Your morning briefing. The news you need in just 15 minutes.

On today's podcast: 
1) Prime Minister Rishi Sunak heads to Northern Ireland for Brexit talks.
2) Central bankers debate where to take interest rates next.
3) Which money managers were last year's winners and losers.
4) Does it pay to be smarter? A Swedish study finds super earners are't necessarily super clever. 

Your morning briefing. The news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: 1) Prime Minister Rishi Sunak heads to Northern Ireland for Brexit talks. 2) Central bankers debate where to take interest rates next. 3) Which money managers were last year's winners and losers. 4) Does it pay to be smarter? A Swedish study finds super earners are't necessarily super clever.

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

New Face, Same Brexit Deadlock and Hedge Fund Winners

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

On today's podcast:

(1) Iran has given the US a new proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the war that includes postponing nuclear negotiations, Axios reported, citing a US official and two people with knowledge of the matter.

(2) The man accused of storming the White House Correspondents’ Dinner spent years quietly acquiring his arsenal, purchasing a shotgun from a Torrance, California, firearms dealer eight months before the attack and a semi-automatic pistol two years earlier, according to a law enforcement intelligence profile reviewed by Bloomberg.

(3) Senator Thom Tillis said he’s dropping his blockade of Kevin Warsh’s nomination to head the Federal Reserve, saying the Justice Department’s decision to end a criminal probe targeting Fed Chair Jerome Powell removed a threat to the central bank’s independence.

(4) Policymakers in the US and across the Group of Seven will probably keep interest rates steady this week while watching nervously for signs of higher energy costs fanning inflation.

(5) China’s commerce ministry criticized EU over its discriminatory measures on foreign investment in EVs, batteries, solar and critical raw materials by creating investment barriers, according to a government statement.

(6) Germany sounded out European lenders to defend Commerzbank against UniCredit’s takeover bid earlier this year, according to people familiar with the matter.

(7) To say the special relationship is going through a rough patch ahead of King Charles III’s visit would be an exercise in British understatement.

Podcast Conversation: Adidas Gets Running Lift in London From Two Sub-2 Hour Marathons

Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day. On today's podcast: (1) Iran has given the US a new proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the war that includes postponing nuclear negotiations, Axios reported, citing a US official and two people with knowledge of the matter. (2) The man accused of storming the White House Correspondents&rsquo; Dinner spent years quietly acquiring his arsenal, purchasing a shotgun from a Torrance, California, firearms dealer eight months before the attack and a semi-automatic pistol two years earlier, according to a law enforcement intelligence profile reviewed by Bloomberg. (3) Senator Thom Tillis said he&rsquo;s dropping his blockade of Kevin Warsh&rsquo;s nomination to head the Federal Reserve, saying the Justice Department&rsquo;s decision to end a criminal probe targeting Fed Chair Jerome Powell removed a threat to the central bank&rsquo;s independence. (4) Policymakers in the US and across the Group of Seven will probably keep interest rates steady this week while watching nervously for signs of higher energy costs fanning inflation. (5) China&rsquo;s commerce ministry criticized EU over its discriminatory measures on foreign investment in EVs, batteries, solar and critical raw materials by creating investment barriers, according to a government statement. (6) Germany sounded out European lenders to defend Commerzbank against UniCredit&rsquo;s takeover bid earlier this year, according to people familiar with the matter. (7) To say the special relationship is going through a rough patch ahead of King Charles III&rsquo;s visit would be <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-04-26/king-charles-us-visit-uk-monarch-tries-to-stop-another-split-with-america">an exercise in British understatement</a>. Podcast Conversation: <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-04-26/adidas-gets-running-lift-in-london-from-two-sub-2-hour-marathons">Adidas Gets Running Lift in London From Two Sub-2 Hour Marathons</a>

Report: Iran Offers US Deal, DC Gala Gunman Motive, King’s High-Stakes Visit

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

On today's podcast:

(1) Oil rose for a fifth day as concerns grew that the US and Iran were making little progress toward resuming talks on de-escalation, keeping the Strait of Hormuz effectively closed.

(2) President Donald Trump said Israel and Lebanon will extend their ceasefire by three weeks, a move that creates space to work on a long-term deal and removes a roadblock to ending the US war with Iran.

(3) The European Union warned member states that efforts to strengthen safeguards in the bloc’s trade agreement with the US may cause the deal to unravel.

(4) European Union leaders signaled that preliminary conditions are in place for Ukraine to begin the first stage of the membership process, a boost for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s efforts to join the bloc.

(5) Meta Platforms Inc. and Microsoft Corp. are planning cuts or announcing buyouts that could affect as many as 23,000 jobs, part of an effort to streamline operations and offset heavy spending on artificial intelligence.

Podcast Conversation: US Soldier Charged With Using Classified Data to Bet on Maduro

Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day. On today's podcast: (1) Oil rose for a fifth day as concerns grew that the US and Iran were making little progress toward resuming talks on de-escalation, keeping the Strait of Hormuz effectively closed. (2) President Donald Trump said Israel and Lebanon will extend their ceasefire by three weeks, a move that creates space to work on a long-term deal and removes a roadblock to ending the US war with Iran. (3) The European Union warned member states that efforts to strengthen safeguards in the bloc&rsquo;s trade agreement with the US may cause the deal to unravel. (4) European Union leaders signaled that preliminary conditions are in place for Ukraine to begin the first stage of the membership process, a boost for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy&rsquo;s efforts to join the bloc. (5) Meta Platforms Inc. and Microsoft Corp. are planning cuts or announcing buyouts that could affect as many as 23,000 jobs, part of an effort to streamline operations and offset heavy spending on artificial intelligence. Podcast Conversation:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-04-23/us-soldier-charged-with-using-classified-data-to-bet-on-maduro" data-destination="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-04-23/us-soldier-charged-with-using-classified-data-to-bet-on-maduro">US Soldier Charged With Using Classified Data to Bet on Maduro</a>

Strait Shutdown Oil Shock, Big Tech’s Big Job Cuts, Italy’s Stock Buying Fear

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On today's podcast:

(1) Oil rose for a fourth day as the US and Iran remained locked in a battle for control of the Strait of Hormuz after failing to meet for a fresh round of peace talks.

(2) Tesla anticipates billions of dollars in additional spending this year to support Elon Musk’s ambitions to transform the electric-vehicle pioneer into an AI and robotics company.

(3) The Swiss government outlined plans that would add billions of dollars to UBS' capital requirements, deepening a showdown with the lender over its proposed banking reforms.

(4) European Central Bank Chief Economist Philip Lane said there’s a logical fiscal case for the region’s nations to issue joint bonds, though such a move would need to be underpinned by trust.

(5) UK workers were hit with the highest increase in tax rates on wages of any wealthy country last year, according to a new report, as the Labour government has come under pressure to lighten Britain’s tax burden.

Podcast Conversation: AI Is Coming for Our Aging Parents: Catherine Thorbecke

On today's podcast: (1) Oil rose for a fourth day as the US and Iran remained locked in a battle for control of the Strait of Hormuz after failing to meet for a fresh round of peace talks. (2) Tesla anticipates billions of dollars in additional spending this year to support Elon Musk&rsquo;s ambitions to transform the electric-vehicle pioneer into an AI and robotics company. (3) The Swiss government outlined plans that would add billions of dollars to UBS' capital requirements, deepening a showdown with the lender over its proposed banking reforms. (4) European Central Bank Chief Economist Philip Lane said there&rsquo;s a logical fiscal case for the region&rsquo;s nations to issue joint bonds, though such a move would need to be underpinned by trust. (5) UK workers were hit with the highest increase in tax rates on wages of any wealthy country last year, according to a new report, as the Labour government has come under pressure to lighten Britain&rsquo;s tax burden. Podcast Conversation: <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2026-04-22/ai-is-coming-for-our-aging-parents-ready-or-not" data-destination="https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2026-04-22/ai-is-coming-for-our-aging-parents-ready-or-not">AI Is Coming for Our Aging Parents: Catherine Thorbecke</a>

Oil Back Above $100, Tesla’s $25B Robot Bet, Drugs Kept From Europe

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New Face, Same Brexit Deadlock and Hedge Fund Winners

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