 Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast:

(1) Wall Street's biggest banks face a harsh reality check in China
(2) Biden and McCarthy voice cautious optimism on a debt deal
(3) UBS gets a $35 billion profit gain on paper from its Credit Suisse takeover
(4) MPs call for trading in digital currencies to be regulated like gambling. 

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Wall Street's biggest banks face a harsh reality check in China (2) Biden and McCarthy voice cautious optimism on a debt deal (3) UBS gets a $35 billion profit gain on paper from its Credit Suisse takeover (4) MPs call for trading in digital currencies to be regulated like gambling.

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

Wall Street's China Problem & UBS's $35B Credit Suisse Windfall

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

On today's podcast:

(1) France avoided a repeat of large-scale violence and looting that marred nationwide protests a week ago, suggesting the government’s decision to boost police numbers and contain marches paid off.

(2) President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva came from behind to win Brazil’s runoff election, halting a right-wing wave sweeping Latin America and defying predictions that the 80-year-old political veteran had finally reached the end of his extraordinary career.

(3) Serbian longtime leader Aleksandar Vucic surprisingly conceded defeat in a snap vote, handing victory to a student-led movement that built mass support by pledging to fight graft and reverse democratic backsliding.

(4) Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado arrived in Caracas Sunday night, capping a daylong journey through five states that drew crowds of supporters and raised expectations for a return to democracy.

(5) Elon Musk said SpaceX has closed a $40 billion debt deal to pay for the chips needed to fuel its artificial intelligence ambitions. People familiar with the discussions, though, told Bloomberg News that talks over pricing were still ongoing.

Podcast Conversation:Why the Book World Remains Obsessed With Celebrity Memoirs

Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day. On today's podcast: (1) France avoided a repeat of large-scale violence and looting that marred nationwide protests a week ago, suggesting the government&rsquo;s decision to boost police numbers and contain marches paid off. (2) President Luiz In&aacute;cio Lula da Silva came from behind to win Brazil&rsquo;s runoff election, halting a right-wing wave sweeping Latin America and defying predictions that the 80-year-old political veteran had finally reached the end of his extraordinary career. (3) Serbian longtime leader Aleksandar Vucic surprisingly conceded defeat in a snap vote, handing victory to a student-led movement that built mass support by pledging to fight graft and reverse democratic backsliding. (4) Venezuelan opposition leader Mar&iacute;a Corina Machado arrived in Caracas Sunday night, capping a daylong journey through five states that drew crowds of supporters and raised expectations for a return to democracy. (5) Elon Musk said SpaceX has closed a $40 billion debt deal to pay for the chips needed to fuel its artificial intelligence ambitions. People familiar with the discussions, though, told Bloomberg News that talks over pricing were still ongoing. Podcast Conversation:<a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-10-23/from-britney-spears-to-prince-harry-why-we-re-obsessed-with-celebrity-memoirs" data-destination="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-10-23/from-britney-spears-to-prince-harry-why-we-re-obsessed-with-celebrity-memoirs">Why the Book World Remains Obsessed With Celebrity Memoirs</a>

France Cracks Down, Musk's $40B Chip Deal, Lula's Shock Brazil Win

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

On today's podcast:

(1) The artificial intelligence trade stayed on the back foot as investors rotated out of one of the year’s hottest themes and sought safety in bonds. Adding to the pressure, crude oil extended its gains.

(2) French authorities are bracing for a new round of protests Saturday, rolling out the military to back up police in a bid to prevent a repeat of last weekend’s riots and reassure markets unnerved by the violence. 

(3) There's a growing divide over how much further the European Central Bank will raise rates, as oil remains above $110 a barrel.

(4) Banks, airlines and governments across Europe, Asia and the Americas are pulling down websites to avoid being hacked. Artificial intelligence models helped to find vulnerabilities in a commonly used programming language called PHP. 

(5) UK consumer sentiment plunged in October as soaring fuel prices brought home the scale of the cost-of-living hit from the Middle East conflict.

(6) Britons looking for a flavor of the upcoming first budget of Andy Burnham’s UK government need look no further than the descriptors emanating from Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey and his officials at the Treasury: Do no harm. Steady as she goes. Focused.

(7) President Donald Trump spoke to SpaceX Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk and asked him to lift restrictions on his company’s Starlink satellite system, the Wall Street Journal reported Thursday.

(8) With a fresh infusion of cash to his super political action committee in the first two weeks of October, Elon Musk has now given more than $445 million in the current election cycle and become one of the biggest-ever contributors to such groups.


Podcast Conversation: AI Agents Are Coming for Bank’s Easy Money

Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day.
On today's podcast:
(1) The artificial intelligence trade stayed on the back foot as investors rotated out of one of the year&rsquo;s hottest themes and sought safety in bonds. Adding to the pressure, crude oil extended its gains.
(2) French authorities are bracing for a new round of protests Saturday, rolling out the military to back up police in a bid to prevent a repeat of last weekend&rsquo;s riots and reassure markets unnerved by the violence.&nbsp;
(3) There's a growing divide over how much further the European Central Bank will raise rates, as oil remains above $110 a barrel.
(4) Banks, airlines and governments across Europe, Asia and the Americas are pulling down websites to avoid being hacked. Artificial intelligence models helped to find vulnerabilities in a commonly used programming language called PHP.&nbsp;
(5) UK consumer sentiment plunged in October as soaring fuel prices brought home the scale of the cost-of-living hit from the Middle East conflict.
(6) Britons looking for a flavor of the upcoming first budget of Andy Burnham&rsquo;s UK government need look no further than the descriptors emanating from Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey and his officials at the Treasury: Do no harm. Steady as she goes. Focused.
(7) President Donald Trump spoke to SpaceX Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk and asked him to lift restrictions on his company&rsquo;s Starlink satellite system, the Wall Street Journal reported Thursday.
(8) With a fresh infusion of cash to his super political action committee in the first two weeks of October, Elon Musk has now given more than $445 million in the current election cycle and become one of the biggest-ever contributors to such groups.
 Podcast Conversation: <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2026-10-22/ai-agents-are-a-bigger-threat-to-bank-deposits-than-stablecoins">AI Agents Are Coming for Bank&rsquo;s Easy Money</a>

Markets Rush To Safety, French Military Protest Deployment, Brexit-Sized Confidence Slump

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Your morning briefing.

All the news you need to start your day.On today's podcast:

(1) The yield on benchmark French debt hit 5% for the first time since 2002 as rising energy prices exacerbated concern over the country’s fiscal outlook.

(2) The US State Department issued an ordered departure for non-emergency personnel and their families from Saudi Arabia because of the growing threat from Houthi militants in neighboring Yemen.

(3) Meta Platforms Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg told investors that a pricey wager on artificial intelligence is delivering results, setting the stage for the company to bet even more aggressively on the market

(4) Tesla pulled back its spending plans after investment last quarter trailed expectations, clouding Elon Musk’s effort to transform the electric vehicle maker into an AI and robotics company

(5) European car sales growth accelerated last month, extending a run of gains this year as buyers turn to electric cars, with Chinese manufacturers capturing much of the increase.

(6) The European Union reached a provisional agreement to overhaul rules governing the bloc’s securitizations markets, a deal that would unleash billions of euros to finance initiatives in key areas such as defense and climate resilience.

(7) UK banks have stepped up lobbying attempts against the prospect of higher taxes, warning of the hit to growth and lending, but many investors have already priced in the risk.

(8) Years of war and sanctions are making it harder for Russia's oil producers — including Rosneft, the nation’s largest — to maintain volumes today while developing reserves for tomorrow.

Podcast Conversation: The Saxophone Is Back After Decades in the Pop Music Wilderness

Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day.On today's podcast: (1) The yield on benchmark French debt hit 5% for the first time since 2002 as rising energy prices exacerbated concern over the country&rsquo;s fiscal outlook. (2) The US State Department issued an ordered departure for non-emergency personnel and their families from Saudi Arabia because of the growing threat from Houthi militants in neighboring Yemen. (3) Meta Platforms Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg told investors that a pricey wager on artificial intelligence is delivering results, setting the stage for the company to bet even more aggressively on the market (4) Tesla pulled back its spending plans after investment last quarter trailed expectations, clouding Elon Musk&rsquo;s effort to transform the electric vehicle maker into an AI and robotics company (5) European car sales growth accelerated last month, extending a run of gains this year as buyers turn to electric cars, with Chinese manufacturers capturing much of the increase. (6) The European Union reached a provisional agreement to overhaul rules governing the bloc&rsquo;s securitizations markets, a deal that would unleash billions of euros to finance initiatives in key areas such as defense and climate resilience. (7) UK banks have stepped up lobbying attempts against the prospect of higher taxes, warning of the hit to growth and lending, but many investors have already priced in the risk. (8) Years of war and sanctions are making it harder for Russia's oil producers &mdash; including Rosneft, the nation&rsquo;s largest &mdash; to maintain volumes today while developing reserves for tomorrow. Podcast Conversation: <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-10-21/the-saxophone-is-back-after-its-1990s-decline">The Saxophone Is Back After Decades in the Pop Music Wilderness</a>

French Yields' 24-Year High, China-EU Car Sales Accelerate, Russia's Oil Giant Struggles

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Wall Street's China Problem & UBS's $35B Credit Suisse Windfall

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