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

On today's podcast:

(1) The UK’s grid operator issued a rare summer power supply warning for Wednesday evening as soaring temperatures put stress on the energy system. Bloomberg Opinion's Lara Williams joins us to discuss her latest piece Welcome to the Heat Dome’s Recurrent Dangers

(2) Global stocks failed to hold onto early gains following Tuesday’s tech-led rout, as a fresh bout of selling weighed on the sector ahead of highly anticipated results from memory chipmaker Micron Technology

(3) President Donald Trump said Iran will be able to use funds released from frozen accounts only to purchase food and medical supplies from the US, seeking to ease concerns about peace negotiations that both sides say are making progress.

(4) Italy’s Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani sought to mend fences with the US, saying the two countries should work to de-escalate tensions after a spat between President Donald Trump and Premier Giorgia Meloni.

(5) England and Ghana play to 0-0 draw at World Cup despite flurry-filled final minutes

Podcast Conversation: The Best Movies, TV, Books, Art and Theater Arriving in July

Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day. On today's podcast: (1) The UK&rsquo;s grid operator issued a rare summer power supply warning for Wednesday evening as soaring temperatures put stress on the energy system. Bloomberg Opinion's Lara Williams joins us to discuss her latest piece <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2026-06-24/heatwave-welcome-to-the-recurrent-dangers-of-rising-temperatures?srnd=homepage-uk">Welcome to the Heat Dome&rsquo;s Recurrent Dangers</a> (2) Global stocks failed to hold onto early gains following Tuesday&rsquo;s tech-led rout, as a fresh bout of selling weighed on the sector ahead of highly anticipated results from memory chipmaker Micron Technology (3) President Donald Trump said Iran will be able to use funds released from frozen accounts only to purchase food and medical supplies from the US, seeking to ease concerns about peace negotiations that both sides say are making progress. (4) Italy&rsquo;s Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani sought to mend fences with the US, saying the two countries should work to de-escalate tensions after a spat between President Donald Trump and Premier Giorgia Meloni. (5) England and Ghana play to 0-0 draw at World Cup despite flurry-filled final minutes Podcast Conversation: <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-05-17/the-9-best-movies-tv-books-art-and-theater-arriving-in-june" data-destination="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-05-17/the-9-best-movies-tv-books-art-and-theater-arriving-in-june">The Best Movies, TV, Books, Art and Theater Arriving in July</a>

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

 Deadly Europe Heatwave, Stocks Struggle After Rout, Italy Calms US Rift

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