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.
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Mar 27, 2026 • 38min
Daybreak Weekend: US Jobs, South Africa Conference, South Korea Shareholder Meetings
Winnie Su, Hong Kong-based Korea markets reporter focused on chaebol reform; Yvonne Mango, Bloomberg’s Africa economist tracking growth and investment needs; Alexandra Seminova, equities reporter covering corporate earnings. They preview US jobs data and its market implications. They discuss South Africa’s investment conference and reform-driven growth. They explore South Korea’s shareholder meeting season and governance changes.
21 snips
Mar 27, 2026 • 20min
Report: US Eyes Troop Surge, Starmer Pushes Back, London’s New Housing Crisis
Dana Kresh, Middle East breaking news editor with on-the-ground reporting, breaks down possible US troop deployments to the Middle East and scenarios for combat operations. She discusses Iran’s responses and who might be negotiating behind the scenes. The conversation also touches on how the conflict is reshaping oil markets and regional security.
26 snips
Mar 26, 2026 • 17min
Iran Rejects Trump Talks, US Ground Attack Fears, Ammo Powerhouse Hopes
Ethan Bronner, Israel Bureau Chief for Bloomberg, gives on-the-ground analysis of Middle East tensions and geopolitical risks. He unpacks Iran’s public rejection of talks and Tehran’s conditions. He discusses US troop deployments and fears of a ground assault. He assesses the Strait of Hormuz’s threat to energy markets and the regional escalation risks.
12 snips
Mar 25, 2026 • 21min
15-Point US Peace Plan, 82nd Airborne Deployed, Iran War ‘Costing China Dearly’
Shuli Ren, Bloomberg Opinion columnist on China and global economic risks, warns a prolonged Middle East war could slam China’s export recovery. Laura Davison, Deputy Washington Bureau Chief covering U.S. policy and national security, breaks down a 15-point U.S. peace plan and the deployment of the 82nd Airborne. They discuss Strait of Hormuz rules, soaring oil and Russian export gains, and Yiwu’s vanished buyers.
10 snips
Mar 24, 2026 • 21min
Gulf States Weigh Joining War, Iran Denies Trump Talks, EU-Australia Trade Deal
Paul Wallace, Bloomberg managing editor for Middle East economics and government, offers sharp regional analysis. He discusses the risk of Gulf states joining hostilities with Iran. He explains disputed claims about talks with Iran and how indirect negotiations are being handled. He outlines the economic shockwaves—energy, GDP and trade impacts—from the Iran conflict and what joining the fighting would mean.
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Mar 23, 2026 • 25min
War Triggers Global Selloff, Trump’s 48h Deadline, Watching Iran From Afar
Tala Atmadi, a reporter on the Iranian diaspora, reflects on Nowruz rituals muted by conflict. Mark Cudmore, markets editor, breaks down the selloff, bond yields and gold’s odd moves. Patrick Sykes, Middle East breaking news editor, reports on Iran–US skirmishes, regional strikes and Strait of Hormuz risks. Short, tense updates on markets, culture and escalating regional threats.
10 snips
Mar 21, 2026 • 39min
Bloomberg Daybreak: Mortgage Rates, Denmark Election, BYD Earnings
Linda Liu, a Bloomberg China cars reporter in Hong Kong, breaks down BYD’s global push and price war pressures. Sanna Vass, Copenhagen-based political reporter, reports on Denmark’s snap vote and the Greenland diplomatic fallout. Tatiana Darrier, Markets Live strategist, previews the week's corporate earnings and market movers. Short, sharp takes on mortgage rate trends, Danish geopolitics, and BYD’s earnings outlook.
20 snips
Mar 20, 2026 • 20min
Oil Whiplash As War Rages, European Energy Squeeze, Trump Still Wants Greenland
John Ainger, EU energy and climate reporter in Brussels, and Dan Murtagh, Bloomberg energy market analyst. They cover oil’s sudden swings after damage to Gulf facilities. They unpack Qatar’s massive LNG hit and a potential multi-year European energy squeeze. They discuss central bank inflation worries and why diesel, jet fuel and LNG matter more than headline crude.
9 snips
Mar 19, 2026 • 32min
Gas Price Jumps 35%, Energy Inflation Fears, Navigating War Insurance
Patrick Tiernan, CEO of Lloyd's of London, talks about insurance market resilience and managing risk in volatile times. He discusses Lloyd's results, capital strength and strategy. He explains maritime war risk coverage, dynamic pricing and industry responses to Gulf attacks. He outlines potential loss assessment and views on a proposed US reinsurance plan.
5 snips
Mar 18, 2026 • 24min
Europe Says No To Trump, Iran Diplomacy Hope Dims, Cathie Wood Talks AI & War
Stuart Livingston-Wallace, Bloomberg's MENA lead reporting on-the-ground shifts in the Iran conflict. Cathie Wood, ARK Invest founder known for bold AI and market calls. They discuss Europe's refusal to join a US-led campaign, Iran hardliners gaining influence after Larijani's killing, and how AI is reshaping markets and could affect the duration of modern conflicts.
