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Bloomberg Daybreak: US Edition

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Each morning, hosts Nathan Hager and Karen Moskow bring you the latest on US politics, foreign relations, business, financial markets and global economics. The show is recorded at 5 AM ET each weekday, so you get the freshest reporting on the stories that matter. Get informed from Bloomberg's 3,000 journalists and analysts. Listen and subscribe to Bloomberg Daybreak: US Edition.

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Episodes

Targeting Pain (Sponsored Content)

Damian Sanchez, (Damian J to music fans) is a Miami-based jazz musician. A car accident landed him in the hospital with multiple fractures to his leg. Once there, he faced the difficult decision of whether or not to take the pain medication that was offered to him. With patients like Damian in mind, Dr. Paul Negulescu and the research team at Vertex are thinking differently about pain – they’re investigating potential non-opioid based treatment options that aim to target pain differently. This e...

Jun 08, 202513 min

Daybreak Weekend: US CPI, London Tech Summit, China Eco

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 CPI and PPI data and Tesla’s Robotaxi launch. In the UK – a look ahead to London’s Tech Summit. In Asia – a look ahead to readings on Chinese exports, as well industrial production and retail sales. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 06, 202539 min

Trump, Musk Trade Threats; US-China Tensions Cool

On today's podcast: 1) Elon Musk and President Donald Trump engage in a public dispute the traded personal barbs and weighed down Tesla stock and Musk's personal wealth. The dispute began over differences on the GOP tax legislation, with Musk opposing the bill and Trump accusing Musk of being motivated by self-interest. After Tesla shares tanked 14% and Musk's personal wealth dropped by $34 billion, Musk signaled a willingness to cool tensions with Trump, responding to a user's advice to "cool o...

Jun 06, 202521 min

Trump Travel Ban; Musk Doubles Down on Tax Bill Attacks

On today's podcast: 1) President Trump signs a travel ban for 12 countries. The president is reinstating one of the most controversial measures from his first term after an attack in Colorado that targeted an event supporting Israeli hostages. The travel ban announced Wednesday covers Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen. The measure also partially limits entry of people from Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone,...

Jun 05, 202517 min

Trump Blasts Xi on Trade Talks; Musk Slams Tax Bill

On today's podcast: 1) More tensions between the U.S. and China as President Trump says Xi Jinping is extremely hard to make a deal with. Tensions between the two countries are increasing, with the US recently barring the shipping of critical jet engine parts to China and seeking to slap fresh curbs on Huawei Technologies Co. chips, among other measures. 2) Elon Musk blasts the president's tax cut bill, calling it an "abomination." Musk's criticism was met with responses from White House Press S...

Jun 04, 202518 min

Trump Presses Senators to Embrace House Tax Bill; OECD Warns on Tariffs

On today's podcast: 1) President Donald Trump worked the phones Monday and took to social media to try to sway Republican holdouts on his multi-trillion dollar tax bill, encountering conflicting demands from GOP senators even as he urged them to move swiftly. 2) Donald Trump’s combative trade policies have tipped the world economy into a downturn, with the US among the hardest hit, the OECD said. 3) Far-right lawmaker Geert Wilders pulled his Freedom Party out of the Netherlands’ ruling coalitio...

Jun 03, 202517 min

Ukraine Strikes Russia Ahead of Talks; Trump-Backed Candidate wins Poland's Election

On today's podcast: 1) Ukraine staged a series of strikes across Russia, deploying drones hidden in trucks to hit strategic airfields, damaging over 40 Russian aircraft and causing losses of at least $2 billion. Russia launched a drone and missile attack against Kyiv, killing at least 12 people, and Ukraine's Ground Forces Commander announced his resignation due to the casualties. The incidents occurred ahead of crucial peace talks in Turkey, where delegations from Moscow and Kyiv will discuss i...

Jun 02, 202517 min

Daybreak Weekend: US Jobs, ECB Decision, Vietnam Eco

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 the U.S jobs report. In the UK – a look ahead to the ECB’s monetary policy decision. In Asia – a look ahead to economic data in Vietnam. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 30, 202539 min

President Trump Pushes Powell on Rates; Bessent Says China Talks Stalled

On today's podcast: 1) A federal appeals court temporarily blocks a ruling that threatens to throw out the bulk of President Trump's tariff agenda. Traders are reassessing their appetite for riskier assets amid concerns over weaker growth and fiscal strain, with the setup being "quite pessimistic" according to an investment officer. 2) President Trump pushes Fed Chair Jay Powell to lower rates at a meeting at the White House. The president told Powell that not lowering rates is putting the US at...

May 30, 202517 min

Trump's Trade War Upended by Courts; Nvidia Rallies on Upbeat Forecast

On today's podcast: 1) President Donald Trump’s tariff strategy has been thrown into turmoil after a US court issued a rare rebuke blocking many of the import taxes he has threatened and imposed on other countries. 2) Nvidia Corp. Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang soothed investor fears about a China slowdown by delivering a solid sales forecast, saying that the AI computing market is still poised for “exponential growth.” 3) China blasted the Trump administration’s move to revoke the visas o...

May 29, 202527 min

Musk 'Disappointed' in Trump Tax Bill; Nvidia Earnings On Tap

On today's podcast: 1) Elon Musk expressed dissatisfaction with President Donald Trump’s giant tax bill, saying it undercut his efforts to slash government spending. 2) SpaceX’s colossal Starship rocket suffered a leak, tumbled out of control in space and disintegrated as it hurtled back to Earth during a test flight on Tuesday, the third setback in a row for the Elon Musk-led company. 3) Magnificent Seven stocks are mixed, with US stock futures edging lower, ahead of Nvidia’s earnings report sl...

May 28, 202517 min

US-EU Speed Up Trade Talks; Trump's Latest Harvard Threat

On today's podcast: 1) The European Union said it agreed to accelerate negotiations with the US to avoid a transatlantic trade war, signaling a more amicable approach just days after President Donald Trump criticized the bloc for taking advantage of the US and slow-walking talks. 2) President Donald Trump on Monday threatened to divert billions in grant dollars away from Harvard University and give those funds to trade schools across the US, escalating his clash with the elite institution. 3) HS...

May 27, 202517 min

Daybreak Holiday: Markets, Nvidia, Bitcoin

On this special holiday edition of Bloomberg Daybreak US edition, host Nathan Hager speaks with Bloomberg Opinion columnist Barry Ritholtz on what he's watching in markets for the rest of 2025. Also, Mandeep Singh looks at Nvidia and the Magnificent 7 and Mike McGlone breaks down the ceiling for Bitcoin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 26, 202538 min

Daybreak Weekend: Nvidia Preview, Poland Election, BOK Decision

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 GDP and personal spending data, and Nvidia earnings. In the UK – a look ahead to Poland's Presidential run off election. In Asia – a look ahead to the upcoming Bank of Korea decision. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 23, 202539 min

US Debt Concern After Tax Bill's Passage; President Trump's Harvard Fight

On today's podcast: 1) President Trump's tax cut bill heads to the Senate, but it may have to satisfy bond markets first. Bonds and the dollar rose, with 30-year yields falling after approaching levels last seen in 2007, as investors worried about the US's surging debt load and fiscal concerns. 2) The White House ramps up its fight with Harvard, blocking foreign students from enrolling. The Trump administration has revoked Harvard University's ability to enroll international students, making up ...

May 23, 202517 min

Two Israeli Embassy Staffers Killed in Washington; Republican Tax Bill Vote

On today's podcast: 1) Two members of the Israeli embassy’s staff were fatally shot outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington on Wednesday night, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said. 2) House Republican leaders released a new version of President Donald Trump’s massive tax and spending bill with a higher limit on the deduction for state and local taxes and other changes in a bid to win over warring GOP factions to support the legislation. 3) JPMorgan Chase & Co. chief Jamie Di...

May 22, 202517 min

Oil Rises on Report Israel May Strike Iran; Justice Department Opens Probe of Andrew Cuomo

On today's podcast: 1) Oil rose after CNN reported that new US intelligence suggested Israel could be gearing up for a possible strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities. The dollar, US stock futures and Treasuries retreated. 2) Andrew Cuomo, who’s running to be mayor of New York City, hit out at the Trump administration following a New York Times report that the Justice Department has opened a criminal investigation over testimony he gave relating to his actions during the Coronavirus pandemic. 3) El...

May 21, 202527 min

Trump-Putin High Stakes Call Reaction; Trump's Push for Tax Bill

On today's podcast: 1) Eleven days ago, European leaders took heart when President Donald Trump called for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine and threatened new sanctions on Russia. A telephone call with Vladimir Putin on Monday revealed those hopes were misplaced. 2) President Donald Trump plans to go to the Capitol on Tuesday to urge fractious House Republicans to overcome divisions and unite behind his signature tax-cut legislation. 3) Tackling the widening US fiscal deficit is a bigger issue than...

May 20, 202517 min

NJ Transit Strike Over; Scheffler Wins the PGA Championship

On today's podcast: 1) New Jersey Transit and its locomotive engineers reached an agreement on a new contract, ending a three-day transit strike that disrupted trains for thousands of riders 2) Scottie Scheffler had every reason to worry the PGA Championship was slipping away. A five-shot lead on the front nine was gone in four holes. Every shot seemed to go left and he didn't know why. Jon Rahm was peeling off birdies and on the verge of tracking him down Sunday at Quail Hollow. 3) Longer-dated...

May 19, 202517 min

Weekend Bonus: Latino Sports Fans

We've heard of streaming platforms realizing the power of live sports. But what we haven't heard much buzz about is the growing audience who's watching. And they have more than $3.6 trillion dollars in buying power. Bloomberg's Lisa Mateo explains. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 18, 20255 min

Daybreak Weekend: Home Sales Preview, Qatar Economic Forum, Baidu Earnings

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 a look ahead to home sales data and earnings from Target. In the UK – a look ahead to the Qatar Economic Forum. In Asia – a look ahead to earnings from Baidu. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 16, 202535 min

NJ Transit Strike; President Trump Calls for Putin Meeting

On today's podcast: 1) NJ Transit locomotive engineers go on strike affecting the commute for hundreds of thousands of commuters. The strike is the result of failed contract negotiations between NJ Transit and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen over a wage increase, with the union seeking the rail workers' first raise since 2019. The shutdown will severely impact service, with engineers responsible for operating the trains, and NJ Transit officials encouraging riders to work re...

May 16, 202526 min

Ukraine Peace Deal Hopes Fade; Trump Says U.S. Close to Iran Nuclear Agreement

On today's podcast: 1) Top US and European diplomats are gathering in Antalya, Turkey on Thursday as the outlook dims for any major breakthrough in expected peace talks between Ukraine and Russia. 2) President Donald Trump said the US might be getting closer to an agreement with Iran to curb the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program. 3) UnitedHealth Group Inc. is under criminal investigation for possible Medicare fraud, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing unidentified people familiar with the ...

May 15, 202516 min

Trump Seeks Normalization With Syria; US Stocks Now Higher on Year

On today's podcast: 1) The Trump administration is clearing a path for two key Persian Gulf allies to pursue their artificial intelligence ambitions — and some of the biggest US tech companies are seizing on that opening with plans to spend billions of dollars in the region. 2) The S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 indexes turned higher for the year on Tuesday, reversing multi-trillion dollar routs, as enthusiasm for US stocks grows with global trade tensions cooling after the Trump administration and ...

May 14, 202517 min

Global Stocks Recoup Tariff Losses; President Trump Visits Saudi Arabia

On today's podcast: 1) The Wall Street stocks rally is set to pause due to concerns about inflation and economic growth, with US futures pointing to a decline. Investors are taking a breather after the 90-day tariff cool-off between the US and China, and will be looking for clues on the trajectory of Federal Reserve interest rates in the US inflation print. 2) President Donald Trump is in Saudi Arabia on his first major overseas trip since taking office. He was welcomed on the tarmac by Crown Pr...

May 13, 202517 min

Stocks Soar as US-China Tariffs Slashed, President Trump Visits Middle East

On today's podcast: 1) Stocks soar as the U.S. and China agree to de-escalate their trade war. The US and China will temporarily lower tariffs on each other's products, with the US reducing its levies from 145% to 30% and China reducing its duties from 125% to 10%. The tariff reductions are a move to cool trade tensions and give the two countries three more months to resolve their differences, with talks potentially leading to "purchasing agreements" by China. 2) Drug stocks tumble as President ...

May 12, 202517 min

Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend: US CPI, Portugal Election, Japan Eco

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 eco data and earnings from the retail giant, Walmart. In the UK – a look ahead to Portugal’s general election. In Asia – a look ahead to Japan industrial production, PPI, and GDP data. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 09, 202539 min

US Eyes China Tariff Cut; Trump's Plan to Tax Millionaires

On today's podcast: 1) The Trump administration is weighing a dramatic tariff reduction during weekend talks with China to de-escalate tensions and temper the economic pain both are already starting to feel. 2) President Donald Trump is pushing lawmakers to increase tax rates on some of the wealthiest Americans as a way to offset other cuts in his signature economic package. 3) Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was elected as Roman Catholic pontiff, the first ever pope from the US and a possible b...

May 09, 202517 min

President Trump Hints at Trade Deal; Why the Fed Left Rates Unchanged

On today's podcast: 1) President Trump is expected to unveil a limited trade deal with the UK this morning and hints at a new tension point in trade talks with China. The UK deal is likely to focus on reducing tariffs on cars and steel, and may include discussions on tech, AI, and digital trade, but will come with significant caveats and may not be a comprehensive trade pact. 2) Fed Chair Jay Powell says he won't be rushed into lowering interest rates. Powell says he won't lower borrowing costs ...

May 08, 202517 min

US-China Trade Talks; India, Pakistan Trade Military Strikes

On today's podcast: 1) US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer will travel later this week to Switzerland for trade talks with China led by Vice Premier He Lifeng, seeking to de-escalate a tariff standoff that has threatened to hammer both economies. 2) India conducted targeted military strikes against Pakistan, which said it retaliated in expected tit-for-tat blows after a militant attack last month in Kashmir that killed 26 people. 3) Former US President ...

May 07, 202517 min
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