Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes.

On today's podcast:

(1) President Joe Biden has signed a sweeping pardon for his son Hunter Biden, reversing his previous stance that he would not use his executive powers to aid his son.

(2) In an exclusive Bloomberg interview, France's Finance Minister Antoine Armand refuses to accept Marine Le Pen's demands for budget changes, saying the government won't be blackmailed.

(3) Ireland is likely to return a coalition government of Fianna Fail and Fine Gael, bucking the international trend of ousting incumbent parties.

(4) Rebels in Syria opposed to President Bashar al-Assad captured Aleppo and are headed towards Hama, with Damascus in their sights.

(5) Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares, known for his cost-cutting drive, stepped down from the automaker following a dispute with the board over how to arrest weakening sales and a stock slump.

(6) Workers across Europe are taking more sick days, and economic costs are mounting.

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) President Joe Biden has signed a sweeping pardon for his son Hunter Biden, reversing his previous stance that he would not use his executive powers to aid his son. (2) In an exclusive Bloomberg interview, France's Finance Minister Antoine Armand refuses to accept Marine Le Pen's demands for budget changes, saying the government won't be blackmailed. (3) Ireland is likely to return a coalition government of Fianna Fail and Fine Gael, bucking the international trend of ousting incumbent parties. (4) Rebels in Syria opposed to President Bashar al-Assad captured Aleppo and are headed towards Hama, with Damascus in their sights. (5) Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares, known for his cost-cutting drive, stepped down from the automaker following a dispute with the board over how to arrest weakening sales and a stock slump. (6) Workers across Europe are taking more sick days, and economic costs are mounting.

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

Biden Pardons Son Hunter, France 'Won't Be Blackmailed' & Europe's Sick Day Problem

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

On today's podcast:

(1) Some Gulf Arab and European leaders believe that a US-Iran peace deal will take about six months to be agreed and that the warring sides should extend their ceasefire to cover that timeframe, according to officials from the regions familiar with the matter.

(2) The UK and France will host a summit to discuss setting up a naval force that would ensure freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, as Europe seeks to rebut US claims that it’s not doing enough to secure the waterway.

(3) Netflix gave a forecast for the second quarter that fell short of analysts’ expectations, sending the shares tumbling in extended trading.

(4) War and an historic energy shock are tough financial stability risks, yet Anthropic's unreleased AI model Mythos added a layer of dread to conversations among policymakers in Washington.

(5) The Chinese government is pressuring Spain to help thwart European Union proposals aimed at making the bloc’s companies more competitive, according to a person familiar with the matter.

Podcast Conversation: What Successful CEOs Learned at Their First Meaningful Job

Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day. On today's podcast: (1) Some Gulf Arab and European leaders believe that a US-Iran peace deal will take about six months to be agreed and that the warring sides should extend their ceasefire to cover that timeframe, according to officials from the regions familiar with the matter. (2) The UK and France will host a summit to discuss setting up a naval force that would ensure freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, as Europe seeks to rebut US claims that it&rsquo;s not doing enough to secure the waterway. (3) Netflix gave a forecast for the second quarter that fell short of analysts&rsquo; expectations, sending the shares tumbling in extended trading. (4) War and an historic energy shock are tough financial stability risks, yet Anthropic's unreleased AI model Mythos added a layer of dread to conversations among policymakers in Washington. (5) The Chinese government is pressuring Spain to help thwart European Union proposals aimed at making the bloc&rsquo;s companies more competitive, according to a person familiar with the matter. Podcast Conversation: <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-04-17/uber-goldman-sachs-executives-share-how-first-jobs-influenced-their-careers" data-destination="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-04-17/uber-goldman-sachs-executives-share-how-first-jobs-influenced-their-careers">What Successful CEOs Learned at Their First Meaningful Job</a>

Iran Deal ‘6 Months Away’, Starmer Faces Crisis, Netflix Fails To Thrill

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

On today's podcast:

(1) The US and Iran are considering a two-week ceasefire extension to allow more time to negotiate a peace deal, according to a person familiar with the matter, reducing the risk of renewed fighting despite an intensifying standoff over the Strait of Hormuz.

(2) China’s economic growth rebounded more than expected in the first quarter of 2026, suggesting limited spillovers so far from the war in Iran but revealing few signs of turnaround in weak consumer spending.

(3) Policymakers at the European Central Bank are leaning toward keeping interest rates unchanged this month, postponing their verdict on whether the fallout of the Iran war warrants a response, according to people familiar with the debate.

(4) European wealth hubs are seeing wealthy individuals moving assets into the region in response to the conflict in the Middle East, according to Pictet Group’s Laurent Ramsey.

(5) The EU’s efforts to rein in big tech took another step today as it announced a new age-verification app to keep children safe online.

Podcast Conversation: New Grads Bring AI Fluency, and Dependency, Into the Workplace

Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day. On today's podcast: (1) The US and Iran are considering a two-week ceasefire extension to allow more time to negotiate a peace deal, according to a person familiar with the matter, reducing the risk of renewed fighting despite an intensifying standoff over the Strait of Hormuz. (2) China&rsquo;s economic growth rebounded more than expected in the first quarter of 2026, suggesting limited spillovers so far from the war in Iran but revealing few signs of turnaround in weak consumer spending. (3) Policymakers at the European Central Bank are leaning toward keeping interest rates unchanged this month, postponing their verdict on whether the fallout of the Iran war warrants a response, according to people familiar with the debate. (4) European wealth hubs are seeing wealthy individuals moving assets into the region in response to the conflict in the Middle East, according to Pictet Group&rsquo;s Laurent Ramsey. (5) The EU&rsquo;s efforts to rein in big tech took another step today as it announced a new age-verification app to keep children safe online. Podcast Conversation: <a href="https://news.bloombergtax.com/daily-tax-report-international/new-grads-bring-ai-fluency-and-dependency-into-the-workplace" data-destination="https://news.bloombergtax.com/daily-tax-report-international/new-grads-bring-ai-fluency-and-dependency-into-the-workplace">New Grads Bring AI Fluency, and Dependency, Into the Workplace</a>

Stocks Surge On Talks Hope, Europe Social Media Curbs, Spain’s $90B Data Center Pain

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

On today's podcast:

(1) The US and Iran are looking to arrange a second round of peace talks in the coming days as a standoff in the Strait of Hormuz worsens a global energy crisis and complicates diplomatic prospects.

(2) President Christine Lagarde said higher energy costs have pushed the euro zone away from the European Central Bank’s base-case outlook, though not enough yet to warrant leaning toward raising interest rates.

(3) Britain will suffer the biggest economic shock from the Iran war of any major advanced economy and struggle to cushion the blow through either interest rate cuts or state support, according to the International Monetary Fund.

(4) UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his Dutch counterpart Rob Jetten met energy leaders to discuss cooperation in the North Sea as the war in the Middle East disrupts global supplies.

(5) President Donald Trump’s tariffs may be restored by July to the levels in place before the Supreme Court struck down many of his levies, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said.

(6) Artificial intelligence-driven chatbots are giving users problematic medical advice about half the time, according to a new study, highlighting the health risks of the technology that’s becoming increasingly integral in day-to-day life.

Podcast Conversation: Diplomacy on Ice - Finland’s president is in Canada for talks on Arctic security and regional tensions. But the lighter moment getting attention was both leaders hitting the ice with the Ottawa Charge hockey team. For more on Carney's 'Middle Powers' push listen to this episode of the Here's Why podcast

Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day. On today's podcast: (1) The US and Iran are looking to arrange a second round of peace talks in the coming days as a standoff in the Strait of Hormuz worsens a global energy crisis and complicates diplomatic prospects. (2) President Christine Lagarde said higher energy costs have pushed the euro zone away from the European Central Bank&rsquo;s base-case outlook, though not enough yet to warrant leaning toward raising interest rates. (3) Britain will suffer the biggest economic shock from the Iran war of any major advanced economy and struggle to cushion the blow through either interest rate cuts or state support, according to the International Monetary Fund. (4) UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his Dutch counterpart Rob Jetten met energy leaders to discuss cooperation in the North Sea as the war in the Middle East disrupts global supplies. (5) President Donald Trump&rsquo;s tariffs may be restored by July to the levels in place before the Supreme Court struck down many of his levies, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said. (6) Artificial intelligence-driven chatbots are giving users problematic medical advice about half the time, according to a new study, highlighting the health risks of the technology that&rsquo;s becoming increasingly integral in day-to-day life. Podcast Conversation: Diplomacy on Ice - Finland&rsquo;s president is in Canada for talks on Arctic security and regional tensions. But the lighter moment getting attention was both leaders hitting the ice with the Ottawa Charge hockey team. For more on Carney's 'Middle Powers' push listen <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/ee/podcast/heres-why-canada-is-pushing-an-alternative-to-trumps-world/id1479610314?i=1000749584003" data-destination="https://podcasts.apple.com/ee/podcast/heres-why-canada-is-pushing-an-alternative-to-trumps-world/id1479610314?i=1000749584003">to this episode of the Here's Why podcast</a>

Europe Economy War Pain, US Tariffs Coming Back, Flawed AI Medical Advice

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Biden Pardons Son Hunter, France 'Won't Be Blackmailed' & Europe's Sick Day Problem

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