Macron & Xi Meet in Beijing, Meta’s Apple Talent Coup, Campari Seeks US Sunrise

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) French President Emmanuel Macron sought Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s help in ending the war in Ukraine and urged Beijing to boost investment in France, as both sides look to rebalance their economic ties.…

Kremlin Talks ‘Very Useful’, OpenAI CEO's Code Red, Surging Plastic Demand

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) The Kremlin said Vladimir Putin held “very useful” talks with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner though the sides failed to reach agreement on a plan to end Russia’s war in Ukraine. (2) The Europ…

Crypto’s $1 Billion Wipeout, EU Moscow Talks Warning, Litigation Finance Falters

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Almost $1 billion of leveraged crypto positions were liquidated during another sharp drop in prices on Monday that brought fresh momentum to a wide-ranging selloff. (2) The European Union’s top diplomat…

Rachel Reeves Denies Lying, Ukraine Talks Edge Forward, Swiss Reject Super-Rich Tax

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Rachel Reeves denied misleading the British public about the state of the UK’s public finances ahead of her budget, as she faced ongoing criticism over her messaging in the run-up to Wednesday’s £26 bill…

Daybreak Weekend: Tech Earnings, Middle East and Africa Summit, Labubu Craze

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 earnings from Crowdstrike, Snowflake, and Salesforce. In the UK – a look ahead to the seventh Milken Institute Middle East and Africa Summit. In Asi…

Hong Kong Death Toll Rises, Trump 'Third World' Threat, New Subway In Europe

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades, which killed at least 94 people and injured 76, has intensified scrutiny of the city’s safety-inspection system and whether officials responded forcefully enough to…

Labour’s High-Tax Gamble, Devastating Hong Kong Fire, Private Equity Resistance 

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves did enough in her budget to help her and Prime Minister Keir Starmer survive, building back a vital fiscal buffer and expanding welfare. (2) The UK government i…

Special Episode: Reeves Hikes Taxes After Budget Pre-Release Shambles

UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves expanded her fiscal headroom to £22 billion by upping a range of taxes including: a levy on homes valued above £2 million, increasing fuel duty, and freezing the threshold people start paying income tax for longer. But her crucial budget was overshadowed…

Make Or Break UK Budget, US Envoy’s Kremlin Advice, Africa's Political Fish

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) In the 83 days since UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves announced the date of her second budget, she’s told both bond-market investors and Labour Party backbenchers that it’s been drafted wit…

Russia & Ukraine Trade Fire, Trump-Xi Taiwan Tightrope, Pret’s Recipe For Revival

On today's podcast: (1) Russia and Ukraine exchanged fire early Tuesday with heavy air raids on Kyiv and assaults on southern Russian areas, just hours after President Donald Trump struck a positive tone on prospects for a ceasefire deal. (2) The European Union’s antitrust chief ruled out easin…