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 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.
Feb 27, 2026 • 39min
Daybreak Weekend: US Jobs, Made in Europe, China PMI Data
Alan Wong, Bloomberg China editor in Hong Kong who tracks PMI and policy; Suzanne Lynch, Brussels bureau chief who explains EU industrial plans; Carmen Reinecke, equities reporter previewing major earnings; Michael McKee, international economics correspondent on US jobs and Fed stakes. They discuss US payrolls and labor drivers. They cover Europe's Made in Europe industrial push. They analyze China PMI, exports and tech focus.
Feb 27, 2026 • 21min
Netflix Walks Away, Greens Win UK By-Election, Putin's War Machine Pain
Tony Halpin, reporter on Russia and Ukraine, outlines strains in Russia's war economy. Rosa Prince, political columnist, breaks down the Green Party by-election shock in the UK. Manuel Baigori, deals lead in Asia, explains why Netflix exited the Warner bidding and what comes next for the $111 billion race. Short, punchy takes on geopolitics, UK politics, and big media M&A.
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Feb 26, 2026 • 17min
Nvidia Results Fail To Wow, US Boat Cuba Shootout, Iran Strike Reality Check
Jonathan Tyrone, a Bloomberg reporter on nuclear diplomacy, explains satellite imagery and on-the-ground preparations in Iran. He discusses rebuilt sites, reinforced tunnels and why quick strikes may be harder than they seem. Short takes also cover Nvidia’s underwhelming sales forecast and a tense Cuban speedboat shooting that could escalate tensions.
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Feb 25, 2026 • 18min
Trump Rosy Economy Spin, Private Credit 2008 Fears, Spain’s Broken Housing Market
Laura Davison, Washington deputy bureau chief who covers U.S. politics, breaks down Trump’s State of the Union tone and trade posture. She discusses foreign policy signals on Iran and Ukraine. The conversation also flags growing risks in private credit and Spain’s escalating housing and rental squeeze.
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Feb 24, 2026 • 20min
Global 10% US Tariff in Force, AI Scare Trade Roars Back, How Much for AI Ray Bans?
Rosalind Matheson, Bloomberg Chief Asia Correspondent covering trade policy, explains how the new 10% global tariff creates uncertainty for Asian and global partners. She discusses EU trade tensions and sector-specific risks. The conversation also covers AI-related market jitters and how smart-glasses makers are positioning themselves in a growing but contested market.
Feb 23, 2026 • 17min
US Trade Deals On Edge, Tariff ‘Chaos’ Hits Europe, Pension Fund Implosion
Nicholas Comfort, Bloomberg finance reporter who covers the German pension fund collapse, and Brendan Murray, Bloomberg trade reporter specializing in US tariff policy. They discuss US tariff rulings and their ripple effects on global trade. They examine EU and UK exposure to sudden tariffs. They also cover the implosion of a Berlin pension fund and possible regulatory fallout.
Feb 20, 2026 • 39min
Daybreak Weekend: Nvidia Earnings, UK Special Election, Modi Israel Visit
Rosalind Matheson, Bloomberg Chief Asia Correspondent, previews Modi’s Israel visit and trade and defense priorities. Kunjan Subhani, Senior Semiconductor Analyst, breaks down NVIDIA earnings, AI-driven capex, supply-chain signals and China re-entry implications. Short takes cover trade deals, geopolitical balancing, hyperscaler demand and next-gen chip expectations.
10 snips
Feb 20, 2026 • 17min
Trump Gives Iran 10 Days, UK Royal Family In Crisis, A Data Dependent Career
Tiwa Adebayo, Bloomberg UK reporter who covered the Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor investigation, and Stuart Livingston-Wallace, Bloomberg’s Middle East and North Africa lead, discuss high-stakes international moves. They cover the US military buildup and Trump’s 10–15 day Iran ultimatum. They also detail the arrest and royal-family fallout surrounding Andrew and the wider political and market implications.
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Feb 19, 2026 • 17min
Fed's Hawkish Turn, Meta Resists Age Limits, Denmark's Diet Economy
Sanna Vass, Copenhagen-based reporter on Denmark’s economy, and Paul Dobson, Bloomberg markets editor with Asia markets expertise. They discuss the Fed’s wary minutes and what splits in policy thinking mean for markets. They cover huge foreign capital inflows into US markets. They also unpack Novo Nordisk’s big layoffs and the ripple effects on Denmark’s labor market and consumer confidence.
