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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Feb 18, 2026 • 20min
US-Iran Move Toward Deal, Anthropic’s Next AI Leap, Ethiopia’s EV Revolution
Stuart Livingston-Wallace, Middle East, North Africa and Russia lead at Bloomberg, parses tentative US-Iran nuclear talks and regional security dynamics. Akshay Sarathi, senior climate reporter and Zero podcast host, explores Ethiopia’s rapid rise in electric vehicles and the policy drivers behind it. They also touch on Anthropic’s next AI model and what it could mean for complex computer tasks.
12 snips
Feb 17, 2026 • 17min
UPDATE: UK Jobless Rate Hits 5-Year High, Social Media Backlash
Irina Angel, UK economy reporter covering labour markets and wages, breaks down rising unemployment and slowing pay. She discusses why traders now expect Bank of England rate cuts. Short takes also cover youth job losses and sector-specific hiring pressures.
17 snips
Feb 17, 2026 • 16min
Crunch Iran Nuclear Talks, Secret Drone Swarm Race, Europe’s Ukraine Push
Patrick Sykes, Middle East breaking news editor at Bloomberg who covers Iran and regional tensions. He discusses Iran‑US nuclear talks in Geneva and the delicate military posturing nearby. Short takes cover possible nuclear concessions and Israel’s red lines on missiles. Also touches on SpaceX/xAI competing for a Pentagon drone program and shifting political maneuvers in Europe.
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Feb 16, 2026 • 17min
Rubio: Europe Must Fight, UK Calls Time On Brexit, Sweden Warms To Euro
Charlie Duxbury, Stockholm-based reporter on Swedish politics and economics, and Rosalind Matheson, Bloomberg’s chief Asia correspondent on diplomacy, discuss Sweden’s renewed debate over adopting the euro. They also cover transatlantic ties and rhetoric from Munich, shifting EU-UK relations after Brexit, and geopolitical tradeoffs shaping Europe’s partnerships.
Feb 13, 2026 • 39min
Daybreak Weekend: Homebuilders Preview, UK Jobs, Lunar New Year
Shirley Zhao, Hong Kong luxury and consumer reporter, previews Lunar New Year spending, travel and digital gifting. Parmy Olson, tech columnist, breaks down agentic AI tools, adoption timing and risks to entry-level work. Alexandra Semenova, equities reporter, previews earnings season with focus on Walmart, DoorDash and Deere and what to watch in results.
Feb 13, 2026 • 21min
AI Fear Trade Drives Rout, Sex Tape Blackmail Claim, How War Changed Europe
Alan Crawford, Munich Security Conference reporter, on how the war reshaped Europe’s security and energy landscape. Paul Dobson, Asia markets editor, on AI’s market shocks and the rally for Asian chipmakers. They discuss AI-driven market moves, alleged blackmail over a sex tape, and a big military aid pledge to Ukraine.
7 snips
Feb 12, 2026 • 17min
UPDATE: 0.1% UK Growth, Nuveen Buying Schroders, Epstein Files Global Fallout
Harry Wilson, Bloomberg reporter who led the Epstein files investigation, outlines revelations tied to DP World and other figures. Dan Hanson, Bloomberg’s chief UK economist, breaks down the weak 0.1% Q4 UK growth and its political and market implications. They also cover Nuveen’s £9.9bn bid for Schroders and investor reactions to the Epstein disclosures.
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Feb 12, 2026 • 21min
Epstein Files Global Fallout, Trump Tariffs Major Revolt, Paris Insider Trading Trial
Gaspar Sebag, a Paris legal reporter, explains courtroom evidence in a high-profile insider trading trial. Harry Wilson, an investigations reporter, walks through newly released Epstein files and their global aftershocks. They discuss wiretaps, burner phones, surprising intermediaries and why millions of documents keep producing fresh revelations.
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Feb 11, 2026 • 23min
EU Chief Interview, School Mass Shooting, Poland’s $1 Trillion Flex
Antonio Costa, President of the European Council, urges single market reform to boost EU competitiveness. Konrad Kraszewski, Bloomberg equities reporter in Poland, outlines Poland's record corporate outbound deals. Oliver Crook, Chief Europe correspondent, probes trade and competitiveness questions with Costa. They focus on EU competition rules, trade ties with the US, and Poland’s expansion across Western Europe.
Feb 10, 2026 • 17min
Starmer Gets Brief Reprieve, EU Preps Ukraine Entry, Drilling Europe’s Oil Capital
Oliver Crook, Bloomberg chief Europe correspondent covering EU policy and Ukraine accession, breaks down the EU’s plans for embedding Ukraine’s membership in a future peace deal. He also walks through the politics around Keir Starmer’s recent cabinet show of support and the shifting fortunes of Aberdeen as Europe’s long-time oil capital.
