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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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- 5 days ago32 min
Israel Vote Too Close to Call, Bolsonaro Flees Brazil, UK's 'Mañana Budget'
Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day.On today's podcast:(1) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot are neck and neck in the first election since the 2023 Hamas attacks, setting up a tense period of negotiations over who will form the next government.(2) - Oil rose on a report the US may resume military strikes on Iran after next week’s midterms, and as traders tracked a tight Israeli election.(3) UK Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey said his first budget would deliver “breathing space” for Britain, as Andy Burnham’s new administration seeks to sustain a poll bounce at minimal cost.(4) Bullish bets in US Treasuries are vulnerable to a sharp reversal if the Federal Reserve takes a more aggressive stance at its upcoming monetary policy meeting.(5) Brazilian senator Flávio Bolsonaro arrived in Miami on Tuesday after fleeing his country following a defeat in its presidential election, O Globo reported.Podcast Conversation: Labour's Finance Gurus Are Both Worth Listening toSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 6 days ago21 min
Anthropic’s $2 Trillion Test, HSBC Profit Miss, Israel's Tight Election
Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day.On today's podcast:(1) Anthropic's initial public offering is laying bare the extremes of the multi-trillion-dollar AI boom business model: extraordinary growth paired with uncertainty about demand and the spending required to continue developing the technology(2) A trio of mega artificial intelligence financing deals announced Monday morning had one name in common: Goldman Sachs. (3) HSBC shares fell more than 5% in Hong Kong after the bank posted earnings that fell short of estimates in the third quarter and kept its outlook for the rest of year unchanged.(4) Israel is holding its first election since the 2023 Hamas attack that traumatized the nation and triggered the wars in Gaza, Lebanon and Iran, a vote many consider to be the country’s most consequential in decades.(5) Markets sold off in record fashion after Lula's win, fueled by fears that he will pursue tepid measures to address Brazil's fast-deteriorating fiscal situation, with high interest rates suffocating the economy and households drowning in record debt.Podcast Conversation: Why I’m Excited About a Bucket of White PaintSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 1 weeks ago19 min
France Cracks Down, Musk's $40B Chip Deal, Lula's Shock Brazil Win
Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day.On today's podcast:(1) President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva came from behind to win Brazil’s runoff election, halting a right-wing wave sweeping Latin America and defying predictions that the 80-year-old political veteran had finally reached the end of his extraordinary career.(2) Serbian longtime leader Aleksandar Vucic surprisingly conceded defeat in a snap vote, handing victory to a student-led movement that built mass support by pledging to fight graft and reverse democratic backsliding.(3) France avoided a repeat of large-scale violence and looting that marred nationwide protests a week ago, suggesting the government’s decision to boost police numbers and contain marches paid off.(4) Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado arrived in Caracas Sunday night, capping a daylong journey through five states that drew crowds of supporters and raised expectations for a return to democracy.(5) Elon Musk said SpaceX has closed a $40 billion debt deal to pay for the chips needed to fuel its artificial intelligence ambitions. People familiar with the discussions, though, told Bloomberg News that talks over pricing were still ongoing.Podcast Conversation:Why the Book World Remains Obsessed With Celebrity MemoirsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 1 weeks ago38 min
Daybreak Weekend: US Tech, UK Budget, BOJ 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 the next monetary policy decision from the Federal Reserve, along with U.S tech earnings. In the UK – a look ahead to the UK's annual budget. In Asia – a look ahead to the next monetary policy decision from the Bank of Japan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 1 weeks ago21 min
Markets Rush To Safety, French Military Protest Deployment, Brexit-Sized Confidence Slump
Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day. On today's podcast: (1) The artificial intelligence trade stayed on the back foot as investors rotated out of one of the year’s hottest themes and sought safety in bonds. Adding to the pressure, crude oil extended its gains. (2) French authorities are bracing for a new round of protests Saturday, rolling out the military to back up police in a bid to prevent a repeat of last weekend’s riots and reassure markets unnerved by the violence. (3) There's a growing divide over how much further the European Central Bank will raise rates, as oil remains above $110 a barrel. (4) Banks, airlines and governments across Europe, Asia and the Americas are pulling down websites to avoid being hacked. Artificial intelligence models helped to find vulnerabilities in a commonly used programming language called PHP. (5) UK consumer sentiment plunged in October as soaring fuel prices brought home the scale of the cost-of-living hit from the Middle East conflict. (6) Britons looking for a flavor of the upcoming first budget of Andy Burnham’s UK government need look no further than the descriptors emanating from Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey and his officials at the Treasury: Do no harm. Steady as she goes. Focused. (7) President Donald Trump spoke to SpaceX Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk and asked him to lift restrictions on his company’s Starlink satellite system, the Wall Street Journal reported Thursday. (8) With a fresh infusion of cash to his super political action committee in the first two weeks of October, Elon Musk has now given more than $445 million in the current election cycle and become one of the biggest-ever contributors to such groups. Podcast Conversation: AI Agents Are Coming for Bank’s Easy MoneySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 1 weeks ago17 min
French Yields' 24-Year High, China-EU Car Sales Accelerate, Russia's Oil Giant Struggles
Your morning briefing.All the news you need to start your day.On today's podcast:(1) The yield on benchmark French debt hit 5% for the first time since 2002 as rising energy prices exacerbated concern over the country’s fiscal outlook.(2) The US State Department issued an ordered departure for non-emergency personnel and their families from Saudi Arabia because of the growing threat from Houthi militants in neighboring Yemen.(3) Meta Platforms Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg told investors that a pricey wager on artificial intelligence is delivering results, setting the stage for the company to bet even more aggressively on the market(4) Tesla pulled back its spending plans after investment last quarter trailed expectations, clouding Elon Musk’s effort to transform the electric vehicle maker into an AI and robotics company(5) European car sales growth accelerated last month, extending a run of gains this year as buyers turn to electric cars, with Chinese manufacturers capturing much of the increase.(6) The European Union reached a provisional agreement to overhaul rules governing the bloc’s securitizations markets, a deal that would unleash billions of euros to finance initiatives in key areas such as defense and climate resilience.(7) UK banks have stepped up lobbying attempts against the prospect of higher taxes, warning of the hit to growth and lending, but many investors have already priced in the risk.(8) Years of war and sanctions are making it harder for Russia's oil producers — including Rosneft, the nation’s largest — to maintain volumes today while developing reserves for tomorrow.Podcast Conversation: The Saxophone Is Back After Decades in the Pop Music WildernessSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 1 weeks ago21 min
Musk Starlink Controversy Grows, Griffin AI Bubble Warning, Meloni's Far-Right Test
Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day.On today's podcast:(1) A recent slowdown of the SpaceX’s Starlink satellite system that enables Ukraine to fend off deadly Russian aerial assaults came from an order by Elon Musk, the company’s chief executive officer, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday.(2) Volodymyr Zelenskyy sought to draw a line under the escalating feud with the US after meeting with Donald Trump’s envoys in Oslo, while the US president kept up pressure on Kyiv.(3) Elon Musk capitalized on a strong quarter of earnings at SpaceX to openly press for combining the business with Tesla Inc. in what would be the biggest merger of all time.(4) Billionaire Ken Griffin said investors are “almost certainly” in the midst of an artificial intelligence bubble as many companies are still grappling with just how much they’ll spend on the technology and how it will transform the economy.(5) There’s a risk the ongoing French bond rout escalates into a euro-area debt crisis that eclipses the blowup that began in Greece nearly two decades ago, warned Franklin Templeton’s fixed-income investment chief.(6) More than half of Britons think markets could severely lose confidence in the UK within five years. The poll from Ipsos and the National Institute of Economic and Social Research found respondents expect tax hikes in the coming budget.(7) Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni heads into next year’s election with no plans to broaden her coalition to include the new far-right National Future party, said one of the co-founders of her Brothers of Italy party.Podcast Conversation: For Racers and the Rich, Caldwell Is Nordic Ski's Gear GuruSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 1 weeks ago23 min
Exclusive: Merz Warns Europe, France Enforces Curfews, Growth Defies Gravity
Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day.On today's podcast:(1) German Chancellor Friedrich Merz warned against complacency over the dangers posed by Russia, saying that President Vladimir Putin is seeking to not only defeat Ukraine, but to also undermine democracy in Europe.(2) Ukrainian officials say they suspect the US is intermittently restricting intelligence sharing despite Trump administration denials, allowing Russian projectiles to strike Ukraine without warning — including in a ballistic missile attack on Sunday.(3) French protests largely died down after authorities rolled out tougher security measures, including targeted curfews, following cost-of-living protests over the weekend that degenerated into violence, vandalism and looting.(4) Vinted, a secondhand online marketplace that counts France as one of its largest markets, has seen an influx of listings suspected to contain looted items after riots broke out across the country.(5) Shares of data-center infrastructure company Elice Inc. plunged in their trading debut, underscoring lingering concerns about whether the artificial intelligence boom can justify the billions of dollars being poured into the industry.(6) Chancellor John Healey will not increase capital gains tax in the Budget next week, in a decision that will relieve business leaders who warned ministers against such a move. Podcast Conversation: AI Tool Predicts Cancer Survival Chances With Single Face PhotoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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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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