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On today's podcast:

(1) The White House insisted that peace talks with Iran are ongoing, even as Tehran publicly rejected US overtures and issued fresh conditions of its own to end the conflict that’s wreaked havoc across the Middle East and global markets.

(2) Even as Donald Trump pushes for talks to end the war against Iran, the US has ordered thousands of troops to the region, fueling fears that the president is gearing up for exactly the sort of risky ground invasion that he once campaigned against.

(3) Bloomberg's strategic energy team, BNEF, says the price of Brent crude could top $154 a barrel if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed until mid-June.

(4) The Italian government is set to cut its economic growth forecast, reflecting a hit from the war in the Persian Gulf.

(5) The threat of surging inflation has knocked UK consumer confidence to the lowest level recorded under Keir Starmer’s Labour government.

(6) A landmark jury verdict holding Meta Platforms and Alphabet’s Google liable for harming a young user with products designed to be addictive threatens to put the social networking companies in the same category as Big Tobacco and opioid makers — a potential crack in their shield from legal responsibility for what happens on their platforms.

(7) Slovakia became the world’s biggest per capita car producer along with the Czech Republic because of demand from auto companies for cheaper, skilled labor. Now war is turning the tiny nation into a critical ammunition powerhouse.

Podcast Conversation: The ‘Don Tzu’ Solution to Ending the Iran War

Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day. On today's podcast: (1) The White House insisted that peace talks with Iran are ongoing, even as Tehran publicly rejected US overtures and issued fresh conditions of its own to end the conflict that&rsquo;s wreaked havoc across the Middle East and global markets. (2) Even as Donald Trump pushes for talks to end the war against Iran, the US has ordered thousands of troops to the region, fueling fears that the president is gearing up for exactly the sort of risky ground invasion that he once campaigned against. (3) Bloomberg's strategic energy team, BNEF, says the price of Brent crude could top $154 a barrel if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed until mid-June. (4) The Italian government is set to cut its economic growth forecast, reflecting a hit from the war in the Persian Gulf. (5) The threat of surging inflation has knocked UK consumer confidence to the lowest level recorded under Keir Starmer&rsquo;s Labour government. (6) A landmark jury verdict holding Meta Platforms and Alphabet&rsquo;s Google liable for harming a young user with products designed to be addictive threatens to put the social networking companies in the same category as Big Tobacco and opioid makers &mdash; a potential crack in their shield from legal responsibility for what happens on their platforms. (7) Slovakia became the world&rsquo;s biggest per capita car producer along with the Czech Republic because of demand from auto companies for cheaper, skilled labor. Now<a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2026-03-26/europe-s-carmaking-powerhouse-slovakia-wants-to-become-its-ammunition-hub"> war is turning the tiny nation into a critical ammunition powerhouse</a>. Podcast Conversation: <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2026-03-25/iran-war-needs-a-don-tzu-solution">The &lsquo;Don Tzu&rsquo; Solution to Ending the Iran War</a>

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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 Rejects Trump Talks, US Ground Attack Fears, Ammo Powerhouse Hopes

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