The EU's Economy and Productivity Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis discusses efforts to tap frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine, talks with China over rare earths and pressure over Europe's ESG rules. He spoke to Bloomberg's Stephen Carroll in Brussels.

The EU's Economy and Productivity Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis discusses efforts to tap frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine, talks with China over rare earths and pressure over Europe's ESG rules. He spoke to Bloomberg's Stephen Carroll in Brussels.

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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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EU's Dombrovskis Talks Ukraine Support, ESG Rule Pressure

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

On today's podcast:

(1) Bond bears are pushing benchmark Treasury yields toward the closely-watched 5% level ahead of US inflation data that stands to determine expectations for a Federal Reserve interest-rate hike next week.

(2) Brent oil traded near $108 barrel after fighting between Yemen-based Houthi militants and Saudi-backed forces intensified, stoking fears of deeper supply disruptions as hostilities escalated across the Middle East.

(3) European Central Bank officials expect to raise interest rates further, with another increase possible as soon as next month, according to people familiar with the situation.

(4) OpenAI is considering slowing down the development of cutting-edge artificial intelligence, and the ChatGPT maker’s Chief Executive Officer Sam Altman is hoping other AI companies will do the same.

(5) Billionaire financiers Mark Walter and Todd Boehly are nearing a deal to sell their stakes in Chelsea FC to majority owner Clearlake Capital, according to people familiar with the matter.

(6) The Dutch authorities are considering a major expansion of infrastructure in the Moerdijk area, potentially requiring the village's residents to leave and the village to be razed. The expansion is needed to accommodate the Netherlands' changing energy system, with the region's energy needs keeping rising and the demand for grid capacity growing faster than networks can be expanded.

Podcast Conversation: Japan’s Rice Balls Are Invading the UK: Howard Chua-Eoan

Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day. On today's podcast: (1) Bond bears are pushing benchmark Treasury yields toward the closely-watched 5% level ahead of US inflation data that stands to determine expectations for a Federal Reserve interest-rate hike next week. (2) Brent oil traded near $108 barrel after fighting between Yemen-based Houthi militants and Saudi-backed forces intensified, stoking fears of deeper supply disruptions as hostilities escalated across the Middle East. (3) European Central Bank officials expect to raise interest rates further, with another increase possible as soon as next month, according to people familiar with the situation. (4) OpenAI is considering slowing down the development of cutting-edge artificial intelligence, and the ChatGPT maker&rsquo;s Chief Executive Officer Sam Altman is hoping other AI companies will do the same. (5) Billionaire financiers Mark Walter and Todd Boehly are nearing a deal to sell their stakes in Chelsea FC to majority owner Clearlake Capital, according to people familiar with the matter. (6) The Dutch authorities are considering a major expansion of infrastructure in the Moerdijk area, potentially requiring the village's residents to leave and the village to be razed. The expansion is needed to accommodate the Netherlands' changing energy system, with the region's energy needs keeping rising and the demand for grid capacity growing faster than networks can be expanded. Podcast Conversation: <a href="https://www.google.com/goto?url=CAESowEB6zswFQzJ16e2GX7pnARctd5kejii4jEPeG5OmSP7qaleobTG0XPINwl0ww7DOIa83MjA1Ss6RBdsNyRHCvgFIMroy45tCsXQkFDW6Py3i8TpLCCzkwtGY2VkqshlW3WgKXJa6fLbEhNZv8vqcyWYqEQikGgL69plT_Y-QmBUUwchuo5T1pHS-vbAHR3EAYoPjqGYA2NIMx7fC2zpwz8xP567">Japan&rsquo;s Rice Balls Are Invading the UK: Howard Chua-Eoan</a>

Bond Selloff Accelerates, OpenAI Weighs Slowdown, Dutch Village Demolition Fight

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

On today's podcast:

(1) Traders are boosting bets on interest-rate hikes from the European Central Bank and the Bank of England as climbing energy prices threaten to keep inflation entrenched through the coming year.

(2) Iran is ready for a more intense war and will escalate counterstrikes if the US continues attacking its territory and infrastructure, according to a senior official from the Islamic Republic.

(3) Apple unveiled the company’s first foldable smartphone during a wide-ranging event Wednesday, betting that a new category can energize growth for its biggest-selling lineup.

(4) An unprecedented number of US companies sold bonds in Europe on Wednesday, drawn by liquidity and attractive terms as their home market strains under a deluge of AI-related debt.

(5) Jimmie Åkesson won’t become prime minister in coming elections in Sweden but in a way he’s already won. For more than a decade now, the 47-year-old far-right populist has been steering the national conversation in one of most stubbornly progressive corners of Europe.

Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day. On today's podcast: (1) Traders are boosting bets on interest-rate hikes from the European Central Bank and the Bank of England as climbing energy prices threaten to keep inflation entrenched through the coming year. (2) Iran is ready for a more intense war and will escalate counterstrikes if the US continues attacking its territory and infrastructure, according to a senior official from the Islamic Republic. (3) Apple unveiled the company&rsquo;s first foldable smartphone during a wide-ranging event Wednesday, betting that a new category can energize growth for its biggest-selling lineup. (4) An unprecedented number of US companies sold bonds in Europe on Wednesday, drawn by liquidity and attractive terms as their home market strains under a deluge of AI-related debt. (5) Jimmie &Aring;kesson won&rsquo;t become prime minister in coming elections in Sweden but in a way he&rsquo;s already won. For more than a decade now, the 47-year-old far-right populist has been steering the national conversation in one of most stubbornly progressive corners of Europe.

Soaring BOE & ECB Hike Bets, iPhone ‘Duo’ Revealed, Power Eludes Sweden’s Populist

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

On today's podcast:

(1) Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent challenged traders to test his resolve on boosting Japan’s currency, saying when he makes market calls these days he’s effectively doing so with inside information.

(2) US forces destroyed five Iranian tankers carrying crude oil on Tuesday in response to two attempts to hit a US Navy warship with ballistic missiles in as many days, Central Command said.

(3) The UK, France, Canada and other countries announced coordinated measures against Israeli settlements in the West Bank, as western nations sought to raise pressure on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government.

(4) The US escalated its trade war with Canada following Ottawa’s tariff retaliation, moving to block imports of some products while slapping new tariffs on others, as well as seeking to bar Canadian companies from selling to government contractors.

(5) The Melville Sugar Mill in South Africa's KwaZulu-Natal province has closed and trees have grown through its brick chimneys, a sign of the struggling sugar industry. The sugar industry sustains more than a million people and provides jobs in a country with high unemployment, but it is struggling to compete with imports and has been in decline since reaching a production peak in 2003.

Podcast Conversation: This Fall’s Most Anticipated Nonfiction Includes Memoir and AI

Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day. On today's podcast: (1) Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent challenged traders to test his resolve on boosting Japan&rsquo;s currency, saying when he makes market calls these days he&rsquo;s effectively doing so with inside information. (2) US forces destroyed five Iranian tankers carrying crude oil on Tuesday in response to two attempts to hit a US Navy warship with ballistic missiles in as many days, Central Command said. (3) The UK, France, Canada and other countries announced coordinated measures against Israeli settlements in the West Bank, as western nations sought to raise pressure on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu&rsquo;s government. (4) The US escalated its trade war with Canada following Ottawa&rsquo;s tariff retaliation, moving to block imports of some products while slapping new tariffs on others, as well as seeking to bar Canadian companies from selling to government contractors. (5) The Melville Sugar Mill in South Africa's KwaZulu-Natal province has closed and trees have grown through its brick chimneys, a sign of the struggling sugar industry. The sugar industry sustains more than a million people and provides jobs in a country with high unemployment, but it is struggling to compete with imports and has been in decline since reaching a production peak in 2003. Podcast Conversation: <a href="https://www.google.com/goto?url=CAESrgEB6zswFVrMY7fT7p8eKINe0LCyN9iv6bNkmvmqHiHyqKEWYTSzIAKj5SlWhhSdvB40LRwcZUXJBXKvbGTH7aCzjOOVj2e3swtyHxZZViyDOjHDlmvjtztMydmP-854ZXnAahuivVPWHny7bbxPSzVN1hoQQhM86AiR1i6Mng25ZmPGZdhqjksTuXesOBv8wT6L-ABGG2h1-YMre8VXsvaquCYQfZ4XMk7cd9w1cqY">This Fall&rsquo;s&nbsp;Most Anticipated Nonfiction&nbsp;Includes Memoir and AI</a>

Bessent Dares Traders, Oil Tankers Blown Up, Sugar Mills Survival Battle

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EU's Dombrovskis Talks Ukraine Support, ESG Rule Pressure

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