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

On today's podcast:

(1) Economic growth in the euro zone is set to quicken after showing surprising resilience to the Iran war, according to a Bloomberg survey of analysts.

(2) Iran promoted a hard-line ex-commander as its top security official, shaking up its highest decision-making body on national defense after saying it was “very close” to a deal with Oman over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

(3) The alleged leader of an Irish organized crime gang, Daniel Kinahan, has been extradited to Ireland from Dubai to face allegations that he ran an international drug smuggling and money laundering empire.

(4) Hiring at British businesses held steady in July, ending a downturn stretching back to the Liz Truss crisis in 2022, according to a closely watched survey.

(5) Prime Minister Andy Burnham is embarking on a nationwide tour to promote new policies aimed at reducing the cost of living, just as controversy over his prisons policy threatens to end the honeymoon he’s enjoyed since taking office.

Podcast Conversation:YouTube Stars Are a Hip New Asset Class: Lionel Lauren

Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day. On today's podcast: (1) Economic growth in the euro zone is set to quicken after showing surprising resilience to the Iran war, according to a Bloomberg survey of analysts. (2) Iran promoted a hard-line ex-commander as its top security official, shaking up its highest decision-making body on national defense after saying it was &ldquo;very close&rdquo; to a deal with Oman over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. (3) The alleged leader of an Irish organized crime gang, Daniel Kinahan, has been extradited to Ireland from Dubai to face allegations that he ran an international drug smuggling and money laundering empire. (4) Hiring at British businesses held steady in July, ending a downturn stretching back to the Liz Truss crisis in 2022, according to a closely watched survey. (5) Prime Minister Andy Burnham is embarking on a nationwide tour to promote new policies aimed at reducing the cost of living, just as controversy over his prisons policy threatens to end the honeymoon he&rsquo;s enjoyed since taking office. Podcast Conversation:<a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2026-08-10/youtube-tiktok-instagram-content-creators-are-a-hip-new-asset-class" data-destination="https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2026-08-10/youtube-tiktok-instagram-content-creators-are-a-hip-new-asset-class">YouTube Stars Are a Hip New Asset Class: Lionel Lauren</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.

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Europe’s Economic Mojo, Iran’s Security Shake-Up, Zimbabwe’s $20M Wedding

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