Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Tom Busby takes a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week.
In the US – a preview of next week’s Fed decision and U.S tech earnings.
In the UK – a preview of next week’s ECB decision.
In Asia – a preview of next week’s RBA decision and a look at U.S-China trade relations.

Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Tom Busby takes a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week.
<ul>
<li>In the US &ndash; a preview of next week&rsquo;s Fed decision and U.S tech earnings.</li>
<li>In the UK &ndash; a preview of next week&rsquo;s ECB decision.</li>
<li>In Asia &ndash; a preview of next week&rsquo;s RBA decision and a look at U.S-China trade relations.</li>
</ul>

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

Daybreak Weekend: Fed Meeting, ECB Decision, RBA Preview

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Listen to the Here’s Why podcast on Apple, Spotify or anywhere you listen.

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

On today's podcast:

(1) Wall Street is kicking off the second half of 2026 with fresh conviction: shrugging off one shock after another, markets are set to grind even higher.

(2) President Donald Trump and his allies are renewing a push to reshape the Federal Reserve after the Supreme Court this week blocked an effort to fire Governor Lisa Cook.

(3) The top US commander for Europe and Africa stepped down on Thursday, following through on a plan that caught military leaders by surprise and sending another signal that the Trump administration wants to scale back its defense commitment to the continent.

(4) Andy Burnham said he would increase business rates on warehouse-based companies in order to lower costs for high street shops and bars as he set out details of what he would do if he continues on his path to becoming the next prime minister.

(5) Spotify has asked Kalshi and Polymarket to remove its logo and clarify that neither company has a partnership with the streaming service after it identified users manipulating rankings that are tied to prediction market bets.

Podcast Conversation: NYC Summer of Fun Now Looks Set to Add Taylor Swift’s Wedding

Listen to the Here&rsquo;s Why&nbsp;podcast on <a href="https://apple.co/3Lg3RGn">Apple</a>, <a href="https://spoti.fi/3LiIX9q">Spotify </a>or&nbsp;<a href="https://bit.ly/3xYsHHy">anywhere you listen</a>. Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day. On today's podcast: (1) Wall Street is kicking off the second half of 2026 with fresh conviction: shrugging off one shock after another, markets are set to grind even higher. (2) President Donald Trump and his allies are renewing a push to reshape the Federal Reserve after the Supreme Court this week blocked an effort to fire Governor Lisa Cook. (3) The top US commander for Europe and Africa stepped down on Thursday, following through on a plan that caught military leaders by surprise and sending another signal that the Trump administration wants to scale back its defense commitment to the continent. (4) Andy Burnham said he would increase business rates on warehouse-based companies in order to lower costs for high street shops and bars as he set out details of what he would do if he continues on his path to becoming the next prime minister. (5) Spotify has asked Kalshi and Polymarket to remove its logo and clarify that neither company has a partnership with the streaming service after it identified users manipulating rankings that are tied to prediction market bets. Podcast Conversation: <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-07-01/taylor-swift-travis-kelce-nyc-wedding-festivities-what-to-know" data-destination="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-07-01/taylor-swift-travis-kelce-nyc-wedding-festivities-what-to-know">NYC Summer of Fun Now Looks Set to Add Taylor Swift&rsquo;s Wedding</a>

Markets Ignore Chaos, Spotify Chart Rigging, Hormuz Sailors Still Trapped

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

On today's podcast:

(1) A global selloff in chip stocks is rippling through Asian markets, reviving concerns that the AI rally has gone too far, too fast. South Korean stocks slumped as Meta Platforms’s plan to sell computing power raised questions over excess in AI capacity, driving a selloff in chipmakers.

(2) Apple is in negotiations to purchase chips from two Chinese semiconductor makers on a Pentagon blacklist to help reduce the impact of a global memory shortage that’s forced the company to raise prices across its product line.

(3) The US floated the idea of granting political and economic benefits to NATO allies that spend more on defense, raising the prospect of a two-tier alliance just before leaders gather for an annual summit.

(4) Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s coalition reached an agreement on a set of reforms for Germany’s pension system, labor market and income tax, according to officials familiar with the deliberations.

(5) Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey cautioned that it is too early to consider interest-rate cuts, warning households are yet to feel the full effect of the Iran war.

(6) Harry Kane revelled in having his “hero moment” as he saved England from a humiliating World Cup exit to the Democratic Republic of Congo.

(7) Near a windswept beach off the southern coast of Australia lies a weirdly accurate indicator of global conflict.

Podcast Conversation: Halifax to Rebrand to Lloyds, UK Bank Confirms

Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day. On today's podcast: (1) A global selloff in chip stocks is rippling through Asian markets, reviving concerns that the AI rally has gone too far, too fast. South Korean stocks slumped as Meta Platforms&rsquo;s plan to sell computing power raised questions over excess in AI capacity, driving a selloff in chipmakers. (2) Apple is in negotiations to purchase chips from two Chinese semiconductor makers on a Pentagon blacklist to help reduce the impact of a global memory shortage that&rsquo;s forced the company to raise prices across its product line. (3) The US floated the idea of granting political and economic benefits to NATO allies that spend more on defense, raising the prospect of a two-tier alliance just before leaders gather for an annual summit. (4) Chancellor Friedrich Merz&rsquo;s coalition reached an agreement on a set of reforms for Germany&rsquo;s pension system, labor market and income tax, according to officials familiar with the deliberations. (5) Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey cautioned that it is too early to consider interest-rate cuts, warning households are yet to feel the full effect of the Iran war. (6) Harry Kane revelled in having his &ldquo;hero moment&rdquo; as he saved England from a humiliating World Cup exit to the Democratic Republic of Congo. (7) Near a windswept beach off the southern coast of Australia lies <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/graphics/2026-opinion-australia-tungsten-mine-us-war-defense-china/?sref=AuZ8DRMf">a weirdly accurate indicator of global conflict</a>. Podcast Conversation: Halifax to Rebrand to Lloyds, UK Bank Confirms

Leveraged AI Bets Frenzy, US Pitches Two Tier NATO, The Mine That Predicts Wars

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

On today's podcast:

(1) Ireland takes over the EU Presidency today, at a moment when its policies on technology and defense are under scrutiny.

(2) The US government removed foreign access restrictions on Anthropic PBC’s Fable 5 artificial intelligence model, clearing it for wider distribution after the startup resolved the Trump administration’s safety concerns.

(3) President Donald Trump reported earning at least $1.4 billion in 2025 from crypto and memecoin-related businesses, according to his latest annual financial disclosure.

(4) US negotiators Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff had positive discussions with regional leaders in Qatar and technical talks with Iran are moving ahead, according to a senior administration official, as the countries seek to ease tensions in the wake of recent attacks that imperiled an already fragile ceasefire.

(5) The Spanish government is set to grant residency permits to more than 1 million undocumented migrants, double the number that was projected when a mass regularization program was announced in April, according to a person familiar with the matter.

(6) Thousands of people joined anti-migrant protests in South Africa yesterday, in a culmination of weeks of demonstrations around the country.

Podcast Conversation: Wearing Shorts to Work? That Should Be OK in 2026 

Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day. On today's podcast: (1) Ireland takes over the EU Presidency today, at a moment when its <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2026-07-01/amazon-cable-shows-ireland-s-status-as-ai-hub-and-highlights-security-risk?srnd=undefined&amp;sref=AuZ8DRMf">policies on technology and defense are under scrutiny</a>. (2) The US government removed foreign access restrictions on Anthropic PBC&rsquo;s Fable 5 artificial intelligence model, clearing it for wider distribution after the startup resolved the Trump administration&rsquo;s safety concerns. (3) President Donald Trump reported earning at least $1.4 billion in 2025 from crypto and memecoin-related businesses, according to his latest annual financial disclosure. (4) US negotiators Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff had positive discussions with regional leaders in Qatar and technical talks with Iran are moving ahead, according to a senior administration official, as the countries seek to ease tensions in the wake of recent attacks that imperiled an already fragile ceasefire. (5) The Spanish government is set to grant residency permits to more than 1 million undocumented migrants, double the number that was projected when a mass regularization program was announced in April, according to a person familiar with the matter. (6) Thousands of people joined anti-migrant protests in South Africa yesterday<a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2026-06-30/anger-and-scapegoating-in-south-african-anti-migrant-protests">, in a culmination of weeks of demonstrations around the country</a>. Podcast Conversation: <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2026-06-30/can-i-wear-shorts-to-work-office-attire-rules-have-to-change">Wearing Shorts to Work? That Should Be OK in 2026&nbsp;</a>

Ireland Tech Security Fears, Trump’s $1.4B Crypto Earnings, Anti-Migrant Protests In South Africa

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Daybreak Weekend: Fed Meeting, ECB Decision, RBA Preview

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