Bloomberg Daybreak: Europe Edition Trillion-Dollar Tech Wipeout, Crisis Engulfs UK’s Starmer, Sci-Fi Power Traders
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Feb 5, 2026 Eva Brandel, a Bloomberg energy reporter who covers European power markets, describes algorithmic and millisecond trading in intraday electricity and a firm called Second Foundation. Matt Bloxham, a Bloomberg Intelligence senior analyst, outlines a massive AI-driven selloff and which industries face disruption. They discuss sci-fi-like trading tactics, market rout mechanics, and potential expansion of energy trading strategies.
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Silver's Blow-Off Top And Rapid Reversal
- Precious metals rallied then collapsed as speculative leveraged bets and geopolitical fears drove extreme swings in silver.
- Silver plunged as much as 17% after a rapid multi-day rebound from record highs above $120 an ounce.
Starmer's Mandleson Vetting Uproar
- Keir Starmer faced intense scrutiny over Peter Mandelson's vetting and ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
- MPs voted to send all appointment documents to the cross-party Intelligence and Security Committee for review.
BoE Poised To Pause Amid Mixed Signals
- The Bank of England is likely to hold rates as it weighs above-target inflation against rising unemployment.
- Some analysts see AI-driven productivity gains masking stronger underlying economic resilience.
