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

On today's podcast:

(1) Bonds around the world are falling as investors mull prospects of slower US interest-rate cuts, a trend that risks upending debt positions everywhere.

(2) HSBC unveiled a broad restructuring across different business lines and geographies as newly appointed Chief Executive Officer Georges Elhedery embarks on ambitious cost cuts at the banking behemoth.

(3) President Vladimir Putin will play host to Russia’s biggest gathering of world leaders since the invasion of Ukraine and use the BRICS summit to show the US and its allies that he’s no pariah.

(4) US Secretary of State Antony Blinken took off Monday for his 11th visit to the Middle East in his so-far unsuccessful effort to engineer a cease-fire between Israel and Iran-backed militants since the attack on Israel more than a year ago.

(5) Plus -- Bloomberg's top 25 UK startups to watch in 2024.  

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Bonds around the world are falling as investors mull prospects of slower US interest-rate cuts, a trend that risks upending debt positions everywhere. (2) HSBC unveiled a broad restructuring across different business lines and geographies as newly appointed Chief Executive Officer Georges Elhedery embarks on ambitious cost cuts at the banking behemoth. (3) President Vladimir Putin will play host to Russia’s biggest gathering of world leaders since the invasion of Ukraine and use the BRICS summit to show the US and its allies that he’s no pariah. (4) US Secretary of State Antony Blinken took off Monday for his 11th visit to the Middle East in his so-far unsuccessful effort to engineer a cease-fire between Israel and Iran-backed militants since the attack on Israel more than a year ago. (5) Plus -- Bloomberg's top 25 UK startups to watch in 2024.

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

Bonds Sell Off Everywhere, Putin's Moment on The World Stage, and 25 UK Startups You Should Watch

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

On today's podcast:

(1) President Donald Trump and Iranian officials offered disparate views on the next stage of the war, casting uncertainty over whether the two sides would meet for peace talks with a ceasefire set to expire in the coming days.


(2) Oil and natural gas prices soared after the US Navy seized an Iranian ship during a chaotic weekend that saw Tehran firing at vessels and reimposing controls in the Strait of Hormuz.


(3) The United Arab Emirates has begun talks with the US about a financial backstop in case the Iran war plunges the country into further crisis, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing US officials it didn’t identify.


(4) Keir Starmer is preparing for a showdown with the senior official he fired over the appointment of Peter Mandelson as US ambassador, as calls for the prime minister to resign grow.


(5) Former President Rumen Radev, who opposes sanctions on Russia and military aid for Ukraine, claimed an overwhelming victory in Bulgaria’s election and pledged to turn the page on years of political gridlock and corruption.

 
(6) Hungary’s outgoing government signaled it’s ready to unblock the European Union’s €90 billion ($106 billion) loan to Ukraine as soon as this week just as the new leadership in Budapest kicked off intensive talks with Brussels to tap its own stalled funding.


(7) Nearly a decade since the first investigations began, Nordic banks are only now emerging from the shadow of a $230 billion money-laundering scandal linked to Russia.

Podcast Conversation: Bands are Engineering Sold-Out Shows to Create More Demand

 

Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day. On today's podcast: (1) President Donald Trump and Iranian officials offered disparate views on the next stage of the war, casting uncertainty over whether the two sides would meet for peace talks with a ceasefire set to expire in the coming days.
 (2) Oil and natural gas prices soared after the US Navy seized an Iranian ship during a chaotic weekend that saw Tehran firing at vessels and reimposing controls in the Strait of Hormuz.
 (3) The United Arab Emirates has begun talks with the US about a financial backstop in case the Iran war plunges the country into further crisis, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing US officials it didn&rsquo;t identify.
 (4) Keir Starmer is preparing for a showdown with the senior official he fired over the appointment of Peter Mandelson as US ambassador, as calls for the prime minister to resign grow.
 (5) Former President Rumen Radev, who opposes sanctions on Russia and military aid for Ukraine, claimed an overwhelming victory in Bulgaria&rsquo;s election and pledged to turn the page on years of political gridlock and corruption.
&nbsp; (6) Hungary&rsquo;s outgoing government signaled it&rsquo;s ready to unblock the European Union&rsquo;s &euro;90 billion ($106 billion) loan to Ukraine as soon as this week just as the new leadership in Budapest kicked off intensive talks with Brussels to tap its own stalled funding.
 (7) Nearly a decade since the first investigations began,<a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-04-20/banks-in-sweden-finland-and-denmark-are-emerging-from-money-laundering-scandal"> Nordic banks are only now emerging from the shadow of a $230 billion money-laundering scandal</a> linked to Russia.
Podcast Conversation: <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-04-17/how-bands-like-cameron-winter-s-geese-are-manufacturing-sold-out-shows?sref=AuZ8DRMf">Bands are Engineering Sold-Out Shows to Create More Demand</a>
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US Seizes Iranian Ship, Energy Price Crisis Talks, Banks Emerge From Scandal

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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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Bonds Sell Off Everywhere, Putin's Moment on The World Stage, and 25 UK Startups You Should Watch

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