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

On today's podcast:

(1) European banks have reported a bumper set of earnings this morning, with profits beating expectations, but they're also warning of the future effects of the ongoing Hormuz blockade.

(2) Oil prices remain firmly in triple digits this morning, as the US-Iran war enters its third month.

(3) The shock decision by the United Arab Emirates to quit OPEC blindsided its partners of six decades. Now the cartel will have to fight to stay relevant in a fast-shifting global oil market.

(4)  The EU has accused social media giant Meta of failing to keep children off its services.

Podcast Conversation: King Charles Is Doing an Impossible Job in America

An update to your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day. On today's podcast: (1) European banks have reported a bumper set of earnings this morning, with profits beating expectations, but they're also warning of the future effects of the ongoing Hormuz blockade. (2) Oil prices remain firmly in triple digits this morning, as the US-Iran war enters its third month. (3) The shock decision by the United Arab Emirates to quit OPEC blindsided its partners of six decades. Now the cartel will have to fight to stay relevant in a fast-shifting global oil market. (4)&nbsp;&nbsp;The EU has accused social media giant Meta of failing to keep children off its services. Podcast Conversation:<a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2026-04-28/king-charles-is-doing-an-impossible-job-with-donald-trump-in-america"> King Charles Is Doing an Impossible Job in America</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

UPDATE: Europe Delivers, Oil Squeeze Heats Up, HMS Trump Royal Gift

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

On today's podcast:

(1) Russia may escalate attacks against the Baltic States and Poland, a European intelligence official said, amid rising concern that Moscow wants to further intimidate nations supporting Ukraine.

(2) A $42 billion auction of 10-year US Treasuries resulted in the highest yield for the benchmark securities since 2007, luring decent appetite from investors who’ve been demanding more compensation to finance the US government.

(3) Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s government is supportive of a near-term rate hike by the Bank of Japan, with the next move likely either in September or October, according to people familiar with the matter.

(4) Global stocks climbed toward a record and bonds extended gains as a subdued US inflation report eased concerns about an imminent interest-rate hike by the Federal Reserve. Brent snapped a six-day rally.

(5) The US military campaign against Iran has so far failed to force the regime to capitulate. The Trump administration is betting once again that suffocating economic pressure will do the job.

(6) Europe’s fifth heat wave of the summer is set to peak Thursday, the latest in a string of extreme weather events that have strained health systems and energy networks across the region.

(7) The black box around Xi Jinping’s corruption crackdown has long fueled political gossip in China. Now, an underground market is emerging for selling purported secrets on who might be next to fall.

(8) Toms Kreicbergs worked on Wall Street before returning to his native Latvia, where he writes science fiction and engages in an enterprise almost as fanciful: trying to get more of his fellow citizens to invest in the stock market. In countries big and small, the European Union is chasing a dream: Its savers, with €11 trillion stashed in bank accounts, will finally develop a lust for stock and bond markets and pump money into businesses across the region, powering both European growth and their own prosperity.

Podcast Conversation: China Pioneered 90-Second Microdramas, and Hollywood Wants In

Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day. On today's podcast: (1) Russia may escalate attacks against the Baltic States and Poland, a European intelligence official said, amid rising concern that Moscow wants to further intimidate nations supporting Ukraine. (2) A $42 billion auction of 10-year US Treasuries resulted in the highest yield for the benchmark securities since 2007, luring decent appetite from investors who&rsquo;ve been demanding more compensation to finance the US government. (3) Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi&rsquo;s government is supportive of a near-term rate hike by the Bank of Japan, with the next move likely either in September or October, according to people familiar with the matter. (4) Global stocks climbed toward a record and bonds extended gains as a subdued US inflation report eased concerns about an imminent interest-rate hike by the Federal Reserve. Brent snapped a six-day rally. (5) The US military campaign against Iran has so far failed to force the regime to capitulate. The Trump administration is betting once again that suffocating economic pressure will do the job. (6) Europe&rsquo;s fifth heat wave of the summer is set to peak Thursday, the latest in a string of extreme weather events that have strained health systems and energy networks across the region. (7) The black box around Xi Jinping&rsquo;s corruption crackdown has long fueled political gossip in China. Now, an underground market is emerging for selling purported secrets on who might be next to fall. (8) Toms Kreicbergs worked on Wall Street before returning to his native Latvia, where he writes science fiction and engages in an enterprise almost as fanciful: trying to get more of his fellow citizens to invest in the stock market. In countries big and small, <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2026-08-13/why-eu-governments-want-more-people-to-invest-in-the-stock-market?srnd=undefined">the European Union is chasing a dream</a>: Its savers, with &euro;11 trillion stashed in bank accounts, will finally develop a lust for stock and bond markets and pump money into businesses across the region, powering both European growth and their own prosperity. Podcast Conversation:<a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2026-08-12/microdramas-take-hold-on-us-smartphones-after-rise-in-china"> China Pioneered 90-Second Microdramas, and Hollywood Wants In</a>

Russia Eyes Europe Sabotage, US Borrowing Costs Surge, Stock-Shy Europeans

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

On today's podcast:

(1) Oil advanced for a sixth day on skepticism about the prospects for a deal that would restore energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz, despite an upbeat assessment from some officials.

(2) Pakistan’s defense minister said the US and Iran are “close to some sort of arrangement” over the Strait of Hormuz, even after both sides appeared to toughen their positions in the long-deadlocked negotiations. 

(3) The yen edged closer toward a key level against the dollar, raising concerns over Japanese authorities stepping in again to prop up the currency. 

(4) CoreWeave, a provider of computing that powers artificial intelligence systems, soared in late trading after the AI spending frenzy spurred faster sales growth than anticipated. 

(5) Night will fall on Europe’s power system a bit early Wednesday evening, as an eclipse is set to block solar generation across parts of the UK and western Europe.

(6) Around 90,000 of London’s white-collar jobs are poised to transfer to other parts of the UK over the next five years, as Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s devolution drive and the capital’s cost pressures encourage businesses to shift work elsewhere.

Podcast Conversation: Curry Dish, Not Big Mac, Captures Just How Weak Yen Is, BNY Says

Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day. On today's podcast: (1) Oil advanced for a sixth day on skepticism about the prospects for a deal that would restore energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz, despite an upbeat assessment from some officials. (2) Pakistan&rsquo;s defense minister said the US and Iran are &ldquo;close to some sort of arrangement&rdquo; over the Strait of Hormuz, even after both sides appeared to toughen their positions in the long-deadlocked negotiations. (3) The yen edged closer toward a key level against the dollar, raising concerns over Japanese authorities stepping in again to prop up the currency. (4) CoreWeave, a provider of computing that powers artificial intelligence systems, soared in late trading after the AI spending frenzy spurred faster sales growth than anticipated. (5) Night will fall on Europe&rsquo;s power system a bit early Wednesday evening, as an eclipse is set to block solar generation across parts of the UK and western Europe. (6) Around 90,000 of London&rsquo;s white-collar jobs are poised to transfer to other parts of the UK over the next five years, as Prime Minister Andy Burnham&rsquo;s devolution drive and the capital&rsquo;s cost pressures encourage businesses to shift work elsewhere. Podcast Conversation: <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-12/curry-dish-not-big-mac-captures-just-how-weak-yen-is-bny-says">Curry Dish, Not Big Mac, Captures Just How Weak Yen Is, BNY Says</a>

$150 Oil Now Possible, Solar Eclipse Power Shift, Bankers Leaving London

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

On today's podcast:


(1) Another wave of intense heat is set to sweep across an already parched Europe this week, raising wildfire risks, threatening crops and drying watersheds feeding the region’s critically low rivers.

(2) British shoppers retreated during the July heat wave, prioritizing small treats and cutting back elsewhere as the recent consumer boost showed signs of fading.

(3) US President Donald Trump made sweeping new demands on Iran after Tehran reiterated requests for reparations as part of talks to wind down the conflict, dimming hopes of a quick deal that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

(4) An Iranian assassination threat against President Donald Trump prompted an extraordinary operation last month in which he flew secretly from Turkey on an alternate military aircraft while the White House said he was aboard Air Force One, The Washington Post has learned.

(5) US investment giants including Apollo Global Management, Blackstone, BlackRock. and Brookfield Asset Management are partnering with Nvidia to source $500 billion in financing for artificial intelligence infrastructure. 

Podcast Conversation: UK Wildfires Are Here to Stay. We Have to Adapt: Lara Williams

Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day. On today's podcast:
 (1) Another wave of intense heat is set to sweep across an already parched Europe this week, raising wildfire risks, threatening crops and drying watersheds feeding the region&rsquo;s critically low rivers. (2) British shoppers retreated during the July heat wave, prioritizing small treats and cutting back elsewhere as the recent consumer boost showed signs of fading. (3) US President Donald Trump made sweeping new demands on Iran after Tehran reiterated requests for reparations as part of talks to wind down the conflict, dimming hopes of a quick deal that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz. (4) An Iranian assassination threat against President Donald Trump prompted an extraordinary operation last month in which he flew secretly from Turkey on an alternate military aircraft while the White House said he was aboard Air Force One, The Washington Post has learned. (5) US investment giants including Apollo Global Management, Blackstone, BlackRock. and Brookfield Asset Management are partnering with Nvidia to source $500 billion in financing for artificial intelligence infrastructure. Podcast Conversation: <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2026-08-11/uk-wildfires-britain-s-fire-era-is-here-we-have-to-adapt" data-destination="https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2026-08-11/uk-wildfires-britain-s-fire-era-is-here-we-have-to-adapt">UK Wildfires Are Here to Stay. We Have to Adapt: Lara Williams</a>

Intense Heat Hits Power & Crops, Trump's Secret Flight, Mercedes China EV Fail

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UPDATE: Europe Delivers, Oil Squeeze Heats Up, HMS Trump Royal Gift

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