Bloomberg Daybreak: Europe Edition UPDATE: 0.1% UK Growth, Nuveen Buying Schroders, Epstein Files Global Fallout
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Feb 12, 2026 Harry Wilson, Bloomberg reporter who led the Epstein files investigation, outlines revelations tied to DP World and other figures. Dan Hanson, Bloomberg’s chief UK economist, breaks down the weak 0.1% Q4 UK growth and its political and market implications. They also cover Nuveen’s £9.9bn bid for Schroders and investor reactions to the Epstein disclosures.
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Stagnant Q4 Adds Political Pressure
- UK GDP grew just 0.1% in Q4, mirroring weak third-quarter performance and adding political pressure on Keir Starmer.
- Dan Tomlinson and officials claim investment is rising and will drive long-term growth despite the weak headline number.
Epstein Links Spark Investment Suspensions
- Emails show Sultan Ahmed bin Suleiman maintained long-standing, sometimes explicit, exchanges with Jeffrey Epstein.
- British International Investment and a major Canadian pension paused dealings with DP World after the revelations.
Tense Hearing Over Epstein Investigations
- At a congressional hearing Pam Bondi said there are pending DOJ investigations related to Epstein but gave limited details.
- New York Rep. Jerry Nadler pressed her repeatedly on how many connected individuals have been indicted.