Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes.

On today's podcast:

(1) UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves is considering dropping plans to raise the headline rates of income tax and a slew of other levies in her upcoming budget.

(2) China’s economic activity cooled more than expected at the start of the fourth quarter with an unprecedented slump in investment and slower growth in industrial output.

(3) US President Donald Trump is readying substantial tariff cuts and trade deals as he seeks to address voter concerns over high food prices and the cost of goods.

(4) The BBC's Chairman Samir Shah has written to the White House expressing remorse to US President Donald Trump for a misleading documentary edit of his January 6th speech in 2021. 

(5) EU officials are looking at how to transform the European Securities & Markets Authority into a more sweeping watchdog like the SEC in the United States.

Podcast Conversation: How to Get Your Vintage Timepiece Safely Serviced

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves is considering dropping plans to raise the headline rates of income tax and a slew of other levies in her upcoming budget. (2) China&rsquo;s economic activity cooled more than expected at the start of the fourth quarter with an unprecedented slump in investment and slower growth in industrial output. (3) US President Donald Trump is readying substantial tariff cuts and trade deals as he seeks to address voter concerns over high food prices and the cost of goods. (4) The BBC's Chairman Samir Shah has written to the White House expressing remorse to US President Donald Trump for a misleading documentary edit of his January 6th speech in 2021.&nbsp; (5) EU officials are looking at how to transform the European Securities &amp; Markets Authority into a more sweeping watchdog like the SEC in the United States. Podcast Conversation: <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2025-11-13/how-to-get-a-watch-serviced-the-secret-to-safely-fix-your-vintage-timepiece" data-destination="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2025-11-13/how-to-get-a-watch-serviced-the-secret-to-safely-fix-your-vintage-timepiece">How to Get Your Vintage Timepiece Safely Serviced</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

Reeves Mulls Tax U-Turn, China’s Economy Falters, Keeping Vintage Time

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

On today's podcast:

(1) President Donald Trump insisted that freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz be part of any deal to end the Middle East war and escalated threats to obliterate key Iranian infrastructure if his terms aren’t met before a Tuesday deadline. 

(2) By warning that the US would deliberately bomb civilian infrastructure in Iran and effectively bring the country to its knees if officials there don’t reopen the Strait of Hormuz, President Donald Trump drew criticism that he was threatening to commit war crimes. His comments also raised questions about whether he could ever be punished for such conduct.

(3) Britain will host a meeting of allied military officers to discuss plans for securing the Strait of Hormuz as Donald Trump’s deadline for Iran to reopen the waterway looms.

(4) Five European Union members urged the bloc to tax windfall profits energy ​companies are reaping as a result of the US-Israeli war on Iran.

(5) Rivals OpenAI, Anthropic PBC, and Alphabet Inc.’s Google have begun working together to try to clamp down on Chinese competitors extracting results from cutting-edge US artificial intelligence models to gain an edge in the global AI race.

(6) NASA’s four Artemis astronauts swung behind the moon and are headed home, in a journey that shattered space travel distance records and brought people the closest they’ve been to the lunar surface in more than 50 years.

Podcast Conversation: Injured US Airman in Iran Used Boeing Device to Signal Rescuers 

Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day. On today's podcast: (1) President Donald Trump insisted that freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz be part of any deal to end the Middle East war and escalated threats to obliterate key Iranian infrastructure if his terms aren&rsquo;t met before a Tuesday deadline. (2) By warning that the US would deliberately bomb civilian infrastructure in Iran and effectively bring the country to its knees if officials there don&rsquo;t reopen the Strait of Hormuz, President Donald Trump drew criticism that he was threatening to commit war crimes. His comments also raised questions about whether he could ever be punished for such conduct. (3) Britain will host a meeting of allied military officers to discuss plans for securing the Strait of Hormuz as Donald Trump&rsquo;s deadline for Iran to reopen the waterway looms. (4) Five European Union members urged the bloc to tax windfall profits energy ​companies are reaping as a result of the US-Israeli war on Iran. (5) Rivals OpenAI, Anthropic PBC, and Alphabet Inc.&rsquo;s Google have begun working together to try to clamp down on Chinese competitors extracting results from cutting-edge US artificial intelligence models to gain an edge in the global AI race. (6) NASA&rsquo;s four Artemis astronauts swung behind the moon and are headed home, in a journey that shattered space travel distance records and brought people the closest they&rsquo;ve been to the lunar surface in more than 50 years. Podcast Conversation: <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-04-06/injured-us-airman-in-iran-used-boeing-device-to-signal-rescuers">Injured US Airman in Iran Used Boeing Device to Signal Rescuers&nbsp;</a>

Trump's Hormuz Ultimatum, Iran Refuses Ceasefire, Astronauts Headed Home 

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

On today's podcast:

(1) President Donald Trump said the war in Iran is “very close” to completion, even as he said the US plans to launch fresh attacks on the country within the next two to three weeks.

(2) In recent days, the operator of an oil tanker stuck in the Persian Gulf received a compelling proposal. After weeks at anchor with missiles and drones passing overhead, it could finally sail safely out through the Strait of Hormuz and into the open ocean — escorted by the Iranian Navy.

(3) European allies are skeptical Donald Trump will actually pull the US out of NATO. But they still fear the president’s renewed threats to do so are eroding the military alliance at a precarious moment.

(4) The war in Iran prompted a record surge in the price of petrol and diesel in the UK last month, adding to pressure on Prime Minister Keir Starmer to step in to help motorists.

(5) NASA’s crew of astronauts launched to space and reached a stable orbit, kicking off a landmark journey that will take them closer to the lunar surface than anyone has been in more than 50 years.

Podcast Conversation: A 12,000-Mile Journey Shows the World’s Scramble for Diesel

Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day. On today's podcast: (1) President Donald Trump said the war in Iran is &ldquo;very close&rdquo; to completion, even as he said the US plans to launch fresh attacks on the country within the next two to three weeks. (2) In recent days, the operator of an oil tanker stuck in the Persian Gulf received a compelling proposal. After weeks at anchor with missiles and drones passing overhead, it could finally sail safely out through the Strait of Hormuz and into the open ocean &mdash; escorted by the Iranian Navy. (3) European allies are skeptical Donald Trump will actually pull the US out of NATO. But they still fear the president&rsquo;s renewed threats to do so are eroding the military alliance at a precarious moment. (4) The war in Iran prompted a record surge in the price of petrol and diesel in the UK last month, adding to pressure on Prime Minister Keir Starmer to step in to help motorists. (5) NASA&rsquo;s crew of astronauts launched to space and reached a stable orbit, kicking off a landmark journey that will take them closer to the lunar surface than anyone has been in more than 50 years. Podcast Conversation:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-04-01/a-12-000-mile-journey-shows-the-world-s-scramble-for-diesel" data-destination="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-04-01/a-12-000-mile-journey-shows-the-world-s-scramble-for-diesel">A 12,000-Mile Journey Shows the World&rsquo;s Scramble for Diesel</a>

US To Hit Iran 'Extremely Hard', NATO Exit Threat, Global Payments Scandal

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

On today's podcast:

(1) President Donald Trump said he foresaw ending the war on Iran within two to three weeks, suggesting the US had largely accomplished its military goals and would leave it to other nations to resolve issues with the Strait of Hormuz.

(2) US President Donald Trump called on other nations to wrest control of the Strait of Hormuz as Iran maintained missile fire across the Persian Gulf, expressing his frustration that the monthlong war remains unresolved.

(3) Europe is expected to have enough jet fuel to avoid shortages in April, according to people directly involved in the aviation fuel market. But that situation could change in May, as the conflict in the Middle East continues to rock global energy markets.

(4) Christine Lagarde used an audience of high-level Group of Seven officials to challenge Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s optimism that the Iran war’s economic fallout will be short-lived, according to people familiar with the matter.

(5) UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer sought to draw attention to how his government is helping Britons with the rising cost of living, even as he faces growing pressure to announce further support because of the economic effects of the Iran crisis.

(6) OpenAI has completed a deal to raise $122 billion from investors at an $852 billion valuation, marking the company’s largest funding round to date by far and bolstering its costly push for more chips, data centers and talent.

(7) American astronauts last set foot on the moon in 1972. More than half a century later, NASA is preparing to take a big step toward returning.

Podcast Conversation: King Charles to Go Ahead With US Visit Despite Trump Spat

Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day. On today's podcast: (1) President Donald Trump said he foresaw ending the war on Iran within two to three weeks, suggesting the US had largely accomplished its military goals and would leave it to other nations to resolve issues with the Strait of Hormuz. (2) US President Donald Trump called on other nations to wrest control of the Strait of Hormuz as Iran maintained missile fire across the Persian Gulf, expressing his frustration that the monthlong war remains unresolved. (3) Europe is expected to have enough jet fuel to avoid shortages in April, according to people directly involved in the aviation fuel market. But that situation could change in May, as the conflict in the Middle East continues to rock global energy markets. (4) Christine Lagarde used an audience of high-level Group of Seven officials to challenge Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent&rsquo;s optimism that the Iran war&rsquo;s economic fallout will be short-lived, according to people familiar with the matter. (5) UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer sought to draw attention to how his government is helping Britons with the rising cost of living, even as he faces growing pressure to announce further support because of the economic effects of the Iran crisis. (6) OpenAI has completed a deal to raise $122 billion from investors at an $852 billion valuation, marking the company&rsquo;s largest funding round to date by far and bolstering its costly push for more chips, data centers and talent. (7) American astronauts last set foot on the moon in 1972. More than half a century later, NASA is preparing to take a big step toward returning. Podcast Conversation: <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-03-31/king-charles-iii-to-travel-to-us-on-state-visit-in-late-april">King Charles to Go Ahead With US Visit Despite Trump Spat</a>

Trump: Leaving Iran Within 3 Weeks, Hormuz Frustration, Moon Mission Launch

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Reeves Mulls Tax U-Turn, China’s Economy Falters, Keeping Vintage Time

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