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

On today's podcast:
(1) Bloomberg investigates Jeffrey Epstein's relationship with the former Barclays CEO Jes Staley.

(2) US Inflation cools to 3%, but Fed officials are still expected to hike this month.

(3) UK property buyers pull back from the market as mortgage rates top 6%.

(4) Research suggests remote work could wiping $800 billion off the value of office buildings. 

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes.
On today's podcast: (1) Bloomberg investigates Jeffrey Epstein's relationship with the former Barclays CEO Jes Staley.
(2) US Inflation cools to 3%, but Fed officials are still expected to hike this month.
(3) UK property buyers pull back from the market as mortgage rates top 6%.
(4) Research suggests remote work could wiping $800 billion off the value of office buildings.

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

Epstein's Relationship With Staley & The High Cost Of Working From Home

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

On today's podcast:

(1) The US military is stationing a vast array of forces in the Middle East, including two aircraft carriers, fighter jets and refueling tankers, with President Donald Trump saying that Iran had 10 to 15 days at most to strike a deal over its nuclear program.

(2) US President Donald Trump’s latest retraction of support for Britain’s deal to hand the Chagos Islands to Mauritius comes as the UK government holds off giving permission for him to use the Diego Garcia military base in the archipelago for any possible strike on Iran.

(3) The arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on suspicion of misconduct in public office is a fresh nadir for the UK's most powerful family.

(4) European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde reiterated calls for global partnership to salvage an international order that not only benefits the strongest.

(5) Bank of America is committing $25 billion to private-credit deals, joining its Wall Street rivals in putting its own balance sheet behind lending in the fast-growing market, according to people with knowledge of the matter. 

Podcast Conversation: The Boss’s Best Party Ever

Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day On today's podcast: (1) The US military is stationing a vast array of forces in the Middle East, including two aircraft carriers, fighter jets and refueling tankers, with President Donald Trump saying that Iran had 10 to 15 days at most to strike a deal over its nuclear program. (2) US President Donald Trump&rsquo;s latest retraction of support for Britain&rsquo;s deal to hand the Chagos Islands to Mauritius comes as the UK government holds off giving permission for him to use the Diego Garcia military base in the archipelago for any possible strike on Iran. (3) The arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on suspicion of misconduct in public office is a fresh nadir for the UK's most powerful family. (4) European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde reiterated calls for global partnership to salvage an international order that not only benefits the strongest. (5) Bank of America is committing $25 billion to private-credit deals, joining its Wall Street rivals in putting its own balance sheet behind lending in the fast-growing market, according to people with knowledge of the matter. Podcast Conversation: <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-19/charity-galas-birthdays-new-year-s-in-rome-ceos-on-the-best-party-ever?srnd=phx-pursuits" data-destination="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-19/charity-galas-birthdays-new-year-s-in-rome-ceos-on-the-best-party-ever?srnd=phx-pursuits">The Boss&rsquo;s Best Party Ever</a>

Trump Gives Iran 10 Days, UK Royal Family In Crisis,  A Data Dependent Career

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

On today's podcast:

(1) Federal Reserve officials appeared surprisingly wary of cutting interest rates when they met last month, with several even suggesting the central bank may need to raise rates if inflation remains stubbornly high.

(2) OpenAI is close to finalizing the first phase of a new funding round that is likely to bring in more than $100 billion, according to people familiar with the matter, a record-breaking financing deal that would give the startup additional capital to build out its artificial intelligence tools.

(3) French President Emmanuel Macron said the free speech defense of social media platforms is “pure bullshit,” pushing back against a key foreign policy goal of President Donald Trump.

(4) Oil steadied after its biggest daily gain since October, following a report that American military intervention in Iran could come sooner than expected.

(5) Nestlé is considering further reducing its footprint in the ice cream business, as new Chief Executive Officer Philipp Navratil reviews the company’s sprawling operations, people with knowledge of the matter said.

(6) Denmark's economy looks robust on paper, with employment at a record high and public finances strong, but many Danes are anxious about their professional futures due to layoffs at major companies. 

Podcast Conversation: Travellers Are Dying To Solve A Murder Mystery On Vacation

Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day On today's podcast: (1) Federal Reserve officials appeared surprisingly wary of cutting interest rates when they met last month, with several even suggesting the central bank may need to raise rates if inflation remains stubbornly high. (2) OpenAI is close to finalizing the first phase of a new funding round that is likely to bring in more than $100 billion, according to people familiar with the matter, a record-breaking financing deal that would give the startup additional capital to build out its artificial intelligence tools. (3) French President Emmanuel Macron said the free speech defense of social media platforms is &ldquo;pure bullshit,&rdquo; pushing back against a key foreign policy goal of President Donald Trump. (4) Oil steadied after its biggest daily gain since October, following a report that American military intervention in Iran could come sooner than expected. (5) Nestl&eacute; is considering further reducing its footprint in the ice cream business, as new Chief Executive Officer Philipp Navratil reviews the company&rsquo;s sprawling operations, people with knowledge of the matter said. (6) Denmark's economy looks robust on paper, with employment at a record high and public finances strong, but many Danes are anxious about their professional futures due to layoffs at major companies.&nbsp; Podcast Conversation: <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-18/vacations-are-for-solving-crimes-with-rise-of-murder-mystery-trips?srnd=phx-pursuits" data-destination="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-18/vacations-are-for-solving-crimes-with-rise-of-murder-mystery-trips?srnd=phx-pursuits">Travellers Are Dying To Solve A Murder Mystery On Vacation</a>

Fed's Hawkish Turn, Meta Resists Age Limits, Denmark's Diet Economy

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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 made progress in nuclear talks in Geneva on Tuesday, with Tehran’s negotiators scheduled to return with a new proposal in two weeks, a US official said on Tuesday, a cautiously upbeat assessment that suggests the chances of an imminent military clash are low.

(2) Japan plans to invest up to $36 billion in US oil, gas and critical mineral projects, the first tranche of its $550 billion commitment under the trade agreement it struck with President Donald Trump.

(3) The ECB says Christine Lagarde hasn't made any decision about leaving her job as President early. That follows a report from the Financial Times - citing one person familiar with Lagarde's thinking - saying she wants to step down before France's Presidential election in April 2027.

(4) Anthropic is releasing a new artificial intelligence model that’s intended to be better at using people’s computers in increasingly complicated ways, building on the startup’s efforts to make AI tools more effective at streamlining tasks.

(5) Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway slashed its stake in Amazon. by more than 75% in the fourth quarter, while also building a stake in the New York Times Co., his last new bet as chief executive officer of the conglomerate.

(6) In the two years since the ban on internal combustion engine vehicles in Ethiopia, EV adoption has grown from less than 1% to nearly 6% of all of the vehicles on the road in the country — according to the government’s own figures — some way above the global average of 4%. 

Podcast Conversation: Downsizing Is The Biggest Trend in Restaurants and Hotels Right Now

Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day On today's podcast: (1) The US and Iran made progress in nuclear talks in Geneva on Tuesday, with Tehran&rsquo;s negotiators scheduled to return with a new proposal in two weeks, a US official said on Tuesday, a cautiously upbeat assessment that suggests the chances of an imminent military clash are low. (2) Japan plans to invest up to $36 billion in US oil, gas and critical mineral projects, the first tranche of its $550 billion commitment under the trade agreement it struck with President Donald Trump. (3) The ECB says Christine Lagarde hasn't made any decision about leaving her job as President early. That follows a report from the Financial Times - citing one person familiar with Lagarde's thinking - saying she wants to step down before France's Presidential election in April 2027. (4) Anthropic is releasing a new artificial intelligence model that&rsquo;s intended to be better at using people&rsquo;s computers in increasingly complicated ways, building on the startup&rsquo;s efforts to make AI tools more effective at streamlining tasks. (5) Warren Buffett&rsquo;s Berkshire Hathaway slashed its stake in Amazon. by more than 75% in the fourth quarter, while also building a stake in the New York Times Co., his last new bet as chief executive officer of the conglomerate. (6) In the two years since the ban on internal combustion engine vehicles in Ethiopia, EV adoption has grown from less than 1% to nearly 6% of all of the vehicles on the road in the country &mdash; according to the government&rsquo;s own figures &mdash; some way above the global average of 4%. Podcast Conversation: <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-17/hottest-hotels-and-restaurants-in-new-york-and-london-are-going-small?srnd=phx-pursuits" data-destination="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-17/hottest-hotels-and-restaurants-in-new-york-and-london-are-going-small?srnd=phx-pursuits">Downsizing Is The Biggest Trend in Restaurants and Hotels Right Now</a>

US-Iran Move Toward Deal, Anthropic’s Next AI Leap, Ethiopia’s EV Revolution

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Epstein's Relationship With Staley & The High Cost Of Working From Home

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