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Your morning briefing. The news you need in just 15 minutes. 
On today's podcast: 
1) A new report says a lab leak in China most likely caused the Covid-19 pandemic 
2) Goldman Sachs holds a key investor meeting 
3) Stocks start the day coming off their worst week since December 

Your morning briefing. The news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: 1) A new report says a lab leak in China most likely caused the Covid-19 pandemic 2) Goldman Sachs holds a key investor meeting 3) Stocks start the day coming off their worst week since December

Listen for today's top stories, with context, in just 15 minutes. Get informed from Bloomberg's 3,000 journalists and analysts.

Listen for today's top stories, with context, in just 15 minutes. Get informed from Bloomberg's 3,000 journalists and analysts.

Bloomberg Daybreak: US Edition

Covid Lab Leak Report and Goldman Sachs' Investor Day

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Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Host Nathan Hager take a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week.
In the US – a look ahead to the January jobs report and U.S tech earnings.
In the UK – a look ahead to the 2026 winter Olympic games.
In Asia – a look ahead to Japan’s snap election and a monetary policy decision from the Reserve Bank of Australia.


- Michael McKee, Bloomberg International Economics and Policy Correspondent, to preview the January jobs report in the U.S.
- Mandeep Singh, Global Tech Research Head at Bloomberg Intelligence, to preview U.S tech earnings.
- Tommaso Ebhart, Bloomberg’s Milan Bureau Chief, to preview 2026 olympic games.
- Paul Jackson, Bloomberg EcoGov Editor for Japan/Koreas, to preview snap Japan election.
- James McIntyre, Bloomberg Economist for Australia and New Zealand, to preview RBA decision.

Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Host Nathan Hager take a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week.
<ul>
<li>In the US &ndash; a look ahead to the January jobs report and U.S tech earnings.</li>
<li>In the UK &ndash; a look ahead to the 2026 winter Olympic games.</li>
<li>In Asia &ndash; a look ahead to Japan&rsquo;s snap election and a monetary policy decision from the Reserve Bank of Australia.</li>
</ul>
 - Michael McKee, Bloomberg International Economics and Policy Correspondent, to preview the January jobs report in the U.S. - Mandeep Singh, Global Tech Research Head at Bloomberg Intelligence, to preview U.S tech earnings. - Tommaso Ebhart, Bloomberg&rsquo;s Milan Bureau Chief, to preview 2026 olympic games. - Paul Jackson, Bloomberg EcoGov Editor for Japan/Koreas, to preview snap Japan election. - James McIntyre, Bloomberg Economist for Australia and New Zealand, to preview RBA decision.

Daybreak Weekend: US Jobs, Winter Olympics, Japan Election

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Breaking news from the White House.   

President Donald Trump said he intends to nominate Kevin Warsh to be the next chair of the Federal Reserve, according to a post on his Truth Social platform.   

“I have known Kevin for a long period of time, and have no doubt that he will go down as one of the GREAT Fed Chairmen, maybe the best,” Trump wrote. “On top of everything else, he is ‘central casting,’ and he will never let you down.”    

Warsh, who served on the US central bank’s Board of Governors from 2006 to 2011 and has previously advised Trump on economic policy, would succeed Jerome Powell when his term at the helm ends in May. It marks a comeback for Warsh, 55, whom the president passed over for the top job in 2017 when he selected Powell.   

If confirmed by the Senate, the former Fed governor will take charge of US monetary policy at a time when many economists and investors see its traditional insulation from elected officials as being under threat from the White House. Warsh aligned himself with the president in 2025 by arguing publicly for lower interest rates, going against his longstanding reputation as an inflation hawk.

Breaking news from the White House.&nbsp; &nbsp; President Donald Trump said he intends to nominate Kevin Warsh to be the next chair of the Federal Reserve, according to a post on his Truth Social platform.&nbsp; &nbsp; &ldquo;I have known Kevin for a long period of time, and have no doubt that he will go down as one of the GREAT Fed Chairmen, maybe the best,&rdquo; Trump wrote. &ldquo;On top of everything else, he is &lsquo;central casting,&rsquo; and he will never let you down.&rdquo;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; Warsh, who served on the US central bank&rsquo;s Board of Governors from 2006 to 2011 and has previously advised Trump on economic policy, would succeed Jerome Powell when his term at the helm ends in May. It marks a comeback for Warsh, 55, whom the president passed over for the top job in 2017 when he selected Powell.&nbsp; &nbsp; If confirmed by the Senate, the former Fed governor will take charge of US monetary policy at a time when many economists and investors see its traditional insulation from elected officials as being under threat from the White House. Warsh aligned himself with the president in 2025 by arguing publicly for lower interest rates, going against his longstanding reputation as an inflation hawk.

Instant Reaction: Trump Nominates Warsh for Fed Chair

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Today's top stories, with context, in just 15 minutes.

On today's podcast:
1) The Trump administration is preparing for the president to nominate Kevin Warsh to be the next Federal Reserve chair, according to people familiar with the matter. President Trump said Thursday he plans to announce his pick to lead the US central bank on Friday morning. The people, who requested anonymity to discuss matters not yet public, cautioned that the selection is not final until Trump makes a formal announcement. The White House and Warsh did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Warsh, a former Fed governor and one of the four finalists on Trump’s shortlist to be the next central bank leader, visited the White House on Thursday, one person said.
2) President Trump and Senate Democrats have reached a tentative deal to avert a disruptive US government shutdown as the White House continues to negotiate with the Democrats on placing new limits on immigration raids that have provoked a national outcry. Trump announced that an agreement had been reached and urged both parties to vote for it. However, lawmakers are almost certain to fail to enact the measure before a Friday night deadline. While a short funding lapse and partial government shutdown is now seen as the most likely scenario, the effect on federal operations would be minimal if it’s swiftly resolved within a couple days.
3) The Trump administration is seeking to scale down the number of federal officers in Minneapolis after the killing of two US citizens during immigration raids sparked a nationwide uproar and weeks of protests. Tom Homan, the administration’s “border czar,” said Thursday at a press conference in Minneapolis that officials from Customs and Border Protection and Immigration and Customs Enforcement are working on a “draw down plan” that hinges on cooperation from local, state and federal officials.

Today's top stories, with context, in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: 1) The Trump administration is preparing for the president to nominate&nbsp;Kevin Warsh&nbsp;to be the next Federal Reserve chair, according to people familiar with the matter. President Trump&nbsp;said Thursday he plans to announce his pick to lead the US central bank on Friday morning. The people, who requested anonymity to discuss matters not yet public, cautioned that the selection is not final until Trump makes a formal announcement. The White House and Warsh did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Warsh, a former Fed governor and one of the four finalists on Trump&rsquo;s shortlist to be the next central bank leader, visited the White House on Thursday, one person said. 2) President&nbsp;Trump&nbsp;and Senate Democrats have reached a tentative deal to avert a disruptive US government&nbsp;shutdown&nbsp;as the White House continues to negotiate with the Democrats on placing new limits on immigration raids that have provoked a national outcry. Trump announced that an agreement had been reached and urged both parties to vote for it. However, lawmakers are almost certain to fail to enact the measure before a Friday night deadline. While a short funding lapse and partial government&nbsp;shutdown&nbsp;is now seen as the most likely scenario, the effect on federal operations would be minimal if it&rsquo;s swiftly resolved within a couple days. 3) The Trump administration is seeking to scale down the number of federal officers in Minneapolis after the killing of two US citizens during immigration raids sparked a nationwide uproar and weeks of protests. Tom Homan, the administration&rsquo;s &ldquo;border czar,&rdquo; said Thursday at a press conference in Minneapolis that officials from Customs and Border Protection and Immigration and Customs Enforcement are working on a &ldquo;draw down plan&rdquo; that hinges on cooperation from local, state and federal officials.

Trump Administration Prepares for Warsh Fed Chair Nod; Government Shutdown Averted

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