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

On today's podcast:

(1) The Republican-led House rejected a temporary funding plan backed by President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday with just over 24 hours to go before a US government shutdown.

(2) Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government is talking to Britain’s election watchdog about tougher rules on political donations, amid fears that Reform UK leader Nigel Farage may secure funding from Elon Musk.

(3) Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to appoint Peter Mandelson, a veteran Labour Party figure and trade specialist, as the UK’s ambassador to the US, in an effort to spare Britain from being hit by tariffs by Donald Trump.

(4) For most of the UK’s inflation shock over the past two years, Bank of England policy reacted to swings in wage and prices data. Now it’s leaning much more prominently on its own forecasts.

(5) The UK recorded its worst November car production numbers in 44 years amid weak demand both in Britain and across Europe.

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) The Republican-led House rejected a temporary funding plan backed by President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday with just over 24 hours to go before a US government shutdown. (2) Prime Minister Keir Starmer&rsquo;s government is talking to Britain&rsquo;s election watchdog about tougher rules on political donations, amid fears that Reform UK leader Nigel Farage may secure funding from Elon Musk. (3) Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to appoint Peter Mandelson, a veteran Labour Party figure and trade specialist, as the UK&rsquo;s ambassador to the US, in an effort to spare Britain from being hit by tariffs by Donald Trump. (4) For most of the UK&rsquo;s inflation shock over the past two years, Bank of England policy reacted to swings in wage and prices data. Now it&rsquo;s leaning much more prominently on its own forecasts. (5) The UK recorded its worst November car production numbers in 44 years amid weak demand both in Britain and across Europe.

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

Trump-Musk Plan Fails, US Shutdown Looms & Why Firms Aren't Listing

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

On today's podcast:

(1) Some Gulf Arab and European leaders believe that a US-Iran peace deal will take about six months to be agreed and that the warring sides should extend their ceasefire to cover that timeframe, according to officials from the regions familiar with the matter.

(2) The UK and France will host a summit to discuss setting up a naval force that would ensure freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, as Europe seeks to rebut US claims that it’s not doing enough to secure the waterway.

(3) Netflix gave a forecast for the second quarter that fell short of analysts’ expectations, sending the shares tumbling in extended trading.

(4) War and an historic energy shock are tough financial stability risks, yet Anthropic's unreleased AI model Mythos added a layer of dread to conversations among policymakers in Washington.

(5) The Chinese government is pressuring Spain to help thwart European Union proposals aimed at making the bloc’s companies more competitive, according to a person familiar with the matter.

Podcast Conversation: What Successful CEOs Learned at Their First Meaningful Job

Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day. On today's podcast: (1) Some Gulf Arab and European leaders believe that a US-Iran peace deal will take about six months to be agreed and that the warring sides should extend their ceasefire to cover that timeframe, according to officials from the regions familiar with the matter. (2) The UK and France will host a summit to discuss setting up a naval force that would ensure freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, as Europe seeks to rebut US claims that it&rsquo;s not doing enough to secure the waterway. (3) Netflix gave a forecast for the second quarter that fell short of analysts&rsquo; expectations, sending the shares tumbling in extended trading. (4) War and an historic energy shock are tough financial stability risks, yet Anthropic's unreleased AI model Mythos added a layer of dread to conversations among policymakers in Washington. (5) The Chinese government is pressuring Spain to help thwart European Union proposals aimed at making the bloc&rsquo;s companies more competitive, according to a person familiar with the matter. Podcast Conversation: <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-04-17/uber-goldman-sachs-executives-share-how-first-jobs-influenced-their-careers" data-destination="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-04-17/uber-goldman-sachs-executives-share-how-first-jobs-influenced-their-careers">What Successful CEOs Learned at Their First Meaningful Job</a>

Iran Deal ‘6 Months Away’, Starmer Faces Crisis, Netflix Fails To Thrill

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

On today's podcast:

(1) The US and Iran are considering a two-week ceasefire extension to allow more time to negotiate a peace deal, according to a person familiar with the matter, reducing the risk of renewed fighting despite an intensifying standoff over the Strait of Hormuz.

(2) China’s economic growth rebounded more than expected in the first quarter of 2026, suggesting limited spillovers so far from the war in Iran but revealing few signs of turnaround in weak consumer spending.

(3) Policymakers at the European Central Bank are leaning toward keeping interest rates unchanged this month, postponing their verdict on whether the fallout of the Iran war warrants a response, according to people familiar with the debate.

(4) European wealth hubs are seeing wealthy individuals moving assets into the region in response to the conflict in the Middle East, according to Pictet Group’s Laurent Ramsey.

(5) The EU’s efforts to rein in big tech took another step today as it announced a new age-verification app to keep children safe online.

Podcast Conversation: New Grads Bring AI Fluency, and Dependency, Into the Workplace

Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day. On today's podcast: (1) The US and Iran are considering a two-week ceasefire extension to allow more time to negotiate a peace deal, according to a person familiar with the matter, reducing the risk of renewed fighting despite an intensifying standoff over the Strait of Hormuz. (2) China&rsquo;s economic growth rebounded more than expected in the first quarter of 2026, suggesting limited spillovers so far from the war in Iran but revealing few signs of turnaround in weak consumer spending. (3) Policymakers at the European Central Bank are leaning toward keeping interest rates unchanged this month, postponing their verdict on whether the fallout of the Iran war warrants a response, according to people familiar with the debate. (4) European wealth hubs are seeing wealthy individuals moving assets into the region in response to the conflict in the Middle East, according to Pictet Group&rsquo;s Laurent Ramsey. (5) The EU&rsquo;s efforts to rein in big tech took another step today as it announced a new age-verification app to keep children safe online. Podcast Conversation: <a href="https://news.bloombergtax.com/daily-tax-report-international/new-grads-bring-ai-fluency-and-dependency-into-the-workplace" data-destination="https://news.bloombergtax.com/daily-tax-report-international/new-grads-bring-ai-fluency-and-dependency-into-the-workplace">New Grads Bring AI Fluency, and Dependency, Into the Workplace</a>

Stocks Surge On Talks Hope, Europe Social Media Curbs, Spain’s $90B Data Center Pain

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

On today's podcast:

(1) The US and Iran are looking to arrange a second round of peace talks in the coming days as a standoff in the Strait of Hormuz worsens a global energy crisis and complicates diplomatic prospects.

(2) President Christine Lagarde said higher energy costs have pushed the euro zone away from the European Central Bank’s base-case outlook, though not enough yet to warrant leaning toward raising interest rates.

(3) Britain will suffer the biggest economic shock from the Iran war of any major advanced economy and struggle to cushion the blow through either interest rate cuts or state support, according to the International Monetary Fund.

(4) UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his Dutch counterpart Rob Jetten met energy leaders to discuss cooperation in the North Sea as the war in the Middle East disrupts global supplies.

(5) President Donald Trump’s tariffs may be restored by July to the levels in place before the Supreme Court struck down many of his levies, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said.

(6) Artificial intelligence-driven chatbots are giving users problematic medical advice about half the time, according to a new study, highlighting the health risks of the technology that’s becoming increasingly integral in day-to-day life.

Podcast Conversation: Diplomacy on Ice - Finland’s president is in Canada for talks on Arctic security and regional tensions. But the lighter moment getting attention was both leaders hitting the ice with the Ottawa Charge hockey team. For more on Carney's 'Middle Powers' push listen to this episode of the Here's Why podcast

Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day. On today's podcast: (1) The US and Iran are looking to arrange a second round of peace talks in the coming days as a standoff in the Strait of Hormuz worsens a global energy crisis and complicates diplomatic prospects. (2) President Christine Lagarde said higher energy costs have pushed the euro zone away from the European Central Bank&rsquo;s base-case outlook, though not enough yet to warrant leaning toward raising interest rates. (3) Britain will suffer the biggest economic shock from the Iran war of any major advanced economy and struggle to cushion the blow through either interest rate cuts or state support, according to the International Monetary Fund. (4) UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his Dutch counterpart Rob Jetten met energy leaders to discuss cooperation in the North Sea as the war in the Middle East disrupts global supplies. (5) President Donald Trump&rsquo;s tariffs may be restored by July to the levels in place before the Supreme Court struck down many of his levies, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said. (6) Artificial intelligence-driven chatbots are giving users problematic medical advice about half the time, according to a new study, highlighting the health risks of the technology that&rsquo;s becoming increasingly integral in day-to-day life. Podcast Conversation: Diplomacy on Ice - Finland&rsquo;s president is in Canada for talks on Arctic security and regional tensions. But the lighter moment getting attention was both leaders hitting the ice with the Ottawa Charge hockey team. For more on Carney's 'Middle Powers' push listen <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/ee/podcast/heres-why-canada-is-pushing-an-alternative-to-trumps-world/id1479610314?i=1000749584003" data-destination="https://podcasts.apple.com/ee/podcast/heres-why-canada-is-pushing-an-alternative-to-trumps-world/id1479610314?i=1000749584003">to this episode of the Here's Why podcast</a>

Europe Economy War Pain, US Tariffs Coming Back, Flawed AI Medical Advice

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