Bloomberg Daybreak: Europe Edition
Bloomberg
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.
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.
Episodes
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May 14, 2026 • 21min
Xi Warns Trump Of ‘Clashes’, Rayner Cleared of Wrongdoing , £1.3 Trillion City Fight
John Liu, Bloomberg’s Beijing correspondent who covers China-US relations, and James Walcock, UK politics reporter focused on Labour dynamics, discuss Xi’s warning to Trump about Taiwan risks. They also cover Angela Rayner’s tax clearance and its impact on UK leadership politics. The conversation touches on EU institutional strain and the £1.3 trillion tussle over pension risk transfers.
8 snips
May 13, 2026 • 17min
UK Leadership Crisis, Jamie Dimon’s Many Warnings, Surviving US-China Crossfire
Karishma Vaswani, Bloomberg Opinion correspondent covering geopolitics and middle powers. Rosa Prince, Opinion columnist for The Daily Telegraph on UK politics. They discuss Keir Starmer’s survival and the pressure on Britain’s markets. Jamie Dimon’s warning on bank taxes and London investment is debated. The US-China summit and how middle powers navigate the crossfire are explored.
17 snips
May 12, 2026 • 23min
Starmer Under Siege, Iran Ceasefire On ‘Life Support’, EU Chief Faces Backlash
Jonathan Tyrone, a Bloomberg nuclear diplomacy reporter covering Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, discusses tense ceasefire talks and regional security. He walks through negotiations around the Strait, stalled nuclear discussions, and the risks to oil markets. Short, urgent takes on how diplomacy and sanctions are shaping the standoff.
7 snips
May 11, 2026 • 20min
UK PM Leadership Threat, Trump Slams Iran Proposal, Soaring Emerging Markets
James Wilcock, a Bloomberg politics reporter who tracks UK Labour and leadership dynamics. He discusses Keir Starmer’s growing leadership pressures and what a speech might try to fix. He explains nomination mechanics and potential challengers. He also covers devolution tensions across Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland and the wider political implications.
May 8, 2026 • 39min
Daybreak Weekend: US CPI, Cannes Festival, Bessent Visits Japan
Molly Smith, Tokyo-based reporter on Japan's economy and currency moves. Benoit Bertolo, Cannes correspondent covering festival lineup and AI in film. Christine Aquino, markets editor focused on tech and chip-equipment outlooks. They discuss US inflation data to watch, Cannes' market and AI conversations, and the stakes of the Treasury visit to Japan for the yen and policy.
9 snips
May 8, 2026 • 21min
Starmer Facing Wipeout, US Bombs Iran Targets, Europe’s Power Shock
Lars Paulsson, Bloomberg EU energy editor, on European grid security and investment needs. Ewan Potts, Bloomberg reporter, on Trump’s ultimatum to the EU over a trade deal. James Wilcock, UK politics reporter, with live coverage of shocking local election results and their implications for Keir Starmer. They discuss war-linked market shocks, US strikes on Iran, and pressure on ECB policy.
9 snips
May 7, 2026 • 16min
Trump Seeks Iran War Exit, BOE Doubts UK Eco Data, Lada Seller To Billionaire
Paul Wallace, managing editor for Middle East economics and government coverage, breaks down the US one-page MOU aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz. He discusses the proposed maritime escort plan, Tehran’s muted reaction and political pressures shaping the deal. He also walks through market moves tied to oil and sanctions developments.
8 snips
May 6, 2026 • 18min
Trump Halts Hormuz Effort, Anthropic Targets Wall St, Germany’s Power Struggle
Tom McKenzie, Bloomberg Tech Europe anchor and tech journalist, and Tiwa Adebayo, financial industry reporter, discuss Anthropic’s new AI agents for Wall Street and enterprise use. They unpack the tools' reach into finance. They also cover rising UK borrowing costs and Germany’s political shakeup. Short, sharp, and focused on tech, markets and politics.
9 snips
May 5, 2026 • 22min
US And Iran Trade Fire, HSBC Fails To Deliver, Digital Euro Struggles
Anna Herrera, senior digital finance editor at Bloomberg, explains the stalled progress and strategic stakes of a digital euro. Short takes cover what a digital central bank currency is, why EU decision delays matter, and how stablecoins and US moves are shaping the race. The conversation spotlights timing, policy hurdles, and Europe’s challenge to keep up in payments sovereignty.
11 snips
May 4, 2026 • 16min
Trump Hormuz Plan Confusion, Recession Risk Is ‘Real’, US-EU Tensions Grow
Clara Ferreira Marquez, Managing Editor for Commodities and Energy in Asia at Bloomberg, breaks down the Strait of Hormuz standoff and its messy operational questions. She discusses oil price reactions and market calm despite risks. Shipping security, insurer and crew concerns, and the practical limits of the US plan get sharp, concise attention.
