

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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Sep 22, 2023 • 17min
The Chancellor Talks China, Ukraine Pressure & Flying Fakes
On today's podcast:(1) Jeremy Hunt tells Bloomberg the West must talk to China over how to regulate AI. (2) The Bank of England pauses two years of rate hikes as recession risks loom. (3) Pressure mounts on Ukraine's President as his allies turn up the heat. (4) American Airlines becomes the latest carrier to find suspect parts on its planes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 21, 2023 • 17min
Rate Expectations, A Property Hot Spot & Zelenskiy Meets Griffin, Ackman
On today's podcast, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell discusses the need for higher borrowing costs due to US economic strength. The Bank of England's decision on interest rates is awaited. Zelenskiy meets financial heavyweights Ken Griffin and Bill Ackman. Tax breaks and low interest rates have fueled the housing market in Switzerland.

Sep 20, 2023 • 20min
UPDATE: UK Inflation Cools & 'Weaponizing Climate Change'
UK inflation unexpectedly slows to lowest level in 18 months, Sadiq Khan accuses Rishi Sunak of 'weaponizing climate change', EU to investigate China's massive EV subsidies, CBI cancels AGM due to 'cash-flow challenges'

Sep 20, 2023 • 17min
EV Power Play, Game Changing Oil Find & CBI 'Cash Crunch'
EU's investigation into China's EV subsidies, potential delay of petrol and diesel car ban, CBI's cash-flow challenges, 'game changer' oil find off Namibia's shores

Sep 19, 2023 • 16min
$100 Oil, A New Battery Giant & Santander Overhaul
On today's podcast:(1) Chevron CEO Mike Wirth says crude on track to return to $100. (2) Santander is overhauling its corporate structure in a move that may involve job cuts. (3) An expected increase in UK inflation is making the Bank of England's decision harder. (4) Hungary is going all in to become one of the world’s biggest suppliers for EVs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 18, 2023 • 16min
Starmer's City Support, Monaco Bankers Trial & Auto Strike Deal 'No-Go'
On today's podcast(1) Two-thirds of financial professionals believe a Labour-led government would be the best result for UK stocks and the pound. (2) Tenants are paying 12% more than a year ago for new rental agreements, the largest rise since Hamptons began publishing its letting index. (3) United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain said he's unmoved by an offer of a 21% pay raise from Stellantis. (4) Bankers in Monaco allegedly bent their own rules and ignored red flags to take cash.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 16, 2023 • 34min
Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend: Central Bank Decisions
The podcast discusses the Federal Reserve meeting and rate hike expectations, challenges in the housing market and rising car insurance costs, potential impact of a prolonged auto industry job action, United Nations General Assembly meeting and addressing Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Bank of England's interest rate decision and UK economic outlook, and Japan's possible move and promotion of global collaboration.

Sep 15, 2023 • 17min
Auto Workers Strike, Airport Redesign & iPhone Radiation
On today's podcast:(1) A union representing 150,000 US auto workers goes on strike, hitting three of country's biggest carmakers. (2) Shares in the UK based chip designer Arm have climbed 25% after the year's biggest stock listing. (3) Apple is facing a controversy in France over the iPhone 12's radiation levels. (4) Ever-wilder weather swings are forcing a complete redesign of the world's busiest airports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 14, 2023 • 17min
Goldman Fires Execs, A $1.5 Trillion Behemoth & May Talks China
On today's podcast:(1) Goldman Sachs has fired several transaction banking executives over compliance lapses. (2) Citigroup is preparing for a wave of job cuts as the bank's CEO, Jane Fraser, looks to restructure the Wall Street giant. (3) The former Prime Minister Theresa May tells us Britain should look for ways to compromise with China. (4) We take a closer look at the $1.5 trillion Private Credit market and why it's offer a ray of hope to gloomy investment bankers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 13, 2023 • 13min
UPDATE: British GDP Shrinks & A UK iPhone Price Cut
On Today's Podcast(1) The UK economy shrank at the fastest pace in seven months in July, reviving fears that a recession may be under way. (2) BP's CEO Bernard Looney has resigned over failing to fully disclose past relationships with colleagues. (3) Apple has launched a range of upgraded iPhones and raised the price of its top end handset everywhere but the UK. (4) Doubleline Capital CEO Jeffrey Gundlach fired back at retired 'bond king' Bill Gross, saying he hopes he feels better about himself . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


