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It's almost 100 days since Keir Starmer's Labour government was elected - on a pledge to 'change Britain' and reboot economic growth.


But the investors and business people Labour courted ahead of that landslide win are increasingly concerned about progress and the big decisions in the budget.


We spoke to top investors and financiers for their views on the new administration's first steps. Hosted by Caroline Hepker. 

It's almost 100 days since Keir Starmer's Labour government was elected - on a pledge to 'change Britain' and reboot economic growth.
 But the investors and business people Labour courted ahead of that landslide win are increasingly concerned about progress and the big decisions in the budget.
 We spoke to top investors and financiers for their views on the new administration's first steps. Hosted by Caroline Hepker.

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.

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&rsquo;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&nbsp;is the essential way to start your morning informed and ahead.

Bloomberg Daybreak: Europe Edition

100 Days: How Investors View The UK's Labour Government

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Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day.

On today's podcast:

(1) A selloff in stocks, gold and bonds deepened as the US and Iran hardened their rhetoric and signaled a potential escalation to their conflict, which is entering its fourth week.

(2) US President Donald Trump gave Iran a two-day deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or have its power plants bombed, upping the ante in a war now in its fourth week with no sign of de-escalation.

(3) UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will hold an emergency meeting with his top ministers and Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey on the Iran crisis on Monday, as the clock ticks on President Donald Trump’s two-day deadline to open the Strait of Hormuz.

(4) Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s party dislodged the Social Democrats from power after 35 years in a southwestern German state, notching a win for a conservative leader struggling to gain nationwide traction among voters.

(5) Socialist Emmanuel Gregoire was on course to win the race for Paris mayor on Sunday, extending the left’s quarter-century hold on the French capital.

Podcast Conversation: Why the Great Unraveling Will Be So Hard to Stop: Clive Crook

Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day. On today's podcast: (1) A selloff in stocks, gold and bonds deepened as the US and Iran hardened their rhetoric and signaled a potential escalation to their conflict, which is entering its fourth week. (2) US President Donald Trump gave Iran a two-day deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or have its power plants bombed, upping the ante in a war now in its fourth week with no sign of de-escalation. (3) UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will hold an emergency meeting with his top ministers and Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey on the Iran crisis on Monday, as the clock ticks on President Donald Trump&rsquo;s two-day deadline to open the Strait of Hormuz. (4) Chancellor Friedrich Merz&rsquo;s party dislodged the Social Democrats from power after 35 years in a southwestern German state, notching a win for a conservative leader struggling to gain nationwide traction among voters. (5) Socialist Emmanuel Gregoire was on course to win the race for Paris mayor on Sunday, extending the left&rsquo;s quarter-century hold on the French capital. Podcast Conversation: <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2026-03-22/how-globalization-gave-way-to-fragmentation" data-destination="https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2026-03-22/how-globalization-gave-way-to-fragmentation">Why the Great Unraveling Will Be So Hard to Stop: Clive Crook</a>

War Triggers Global Selloff, Trump’s 48h Deadline, Watching Iran From Afar

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Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day.

On today's podcast:

(1) Oil dropped from its highest close since July 2022, as the leaders of the US and Israel sought to reassure investors rattled by damage to major Persian Gulf energy facilities.

(2) Iran’s latest attack on Qatar, which severely damaged the world’s largest liquefied natural gas export facility, will cost the country’s state energy company about $20 billion of lost revenue.

(3) The European Union is bracing for a protracted energy price shock after Iran crippled a vital Qatar gas plant, raising the prospect of a years-long supply crunch.

(4) European Central Bank policymakers would be ready to raise interest rates as soon as their next meeting should fallout from the war in Iran push inflation too far above target, according to people familiar with the situation.

(5) The Bank of England said it “stands ready to act” against a surge in inflation triggered by war in the Middle East, prompting traders to ramp up bets on an interest-rate hike as soon as next month.

Podcast Conversation: Traders Overwhelmed by Iran News Are Turning to AI for Help

Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day. On today's podcast: (1) Oil dropped from its highest close since July 2022, as the leaders of the US and Israel sought to reassure investors rattled by damage to major Persian Gulf energy facilities. (2) Iran&rsquo;s latest attack on Qatar, which severely damaged the world&rsquo;s largest liquefied natural gas export facility, will cost the country&rsquo;s state energy company about $20 billion of lost revenue. (3) The European Union is bracing for a protracted energy price shock after Iran crippled a vital Qatar gas plant, raising the prospect of a years-long supply crunch. (4) European Central Bank policymakers would be ready to raise interest rates as soon as their next meeting should fallout from the war in Iran push inflation too far above target, according to people familiar with the situation. (5) The Bank of England said it &ldquo;stands ready to act&rdquo; against a surge in inflation triggered by war in the Middle East, prompting traders to ramp up bets on an interest-rate hike as soon as next month. Podcast Conversation: <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-03-19/traders-overwhelmed-by-iran-news-are-turning-to-ai-for-help" data-destination="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-03-19/traders-overwhelmed-by-iran-news-are-turning-to-ai-for-help">Traders Overwhelmed by Iran News Are Turning to AI for Help</a>

Oil Whiplash As War Rages, European Energy Squeeze, Trump Still Wants Greenland

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Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day.

On today's podcast:

(1) European natural gas prices surged after Iranian missile strikes caused damage to the world’s largest liquefied natural gas export plant, stoking concerns about prolonged tightness in global supplies.

(2) A Qatari complex housing the world’s largest liquefied natural gas export plant suffered “extensive damage” amid a sharp escalation of attacks on energy facilities across the Persian Gulf.

(3) President Donald Trump pressed for a de-escalation of attacks on Middle East energy assets after Iranian and Israeli strikes on major gas hubs jolted global markets.

(4) Federal Reserve officials left interest rates unchanged and continued to expect one rate cut this year as they acknowledged increased uncertainty due to war in the Middle East.

(5) The Bank of Japan kept its policy rate unchanged as uncertainty surrounding the Middle East conflict clouds the economic outlook, while also pledging to raise borrowing costs if its price forecast materializes.

(6) The Bank of England may respond more aggressively than expected to soaring energy prices since war broke out in the Middle East because its internal models assume a large and long-lasting impact on inflation.

(7) UK unemployment held steady and employers hired more staff in early signs that the labor market may be stabilizing ahead of the Bank of England’s interest-rate decision later today.

Podcast Conversation: Iran’s Hormuz Blockade Leaves Stranded Crews Braving Missiles and Signal Jamming

Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day. On today's podcast: (1) European natural gas prices surged after Iranian missile strikes caused damage to the world&rsquo;s largest liquefied natural gas export plant, stoking concerns about prolonged tightness in global supplies. (2) A Qatari complex housing the world&rsquo;s largest liquefied natural gas export plant suffered &ldquo;extensive damage&rdquo; amid a sharp escalation of attacks on energy facilities across the Persian Gulf. (3) President Donald Trump pressed for a de-escalation of attacks on Middle East energy assets after Iranian and Israeli strikes on major gas hubs jolted global markets. (4) Federal Reserve officials left interest rates unchanged and continued to expect one rate cut this year as they acknowledged increased uncertainty due to war in the Middle East. (5) The Bank of Japan kept its policy rate unchanged as uncertainty surrounding the Middle East conflict clouds the economic outlook, while also pledging to raise borrowing costs if its price forecast materializes. (6) The Bank of England may respond more aggressively than expected to soaring energy prices since war broke out in the Middle East because its internal models assume a large and long-lasting impact on inflation. (7) UK unemployment held steady and employers hired more staff in early signs that the labor market may be stabilizing ahead of the Bank of England&rsquo;s interest-rate decision later today. Podcast Conversation:<a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/graphics/2026-strait-hormuz-iran-blockade-ships-stranded-gps-jamming/"> Iran&rsquo;s Hormuz Blockade Leaves Stranded Crews Braving Missiles and Signal Jamming</a>

Gas Price Jumps 35%, Energy Inflation Fears, Navigating War Insurance

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