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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>

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Bloomberg Daybreak: Europe Edition

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.

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

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