Global stock markets tumbled as concerns about a US economic slowdown intensified. Traders ramped up bets that the Federal Reserve will step in with an emergency interest rate cut. For instant reaction to this selloff, and how Fed officials will respond, Bloomberg's Nathan Hager speaks with Veronica Clark, US Economist at Citigroup.

Global stock markets tumbled as concerns about a US economic slowdown intensified. Traders ramped up bets that the Federal Reserve will step in with an emergency interest rate cut. For instant reaction to this selloff, and how Fed officials will respond, Bloomberg's Nathan Hager speaks with Veronica Clark, US Economist at Citigroup.

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

Instant Reaction: Will the Fed Cut Quicker After This Selloff?

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

On today's podcast:

(1) European natural gas prices surged after Iranian missile strikes caused damage to the world’s largest liquefied natural gas export plant, stoking concerns about prolonged tightness in global supplies.

(2) A Qatari complex housing the world’s largest liquefied natural gas export plant suffered “extensive damage” amid a sharp escalation of attacks on energy facilities across the Persian Gulf.

(3) President Donald Trump pressed for a de-escalation of attacks on Middle East energy assets after Iranian and Israeli strikes on major gas hubs jolted global markets.

(4) Federal Reserve officials left interest rates unchanged and continued to expect one rate cut this year as they acknowledged increased uncertainty due to war in the Middle East.

(5) The Bank of Japan kept its policy rate unchanged as uncertainty surrounding the Middle East conflict clouds the economic outlook, while also pledging to raise borrowing costs if its price forecast materializes.

(6) The Bank of England may respond more aggressively than expected to soaring energy prices since war broke out in the Middle East because its internal models assume a large and long-lasting impact on inflation.

(7) UK unemployment held steady and employers hired more staff in early signs that the labor market may be stabilizing ahead of the Bank of England’s interest-rate decision later today.

Podcast Conversation: Iran’s Hormuz Blockade Leaves Stranded Crews Braving Missiles and Signal Jamming

Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day. On today's podcast: (1) European natural gas prices surged after Iranian missile strikes caused damage to the world&rsquo;s largest liquefied natural gas export plant, stoking concerns about prolonged tightness in global supplies. (2) A Qatari complex housing the world&rsquo;s largest liquefied natural gas export plant suffered &ldquo;extensive damage&rdquo; amid a sharp escalation of attacks on energy facilities across the Persian Gulf. (3) President Donald Trump pressed for a de-escalation of attacks on Middle East energy assets after Iranian and Israeli strikes on major gas hubs jolted global markets. (4) Federal Reserve officials left interest rates unchanged and continued to expect one rate cut this year as they acknowledged increased uncertainty due to war in the Middle East. (5) The Bank of Japan kept its policy rate unchanged as uncertainty surrounding the Middle East conflict clouds the economic outlook, while also pledging to raise borrowing costs if its price forecast materializes. (6) The Bank of England may respond more aggressively than expected to soaring energy prices since war broke out in the Middle East because its internal models assume a large and long-lasting impact on inflation. (7) UK unemployment held steady and employers hired more staff in early signs that the labor market may be stabilizing ahead of the Bank of England&rsquo;s interest-rate decision later today. Podcast Conversation:<a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/graphics/2026-strait-hormuz-iran-blockade-ships-stranded-gps-jamming/"> Iran&rsquo;s Hormuz Blockade Leaves Stranded Crews Braving Missiles and Signal Jamming</a>

Gas Price Jumps 35%, Energy Inflation Fears, Navigating War Insurance

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

On today's podcast:

(1) A Qatari complex housing the world’s largest liquefied natural gas export plant suffered “extensive damage” amid a sharp escalation of attacks on energy facilities across the Persian Gulf.

(2) President Donald Trump pressed for a de-escalation of attacks on Middle East energy assets after Iranian and Israeli strikes on major gas hubs jolted global markets.

(3) Spy chief Tulsi Gabbard dodged questions about the severity of the threat posed by Iran in Senate testimony on Wednesday, with the long-time skeptic of foreign interventions careful not to contradict either her own past beliefs or the Trump administration’s stance on the conflict.

(4) Federal Reserve officials left interest rates unchanged and continued to expect one rate cut this year as they acknowledged increased uncertainty due to war in the Middle East.

(5) The Bank of Japan kept its policy rate unchanged as uncertainty surrounding the Middle East conflict clouds the economic outlook, while also pledging to raise borrowing costs if its price forecast materializes. 

(6) The Bank of England may respond more aggressively than expected to soaring energy prices since war broke out in the Middle East because its internal models assume a large and long-lasting impact on inflation.

(7) HSBC is weighing deep job cuts over the coming years as Chief Executive Officer Georges Elhedery bets on AI to shrink its middle and back offices, one of the first signs of how the technology could reshape Wall Street workforces.

Podcast Conversation: Iran’s Hormuz Blockade Leaves Stranded Crews Braving Missiles and Signal Jamming

Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day. On today's podcast: (1) A Qatari complex housing the world&rsquo;s largest liquefied natural gas export plant suffered &ldquo;extensive damage&rdquo; amid a sharp escalation of attacks on energy facilities across the Persian Gulf. (2) President Donald Trump pressed for a de-escalation of attacks on Middle East energy assets&nbsp;after Iranian and Israeli strikes on major gas hubs jolted global markets. (3) Spy chief Tulsi Gabbard dodged questions about the severity of the threat posed by Iran in Senate testimony on Wednesday, with the long-time skeptic of foreign interventions careful not to contradict either her own past beliefs or the Trump administration&rsquo;s stance on the conflict. (4) Federal Reserve officials left interest rates unchanged and continued to expect one rate cut this year as they acknowledged increased uncertainty due to war in the Middle East. (5) The Bank of Japan kept its policy rate unchanged as uncertainty surrounding the Middle East conflict clouds the economic outlook, while also pledging to raise borrowing costs if its price forecast materializes.&nbsp; (6) The Bank of England may respond more aggressively than expected to soaring energy prices since war broke out in the Middle East because its internal models assume a large and long-lasting impact on inflation. (7) HSBC is weighing deep job cuts over the coming years as Chief Executive Officer Georges Elhedery bets on AI to shrink its middle and back offices, one of the first signs of how the technology could reshape Wall Street workforces. Podcast Conversation:<a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/graphics/2026-strait-hormuz-iran-blockade-ships-stranded-gps-jamming/"> Iran&rsquo;s Hormuz Blockade Leaves Stranded Crews Braving Missiles and Signal Jamming</a>

Global Gas Hub Bombed, Major Energy Price Surge, Fed’s Powell Vows to Stay

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

On today's podcast:

(1) US President Donald Trump abandoned his effort to recruit partners for the war with Iran and scolded allies who openly rejected his appeals, even as he repeated claims the conflict would end soon.

(2) Europe is learning how to say “no” to Donald Trump over his war in Iran. Nearly three weeks into the expanding conflict, European leaders have stopped equivocating and started outright telling the US president they won’t help his campaign with Israel.

(3) Israel’s killing of Ali Larijani, a veteran Iranian politician known for his pragmatism and long experience helming national security, leaves the Islamic Republic’s wartime leadership largely in the hands of hardliners who may be less likely to seek a diplomatic pathway out of the war.

(4) Oil dropped as Iraq signed a deal to resume exports via Turkey that avoid the Strait of Hormuz, and as the US stepped up efforts to force the reopening of the key waterway.

(5) Artificial intelligence won’t necessarily lead to job cuts in Europe and may benefit companies in the region, according to Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel.

(6) Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves said she is drawing up plans to give regional leaders in the UK control of some national tax revenues as part of her push to raise economic growth across Britain.

Podcast Conversation: Why a $1,000 Jacket Puts Designer Todd Snyder at the Sweet Spot

Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day. On today's podcast: (1) US President Donald Trump abandoned his effort to recruit partners for the war with Iran and scolded allies who openly rejected his appeals, even as he repeated claims the conflict would end soon. (2) Europe is learning how to say &ldquo;no&rdquo; to Donald Trump over his war in Iran. Nearly three weeks into the expanding conflict, European leaders have stopped equivocating and started outright telling the US president they won&rsquo;t help his campaign with Israel. (3) Israel&rsquo;s killing of Ali Larijani, a veteran Iranian politician known for his pragmatism and long experience helming national security, leaves the Islamic Republic&rsquo;s wartime leadership largely in the hands of hardliners who may be less likely to seek a diplomatic pathway out of the war. (4) Oil dropped as Iraq signed a deal to resume exports via Turkey that avoid the Strait of Hormuz, and as the US stepped up efforts to force the reopening of the key waterway. (5) Artificial intelligence won&rsquo;t necessarily lead to job cuts in Europe and may benefit companies in the region, according to Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel. (6) Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves said she is drawing up plans to give regional leaders in the UK control of some national tax revenues as part of her push to raise economic growth across Britain. Podcast Conversation: <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2026-03-17/-1-000-suits-coats-put-designer-todd-snyder-in-fashion-s-sweet-spot">Why a $1,000 Jacket Puts Designer Todd Snyder at the Sweet Spot</a>

Europe Says No To Trump, Iran Diplomacy Hope Dims, Cathie Wood Talks AI & War

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