Bloomberg Daybreak: Europe Edition
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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 11, 2026 • 19min
Gigantic Oil Release Report, Hormuz Strait Mine Threat, Hedge Funds Lose $1.5B
Nishant Kumar, Bloomberg hedge fund correspondent who tracks big fund losses, and Paul Wallace, Middle East managing editor reporting from the Strait of Hormuz. They discuss a record IEA oil reserve release proposal. They cover threats of mines in Hormuz and the impact on tanker traffic. They explain how rapid market moves have triggered huge hedge fund losses.
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Mar 10, 2026 • 16min
Trump: War To End 'Soon', Oil Prices Plunge, Global Inflation Fears
Breaking developments around the Iran conflict and US policy moves that rattled global energy markets. A dramatic oil price swing and how airlines and plane orders are being reassessed. Russia and US diplomatic shifts affecting energy strategy. Rising UK inflation risks and how central banks and markets may react to volatile fuel-driven shocks.
28 snips
Mar 9, 2026 • 17min
Oil Comes Close To $120, Iran War Market Selloff, Khamenei’s Son New Leader
Oil prices surge as major Middle East producers cut output and the Strait of Hormuz stays effectively closed. Global markets reel with equities and bonds selling off and the dollar strengthening. Iran names Majtaba Khamenei a new supreme leader amid talk of US special forces and potential escalation. UK and EU leaders weigh energy relief as higher fuel costs ripple through industry and politics.
11 snips
Mar 6, 2026 • 39min
Daybreak Weekend: US CPI, Paris Nuclear Talks, Vietnam Elections
Francesca Stevens, Bloomberg’s Vietnam bureau chief based in Hanoi, offers on-the-ground reporting about Vietnam’s politics and economy. She previews leadership confirmations and the prime minister pick. She discusses US tariff talks, exporters’ responses, manufacturing-led growth, vulnerabilities to US demand and China supply chains, and potential foreign capital inflows.
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Mar 6, 2026 • 19min
Iran Attacks Sweep Gulf, US OK’s Russia-India Oil, Dubai Braces For Fallout
Trevor Williams, former Lloyds Bank chief economist, offers economic perspective. Honor Ant, Bloomberg’s MENA managing editor, provides on-the-ground security reporting. They discuss Iran’s missile and drone strikes across the Gulf. They cover the US waiver allowing more Russian oil to India. They examine risks to Dubai and regional markets amid escalating conflict and AI’s emerging military role.
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Mar 5, 2026 • 21min
Chaotic War Endgame Fear, Iran Drone-Missile Math, China Lowers Growth Target
Explores escalating strikes and satellite evidence of widespread damage across Iran. Examines risks of a prolonged US military focus, munitions strains and naval incidents. Tracks oil and airline disruptions from the conflict and China’s decision to set a historically low growth target. Covers renewed talks over AI use with the Pentagon and surging gold demand.
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Mar 4, 2026 • 20min
Iran War Missile Waves, Oil Escort ‘Sitting Ducks’, US-Europe Ties Splinter
Patrick Sykes, Middle East breaking news editor who covers Iran-Israel conflict developments. He reports on missile and drone strike waves and the attack on the Assembly of Experts. Short takes on asymmetric tactics, regional spillover risks, Europe’s scramble to defend Cyprus and the market and energy shocks rippling from the Gulf.
Mar 3, 2026 • 26min
Exclusive: Rachel Reeves on Iran Shock, US Trade & Inflation Risks
Rachel Reeves, Britain’s chancellor overseeing economic and financial policy, discusses risks from Middle East tensions, oil-driven inflation threats, and talks with North Sea producers on supply. She outlines stronger public finances as a buffer. She also covers trade talks, migration and skills, and how AI could boost UK industries.
28 snips
Mar 3, 2026 • 22min
Iran War Without Timeline, Energy Shock Inflation Threat, Airlines Stranded by War
Benedict Camel, Bloomberg aviation reporter, outlines Gulf airlines’ cancellations, stranded passengers and hub disruption. Patrick Sykes, Middle East breaking news editor, shares on-the-ground updates about Iran’s strikes and drone campaign. They discuss energy market shocks, inflation risks and how prolonged conflict strains munitions, travel and regional diplomacy.
10 snips
Mar 2, 2026 • 23min
Trump Expands Iran War, Conflict Drives Oil Spike, Dubai’s Worst Nightmare
Stuart Livingston-Wallace, Bloomberg’s regional chief reporting live from the Middle East, gives on-the-ground analysis of strikes across the Gulf and their fallout. He covers Iran’s leadership uncertainty, coordinated Western military moves, the shock to oil and gas markets, widespread travel chaos, and the damage and defenses around Dubai. Short, urgent scenes from a region on edge.
