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

On today's podcast:

(1) US lender PacWest confirms Bloomberg's reporting that it's discussing options, including a possible sale.

(2) Powell hints rates have peaked as the Federal Reserve hikes by a quarter point.

(3) The ECB gets ready to reveal its latest rates decision.

(4) Vodafone and CK Hutchison are reported to be close to agreeing a £15bn tie-up.

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes.
On today's podcast:
(1) US lender PacWest confirms Bloomberg's reporting that it's discussing options, including a possible sale.
(2) Powell hints rates have peaked as the Federal Reserve hikes by a quarter point.
(3) The ECB gets ready to reveal its latest rates decision.
(4) Vodafone and CK Hutchison are reported to be close to agreeing a £15bn tie-up.

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

US Regional Bank Problem Not Over And Powell Hints At A Pause

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

On today's podcast:

(1) Brent jumped back above $100 a barrel after the Iran war led to more shipping turmoil in the Middle East and China tightened fuel export curbs to cope with the impacts of the conflict.

(2) President Donald Trump said the massive release of emergency oil reserves approved by the International Energy Agency would ease energy price pressures while the US seeks to “finish the job” in its campaign against Iran.

(3) Goldman Sachs and Citigroup have told staffers in Dubai to stay away from their offices as Iran’s attacks on Gulf cities continue.

(4) The European Union warned that its inflation rate could surpass 3% this year if the war in the Middle East causes Brent oil prices to remain around $100 per barrel and gas prices stay elevated for an extended period.

(5) President Donald Trump’s administration started the first of several sweeping trade investigations that set the stage for new tariffs, the centerpiece of a push to replace levies struck down by the US Supreme Court.

(6) Prime Minister Keir Starmer appointed Peter Mandelson as US ambassador despite an official vetting process that warned his ties to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein entailed “reputational risks.”

Podcast Conversation: Netflix is making a big investment in AI

Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day. On today's podcast: (1) Brent jumped back above $100 a barrel after the Iran war led to more shipping turmoil in the Middle East and China tightened fuel export curbs to cope with the impacts of the conflict. (2) President Donald Trump said the massive release of emergency oil reserves approved by the International Energy Agency would ease energy price pressures while the US seeks to &ldquo;finish the job&rdquo; in its campaign against Iran. (3) Goldman Sachs and Citigroup have told staffers in Dubai to stay away from their offices as Iran&rsquo;s attacks on Gulf cities continue. (4) The European Union warned that its inflation rate could surpass 3% this year if the war in the Middle East causes Brent oil prices to remain around $100 per barrel and gas prices stay elevated for an extended period. (5) President Donald Trump&rsquo;s administration started the first of several sweeping trade investigations that set the stage for new tariffs, the centerpiece of a push to replace levies struck down by the US Supreme Court. (6) Prime Minister Keir Starmer appointed Peter Mandelson as US ambassador despite an official vetting process that warned his ties to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein entailed &ldquo;reputational risks.&rdquo; Podcast Conversation: <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-03-11/netflix-to-pay-as-much-as-600-million-for-ben-affleck-s-ai-firm">Netflix is making a big investment in AI</a>

Tanker Attacks Spike Oil, US-EU Trade Probe, Asia Faces Energy Crunch 

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

On today's podcast:

(1) The International Energy Agency has proposed the largest ever release of oil reserves, according to the Wall Street Journal, as governments seek to contain a spike in energy prices driven by the Middle East war.

(2) President Donald Trump warned Iran against laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz and threatened to blow up any ship attempting to do so, underscoring his determination to get oil flowing through the vital waterway after almost two weeks of war.President Donald Trump warned Iran against laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz and threatened to blow up any ship attempting to do so, underscoring his determination to get oil flowing through the vital waterway after almost two weeks of war.

(3) Energy markets whipsawed for a second consecutive day as investors raced to interpret rapidly shifting comments from the Trump administration over the war in Iran.

(4) The European Central Bank will ensure the war in Iran doesn’t inflict the same inflation pain on the euro zone as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine did, according to President Christine Lagarde.

(5) The cost of meeting net zero is less than a single fossil fuel price shock, the UK’s official climate adviser said.

(6) According to a stinging barb from Donald Trump, Britons are being led by a Prime Minister who is no Winston Churchill. Soon they will have to cope without the popular wartime leader on their banknotes too.

(7) Some of the world’s biggest hedge funds known for their steady returns suffered hundreds of millions of dollars in losses last week after the war against Iran triggered wild market moves and hit portfolios across the industry.

Podcast Conversation: Travel Problems Aren't Just Centered on Dubai

Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day. On today's podcast: (1) The International Energy Agency has proposed the largest ever release of oil reserves, according to the Wall Street Journal, as governments seek to contain a spike in energy prices driven by the Middle East war. (2) President Donald Trump warned Iran against laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz and threatened to blow up any ship attempting to do so, underscoring his determination to get oil flowing through the vital waterway after almost two weeks of war.President Donald Trump warned Iran against laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz and threatened to blow up any ship attempting to do so, underscoring his determination to get oil flowing through the vital waterway after almost two weeks of war. (3) Energy markets whipsawed for a second consecutive day as investors raced to interpret rapidly shifting comments from the Trump administration over the war in Iran. (4) The European Central Bank will ensure the war in Iran doesn&rsquo;t inflict the same inflation pain on the euro zone as Russia&rsquo;s invasion of Ukraine did, according to President Christine Lagarde. (5) The cost of meeting net zero is less than a single fossil fuel price shock, the UK&rsquo;s official climate adviser said. (6) According to a stinging barb from Donald Trump, Britons are being led by a Prime Minister who is no Winston Churchill. Soon they will have to cope without the popular wartime leader on their banknotes too. (7) Some of the world&rsquo;s biggest hedge funds known for their steady returns<a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-03-10/balyasny-millennium-point72-hit-by-iran-conflict-in-wild-week"> suffered hundreds of millions of dollars in losses last week</a> after the war against Iran triggered wild market moves and hit portfolios across the industry. Podcast Conversation: <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2026-03-11/travel-problems-are-affecting-mexico-and-cuba-as-well-as-dubai">Travel Problems Aren't Just Centered on Dubai</a>

Gigantic Oil Release Report, Hormuz Strait Mine Threat, Hedge Funds Lose $1.5B

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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 would waive oil-related sanctions, have the US Navy escort tankers through the Strait of Hormuz and predicted on Monday that the war with Iran would resolve “very soon” as he confronted mounting economic and political pressure and days of dramatic fluctuations in oil markets.

(2) Oil tumbled after US President Donald Trump said the Iran war will end soon, as he faces mounting pressure over the conflict that’s upended global energy markets and sparked concerns about an inflation crisis.

(3) Russian President Vladimir Putin and his US counterpart Donald Trump discussed Iran in their first phone talk this year.

(4) Until last month, airlines couldn’t get new aircraft fast enough, with both Airbus and Boeing struggling to keep up with surging demand. The 11-day war in Iran has upended that outlook

(5) The Bank of England faces the prospect of UK inflation rebounding to as high as 5%, with traders ramping up bets on a reversal of recent cuts to interest rates.

Podcast Conversation: Enough Cool Heads Are Pulling Back From the Brink

Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day. On today's podcast: (1) President Donald Trump said he would waive oil-related sanctions, have the US Navy escort tankers through the Strait of Hormuz and predicted on Monday that the war with Iran would resolve &ldquo;very soon&rdquo; as he confronted mounting economic and political pressure and days of dramatic fluctuations in oil markets. (2) Oil tumbled after US President Donald Trump said the Iran war will end soon, as he faces mounting pressure over the conflict that&rsquo;s upended global energy markets and sparked concerns about an inflation crisis. (3) Russian President Vladimir Putin and his US counterpart Donald Trump discussed Iran in their first phone talk this year. (4) Until last month, airlines couldn&rsquo;t get new aircraft fast enough, with both Airbus and Boeing struggling to keep up with surging demand. The 11-day war in Iran has upended that outlook (5) The Bank of England faces the prospect of UK inflation rebounding to as high as 5%, with traders ramping up bets on a reversal of recent cuts to interest rates. Podcast Conversation: <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/newsletters/2026-03-10/iran-oil-panic-enough-cool-heads-are-pulling-back-from-the-brink?srnd=undefined&amp;sref=AuZ8DRMf">Enough Cool Heads Are Pulling Back From the Brink</a>

Trump: War To End 'Soon', Oil Prices Plunge, Global Inflation Fears

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US Regional Bank Problem Not Over And Powell Hints At A Pause

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