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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22 snips
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.
Mar 17, 2026 • 21min
Iran Bombs Energy Supplies, Nvidia'a $1T AI Forecast, Market Complacency
Mark Cudmore, Markets Live executive editor who decodes market moves, and Honor Ant, Middle East managing editor reporting from the region, discuss Iran’s strikes on Gulf energy infrastructure and a massive gas-field blaze. They cover the impact on global fuel supplies and soaring European gas price forecasts. They also touch on Nvidia’s bullish $1T AI sales outlook and why US stocks may seem oddly calm.
17 snips
Mar 16, 2026 • 18min
Trump ‘Demanding’ Help, Iran Tests NATO Defences, Global Fuel Crisis
Suzanne Lynch, Brussels bureau chief covering EU energy and policy, and Paul Wallace, Middle East economics editor on regional security and markets, discuss the Strait of Hormuz standoff and calls for allied escorts. They cover NATO air defenses tested by missile strikes, Gulf economies under strain, and EU plans for targeted energy relief and maritime safety.
Mar 13, 2026 • 39min
Daybreak Weekend: Fed Meeting, Europe Central Bank Decisions, Takaichi-Trump Meeting
Alistair Gale, Bloomberg reporter on Japan covering security and economic policy, and Anna Wong, Bloomberg Economics chief U.S. economist, discuss Fed policy, inflation forecasts and labor market risks. They also cover ECB/BoE decisions and how rising oil and the Middle East conflict shape central bank choices. Takaichi’s Washington visit and Japan’s energy and defense priorities are previewed.
14 snips
Mar 13, 2026 • 17min
Russia Helps Iran Strikes, War Breaks Market Plans, EU Counts Conflict Cost
Tiwa Adebayo, a markets and investment strategy reporter, explains how the Iran war is upending traditional hedging and safe havens. Tony Halpin, a Russia and Ukraine analyst, discusses Russian intelligence sharing with Iran and drone tactics. They explore oil waiver moves, Strait of Hormuz risks, shifting asset flows, and links between Moscow and Tehran in short, sharp segments.
Mar 12, 2026 • 16min
Tanker Attacks Spike Oil, US-EU Trade Probe, Asia Faces Energy Crunch
Patrick Sykes, Middle East breaking news editor at Bloomberg, gives on-the-ground reporting of Iranian maritime strikes and their effects on oil shipments. He discusses how attacks pushed Brent above $100, how shipping and export curbs are disrupting flows, and the risks around naval escorts and regional energy shortages.
