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

On today's podcast:

(1) Some Gulf Arab and European leaders believe that a US-Iran peace deal will take about six months to be agreed and that the warring sides should extend their ceasefire to cover that timeframe, according to officials from the regions familiar with the matter.

(2) The UK and France will host a summit to discuss setting up a naval force that would ensure freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, as Europe seeks to rebut US claims that it’s not doing enough to secure the waterway.

(3) Netflix gave a forecast for the second quarter that fell short of analysts’ expectations, sending the shares tumbling in extended trading.

(4) War and an historic energy shock are tough financial stability risks, yet Anthropic's unreleased AI model Mythos added a layer of dread to conversations among policymakers in Washington.

(5) The Chinese government is pressuring Spain to help thwart European Union proposals aimed at making the bloc’s companies more competitive, according to a person familiar with the matter.

Podcast Conversation: What Successful CEOs Learned at Their First Meaningful Job

Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day. On today's podcast: (1) Some Gulf Arab and European leaders believe that a US-Iran peace deal will take about six months to be agreed and that the warring sides should extend their ceasefire to cover that timeframe, according to officials from the regions familiar with the matter. (2) The UK and France will host a summit to discuss setting up a naval force that would ensure freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, as Europe seeks to rebut US claims that it&rsquo;s not doing enough to secure the waterway. (3) Netflix gave a forecast for the second quarter that fell short of analysts&rsquo; expectations, sending the shares tumbling in extended trading. (4) War and an historic energy shock are tough financial stability risks, yet Anthropic's unreleased AI model Mythos added a layer of dread to conversations among policymakers in Washington. (5) The Chinese government is pressuring Spain to help thwart European Union proposals aimed at making the bloc&rsquo;s companies more competitive, according to a person familiar with the matter. Podcast Conversation: <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-04-17/uber-goldman-sachs-executives-share-how-first-jobs-influenced-their-careers" data-destination="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-04-17/uber-goldman-sachs-executives-share-how-first-jobs-influenced-their-careers">What Successful CEOs Learned at Their First Meaningful Job</a>

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

Iran Deal ‘6 Months Away’, Starmer Faces Crisis, Netflix Fails To Thrill

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