI Bets Frenzy, US Pitches Two Tier NATO, The Mine That Predicts Wars
Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day.On today's podcast:(1) A global selloff in chip stocks is rippling through Asian markets, reviving concerns that the AI rally has gone too far, too fast. South Korean stocks slumped as Meta Platforms’s plan to sell computing power raised questions over excess in AI capacity, driving a selloff in chipmakers.(2) Apple is in negotia
Ireland Tech Security Fears, Trump’s $1.4B Crypto Earnings, Anti-Migrant Protests In South Africa
Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day.On today's podcast:(1) Ireland takes over the EU Presidency today, at a moment when its policies on technology and defense are under scrutiny.(2) The US government removed foreign access restrictions on Anthropic PBC’s Fable 5 artificial intelligence model, clearing it for wider distribution after the startup resolved the Trump a
Monaco Explosion Manhunt, WhatsApp’s Big Change, Germany Exits World Cup
Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day.On today's podcast:(1) Europe is becoming less vulnerable to outside shocks thanks to a better financial framework and progress on the green transition, Christine Lagarde said.(2) The European Union and China set an October deadline to make progress on trade disagreements, as tensions rise between the two economic powers.(3) A top Iran
Putin Admits Problems, Burnham Sets Out Vision, Greenland’s Unusual Issue
Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day.On today's podcast:(1) The US and Iran have agreed to stop attacking each other before peace talks resume this week over the Strait of Hormuz and other issues, paving the way to end days of tit-for-tat attacks that tested a fragile truce.(2) Russian President Vladimir Putin said fuel supply problems persist for motorists and businesses
Daybreak Weekend: US Jobs, Wimbledon Tournament, Vietnam Eco
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 U.S June jobs report with a focus on three stocks for the week ahead. In the UK – a look ahead to this year’s Wimbledon tournament. In Asia – a look ahead to key readings on growth and inflation for Vietnam's economy. Se
Tech Selloff Rattles Markets, King Reveals Tax Bill, Naples Powers Italy Growth
Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day.On today's podcast:(1) Global stocks slumped to a two-week low as the tech sector came under renewed pressure after a drop in Apple’s shares and a report that OpenAI may delay its IPO. South Korea’s chip-heavy Kospi plunged, triggering a second trading suspension this week.(2) A ship was hit by an u
Business Warns Burnham, Europe’s Big NATO Pitch, Micron Revives AI Trade
Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day.On today's podcast:(1) Britain’s next prime minister must not pile more pressure on companies with further tax rises, one of the country’s largest business lobby groups has warned.(2) Influential figures in Andy Burnham’s entourage have urged the would-be prime minister to break up the Treasury to refocus the governme
Deadly Europe Heatwave, Stocks Struggle After Rout, Italy Calms US Rift
Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day.On today's podcast:(1) The UK’s grid operator issued a rare summer power supply warning for Wednesday evening as soaring temperatures put stress on the energy system. Bloomberg Opinion's Lara Williams joins us to discuss her latest piece Welcome to the Heat Dome’s Recurrent Dangers(2) Global stocks failed to hold onto early
Burnham Poised for Power, SpaceX's Icarus Moment, Greece's Summer Paradox
Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day.On today's podcast:(1) Andy Burnham appears set to become the UK’s seventh prime minister in a decade after Keir Starmer laid out a timeline for his own departure and potential rivals backed a quick transition to the popular Manchester politician.(2) Starmer entered Downing Street less than two years ago, as the US president head
Starmer Nears Exit, Iran Truce Takes Shape, Europe's Record Heatwave
Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day.On today's podcast:(1) Allies of Keir Starmer expect him to set out a timetable for his departure as UK prime minister imminently, putting Britain on course for its seventh premier in a decade and paving the way for Andy Burnham to replace him.(2) The pound traded near this year’s low on expectations Keir Starmer will set out a t
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 Ec
Andy Burnham Wins, US-ASML China Clash, Europe’s Russia Outreach
Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day.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
