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.

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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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) The US and Iran exchanged fire in a flareup of violence on Monday that also drew in the United Arab Emirates, prompting calls for renewed strikes on Iranian targets and casting doubt on the fate of a four-week ceasefire.

(2) Stocks pulled back from record highs and the dollar strengthened after the US and Iran exchanged fire, escalating Middle East tensions and fueling inflation concerns.

(3) European Union Economy Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis warned of the stagflationary effect that the Iran war is creating for the bloc.

(4) Some of the US’s closest allies including Canada and the UK are warning that the international system of security and trade championed by western powers for more than 70 years is broken beyond repair — and that it’s up to Europe to fashion a new global order.

(5) HSBC Holdings Plc reported profit that missed estimates, weighed down by an unexpected UK fraud-related charge and rising economic risks stemming from the conflict in the Middle East.

(6) Prime Minister Keir Starmer is due to host meetings to tackle antisemitism on Tuesday after two men were stabbed in north London last week in the latest attack targeting British Jews.

(7) When Christine Lagarde addressed a central bank conference late last year, her frustration was clear: Europe had been debating a digital euro for years, but it was still nowhere close to being done. But with the first issuance of a digital central bank currency expected only in 2029, and delays still cropping up, so have fears that the bloc may have already fallen behind.

Podcast Conversation: So When Does the Energy Price Shock Hit Europe?

Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day. On today's podcast: (1) The US and Iran exchanged fire in a flareup of violence on Monday that also drew in the United Arab Emirates, prompting calls for renewed strikes on Iranian targets and casting doubt on the fate of a four-week ceasefire. (2) Stocks pulled back from record highs and the dollar strengthened after the US and Iran exchanged fire, escalating Middle East tensions and fueling inflation concerns. (3) European Union Economy Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis warned of the stagflationary effect that the Iran war is creating for the bloc. (4) Some of the US&rsquo;s closest allies including Canada and the UK are warning that the international system of security and trade championed by western powers for more than 70 years is broken beyond repair &mdash; and that it&rsquo;s up to Europe to fashion a new global order. (5) HSBC Holdings Plc reported profit that missed estimates, weighed down by an unexpected UK fraud-related charge and rising economic risks stemming from the conflict in the Middle East. (6) Prime Minister Keir Starmer is due to host meetings to tackle antisemitism on Tuesday after two men were stabbed in north London last week in the latest attack targeting British Jews. (7) When Christine Lagarde addressed a central bank conference late last year, her frustration was clear: Europe had been debating a digital euro for years, but it was still nowhere close to being done. But with the first issuance of a digital central bank currency expected only in 2029, and delays still cropping up, so have fears that the bloc may have already fallen behind. Podcast Conversation:<a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2026-05-05/iran-war-so-when-does-the-energy-price-shock-finally-hit-europe"> So When Does the Energy Price Shock Hit Europe?</a>

US And Iran Trade Fire, HSBC Fails To Deliver, Digital Euro Struggles

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

On today's podcast:

(1) A fresh plan announced by US President Donald Trump to help vessels through the Strait of Hormuz has left shipping executives perplexed, as attacks continue and traffic remains at a near standstill.

(2) Concern about a possible euro-area recession is “real and justified” as conflict in the Middle East causes a supply-side disruption, European Central Bank Governing Council member Yannis Stournaras said in an interview with Phileleftheros.

(3) President Donald Trump said he plans to cut the US military presence in Germany by more than the 5,000-troop drawdown announced so far, even as Republican allies and NATO countries questioned the move.

(4) The UK is set to enter talks to join the European Union’s €90 billion ($105 billion) Ukraine loan plan, underlining what the British government describes as “growing defense ties” between London and Brussels.

(5) A group of Swiss lawmakers are meeting to discuss the future of UBS Group AG and a proposed bill that could impose additional capital requirements on the bank's Swiss unit.

Podcast Conversation: There's Never Been This Much Pressure for Men to Look Good at 60

Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day. On today's podcast: (1) A fresh plan announced by US President Donald Trump to help vessels through the Strait of Hormuz has left shipping executives perplexed, as attacks continue and traffic remains at a near standstill. (2) Concern about a possible euro-area recession is &ldquo;real and justified&rdquo; as conflict in the Middle East causes a supply-side disruption, European Central Bank Governing Council member Yannis Stournaras said in an interview with Phileleftheros. (3) President Donald Trump said he plans to cut the US military presence in Germany by more than the 5,000-troop drawdown announced so far, even as Republican allies and NATO countries questioned the move. (4) The UK is set to enter talks to join the European Union&rsquo;s &euro;90 billion ($105 billion) Ukraine loan plan, underlining what the British government describes as &ldquo;growing defense ties&rdquo; between London and Brussels. (5) A group of Swiss lawmakers are meeting to discuss the future of UBS Group AG and a proposed bill that could impose additional capital requirements on the bank's Swiss unit.
Podcast Conversation:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2026-05-02/millennial-men-s-new-midlife-crisis-is-staying-hot-into-their-60s">There's Never Been This Much Pressure for Men to Look Good at 60</a>

Trump Hormuz Plan Confusion, Recession Risk Is ‘Real’,  US-EU Tensions Grow

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

On today's podcast:

(1) Oil held its second weekly gain as US President Donald Trump said he was sticking with a naval blockade of Iranian ports, elevating concerns the vital Strait of Hormuz would not reopen anytime soon.

(2) As oil prices briefly came within reach of $130 a barrel, the mood music among central bankers in Frankfurt and London shifted in a more hawkish direction on Thursday.

(3) UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledged to use the “full power of the state” to crack down on antisemitism, after a stabbing in north London raised fresh questions about the government’s attention to threats against Britain’s Jewish community.

(4) Apple Inc. delivered a surprisingly strong revenue forecast for the third quarter, even as it warned that memory-chip costs will increase and that shortages of Mac computers will persist for “several months.”

(5) Elon Musk’s first compensation figure after Tesla Inc. shareholders approved his moonshot pay package is in, and it’s a doozy: $158 billion.

Podcast Conversation: Spotify Adds Verified Badge to Distinguish Real Artists From AI

Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day.&nbsp; On today's podcast: (1) Oil held its second weekly gain as US President Donald Trump said he was sticking with a naval blockade of Iranian ports, elevating concerns the vital Strait of Hormuz would not reopen anytime soon. (2) As oil prices briefly came within reach of $130 a barrel, the mood music among central bankers in Frankfurt and London shifted in a more hawkish direction on Thursday. (3) UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledged to use the &ldquo;full power of the state&rdquo; to crack down on antisemitism, after a stabbing in north London raised fresh questions about the government&rsquo;s attention to threats against Britain&rsquo;s Jewish community. (4) Apple Inc. delivered a surprisingly strong revenue forecast for the third quarter, even as it warned that memory-chip costs will increase and that shortages of Mac computers will persist for &ldquo;several months.&rdquo; (5) Elon Musk&rsquo;s first compensation figure after Tesla Inc. shareholders approved his moonshot pay package is in, and it&rsquo;s a doozy: $158 billion. Podcast Conversation:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2026-04-30/-podslop-proliferation-is-challenging-the-audio-industry" data-destination="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2026-04-30/-podslop-proliferation-is-challenging-the-audio-industry">Spotify Adds Verified Badge to Distinguish Real Artists From AI</a>

Central Banks Eye Hikes, Apple’s Very Juicy Results, Spain’s Child Poverty Pain

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EU's Dombrovskis Talks Ukraine Support, ESG Rule Pressure

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