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) President Donald Trump said he was “optimistic” about a deal with Iran but later threatened Tehran over charging fees in the Strait of Hormuz, as Israeli strikes in Lebanon and the continued closure of the vital waterway jeopardized diplomatic talks. 

(2) After almost six weeks of war, how did Pakistan manage to get the US and Iran to talk? Mishal Hussain join us to discuss her interview for Maleeha Lodhi. She has served as Pakistan’s ambassador to Washington, as well as to the UK and United Nations. Listen to the full conversation on the Mishal Hussain Show

(3) Saudi Arabia has lost more than half a million barrels a day of oil output capacity because of Iranian attacks while a key pipeline that bypasses the Strait of Hormuz was also hit, ratcheting up risks to global energy supplies from the war in the Middle East.

(4) The White House sent an internal staff-wide email that warned employees against using confidential information to place trades on financial markets and fast-growing event betting platforms.

(5) Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell summoned Wall Street leaders to an urgent meeting on concerns that the latest artificial intelligence model from Anthropic PBC will usher in an era of greater cyber risk.

(6) Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni ousted the chief executive officer of Leonardo SpA, the state-backed aerospace and defense contractor, while retaining CEOs at energy firms Eni and Enel.

(7) Wars in the Middle East and Ukraine are reshaping investor risk perceptions, highlighting Africa as more resilient than its reputation suggests.

Podcast Conversation: Do You Too Have a Fear of Not Flying?

Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day. On today's podcast: (1) President Donald Trump said he was &ldquo;optimistic&rdquo; about a deal with Iran but later threatened Tehran over charging fees in the Strait of Hormuz, as Israeli strikes in Lebanon and the continued closure of the vital waterway jeopardized diplomatic talks.&nbsp; (2) After almost six weeks of war, how did Pakistan manage to get the US and Iran to talk? Mishal Hussain join us to discuss her interview for Maleeha Lodhi. She has served as Pakistan&rsquo;s ambassador to Washington, as well as to the UK and United Nations. Listen to the full conversation on the&nbsp;<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/americas-limits-irans-leverage-pakistans-moment-maleeha/id1845840408?i=1000760502885">Mishal Hussain Show</a> (3) Saudi Arabia has lost more than half a million barrels a day of oil output capacity because of Iranian attacks while a key pipeline that bypasses the Strait of Hormuz was also hit, ratcheting up risks to global energy supplies from the war in the Middle East. (4) The White House sent an internal staff-wide email that warned employees against using confidential information to place trades on financial markets and fast-growing event betting platforms. (5) Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell summoned Wall Street leaders to an urgent meeting on concerns that the latest artificial intelligence model from Anthropic PBC will usher in an era of greater cyber risk. (6) Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni ousted the chief executive officer of Leonardo SpA, the state-backed aerospace and defense contractor, while retaining CEOs at energy firms Eni and Enel. (7) Wars in the Middle East and Ukraine are reshaping investor risk perceptions, highlighting <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-04-10/credit-fund-manager-says-africa-looks-safer-as-global-wars-rise">Africa as more resilient than its reputation suggests</a>. Podcast Conversation: <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2026-04-10/fear-of-not-flying-the-unfriendly-skies-can-trigger-anxiety?sref=AuZ8DRMf">Do You Too Have a Fear of Not Flying?</a>

Iran Strait Crisis Deepens, War Trades Under Scrutiny, Africa’s Investment Case

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

On today's podcast:

(1) Israel launched its largest assault on Lebanon since the start of its invasion, escalating the campaign against Iran-backed Hezbollah even after the US announced a ceasefire in the wider Middle East conflict.

(2) The White House announced the US would hold direct talks with Iran even as continued fighting in the Middle East, punctuated by Israeli strikes in Lebanon, threatened to derail the fragile ceasefire in the six-week conflict

(3) Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian called on Europe to play an “effective” role in supporting lasting stability and security in the region and to pressure the US and Israel to adhere to their commitments and counter any violations to the ceasefire agreement, in a phone call with French President Emmanuel Macron.

(4) The US wants specific commitments from European allies on their pledge to help secure the Strait of Hormuz after the fighting in Iran stops, requesting that the countries present concrete plans to ensure navigation through the waterway within days, according to a senior NATO official.

(5) President Donald Trump lashed out at NATO after meeting with the military alliance’s secretary general, Mark Rutte, making clear that his anger over the organization’s stance on the Iran war remained acute.

Podcast Conversation: AI Doomsday Hype Is Marketing's Dark Arts at Work: Parmy Olson

Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day. On today's podcast: (1) Israel launched its largest assault on Lebanon since the start of its invasion, escalating the campaign against Iran-backed Hezbollah even after the US announced a ceasefire in the wider Middle East conflict. (2) The White House announced the US would hold direct talks with Iran even as continued fighting in the Middle East, punctuated by Israeli strikes in Lebanon, threatened to derail the fragile ceasefire in the six-week conflict (3) Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian called on Europe to play an &ldquo;effective&rdquo; role in supporting lasting stability and security in the region and to pressure the US and Israel to adhere to their commitments and counter any violations to the ceasefire agreement, in a phone call with French President Emmanuel Macron. (4) The US wants specific commitments from European allies on their pledge to help secure the Strait of Hormuz after the fighting in Iran stops, requesting that the countries present concrete plans to ensure navigation through the waterway within days, according to a senior NATO official. (5) President Donald Trump lashed out at NATO after meeting with the military alliance&rsquo;s secretary general, Mark Rutte, making clear that his anger over the organization&rsquo;s stance on the Iran war remained acute. Podcast Conversation: <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2026-04-09/ai-s-doomsday-hype-highlights-the-dark-arts-of-marketing" data-destination="https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2026-04-09/ai-s-doomsday-hype-highlights-the-dark-arts-of-marketing">AI Doomsday Hype Is Marketing's Dark Arts at Work: Parmy Olson</a>

Shaky Ceasefire In Doubt, Hormuz Stays Blocked, Trump Slams NATO

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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 agreed to a two-week ceasefire expected to halt the American-Israeli military campaign, in exchange for Tehran reopening the Strait of Hormuz, portending a temporary de-escalation while broader tensions may remain unresolved.

(2) Oil plunged below $100 a barrel after the US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire that’s expected to halt the American-Israeli military campaign in exchange for Tehran reopening the Strait of Hormuz.


(3) Shipowners are rushing to understand the fine print of a US-Iran ceasefire that could temporarily unblock the Strait of Hormuz and open an exit for more than 800 vessels trapped in the Persian Gulf.

(4) A swelling wave of redemptions has driven Moody’s Ratings to revise its outlook for private credit investment vehicles to negative, after holding the line at stable for over two years. 

(5) Vice President JD Vance went to Budapest to criticize the European Union for allegedly meddling in the Hungarian election. Then he endorsed Viktor Orban as a model of leadership for the continent days before the make-or-break vote.

Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day. On today's podcast: (1) The US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire expected to halt the American-Israeli military campaign, in exchange for Tehran reopening the Strait of Hormuz, portending a temporary de-escalation while broader tensions may remain unresolved. (2) Oil plunged below $100 a barrel after the US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire that&rsquo;s expected to halt the American-Israeli military campaign in exchange for Tehran reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
 (3)&nbsp;Shipowners are rushing to understand the fine print of a US-Iran ceasefire that could temporarily unblock the Strait of Hormuz and open an exit for more than 800 vessels trapped in the Persian Gulf. (4) A swelling wave of redemptions has driven Moody&rsquo;s Ratings to revise its outlook for private credit investment vehicles to negative, after holding the line at stable for over two years.&nbsp; (5) Vice President JD Vance went to Budapest to criticize the European Union for allegedly meddling in the Hungarian election. Then he endorsed Viktor Orban as a model of leadership for the continent days before the make-or-break vote.

US-Iran Ceasefire Agreed, Hormuz Reopening Deal, Vance Attacks EU

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EU's Dombrovskis Talks Ukraine Support, ESG Rule Pressure

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