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

On today's podcast:

(1) Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel tells Bloomberg a September ECB hike is not off the table.

(2) Surging inflation set to force the Bank of England into a 12th straight rate rise.

(3) President Biden and Janet Yellen warn of a global catastrophe if America defaults.

(4) Cooling US inflation adds to the case for the Fed to stop hiking  

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes.
On today's podcast:
(1) Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel tells Bloomberg a September ECB hike is not off the table.
(2) Surging inflation set to force the Bank of England into a 12th straight rate rise.
(3) President Biden and Janet Yellen warn of a global catastrophe if America defaults.
(4) Cooling US inflation adds to the case for the Fed to stop hiking

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

UPDATE: Bundesbank President Speaks Exclusively To Bloomberg

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/44f45fc7-9e9c-4189-b3e9-afff007be721/transcript

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

On today's podcast:

(1) UK police were investigating a potential terrorism incident after five men were arrested near an air base used in US strikes on Iran, with President Donald Trump saying the suspects were “looking to do big damage” to the facility.

(2) As Britain’s governing Labour Party gathers in Liverpool for its annual conference, one notable figure is trying to maintain a low profile: Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey.

(3) Iran stuck to its seven-day proposal for reopening the crucial Strait of Hormuz, saying it won’t soften its conditions, while President Donald Trump sent mixed signals about his willingness to reach a deal.

(4) The bond market is on the brink of signaling that a series of Federal Reserve interest-rate hikes will start shifting the narrative toward the risk that the US economy stalls out.

(5) One in six companies in western Europe is under financial strain as rising leverage leaves businesses more vulnerable to shocks, according to Boston Consulting Group.

(6) If artificial intelligence becomes too powerful for its creators to control, is it possible to just flip a switch and turn it off? That question has taken on new urgency after a burst of stark warnings in recent weeks from inside the AI industry about the existential threat posed by advanced models.

Podcast Conversation: The Ultrarich Are Spending Millions to Set Travel Records

Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day. On today's podcast: (1) UK police were investigating a potential terrorism incident after five men were arrested near an air base used in US strikes on Iran, with President Donald Trump saying the suspects were &ldquo;looking to do big damage&rdquo; to the facility. (2) As Britain&rsquo;s governing Labour Party gathers in Liverpool for its annual conference, one notable figure is trying to maintain a low profile: Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey. (3) Iran stuck to its seven-day proposal for reopening the crucial Strait of Hormuz, saying it won&rsquo;t soften its conditions, while President Donald Trump sent mixed signals about his willingness to reach a deal. (4) The bond market is on the brink of signaling that a series of Federal Reserve interest-rate hikes will start shifting the narrative toward the risk that the US economy stalls out. (5) One in six companies in western Europe is under financial strain as rising leverage leaves businesses more vulnerable to shocks, according to Boston Consulting Group. (6) If artificial intelligence becomes too powerful for its creators to control, is it possible to just flip a switch and turn it off? That question has taken on new urgency after a burst of stark warnings in recent weeks from inside the AI industry about the existential threat posed by advanced models. Podcast Conversation: <a href="https://www.google.com/goto?url=CAESpwEB6zswFV1gF-glPZwZr_utpPlkPDH8X6Urt_7cgDfQyvSBoYJMRiYVlnNFkY8Gh1qeUyzFoaDfIWzEnVhcLfDAjzgW34sE5aRDVmGUoZ69k3tY-ESB6PxVToxBuSTOhUDLAy0ZMQwc9_C9-WFiKOoNyDRPzJ8i1zec9KhnhJmg3e7IBebHY39Foacak5OEWxyfhwZRTLBs7jvsHkGWjRBcekuJlsrvxg" data-destination="https://www.google.com/goto?url=CAESpwEB6zswFV1gF-glPZwZr_utpPlkPDH8X6Urt_7cgDfQyvSBoYJMRiYVlnNFkY8Gh1qeUyzFoaDfIWzEnVhcLfDAjzgW34sE5aRDVmGUoZ69k3tY-ESB6PxVToxBuSTOhUDLAy0ZMQwc9_C9-WFiKOoNyDRPzJ8i1zec9KhnhJmg3e7IBebHY39Foacak5OEWxyfhwZRTLBs7jvsHkGWjRBcekuJlsrvxg">The Ultrarich Are Spending Millions to Set Travel Records</a>

UK-US Base Plot Foiled, Europe Financial Stress, AI 'Kill Switch' Problem

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/643574ef-fe02-4f60-be4c-b4d300617f5b/transcript

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

On today's podcast:

(1) US and Iranian negotiators are exploring a phased deal that would see Tehran reopen the Strait of Hormuz and Washington lift its blockade of Iranian ports, according to a person familiar with the discussions.

(2) NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said a shortage of oil refining capacity in Europe could leave the continent exposed in the event of a war.

(3) As yields on US Treasuries soar past one high after the next, a reality is sinking in deeper across Wall Street and Washington: More than merely a bond-market slump, this might just be a fundamental shift.

(4) France’s far-right leader Marine Le Pen indicated she may refrain from trying to topple the government over the 2027 budget to avoid a bond market crisis and to give her more leeway to make tax and spending changes if she’s elected president in May.

(5) Luminaries from Wall Street and Silicon Valley joined President Donald Trump for a state dinner honoring his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, in a demonstration of US technological and financial might.

(6) Some billionaires with UK tax obligations are pushing back against sweeping requests for information from local authorities seeking to map out their wealth and financial structures.

(7) From Italy to Japan to Brazil, officials are experimenting with novel ways to entice plumbers and mechanics and teachers to buy bonds. In Romania today, a retail investor program, which includes better bond yields for blood donors, provides close to a fifth of the government’s entire borrowing needs.

Podcast Conversation: Workplace War Over Iced Lattes Isn't About Coffee

Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day. On today's podcast: (1) US and Iranian negotiators are exploring a phased deal that would see Tehran reopen the Strait of Hormuz and Washington lift its blockade of Iranian ports, according to a person familiar with the discussions. (2) NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said a shortage of oil refining capacity in Europe could leave the continent exposed in the event of a war. (3) As yields on US Treasuries soar past one high after the next, a reality is sinking in deeper across Wall Street and Washington: More than merely a bond-market slump, this might just be a fundamental shift. (4) France&rsquo;s far-right leader Marine Le Pen indicated she may refrain from trying to topple the government over the 2027 budget to avoid a bond market crisis and to give her more leeway to make tax and spending changes if she&rsquo;s elected president in May. (5) Luminaries from Wall Street and Silicon Valley joined President Donald Trump for a state dinner honoring his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, in a demonstration of US technological and financial might. (6) Some billionaires with UK tax obligations are pushing back against sweeping requests for information from local authorities seeking to map out their wealth and financial structures. (7) From Italy to Japan to Brazil, officials are experimenting with novel ways to entice plumbers and mechanics and teachers to buy bonds. In Romania today, a retail investor program, which includes better bond yields for blood donors, provides close to a fifth of the government&rsquo;s entire borrowing needs. Podcast Conversation: <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2026-09-24/iced-coffee-at-job-interviews-reveals-deeper-workplace-power-struggles?sref=AuZ8DRMf">Workplace War Over Iced Lattes Isn't About Coffee</a>

Iran's 7-Day Offer, NATO's Europe Fuel Fears, Blood For Bond Yields

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/afdf7323-5802-4f3c-b776-b4d0005f4e01/transcript

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

On today's podcast:

(1) Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the US and China have sealed a two-month extension to their trade truce, as Xi Jinping landed in America for his first state visit in eleven years.

(2) The Chinese government has taken possession of potentially sensitive F-35 stealth aircraft parts that were inexplicably diverted to Hong Kong while being sent to the US from Australia, people briefed on the incident said.

(3) Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said he’d looked at “extreme tail risk” when asked by the New York Times about whether he’d taken seriously the risk of US military action against his country.

(4) An OpenAI model hacked an Australian government website earlier this year, marking one of the first known cyberattacks by AI on a government database.

(5) Meta Platforms unveiled a palm-sized, dedicated gadget for using Muse, the company’s popular new artificial intelligence assistant, pushing deeper into the AI devices market with a surprise announcement.

(6) The losses in the US Treasuries market intensified on Wednesday as robust economic data and a weak debt auction drove yields across most maturities to the highest levels in almost two decades.

(7) UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham hinted he doesn’t want his government to repeat the tax rises of recent Labour budgets, as Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey prepares for a tricky financial statement on Oct. 28.

(8) Less risky than cocaine: the counterfeit cigarette industry is proliferating across Europe as rising taxes on tobacco products create an increasingly lucrative market for organized crime.

Podcast Conversation: Bentley Unveils First Electric Car, a Merino-Lined Luxury SUV

Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day. On today's podcast: (1) Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the US and China have sealed a two-month extension to their trade truce, as Xi Jinping landed in America for his first state visit in eleven years. (2) The Chinese government has taken possession of potentially sensitive F-35 stealth aircraft parts that were inexplicably diverted to Hong Kong while being sent to the US from Australia, people briefed on the incident said. (3) Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said he&rsquo;d looked at &ldquo;extreme tail risk&rdquo; when asked by the New York Times about whether he&rsquo;d taken seriously the risk of US military action against his country. (4) An OpenAI model hacked an Australian government website earlier this year, marking one of the first known cyberattacks by AI on a government database. (5) Meta Platforms unveiled a palm-sized, dedicated gadget for using Muse, the company&rsquo;s popular new artificial intelligence assistant, pushing deeper into the AI devices market with a surprise announcement. (6) The losses in the US Treasuries market intensified on Wednesday as robust economic data and a weak debt auction drove yields across most maturities to the highest levels in almost two decades. (7) UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham hinted he doesn&rsquo;t want his government to repeat the tax rises of recent Labour budgets, as Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey prepares for a tricky financial statement on Oct. 28. (8) Less risky than cocaine: the counterfeit cigarette industry is proliferating across Europe as rising taxes on tobacco products create an increasingly lucrative market for organized crime. Podcast Conversation: <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-09-23/bentley-unveils-first-electric-car-a-merino-lined-luxury-suv">Bentley Unveils First Electric Car, a Merino-Lined Luxury SUV</a>

Trump &  Xi Buy Time, Carney Eyes US Invasion Risk, Fake Cigarettes Flood Europe

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/535194cc-8ed9-4bf3-8cff-b4cf005ff0ad/transcript

UPDATE: Bundesbank President Speaks Exclusively To Bloomberg

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