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Bloomberg Daybreak: US Edition

Bloomberg Daybreak: US Edition

Bloomberg 1694 Episodes Sep 18, 2026

Bloomberg Daybreak: US Edition delivers the top US news stories in 15 minutes each weekday morning. Hosts Nathan Hager and Karen Moskow cover politics, foreign relations, business, financial markets, and global economics. The show is recorded at 5 AM ET to provide the freshest reporting from Bloomberg's global network of journalists and analysts.

Episodes

Daybreak Weekend: US Housing, German Elections & President Xi's US Visit
Daybreak Weekend: US Housing, German Elections & President Xi's US Visit Sep 18, 2026 2372 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.
Tariffs on Hold Until US-China Summit; AI Existential Risks
Tariffs on Hold Until US-China Summit; AI Existential Risks Sep 18, 2026 959 Today's top stories, with context, in just 15 minutes.On today's podcast:1) The US is expected to hold off announcing new tariffs on China and other trading partners until after next week’s summit between Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump, according to people familiar with the matter, a delay that could preserve such a threat as leverage in the negotiations.2) The current round of panic
Trump Attacks Fed Hike, Suggests Tariffs on Europe
Trump Attacks Fed Hike, Suggests Tariffs on Europe Sep 17, 2026 933 Today's top stories, with context, in just 15 minutes.On today's podcast:1) The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by a quarter percentage point and plans an additional hike later this year to contain inflation. Chairman Kevin Warsh said the action shows the Fed is serious about delivering on the price stability objective and removing a dose of accommodation. The rate increase defied President
Congress, Zuckerberg Address AI Dangers; EU Proposes Canada Membership
Congress, Zuckerberg Address AI Dangers; EU Proposes Canada Membership Sep 16, 2026 1038 Today's top stories, with context, in just 15 minutes.On today's podcast:1) Senior Trump administration officials met with Anthropic's top Washington executive to discuss artificial intelligence safety risks. Tensions between Anthropic and the administration were reignited by a essay posted by the company's CEO Dario Amodei, who called for government regulation and urged pacing development of the
Trump Mail-In Request Rejected; Obama Weighs In on AI
Trump Mail-In Request Rejected; Obama Weighs In on AI Sep 15, 2026 908 Today's top stories, with context, in just 15 minutes.   On today's podcast:   1) The Supreme Court refused to clear the Postal Service to enforce new restrictions on mail-in ballots for the congressional midterm elections, rebuffing the Trump administration’s request to intervene. The court denied the Justice Department’s request to lift a Boston federal judge&rsqu
AI Leaders Warn of Catastrophic Harm; Tech Stocks Slide in Response
AI Leaders Warn of Catastrophic Harm; Tech Stocks Slide in Response Sep 14, 2026 945 Today's top stories, with context, in just 15 minutes.On today's podcast:1) Anthropic and OpenAI are promising measures to rein in the pursuit of cutting-edge AI models to better understand the risks posed by the technology following a series of security breaches. The two companies' calls to slow down AI development may be resisted by forces in the tech industry, financial markets, and the Trump a
Daybreak Weekend: Fed Decision, Sweden Election, BOJ Meeting
Daybreak Weekend: Fed Decision, Sweden Election, BOJ Meeting Sep 11, 2026 2323 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
25 Years Since 9/11, Diesel Above $6 A Gallon
25 Years Since 9/11, Diesel Above $6 A Gallon Sep 11, 2026 1250 Today's top stories, with context, in just 15 minutes.On today's podcast:1) Politicians and public figures will gather today marking 25 years since the September 11th terrorist attacks in the United States National remembrance ceremonies will take place to honor the more than 3,000 people killed that day. This year, the National September 11th Memorial & Museum is adding a seventh moment of si
Trump's $5,000 Offer to Voters; Iran Warns of War Escalation
Trump's $5,000 Offer to Voters; Iran Warns of War Escalation Sep 10, 2026 930 Today's top stories, with context, in just 15 minutes.On today's podcast:1) President Trump offered voters a quid pro quo, saying elect Republicans and get a $5,000 payout, which he called the Trump dividend. The proposal is unlikely to become law, as fellow Republicans have already rejected similar ideas and Congress would need to approve a cash payment program with a price tag well over $1 trill
Oil Surges Past $100 on Tanker Attacks; Apple to Unveil Foldable Phone
Oil Surges Past $100 on Tanker Attacks; Apple to Unveil Foldable Phone Sep 9, 2026 938 Today's top stories, with context, in just 15 minutes.On today's podcast:1) Brent oil topped $100 a barrel for the first time since July, as attacks between the US and Iran and a recovery in Chinese oil buying propel the global crude benchmark higher. The conflict has disrupted flows through the crucial Strait of Hormuz chokepoint, although millions of barrels a day continue to cross the waterway
Canada Imposes Fresh Tariffs; Oil Climbs amid Saudi Strikes
Canada Imposes Fresh Tariffs; Oil Climbs amid Saudi Strikes Sep 8, 2026 875 Today's top stories, with context, in just 15 minutes.On today's podcast:1) Canada imposed tariffs of 15% to 50% on hundreds of products from the US as Prime Minister Mark Carney bets that standing up to President Donald Trump will help Ottawa's negotiating position. The measure will hit US exporters particularly hard in states such as Michigan and Ohio that do a lot of business with Canada and ho
Daybreak Holiday: Apple's New CEO, Oracle Earnings, Paramount Deal
Daybreak Holiday: Apple's New CEO, Oracle Earnings, Paramount Deal Sep 7, 2026 2366 On this special Labor Day Holiday edition of Bloomberg Daybreak - hosted by Nathan Hager we:  Update on where a planned mega takeover in the business world stands on the legal front. Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Litigation Analyst Jennifer Rie will update us on Paramount's planned 110 Billion dollar acquisition of Warner Brothers Discovery. Plus big tech in focus this week. Oracle reports e

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