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

On today's podcast:

(1) Democratic lawmakers accused Attorney General Pam Bondi of using the US Justice Department to target enemies of President Donald Trump and bungling the release of files on disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein during a fiery hearing Wednesday.

(2) Donald Trump’s tariff policies suffered their strongest political blow yet with the Republican-led US House passing legislation aimed at ending the president’s levies on Canadian imports.

(3) The UK economy grew less than forecast in the fourth quarter as business investment shrank and services stagnated, adding to pressure on embattled Prime Minister Keir Starmer. 

(4) Nuveen is buying Schroders Plc in a £9.9 billion ($13.5 billion) deal, creating one of the world’s largest active asset managers with nearly $2.5 trillion of assets.

(5) French President Emmanuel Macron returned to his “Made in Europe” push on the eve of a key European Union meeting, putting him at odds with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz over how best to tackle Europe’s economic woes.

Podcast Conversation: In Defense of Fakes: A Provocation

Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day On today's podcast: (1) Democratic lawmakers accused Attorney General Pam Bondi of using the US Justice Department to target enemies of President Donald Trump and bungling the release of files on disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein during a fiery hearing Wednesday. (2) Donald Trump&rsquo;s tariff policies suffered their strongest political blow yet with the Republican-led US House passing legislation aimed at ending the president&rsquo;s levies on Canadian imports. (3) The UK economy grew less than forecast in the fourth quarter as business investment shrank and services stagnated, adding to pressure on embattled Prime Minister Keir Starmer.&nbsp; (4) Nuveen is buying Schroders Plc in a &pound;9.9 billion ($13.5 billion) deal, creating one of the world&rsquo;s largest active asset managers with nearly $2.5 trillion of assets. (5) French President Emmanuel Macron returned to his &ldquo;Made in Europe&rdquo; push on the eve of a key European Union meeting, putting him at odds with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz over how best to tackle Europe&rsquo;s economic woes. Podcast Conversation:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-12/from-fake-birkin-bags-to-labubus-dupes-show-the-art-of-imitation" data-destination="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-12/from-fake-birkin-bags-to-labubus-dupes-show-the-art-of-imitation">In Defense of Fakes: A Provocation</a>

UPDATE: 0.1% UK Growth, Nuveen Buying Schroders, Epstein Files Global Fallout

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

On today's podcast:

(1) Democratic lawmakers accused Attorney General Pam Bondi of using the US Justice Department to target enemies of President Donald Trump and bungling the release of files on disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein during a fiery hearing Wednesday.

(2) Donald Trump’s tariff policies suffered their strongest political blow yet with the Republican-led US House passing legislation aimed at ending the president’s levies on Canadian imports.

(3) The British Prime Minister has labelled comments on immigration made by Manchester United's Co-Owner Jim Ratcliffe as 'offensive and wrong'. A spokesperson for Number 10 also called on the billionaire boss of Ineos Chemicals to apologise for the remarks made during an interview with Sky News. During the conversation Ratcliffe said the UK couldn't sustain its current population growth.

(4) French President Emmanuel Macron returned to his “Made in Europe” push on the eve of a key European Union meeting, putting him at odds with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz over how best to tackle Europe’s economic woes.

(5) WhatsApp said Russia’s government has moved to “fully block” its popular encrypted messaging service in the country as part of an effort to drive adoption of a new, state-sponsored app.

Podcast Conversation: In Defense of Fakes: A Provocation

Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day. On today's podcast: (1) Democratic lawmakers accused Attorney General Pam Bondi of using the US Justice Department to target enemies of President Donald Trump and bungling the release of files on disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein during a fiery hearing Wednesday. (2) Donald Trump&rsquo;s tariff policies suffered their strongest political blow yet with the Republican-led US House passing legislation aimed at ending the president&rsquo;s levies on Canadian imports. (3) The British Prime Minister has labelled comments on immigration made by Manchester United's Co-Owner Jim Ratcliffe as 'offensive and wrong'. A spokesperson for Number 10 also called on the billionaire boss of Ineos Chemicals to apologise for the remarks made during an interview with Sky News. During the conversation Ratcliffe said the UK couldn't sustain its current population growth. (4) French President Emmanuel Macron returned to his &ldquo;Made in Europe&rdquo; push on the eve of a key European Union meeting, putting him at odds with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz over how best to tackle Europe&rsquo;s economic woes. (5) WhatsApp said Russia&rsquo;s government has moved to &ldquo;fully block&rdquo; its popular encrypted messaging service in the country as part of an effort to drive adoption of a new, state-sponsored app. Podcast Conversation:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-12/from-fake-birkin-bags-to-labubus-dupes-show-the-art-of-imitation" data-destination="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-12/from-fake-birkin-bags-to-labubus-dupes-show-the-art-of-imitation">In Defense of Fakes: A Provocation</a>

Epstein Files Global Fallout, Trump Tariffs Major Revolt, Paris Insider Trading Trial

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

On today's podcast:


(1) At least 10 people are dead and 25 injured after a mass shooting in northeastern British Columbia, according to the police. The shootings were Canada's deadliest rampage since 2020.


(2) European Union leaders are finally ready to unify their markets to compete globally, European Council President Antonio Costa said, arguing that the fracturing world order is driving the continent to act.


(3) The European Parliament is moving closer to approving a trade deal with the US after senior lawmakers agreed to make some changes ahead of a vote planned this month.


(4) Russia’s crude shipments are holding steady in the face of mounting pressures on its critical oil trade, but the steeper discounts that are keeping the barrels flowing have hammered the Kremlin’s revenues.


(5) Kimbal Musk, a longtime director at Tesla and the brother of Elon Musk, was connected with at least two women through Jeffrey Epstein several years after the disgraced financier pleaded guilty to sex crimes, emails released by the US Justice Department show.


(6) Poland has never been more prosperous or more influential since regaining its independence as a sovereign state a little over a century ago. Data compiled by Bloomberg show that companies from Poland announced 22 acquisitions in Western Europe last year, the highest number on record, and another four are in the works this year.

Podcast Conversation: Young Car Collectors Snap Up the Classics They Idolized as Teens

Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day On today's podcast:
 (1) At least 10 people are dead and 25 injured after a mass shooting in northeastern British Columbia, according to the police. The shootings were Canada's deadliest rampage since 2020.
 (2) European Union leaders are finally ready to unify their markets to compete globally, European Council President Antonio Costa said, arguing that the fracturing world order is driving the continent to act.
 (3) The European Parliament is moving closer to approving a trade deal with the US after senior lawmakers agreed to make some changes ahead of a vote planned this month.
 (4) Russia&rsquo;s crude shipments are holding steady in the face of mounting pressures on its critical oil trade, but the steeper discounts that are keeping the barrels flowing have hammered the Kremlin&rsquo;s revenues.
 (5) Kimbal Musk, a longtime director at Tesla and the brother of Elon Musk, was connected with at least two women through Jeffrey Epstein several years after the disgraced financier pleaded guilty to sex crimes, emails released by the US Justice Department show.
 (6) Poland <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-11/poland-s-1-trillion-economic-boom-sparks-m-a-in-germany">has never been more prosperous or more influential</a> since regaining its independence as a sovereign state a little over a century ago. Data compiled by Bloomberg show that companies from Poland announced 22 acquisitions in Western Europe last year, the highest number on record, and another four are in the works this year.
Podcast Conversation:<a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-10/ferrari-bugatti-are-must-have-modern-supercars-for-young-investors-enthusiasts"> Young Car Collectors Snap Up the Classics They Idolized as Teens</a>

School Mass Shooting, Exclusive EU Chief Interview , Poland’s $1 Trillion Flex

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

On today's podcast:

(1) Keir Starmer’s cabinet members voiced their support for the prime minister on Monday, buying him time to shore up his beleaguered premiership after the Labour Party’s leader in Scotland urged him to quit.

(2) The European Union is preparing a series of options to embed Ukraine’s membership in a future peace deal, according to people familiar with the matter.

(3) The European Central Bank is striving to ensure inflation remains under control as part of efforts to fortify the continent’s economy, President Christine Lagarde said, urging lawmakers to follow through on a list of necessary reforms.

(4) US insurance broker stocks were pummeled Monday as the launch of an artificial intelligence tool from privately held online insurance shopping platform Insurify sparked fears about the industry facing disruption.

(5) A typical lower-income British household would have to wait 137 years to see its living standards double, according to the Resolution Foundation — more than three times longer than in the past.

(6) Aberdeen, with its windswept views of the North Sea, has for decades carried the title of Europe’s oil capital. Yet that status has been slipping for years, sharpening a political fight in Westminster over whether the industry is even worth salvaging at this point.

Podcast Conversation: Ferrari Shows Interior of EV Designed by Ex-Apple Executive Ive

Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day On today's podcast: (1) Keir Starmer&rsquo;s cabinet members voiced their support for the prime minister on Monday, buying him time to shore up his beleaguered premiership after the Labour Party&rsquo;s leader in Scotland urged him to quit. (2) The European Union is preparing a series of options to embed Ukraine&rsquo;s membership in a future peace deal, according to people familiar with the matter. (3) The European Central Bank is striving to ensure inflation remains under control as part of efforts to fortify the continent&rsquo;s economy, President Christine Lagarde said, urging lawmakers to follow through on a list of necessary reforms. (4) US insurance broker stocks were pummeled Monday as the launch of an artificial intelligence tool from privately held online insurance shopping platform Insurify sparked fears about the industry facing disruption. (5) A typical lower-income British household would have to wait 137 years to see its living standards double, according to the Resolution Foundation &mdash; more than three times longer than in the past. (6) Aberdeen, with its windswept views of the North Sea, has for decades carried the title of Europe&rsquo;s oil capital. Yet <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2026-02-10/as-north-sea-oil-basin-declines-in-the-uk-rivals-are-catching-up">that status has been slipping for years</a>, sharpening a political fight in Westminster over whether the industry is even worth salvaging at this point. Podcast Conversation: <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-09/ferrari-luce-interior-photos-of-electric-ferrari-co-designed-by-jony-ive">Ferrari Shows Interior of EV Designed by Ex-Apple Executive Ive</a>

Starmer Gets Brief Reprieve, EU Preps Ukraine Entry, Drilling Europe’s Oil Capital

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

On today's podcast:

(1) Keir Starmer’s future is in the balance after a crisis over the appointment of Peter Mandelson as ambassador to Washington claimed the UK prime minister’s closest aide.

(2) Chinese regulators have advised financial institutions to rein in their holdings of US Treasuries, citing concerns over concentration risks and market volatility, according to people familiar with the matter.

(3) Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi secured a historic election triumph, positioning her as the nation’s strongest leader in the postwar era in an outcome that sent stock prices and bond yields soaring.

(4) Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian described the Friday nuclear talks with Washington as “a step forward,” even as he pushed back against any attempts at intimidation.

(5) The Seattle Seahawks have won the Superbowl -- beating the New England Patriots 29 to 13, with the halftime performance by Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny being attacked as "an affront to the Greatness of America".

(6) American activist investor Steven Wood’s one-man mission to overhaul the governance and culture of Swatch Group just became a lot harder. The company’s shares — the most shorted in Europe — recently had their best day ever, and are up 15% this year.

Podcast Conversation: Why Some People Live to 100 Despite Bad Habits

Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day On today's podcast: (1) Keir Starmer&rsquo;s future is in the balance after a crisis over the appointment of Peter Mandelson as ambassador to Washington claimed the UK prime minister&rsquo;s closest aide. (2) Chinese regulators have advised financial institutions to rein in their holdings of US Treasuries, citing concerns over concentration risks and market volatility, according to people familiar with the matter. (3) Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi secured a historic election triumph, positioning her as the nation&rsquo;s strongest leader in the postwar era in an outcome that sent stock prices and bond yields soaring. (4) Iran&rsquo;s President Masoud Pezeshkian described the Friday nuclear talks with Washington as &ldquo;a step forward,&rdquo; even as he pushed back against any attempts at intimidation. (5) The Seattle Seahawks have won the Superbowl -- beating the New England Patriots 29 to 13, with the halftime performance by Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny being attacked as "an affront to the Greatness of America". (6) American activist investor Steven Wood&rsquo;s one-man mission to overhaul the governance and culture of Swatch Group&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2026-02-09/swatch-battles-falling-watch-sales-activist-investor-with-upbeat-outlook">just became a lot harder</a>. The company&rsquo;s shares &mdash; the most shorted in Europe &mdash; recently had their best day ever, and are up 15% this year. Podcast Conversation:<a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2026-02-07/why-some-people-live-to-100-despite-doing-everything-wrong"> Why Some People Live to 100 Despite Bad Habits</a>

UK's Starmer On The Brink, Japan Election Landslide, Swatch Battles Tough Time

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Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Host Nathan Hager take a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week.
In the US – a look ahead to S jobs and CPI data, along with a focus on 3 stocks for the week ahead.
In the UK – a look ahead to International Energy Week in London.
In Asia – a look ahead to Softbank Earnings.

 

Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Host Nathan Hager take a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week.
<ul>
<li>In the US &ndash; a look ahead to S jobs and CPI data, along with a focus on 3 stocks for the week ahead.</li>
<li>In the UK &ndash; a look ahead to International Energy Week in London.</li>
<li>In Asia &ndash; a look ahead to Softbank Earnings.</li>
</ul>
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Daybreak Weekend: US Eco, International Energy Week, Softbank Earnings

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

On today's podcast:

(1) Amazon shares dropped after the company announced plans to spend $200 billion this year on data centers, chips and other equipment, worrying investors that its colossal bet on artificial intelligence may not pay off in the long run

For More on this story you can read Vlad Savov's newsletter here

(2) All across Wall Street, day by day, the headlong rush into the most popular trades, from tech stocks to gold to cryptocurrencies, has given way to a sudden retreat from risk.

(3) Bitcoin whipsawed in a volatile trading session in Asia after a selloff that briefly dragged the token to a more than 50% retreat from its October peak.

(4) Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey appeared to endorse markets betting on a 50% chance of an interest-rate cut in March after a more dovish-than-expected decision to maintain the cost of borrowing this month.

(5) The euro zone will need time to see further productivity gains from an AI-related investment boom, European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said.

Podcast Conversation:At $7,700 a Day, Aman’s Cruises Test Travelers’ Price Limits

Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day On today's podcast: (1) Amazon shares dropped after the company announced plans to spend $200 billion this year on data centers, chips and other equipment, worrying investors that its colossal bet on artificial intelligence may not pay off in the long run For More on this story you can read Vlad Savov's newsletter <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2026-02-05/anthropic-s-legal-ai-tool-sparked-a-huge-selloff-without-any-proven-benefit" data-destination="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2026-02-05/anthropic-s-legal-ai-tool-sparked-a-huge-selloff-without-any-proven-benefit">here</a> (2) All across Wall Street, day by day, the headlong rush into the most popular trades, from tech stocks to gold to cryptocurrencies, has given way to a sudden retreat from risk. (3) Bitcoin whipsawed in a volatile trading session in Asia after a selloff that briefly dragged the token to a more than 50% retreat from its October peak. (4) Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey appeared to endorse markets betting on a 50% chance of an interest-rate cut in March after a more dovish-than-expected decision to maintain the cost of borrowing this month. (5) The euro zone will need time to see further productivity gains from an AI-related investment boom, European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said. Podcast Conversation:<a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-05/aman-luxury-cruises-at-7-700-a-day-test-travelers-price-limits" data-destination="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-05/aman-luxury-cruises-at-7-700-a-day-test-travelers-price-limits">At $7,700 a Day, Aman&rsquo;s Cruises Test Travelers&rsquo; Price Limits</a>

Stratospheric AI Spending, Starmer In Political Peril, Ferrero’s Breakfast Bid

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

On today's podcast:

(1) There have been many AI-driven selloffs in the three years since ChatGPT burst into the mainstream. Nothing, though, quite rivals the rout rippling through stock and credit markets this week.

(2) Silver fell sharply, wiping out a two-day recovery, as the white metal struggled to find a floor following a historic market rout. Gold also declined.

(3) Keir Starmer is not the first Labour prime minister to be plunged into crisis by Peter Mandelson. It’s not even the first time it’s happened to Starmer. The difference is that members of his own party are now starting to number his days as leader.

(4) The European Central Bank is set to hold interest rates steady for a fifth meeting, judging that the latest bout of global tensions and euro strength haven’t thrown the economy off course yet.

(5) The Bank of England will almost certainly leave interest rates on hold on Thursday and wait for more evidence that inflation is under control, despite mounting concerns about the UK labor market.

Podcast Conversation: Sack a Prince? Easy. Fire a Lord? Not So Much: Matthew Brooke

Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day On today's podcast: (1) There have been many AI-driven selloffs in the three years since ChatGPT burst into the mainstream. Nothing, though, quite rivals the rout rippling through stock and credit markets this week. (2) Silver fell sharply, wiping out a two-day recovery, as the white metal struggled to find a floor following a historic market rout. Gold also declined. (3) Keir Starmer is not the first Labour prime minister to be plunged into crisis by Peter Mandelson. It&rsquo;s not even the first time it&rsquo;s happened to Starmer. The difference is that members of his own party are now starting to number his days as leader. (4) The European Central Bank is set to hold interest rates steady for a fifth meeting, judging that the latest bout of global tensions and euro strength haven&rsquo;t thrown the economy off course yet. (5) The Bank of England will almost certainly leave interest rates on hold on Thursday and wait for more evidence that inflation is under control, despite mounting concerns about the UK labor market. Podcast Conversation: <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2026-02-05/epstein-mandelson-stripping-a-uk-lord-of-their-peerage-shouldn-t-be-this-hard" data-destination="https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2026-02-05/epstein-mandelson-stripping-a-uk-lord-of-their-peerage-shouldn-t-be-this-hard">Sack a Prince? Easy. Fire a Lord? Not So Much: Matthew Brooke</a>

Trillion-Dollar Tech Wipeout, Crisis Engulfs UK’s Starmer, Sci-Fi Power Traders

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

On today's podcast:

(1) A new AI automation tool from Anthropic PBC sparked a $285 billion rout in stocks across the software, financial services and asset management sectors on Tuesday as investors raced to dump shares with even the slightest exposure.

(2) Almost half a trillion dollars has been wiped off cryptocurrencies in less than a week as a selloff led by Bitcoin accelerated. Total crypto market value has slumped by $467.6 billion since Jan. 29, according to CoinGecko data. 

(3) The European Union will pitch the US on a critical minerals partnership to curb China’s influence, looking to shape the Trump administration’s push to strike global agreements this week.


(4) London’s Metropolitan Police has started a criminal probe into Peter Mandelson over alleged misconduct in public office, after the UK government said it had referred communications between him and Jeffrey Epstein to the authorities.

(5) Novo Nordisk A/S shocked investors by forecasting a steep decline in sales this year, a sign of how intensifying price wars in obesity drugs and the Trump administration’s pressure on pharmaceutical prices will hit the company’s results.

Podcast Conversation: What happens when the Winter Olympics can’t rely on winter

Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day On today's podcast: (1) A new AI automation tool from Anthropic PBC sparked a $285 billion rout in stocks across the software, financial services and asset management sectors on Tuesday as investors raced to dump shares with even the slightest exposure. (2) Almost half a trillion dollars has been wiped off cryptocurrencies in less than a week as a selloff led by Bitcoin accelerated.&nbsp;Total crypto market value has slumped by $467.6 billion since Jan. 29, according to CoinGecko data.&nbsp; (3) The European Union will pitch the US on a critical minerals partnership to curb China&rsquo;s influence, looking to shape the Trump administration&rsquo;s push to strike global agreements this week.
 (4) London&rsquo;s Metropolitan Police has started a criminal probe into Peter Mandelson over alleged misconduct in public office, after the UK government said it had referred communications between him and Jeffrey Epstein to the authorities. (5) Novo Nordisk A/S shocked investors by forecasting a steep decline in sales this year, a sign of how intensifying price wars in obesity drugs and the Trump administration&rsquo;s pressure on pharmaceutical prices will hit the company&rsquo;s results. Podcast Conversation:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/graphics/2026-winter-olympics-climate-change/#:~:text=Due%20to%20the%20change%20in,to%20qualify%20for%20the%20Olympics." data-destination="https://www.bloomberg.com/graphics/2026-winter-olympics-climate-change/#:~:text=Due%20to%20the%20change%20in,to%20qualify%20for%20the%20Olympics.">What happens when the Winter Olympics can&rsquo;t rely on winter</a>

$285B Software Wipeout, Bitcoin 'Death Spiral', EU Seeks US Minerals Deal

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

On today's podcast:

(1) Elon Musk is combining SpaceX and xAI in a deal that values the enlarged entity at $1.25 trillion, as the world’s richest man looks to fuel his increasingly costly ambitions in artificial intelligence and space exploration.

(2) Documents released by the US Department of Justice appear to show that Britain’s Peter Mandelson leaked sensitive government information to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein while serving as a minister.

(3) France’s parliament adopted a budget for 2026 after Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu survived two no-confidence votes Monday, bringing the curtain down on months of political upheaval that’s rattled investor confidence in the country.

(4) The UK government is increasingly concerned that more protectionist policies pursued by the European Union could exclude British companies from supply chains in key sectors, derailing a reset in post-Brexit relations and potentially costing firms billions of pounds.

(5) President Donald Trump said he would roll back punitive tariffs on India in return for an agreement that Prime Minister Narendra Modi would stop buying Russian oil, easing months of tension between the two countries.

Podcast Conversation: From New York to London, There's Now a Martini on Every Menu



Here's Why Outer Space Is the Next Frontier For Data Centers 

Listen to the Here’s Why podcast on Apple, Spotify or anywhere you listen.

 

Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day On today's podcast: (1) Elon Musk is combining SpaceX and xAI in a deal that values the enlarged entity at $1.25 trillion, as the world&rsquo;s richest man looks to fuel his increasingly costly ambitions in artificial intelligence and space exploration. (2) Documents released by the US Department of Justice appear to show that Britain&rsquo;s Peter Mandelson leaked sensitive government information to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein while serving as a minister. (3) France&rsquo;s parliament adopted a budget for 2026 after Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu survived two no-confidence votes Monday, bringing the curtain down on months of political upheaval that&rsquo;s rattled investor confidence in the country. (4) The UK government is increasingly concerned that more protectionist policies pursued by the European Union could exclude British companies from supply chains in key sectors, derailing a reset in post-Brexit relations and potentially costing firms billions of pounds. (5) President Donald Trump said he would roll back punitive tariffs on India in return for an agreement that Prime Minister Narendra Modi would stop buying Russian oil, easing months of tension between the two countries. Podcast Conversation: <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-01-30/why-pornstar-dirty-martinis-are-on-every-london-nyc-restaurant-menu#:~:text=The%20martini%20is%20a%20popular,it%20a%20high%2Dmargin%20drink." data-destination="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-01-30/why-pornstar-dirty-martinis-are-on-every-london-nyc-restaurant-menu#:~:text=The%20martini%20is%20a%20popular,it%20a%20high%2Dmargin%20drink.">From New York to London, There's Now a Martini on Every Menu</a> 
<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/heres-why-outer-space-is-the-next-frontier-for-data-centers/id1479610314?i=1000745428121">Here's Why Outer Space Is the Next Frontier For Data Centers&nbsp;</a> Listen to the Here&rsquo;s Why&nbsp;podcast on <a href="https://apple.co/3Lg3RGn">Apple</a>, <a href="https://spoti.fi/3LiIX9q">Spotify </a>or&nbsp;<a href="https://bit.ly/3xYsHHy">anywhere you listen</a>.
&nbsp;

$1.25 Trillion Musk Merger, UK Fears ‘Made in Europe’, Reform’s First Big Test

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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’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

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