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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.

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Episodes

Reeves to 'Invest, Invest, Invest', UBS's Big Profit Beat & EU-China EV Tariffs

What would YOU like to hear about on Bloomberg? Help make shows like ours even better by taking our Bloomberg audience survey . Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves will pledge to “rebuild Britain” with her first budget, an historic moment that will include a major package of tax hikes and extra borrowing likely to define British politics for the rest of the decade. (2) UBS posted third quarter results that broa...

Oct 30, 202417 min

Bank Earnings Beat, Solomon Interview Exclusive & The Problem With Free Electricity

What would YOU like to hear about on Bloomberg? Help make shows like ours even better by taking our Bloomberg audience survey . Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) HSBC has announced a fresh multi-billion dollar stock buyback as it reported better-than-estimated earnings, days after unveiling a major overhaul of its businesses. (2) Banco Santander has posted better-than-expected profit in the third quarter, as the lender sees progress in ...

Oct 29, 202430 min

Introducing Bloomberg News Now

Bloomberg News Now is a comprehensive audio report on today's top stories. Listen for the latest news, whenever you want it, covering global business stories around the world. On Apple: http://apple.co/3Eyz9EX On Spotify: http://spoti.fi/45IG5LR Anywhere: http://bit.ly/460OMka See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Oct 28, 20246 min

UK's ‘Harsh Light of Fiscal Reality’, Oil Drops & Japan Faces Political Turmoil

What would YOU like to hear about on Bloomberg? Help make shows like ours even better by taking our Bloomberg audience survey . Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said his government would “embrace the harsh light of fiscal reality,” as Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves prepares to reveal a historic package of tax hikes and extra borrowing in a make-or-break budget on Wednesday. (2) Oil tumbled more...

Oct 28, 202414 min

Daybreak Weekend: US Jobs Preview, UK Diversity, BOJ Meeting

Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Tom Busby takes a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US – a preview of the October jobs report, and U.S tech earnings. In the UK – a look at diversity and inclusion efforts in the UK’s financial services sector. In Asia – a preview of Hong Kong’s FinTech week and a meeting of Bank of Japan officials. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Oct 26, 202439 min

City Harassment Claims Soar, Share Owners Are Not 'Working People' and China's Stimulus Fails to Impress

What would YOU like to hear about on Bloomberg? Help make shows like ours even better by taking our Bloomberg audience survey . Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) City firms reported a 72% surge in non-financial misconduct complaints over the last three years following a string of high-profile scandals including sexual harassment allegations leveled at hedge fund chief Crispin Odey. (2) Prime Minister Keir Starmer says Britons who get ad...

Oct 25, 202422 min

Harris Calls Trump a Fascist, Tesla Outperforms & Workers Reject Boeing's Deal

What would YOU like to hear about on Bloomberg? Help make shows like ours even better by taking our Bloomberg audience survey . Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Vice President Kamala Harris deepened her closing argument to undecided voters that Donald Trump is unfit to serve a second term, classifying her opponent as a fascist in response to a question during a CNN town hall in key swing-state Pennsylvania. (2) German Finance Minister ...

Oct 24, 202416 min

Fed 'Late to The Game', Deutsche Bank Results & Lagarde's Invitation to Trump

What would YOU like to hear about on Bloomberg? Help make shows like ours even better by taking our Bloomberg audience survey . Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) The last time US government bonds sold off this much as the Federal Reserve started cutting interest rates, Alan Greenspan was orchestrating a rare soft landing. (2) Bank of America Chief Executive Officer Brian Moynihan has urged Federal Reserve policymakers to be measured in ...

Oct 23, 202422 min

Bonds Sell Off Everywhere, Putin's Moment on The World Stage, and 25 UK Startups You Should Watch

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Bonds around the world are falling as investors mull prospects of slower US interest-rate cuts, a trend that risks upending debt positions everywhere. (2) HSBC unveiled a broad restructuring across different business lines and geographies as newly appointed Chief Executive Officer Georges Elhedery embarks on ambitious cost cuts at the banking behemoth. (3) President Vladimir Putin will play host to Russ...

Oct 22, 202417 min

Israel Plans Iran Attack, China Cuts Lending Rates, and Hedge Funds are Betting Against the Green Transition

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) A day after a Hezbollah drone penetrated Israel’s air defenses and exploded next to the private home of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, he held a series of meetings with top security aides to discuss the next attack on Iran. (2) China cut its benchmark lending rates after the central bank lowered interest rates at the end of September as part of a series of measures aimed at reviving economic growth ...

Oct 21, 202416 min

Daybreak Weekend: Boeing Earnings, UK Banks, BRICS Summit

Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Tom Busby takes a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US – a preview of Boeing and UPS earnings. In the UK – a look ahead to UK bank earnings. In Asia – a preview of next week's BRICS Summit in Russia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 19, 202440 min

Hamas Leader Killed, Wall Street Traders 'Misled' & Black City Workers Voice Concerns

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Israeli soldiers killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, the architect of the Oct. 7 attack, in a death that leaves a huge hole at the top of the militant group and spurred fresh US pressure for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to end the war in the Gaza Strip. (2) China’s central bank moved to support markets just as data showed the economy expanding the least in six quarters, signaling the government’s int...

Oct 18, 202426 min

Market ‘Convinced’ Of Trump Win Says Druckenmiller, China Headwinds & Italian Wine's Expensive Hangover

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Billionaire investor Stan Druckenmiller said markets are pricing in a Donald Trump victory ahead of next month’s US presidential election. (2) Vice President Kamala Harris sought to deflect criticism over the administration’s handling of the border crisis, her stance on transgender rights and her ties to President Joe Biden in a combative interview Wednesday on Fox News. (3) China’s economy likely grew ...

Oct 17, 202416 min

UPDATE: UK Inflation Below 2%, $420B Chip Stocks Drop & Trump Defends 'Beautiful' Tariffs

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) UK inflation slipped below the Bank of England’s 2% target for the first time in more than three years, spurring investors to bet on a quicker pace of interest-rate cuts in the coming months. (2) ASML shares plunged the most in 26 years after it booked only about half the orders analysts expected, a startling slowdown for one of the bellwethers of the semiconductor industry. (3) LVMH’s sales of fashion ...

Oct 16, 202416 min

Chip Stocks Shed $420 billion, Trump Defends Tariffs & Reeves Budget Hunt

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) ASML shares plunged the most in 26 years after it booked only about half the orders analysts expected, a startling slowdown for one of the bellwethers of the semiconductor industry. (2) LVMH’s sales of fashion and leather goods fell for the first time since the pandemic as the industry’s biggest player was hammered by a slump in demand from Chinese consumers whose appetite for high-end purchases once se...

Oct 16, 202416 min

US Weighs Nvidia Overseas Sales Caps, Starmer's Wealth Creator Pitch & US Bank Earnings

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Biden administration officials have discussed capping sales of advanced AI chips from Nvidia Corp. and other American companies on a country-specific basis, people familiar with the matter said, a move that would limit some nations’ artificial intelligence capabilities. (2) China has begun enforcing a long-overlooked tax on overseas investment gains by the country’s ultra-rich, according to people famil...

Oct 15, 202414 min

China's 'Unconvincing' Finance Briefing, Starmer's Investor Pitch & TSMC's European Expansion

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) China’s highly anticipated Finance Ministry briefing on Saturday lacked the firepower that equity investors had hoped for, indicating that the volatility that’s gripped the market following a world-beating rally will likely extend. (2) UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will vow to scrap regulations holding back growth, as he seeks to soothe concerns among international investors after a rocky first 100 day...

Oct 14, 202415 min

100 Days: How Investors View The UK's Labour Government

It's almost 100 days since Keir Starmer's Labour government was elected - on a pledge to 'change Britain' and reboot economic growth. But the investors and business people Labour courted ahead of that landslide win are increasingly concerned about progress and the big decisions in the budget. We spoke to top investors and financiers for their views on the new administration's first steps. Hosted by Caroline Hepker. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Oct 12, 202436 min

Daybreak Weekend: Netflix Earnings, ECB Preview, TSMC

Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Tom Busby takes a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US – a look ahead to U.S Retail sales and Netflix earnings. In the UK – a preview of next week’s ECB meeting. In Asia - a look ahead to China trade data and TSMC earnings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 12, 202439 min

The City Voices Labour Frustration, Musk Unveils Cybercar & Big French Tax Hikes

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) One hundred days into Britain’s new Labour government, executives say ‘we can’t live without the details indefinitely.’ (2) Elon Musk unveiled long-awaited prototypes of a Tesla robotaxi called Cybercab, saying production may start in 2026 and that the vehicle could cost less than $30,000. (3) The French government unveiled a budget for next year that aims to deliver a €60.6 billion ($66.2 billion) reme...

Oct 11, 202420 min

Hurricane Milton Hits Florida, Fed 50bps Unlikely & The Casino Where Gambling Is Outlawed

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Hurricane Milton slammed into Florida’s west coast near Tampa with tree-snapping winds and heavy rain, pushing a wall of water onshore and putting lives at risk in the densely populated region. (2) Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is unlikely to win another big interest-rate cut from his policy committee so long as the labor market holds up. (3) President Joe Biden has warned Israel against attacking...

Oct 10, 202416 min

US Weighs Google Breakup, Dimon's UK Warning & France's Years of 'Fiscal Murder'

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) The US Justice Department told a federal judge it’s considering recommending that Google be forced to sell off parts of its operations to alleviate the harm caused by its monopolization of the online search market, in what would be a historic antitrust breakup. (2) Ever since President Xi Jinping sought to draw a line under China’s slowdown last month, investors have clamored for him to back up monetary...

Oct 09, 202417 min

China Stock Rally Fizzles, Reeves' Tax Plans Falter & US Tariffs Impact

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) A rally in onshore Chinese stocks on their return from a week-long holiday cooled as traders questioned Beijing’s resolve to add more stimulus. Shares in Hong Kong tumbled. (2) Brent oil tumbled below $80 a barrel as expectations for more stimulus from China fizzled, sparking a risk-off mood across markets. (3) Milton, the Atlantic’s strongest hurricane this year, is set to approach the Florida peninsul...

Oct 08, 202416 min

One Year After October 7th Attack, Oil In Focus & Market Bulls and Bears

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) As the Middle East marks a year since the deadly Oct. 7 attacks by Hamas, Israel is locked in a multi-front war with no clear end, sending troops back to northern Gaza and keeping up intense aerial attacks and a limited ground maneuver in Lebanon. (2) Oil opened the week lower as the market waited to see if Israel would retaliate against Tehran for a missile attack last week, with President Joe Biden di...

Oct 07, 202416 min

Daybreak Weekend: US CPI Preview, Nobel Prizes, Ishiba Agenda

Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Tom Busby takes a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US – a preview of U.S CPI and PPI data, along with bank earnings. In the UK – a look ahead to the 2024 Nobel Prize selection. In Asia – a look ahead to what’s next for Japan, after its ruling party picked Shigeru Ishiba as its new leader. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Oct 05, 202439 min

Oil's Big Gain, Shein London IPO & Goldman Prodigy's Hedge-Fund Struggles

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Oil steadied — following its biggest one-day jump in almost a year — as fears that Israel may decide to strike Iranian crude facilities in retaliation for a missile barrage kept the market on edge. (2) Planned tax increases to get France’s budget deficit under control will hit about 300 of the country’s biggest companies, Prime Minister Michel Barnier said. (3) Online fashion retailer Shein is preparing...

Oct 04, 202417 min

Iran Nuclear Site Fears, OpenAI Valuation & US Tech In Russian Missiles

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) President Joe Biden said Israel should hold off from attacking Iran’s nuclear facilities in retaliation for a missile barrage this week, as Group of Seven nations sought to tamp down a spiraling conflict that threatens to pull the US even deeper in. (2) OpenAI has completed a deal to raise $6.6 billion in new funding, giving the artificial intelligence company a $157 billion valuation and bolstering its...

Oct 03, 202416 min

Israel Vows Retaliation After Iran Ballistic Missile Attack

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Iran fired about 200 ballistic missiles at Israel on Tuesday, a sharp but brief escalation between Middle Eastern adversaries that threatened to trigger a fresh round of attacks as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to retaliate. (2) Global benchmark Brent climbed above $74 a barrel, after briefly spiking more than 5% on Tuesday following the Iranian assault, which was preceded by a warning from th...

Oct 02, 202416 min

Israeli Ground Troops In Lebanon & Powell's Go Slow Message

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Israel said it had begun “targeted ground raids” in southern Lebanon, escalating a campaign to root out Hezbollah despite international appeals for restraint. (2) Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the central bank will lower interest rates “over time,” while again emphasizing that the overall US economy remains on solid footing. (3) Christine Lagarde said the European Central Bank is becoming mor...

Oct 01, 202417 min

Israel's Challenge To Iran, Chinese Stocks Soar & Metals Mavericks Rock Markets

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Nearly a year after Hamas’ unprecedented assault shattered their spirits, Israelis are in a triumphant mood over the pummeling their military has given Lebanon’s Hezbollah and the killing of its elusive leader. (2) Chinese stocks extended one of their most remarkable turnarounds in history, soaring for a ninth straight day as government stimulus entices investors back to one of the most beaten-down mark...

Sep 30, 202415 min
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