Episodes

1d ago

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 U.S GDP data and a tech outlook for 2026. In the UK – a look at UK politics and what 2026 may hold in store for Prime Minister Keir Starmer. In Asia – a look ahead to the challenges facing China’s economy in 2026. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2d ago

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) European Union leaders reached an agreement to loan Ukraine €90 billion ($106 billion) for the next two years, aiming to strengthen Kyiv’s hand at the negotiating table and keep the war-torn country afloat. (2) The Bank of Japan raised its benchmark interest rate to the highest in 30 years and said more increases are in the pipeline if conditions allow, in a sign of growing conviction that it can attain the stable inflation target it has pursued for more than a decade. (3) The Bank of England cut interest rates but joined a wave of other central banks in warning that the speed and scale of future reductions is now in the balance. (4) Officials have found the dead body of the suspected shooter in a Brown University rampage and the murder of a Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor in his Boston-area home. (5) TikTok’s long-delayed plan to separate from Chinese parent ByteDance Ltd. was put in motion Thursday when the video sharing sensation said it’s being bought by a group of buyers led by Oracle. (6) Wells Fargo was sued by a former manager who says he was fired for pushing the bank to create a more diverse workforce and objecting to its practice of interviewing minority applicants for jobs that were already filled. (7) As shoppers at London’s renowned Selfridges department store soaked in the festive mood ahead of Christmas in 2021, the billionaire Weston family were closing in on the sale of the landmark. But instead the family got caught up in the collapse of Benko’s €23 billion empire less than two years after the Selfridges deal. Podcast Conversation: Blackstone Parodies ‘Midlife Crisis’ in Annual Holiday Video See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2d ago

The EU's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas says it's a "crucial" moment for Ukraine's future, as European leaders meet in Brussels to decide on how to financially support Kyiv. "Putin is banking on us to fail, and we shouldn't give them that," she told Bloomberg's Stephen Carroll in Brussels. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3d ago

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) The Bank of England will likely deliver a pre-Christmas interest-rate cut on Thursday as concerns shift away from inflation and toward the UK’s struggling economy and jobs market. (2) Central banks hike when there is a risk of inflation re-accelerating or when policy is judged to be too loose. Neither condition applies right now, tilting risks to hawkish disappointment weighing on the euro. (3) BP appointed Meg O’Neill as its new chief executive officer, making her Big Oil’s first female leader, as the company struggles to revive its fortunes after a botched pivot toward renewable energy. (4) OpenAI has held funding talks with investors to raise tens of billions of dollars at a valuation of $750 billion, according to a report in the Information. (5) Chancellor Friedrich Merz said that German troops could participate in a coalition to secure a demilitarized zone in Ukraine after a possible peace agreement with Russia. (6) Driven by a funding vacuum caused by post-financial crisis banking regulations, private credit has evolved from a relatively niche form of financing to become an important part of Europe's property lending landscape Podcast Conversation: Where to Eat in Brussels from Business to Value See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4d ago

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) The Trump administration threatened retaliation against the European Union in response to efforts to tax American tech companies, singling out prominent companies, including Accenture, Siemens and Spotify Technology , as possible targets for new restrictions or fees. (2) President Donald Trump said he was ordering a blockade of sanctioned oil tankers going into and leaving Venezuela, ratcheting up pressure on Caracas amid a US military buildup in the region and the threat of land strikes. (3) French President Emmanuel Macron said in a Financial Times op-ed that placing tariffs and quotas on Chinese imports would be “an uncooperative answer” to address its trade imbalance with the European Union. (4) The UK’s Labour government passed a workers’ rights package that expands protections for employees and achieves a key policy goal of the party’s left. (5) OpenAI is in initial discussions to raise at least $10 billion from Amazon.com Inc. and use its chips, a potential win for the online retailer’s effort to broaden its AI industry presence and compete with Nvidia. (6) Jared Kushner’s splashy projects in the Balkans are colliding with the realities of doing business in the region. Podcast Conversation: High Coffee Prices Are Changing How People Take Their Daily Brew See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5d ago

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) The Olayan Group, a Saudi empire led by sisters Lubna and Hutham Olayan, has grown in influence, with a nearly $13 billion stock portfolio in the US and stakes in companies like BlackRock Inc. and JPMorgan. (2) US negotiators offered more significant security guarantees to Kyiv as part of President Donald Trump’s renewed push to end the Russia-Ukraine war, but the effort still appeared part of a bid to pressure President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on territory. (3) Nasdaq, the second-largest exchange in the US, is looking for regulatory approval to extend trading hours on its stock venues to 23 hours during the work week. (4) President Donald Trump sued the BBC for at least $10 billion over a misleading edit in a documentary last year that gave the impression he’d made a direct call for violence in a speech leading up to the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol by his supporters. (5) The UK finalized a long-awaited free trade agreement with South Korea that the government said would boost exporters from automaker Bentley to beverages firm Diageo. Podcast Conversation: The 25 Best Places to Travel in 2026, From Argentina to Gabon See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6d ago

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) At around 6:47 p.m., as the sun began to fade on a warm Sunday afternoon at Sydney’s iconic Bondi Beach, the first gunshots rang out. Soon two gunmen were spotted in a parking lot close to a grassy area just off the beach, where more than 1,000 members of the Jewish community in Australia had gathered to celebrate the first day of Hanukkah. (2) President Volodymyr Zelenskiy signaled that Ukraine could accept security guarantees from the US and Europe as a way to prevent future Russian aggression, and substitute for its long-term goal of joining NATO. (3) Brown University, mourning two students killed during a shooting rampage Saturday, sent students home and called off final exams, classes and assignments for the fall semester. (4) Wage growth for the lowest-paid workers is starting to slow as a worsening jobs market undercuts the bargaining power of a section of the workforce that has proved resistant to the Bank of England’s inflation-fighting efforts, new data shows. (5) The head of Britain's Armed Forces says the "whole nation" needs to become more resilient and prioritise industry and infrastructure to deter the growing threat from Russia.In speech later today, the UK Chief of the Defence Staff Richard Knighton will warn the price of peace is increasing, as Russia attempts to divide and destroy NATO. Podcast Conversation: AI Is Getting Dangerously Good at Political Persuasion See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 12

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 November jobs report and quarterly earnings from Nike. In the UK – a look ahead to the Conference of Paris. In Asia – a look ahead to the next monetary policy decision from the Bank of Japan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 12

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) President Donald Trump said the US would be willing to contribute assistance to Ukraine as part of a security agreement to end the war with Russia, but continued to express frustration with the pace of talks. (2) The seizure of an enormous oil supertanker off the coast of Venezuela on Wednesday is just the beginning of a new phase in the Trump administration’s ramped-up pressure campaign against Nicolas Maduro, according to people familiar with the operation. (3) The premium Britain pays to finance its debts has narrowed thanks to Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves shoring up the public finances in her budget last month, and a helping hand from her central bank. (4) Broadcom, a chip company vying with Nvidia for AI computing revenue, suffered a stock slide after its sales outlook for the red-hot market failed to meet investors’ lofty expectations. (5) China Vanke, the last big survivor of the country’s yearslong property crunch, sent investors an innocuous-looking announcement about a $3.1 billion loan agreement with a state-owned shareholder. But the Nov. 2 statement contained a twist: Shenzhen Metro Group, which had given unwavering support to the developer for nearly two years, now set a cap on any further financing. Podcast Conversation: Bob Iger Just Got the Better of Sam Altman: Dave Lee See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 11

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) US forces intercepted and seized a sanctioned oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, marking a serious escalation of tensions between the two countries. (2) Ukraine sent a revised peace plan to Washington as President Donald Trump held a call with European leaders, according to a person familiar, as both sides scramble to keep efforts on track to end Russia’s invasion. (3) Federal Reserve officials delivered a third consecutive interest-rate reduction and maintained their outlook for just one cut in 2026. (4) Oracle shares fell more than 10% in extended trading after the company reported a jump in spending on AI data centers and other equipment, rising outlays that are taking longer to translate into cloud revenue than investors want. (5) London is experiencing the most widespread declines in house prices in the UK, estate agents warned, as the capital bears the brunt of Labour’s new tax on high-value homes. (6) Poland is the European Union’s biggest coal producer, but Europe’s Coal Mining Holdout Braces for Its Inevitable Demise Podcast Conversation: Diageo Taps Into Guinness Boom With New London Tourist Hub See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 10

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Federal Reserve officials are primed to deliver a third consecutive interest-rate cut on Wednesday, but the streak may end there. (2) France’s National Assembly adopted a social security bill for next year, avoiding a potential government crisis and making it more likely lawmakers will pass a new budget by year-end. (3) Australia’s social media ban for youths took effect Wednesday, a landmark move that’s drawn global attention at a time governments are increasingly enacting rules to shield minors from harmful online content. (4) President Donald Trump said Russia is in a stronger military position in its war on Ukraine and scolded European leaders for what he called excessive dialog that’s produced scant results in his latest broadside against historical allies. (5) HSBC's CEO Georges Elhedery says not enough executives at the bank were fully accountable for their performance - before he began his radical restructuring of the lender 15 months ago. Podcast Conversation: In Reality, Japan Is No Country for Old Salarymen: Gearoid Reidy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 9

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Paramount has launched a hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery Inc at $30 a share in cash on Monday, just days after the company agreed to a deal with Netflix Inc. The offer values Warner Bros. at $108.4 billion, including debt. (2) European leaders are increasingly confident they will reach a deal to use frozen Russian assets before the end of the year following talks in London, even as a gulf remains between Europe and the US on providing security guarantees for Kyiv. (3) President Donald Trump granted Nvidia Corp. permission to ship its H200 artificial intelligence chip to China in exchange for a 25% surcharge, a move that lets the world’s most valuable company potentially regain billions of dollars in lost business from a key global market. (4) Unilever's new spinoff - The Magnum Ice Cream Company - was valued lower than some analysts expected in its debut on the Amsterdam Stock Exchange. Magnum shares closed at €12.97 each on Monday, giving the company a market value of €7.94 billion. (5) US Treasury yields climbed to the highest in more than two months on Monday. It comes amid a slump in global bonds, ahead of the Federal Reserve interest-rate decision tomorrow. (6) Black Friday discounts failed to prevent a slowdown in UK retail - adding to evidence that speculation of tax rises ahead of the Autumn budget damaged consumer confidence. Podcast Conversation: Fancy Going Out in London? Good Luck Finding a Table Now See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 8

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) JPMorgan Chief Executive Officer Jamie Dimon called out slow bureaucracy in Europe in a warning that a “weak” continent poses a major economic risk to the US. (2) Keir Starmer will host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in London on Monday as the UK prime minister and other key European leaders seek to steer US-led peace talks toward a resolution that protects Ukraine from the prospect of future Russian aggression. (3) US President Donald Trump raised potential antitrust concerns around Netflix’s planned $72 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, noting that the market share of the combined entity may pose problems (4) Yardeni Research now recommends effectively going underweight the Magnificent Seven megacap technology stocks versus the rest of the S&P 500, expecting a shift in earnings growth ahead. (5) UK homes worth more than £2 million ($2.7 million) could drop about 5% in value next year as the market adjusts to a so-called mansion tax, according to forecasts from Hamptons. Podcast Conversation: The Games Wall Street Plays See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 5

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 next week’s Fed decision and earnings from Oracle and Adobe. In the UK – a look ahead to the Blackhat cybersecurity conference. In Asia – a look ahead to China consumer and producer price data. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 5

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s ruling coalition with the Social Democrats faces a key vote in parliament on Friday that could precipitate its demise only seven months into its four-year term. (2) President Vladimir Putin arrived in New Delhi for his first state visit to India since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, showcasing warming ties that have angered the US and led to hefty trade tariffs. (3) Jane Street’s record haul this year has been boosted by savvy bets on the artificial intelligence boom that are showing up as big gains in its trading results, according to people familiar with the matter. (4) Booker Prize-winning author Salman Rushdie warned that the banning of books in parts of the US is contributing to “unexpected amounts of pressure” on free expression around the world. (5) Jamie Oliver is bringing his Italian restaurants back to the UK six years after the chain collapsed into insolvency, returning at a time when the industry’s facing what he calls a “horror show” of higher costs and weak demand. Podcast Conversation: Are We in a Stock Bubble? This Is the Only Thread You Need See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 4

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) French President Emmanuel Macron sought Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s help in ending the war in Ukraine and urged Beijing to boost investment in France, as both sides look to rebalance their economic ties. (2) The UK government appears poised to approve China’s plan for a massive new embassy in London, as Prime Minister Keir Starmer looks to put spying fears aside and revive his plans for a diplomatic reset with Beijing. (3) Donald Trump’s aides and allies are discussing the possibility of making Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent the top White House economic adviser — in addition to his current job — should the president pick Kevin Hassett as the next chair of the Federal Reserve, according to people familiar with the matter. (4) The London Stock Exchange Group has agreed a deal with OpenAI that will give ChatGPT access to its licensed financial news and data. (5) Meta Platforms has poached Apple Inc.’s most prominent design executive in a major coup that underscores a push by the social networking giant into AI-equipped consumer devices. Podcast Conversation: Can Quality of Life Be A Superpower? Ask Finland: Lionel Laurent See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 3

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) The Kremlin said Vladimir Putin held “very useful” talks with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner though the sides failed to reach agreement on a plan to end Russia’s war in Ukraine. (2) The European Union has reached a deal to phase out Russian gas faster than originally planned, a move that aims to finally sever ties between the bloc and its once-primary energy supplier. (3) French President Emmanuel Macron is preparing for talks with President Xi Jinping as part of a three-day visit to China in the wake of its dispute with Japan over Taiwan's status. (4) London listings will make a comeback starting next year, aided by a recently unveiled stamp duty holiday, as a top banker at Goldman Sachs says the City must stay competitive compared to its rivals. (5) OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman is redirecting internal resources to speed up improvements to ChatGPT, declaring a “code red” situation that will delay work on other initiatives. Podcast Conversation: Is AI Burnishing the Beatles Legacy or Ruining It? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 2

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Almost $1 billion of leveraged crypto positions were liquidated during another sharp drop in prices on Monday that brought fresh momentum to a wide-ranging selloff. (2) The European Union’s top diplomat expressed concern that US attempts to push Ukraine into a lopsided peace plan would only encourage Russia’s warmongering as Kyiv’s allies brace themselves for a week of talks to end Moscow’s invasion. (3) As Europe embarks on a historic rearming effort, its defense companies are scrambling for a vital component in high-tech weapons: rare earth minerals, which more nimble US rivals are scooping up. (4) The UK will adopt a more pro-business approach to China but not trade its national security for greater trade ties, Keir Starmer said as he sought to clarify his Labour administration’s approach to the Asian nation. (5) The dispute between China and Japan could drag on for a year, Taiwanese Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung said, adding Taipei hoped the two sides can find a way to resolve their differences. Podcast Conversation: The Ultimate Foodie Gifts for Anyone Who Likes to Cook and Eat (1) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 1

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Rachel Reeves denied misleading the British public about the state of the UK’s public finances ahead of her budget, as she faced ongoing criticism over her messaging in the run-up to Wednesday’s £26 billion package of tax hikes. (2) Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he’ll make a renewed push to curb UK welfare spending, as he vies to revive his ailing premiership and sell a budget which was poorly received by voters. (3) US and Ukrainian negotiators said they had productive discussions about a framework for a peace deal, but there was no final breakthrough as President Donald Trump continues to push for a truce with Russia. (4) President Donald Trump said Sunday he has decided on his pick for the next Federal Reserve chair after making clear he expects his nominee to deliver interest-rate cuts. (5) Switzerland voted to reject a 50% inheritance tax on super-rich residents after wealthy entrepreneurs threatened to leave the country. PODCAST CONVERSATION: Inside the Ostrich Effect: How Ignorance Has Become a Survival Strategy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 28

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 earnings from Crowdstrike, Snowflake, and Salesforce. In the UK – a look ahead to the seventh Milken Institute Middle East and Africa Summit. In Asia – a look ahead to whether Asia's Labubu toy has hit its peak. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 28

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades, which killed at least 94 people and injured 76, has intensified scrutiny of the city’s safety-inspection system and whether officials responded forcefully enough to warning signs. (2) The UK government dropped a key measure from its flagship workers’ rights package in a bid to quell concerns of businesses who had warned the legislation would damage growth and employment. (3) US President Donald Trump’s proposals for ending the war in Ukraine could be the basis for future agreements, but no final version exists yet, Russian President Vladimir Putin said, while signaling an openness to talks. (4) Top Chinese diplomat Wang Yi used a call with his French counterpart to say the two sides needed to support each other, underscoring Beijing’s push to win diplomatic backing during a spat with Japan. (5) Coffee lovers hoping for quick relief from historically high prices may have to wait longer as the expected pullback from a reduction in US tariffs has yet to materialize, according to Italian roaster Illycaffe. Podcast Conversation: Sorry Mom. The Shopping Bots Suggested a Bathrobe for Christmas See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 27

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves did enough in her budget to help her and Prime Minister Keir Starmer survive, building back a vital fiscal buffer and expanding welfare. (2) The UK government is expecting a bigger windfall from major reforms to a preferential tax system for wealthy residents, despite a growing number of ultra-rich individuals relocating to other territories. (3) Hong Kong’s deadliest residential fire in decades has killed at least 44 people and left hundreds missing, throwing fresh scrutiny on the city’s housing standards as Chinese President Xi Jinping urges all-out efforts to reduce casualties (4) Global equities were close to erasing their November losses as rising bets for Federal Reserve interest-rate cuts revived markets after a selloff sparked by worries over frothy AI valuations. (5) US economic activity was little changed in recent weeks, though overall consumer spending declined further except among higher-end shoppers, the Federal Reserve said. Podcast Conversation: To Wear or Not to Wear PJs Is the Ultimate Air Travel Question See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 26

UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves expanded her fiscal headroom to £22 billion by upping a range of taxes including: a levy on homes valued above £2 million, increasing fuel duty, and freezing the threshold people start paying income tax for longer. But her crucial budget was overshadowed when the Office for Budget Responsibility released its economic analysis, including all the budget's key measures, ahead of the Chancellor's big speech. Our budget top team of Bloomberg's Chief UK economist Dan Hanson, our UK Political Editor Alex Wickham, and Opinion Columnists Rosa Prince and Marcus Ashworth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 26

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) In the 83 days since UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves announced the date of her second budget, she’s told both bond-market investors and Labour Party backbenchers that it’s been drafted with them in mind. Today it will become clear whether she can please both of these very different audiences. (2) Reform UK's leader Nigel Farage has rejected claims he made racist comments as a teenager, after an investigation rocked his attempts to paint Reform UK as a moderate party. (3) US presidential envoy Steve Witkoff, fresh from the triumph of the Gaza peace deal, held a phone call last month with a senior Kremlin official to suggest they work together on a similar plan for Ukraine — and that Vladimir Putin should raise it with Donald Trump. (4) White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett is seen by advisers and allies of President Donald Trump as the frontrunner to be the next Federal Reserve chair, according to people familiar with the matter, as the search for a new central bank leader enters its final weeks. (5) Apple will retake its crown as the world’s largest smartphone maker for the first time in more than a decade, lifted by the successful debut of a new iPhone series and a rush of consumers upgrading devices, according to Counterpoint Research. (6) During the Ukraine war, Russia has stepped up its courting of African governments with offers of military cooperation, weapons, grain, and fertilizers - but also fish . Podcast Conversation: AI Slop Recipes Are Taking Over the Internet — And Thanksgiving Dinner See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 25

On today's podcast: (1) Russia and Ukraine exchanged fire early Tuesday with heavy air raids on Kyiv and assaults on southern Russian areas, just hours after President Donald Trump struck a positive tone on prospects for a ceasefire deal. (2) The European Union’s antitrust chief ruled out easing the bloc’s tech rulebook, after US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said Brussels needed to change its digital regulations in order to get a deal to lower steel and aluminum tariffs. (3) President Donald Trump held back-to-back calls with the leaders of China and Japan, as escalating tensions over Taiwan threaten to derail his weeks-old trade truce with Beijing. (4) Nvidia shares fell on a report that Meta Platforms is in talks to spend billions on Google’s AI chips, suggesting the internet search leader is making headway in efforts to rival the industry’s bestselling AI accelerator. (5) Chancellor Rachel Reeves will slash the amount Britons can save in their tax-free cash ISA each year to £12,000 in a bid to get households investing more in UK stocks. (6) Pret’s CEO is searching for the right recipe for the chain in a post-pandemic world where inflation remains high, competition is stiff and consumers are feeling the pinch. Podcast Conversation: Is Food No Longer What Makes a Great Restaurant Great ? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 24

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) President Donald Trump’s proposed Nov. 27 deadline to secure Ukraine’s support for a US-backed peace plan isn’t set in stone and could drift into the following week, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said, suggesting that plenty of work remains. (2) Chief executive officers are bracing for Rachel Reeves to pile further costs on their businesses in her budget — and some are warning they’ll slash investment in the UK if she does. (3) BHP Group has walked away from a fresh takeover approach for Anglo American Plc, ending an unexpected and short-lived attempt by the world’s largest miner to thwart a planned tie-up between its smaller rival and Canada’s Teck Resources. (4) British Prime Minister Keir Starmer unveiled a strategy to make critical minerals at home and reduce reliance on the fragile global supply chain. (5) In President Donald Trump’s second term, crypto assets transformed his family’s wealth. Now the Trumps — and their followers — are getting a crash course in the wild volatility ingrained in digital currencies. (6) Five years after being battered by Covid-19 and the rise of home working, Canary Wharf is making a comeback . Podcast Conversation: How Breathwork Became the New Meditation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 23

AI is rising on the agendas of global CEOs, according to the latest edition of the CEO Radar. But a surprising number of chief executives are still struggling to embed the technology into their businesses. On this episode of the CEO Radar Podcast, Edward Adams of Bloomberg Media Studios is joined by BCG Global Chair Rich Lesser and Vlad Lukić, BCG Global Leader of Tech and Digital Advantage, to explore how CEOs can compare themselves to their peers when it comes to corporate integration of AI. This episode is sponsored by BCG. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 21

Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Host Nathan Hager takes a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US – a look ahead to earnings from Dell, Kohl’s Abercrombie & Finch, and retail ahead of the holiday season. In the UK – a look ahead to the UK's highly anticipated autumn budget. In Asia – a look ahead to China PMI data. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 21

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Stocks are poised for their worst week in seven months as concerns over lofty valuations and the payoff of massive investments in AI prompt investors to retreat from riskier assets. (2) Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s cabinet approved the largest round of extra spending since the pandemic, deploying funds to address the frustrations of voters. (3) A 28-point peace plan floated by US and Russian envoys would force Ukraine to cede large chunks of territory taken by Russia, acceding to many of President Vladimir Putin’s wartime demands. (4) Germany is pressing the European Union to strike a last-minute deal to let the UK access the bloc’s massive defense fund before a deadline at the end of the month. (5) A closely-watched index of consumer confidence in the UK has fallen on every measure ahead of the Labour’s government’s budget next week, at which it is expected to raise taxes. (6) UEFA, the European football governing body, increased the value of the broadcast rights for its top-five markets by more than 20% for the next cycle. Podcast Conversation: The Curse of Angry Crowds Has Now Reached Every Sport See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 20

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of sexual assault and suicide. On today's podcast: (1) Nvidia delivered a surprisingly strong revenue forecast and pushed back on the idea that the AI industry is in a bubble, easing concerns that had spread across the tech sector. (2) US President Donald Trump signed legislation to compel the Department of Justice to release files on the late, disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. (3) China is considering new measures to turn around its struggling property market, as concerns mount that a further weakening of the sector will threaten to destabilize its financial system. (4) Many Federal Reserve officials said it would likely be appropriate to keep interest rates steady for the remainder of 2025, according to minutes of the central bank's October 28-29 meeting. (5) Oxford University Has Failed Women Over Harassment Concerns, Staff Say. Podcast Conversation: The Five Things Luxury Shoppers Want Right Now See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 19

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Stocks edged lower in the runup to Nvidia Corp.’s earnings, a key test for market stability, after concerns over lofty valuations triggered a selloff that wiped out about $1.6 trillion from global equities. (2) Nvidia, the world’s most valuable company, is set to deliver a quarterly report Wednesday that could assure Wall Street that the AI computing boom continues apace — or fuel fears that the tech industry is in a bubble. (3) China has told Japan it will suspend imports of Japanese seafood, Kyodo News reported, in a move that signals their diplomatic spat is far from over and could further strain economic ties. (4) The UK’s domestic security service warned British lawmakers of new Chinese-backed efforts to target them online, reigniting concerns about espionage by Beijing around Parliament. (5) The European Union’s deep economic ties to China are constraining its ability to pressure Beijing over Russia’s war in Ukraine, the bloc’s top diplomat said. (6) Donald Trump’s firm control of Washington showed signs of weakening Tuesday as Congress voted to compel the Justice Department to release its files on sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, whose earlier ties to the president have been the subject of intense scrutiny. Podcast Conversation: In Dubai, a $1.1 Million AI Chef Is Running Its Own Restaurant See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 18

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Stocks sold off and Bitcoin hit a seven-month low as investors pulled back from riskier corners of the market before a high-stakes week featuring Nvidia Corp.’s earnings and a pivotal US jobs report. (2) The eye-watering valuations of artificial intelligence champions such as Nvidia Corp., which enjoys a market cap of $5 trillion, prompt a question: Will AI’s growth revolution match investors’ hopes? (3) President Donald Trump said the US would sell F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, offering Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman a prize he’s long cherished — even though many obstacles remain before he gets the stealthy planes. (4) The UK is drawing up countermeasures against the European Union’s proposed steel tariff increase in the event that Prime Minister Keir Starmer cannot secure a deal to blunt their impact. (5) German Chancellor Friedrich Merz joined European politicians in saying the bloc’s banking regulations are too strict as the US gives lenders an easier ride to free up financing for the economy. Podcast Conversation: Bezos Brings Signature Management Style to $6 Billion AI Startup See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 17

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Just a little more than a month after reaching an all-time high, Bitcoin has erased the more than 30% gain registered since the start of the year as the exuberance over the pro-crypto stance of the Trump administration fades. (2) Keir Starmer’s government plans to make it easier to remove migrants with no rights to stay in the UK, as the prime minister seeks to gain control of the political narrative after one of the most bruising weeks of his 16 months in power. (3) Oil traders are not counting on OPEC+ to cut production next year, despite forecasts that a global supply surplus could send prices even lower. (4) President Donald Trump said proposed Senate legislation to sanction countries conducting business with Russia would be “okay with me,” his strongest indication yet that he would support a monthslong push to strangle Moscow’s funding. (5) German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil pressed for an “open, rules-based global trading system” as he departed for a high-stakes visit to Asia, as frictions over trade restrictions between the US, China and Europe ramp up. Podcast Conversation: The Best Gifts of 2025 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 15

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 earnings from Nvidia, Walmart, and Target. In the UK – a look ahead to the European Business Summit. In Asia – a look ahead to Japan’s upcoming GDP report. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 14

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves is considering dropping plans to raise the headline rates of income tax and a slew of other levies in her upcoming budget. (2) China’s economic activity cooled more than expected at the start of the fourth quarter with an unprecedented slump in investment and slower growth in industrial output. (3) US President Donald Trump is readying substantial tariff cuts and trade deals as he seeks to address voter concerns over high food prices and the cost of goods. (4) The BBC's Chairman Samir Shah has written to the White House expressing remorse to US President Donald Trump for a misleading documentary edit of his January 6th speech in 2021. (5) EU officials are looking at how to transform the European Securities & Markets Authority into a more sweeping watchdog like the SEC in the United States. Podcast Conversation: How to Get Your Vintage Timepiece Safely Serviced See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 13

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) President Donald Trump signed legislation to end the longest government shutdown in US history, marking the official conclusion to a 43-day impasse. (2) The European Union is set to propose a plan to the US that would implement the next phase of the trade agreement the two sides reached this summer. (3) Top trade negotiators from Switzerland are headed to Washington, aiming to complete negotiations on a trade deal with the US that would lower the 39% tariff rate on Swiss goods. (4) Rachel Reeves should get billions of pounds of extra room in her upcoming budget, UK Treasury officials believe, thanks to her plan to cut household bills and bring down inflation. (5) Prime Minister Keir Starmer tried to draw a line under squabbling within his Labour Party and called for unity after an alleged challenge for his job exposed questions about his future. (6) Democrats returned to pressing Donald Trump on his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, highlighting a selection of emails in which he suggested the president knew of his activities. Podcast Conversation: In Europe, the Oldest Ideas in Wellness Get a New Spotlight See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 12

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Allies of Keir Starmer sought to ward off a feared leadership challenge from one of the British premier’s best-known ministers, as cabinet feuds spilled into the open just weeks before the government is due to unveil a contentious budget. (2) The weakness in the UK labor market is likely to have been overstated, economists and policymakers warned, after new figures shifted the narrative in Westminster and financial markets ahead of the budget. (3) Asian stocks rose alongside Treasuries after softer US jobs data strengthened bets on a Federal Reserve interest-rate cut, boosting market sentiment. (4) Banks in China are asking clients to take out loans and then immediately repay them, with the bank covering the interest, in a practice known as "quick-lend-and-recover". (5) The US military is exploring whether to build a temporary base capable of housing 10,000 people near the Gaza Strip as part of its push for a stabilization force of troops from other countries to monitor a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. (6) Germany must start dialing back its borrowing limits from 2029 to ensure solid public finances over the long term, according to the Bundesbank. Podcast Conversation: Harvest Report: 2025 Is Turning Out to Be a Great Year for Wine See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 11

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) The European Commission is exploring ways to force European Union member states to phase out Huawei Technologies Co. and ZTE Corp. from their telecommunications networks, according to people familiar with the matter. (2) Switzerland is close to securing a 15% tariff on its exports to the US, in what would be a relief for the country after it was hit with a punishing 39% levy in August, according to people familiar with the matter. (3) A record-setting 41-day US government shutdown is on a path to end as soon as Wednesday after the Senate passed a temporary funding measure backed by a group of eight centrist Democrats. (4) Rachel Reeves indicated the Labour Party may be preparing to break its election promises not to raise taxes, as she looks ahead to what she called a “difficult” UK budget. (5) Donald Trump notched another victory in his war on the media when the UK’s national broadcaster apologized over a misleading edit of the US president’s remarks and two executives resigned. (6) Warren Buffett, the billionaire investor who turned an aging textile mill into a more than $1 trillion conglomerate, said he’s “going quiet,” marking the end of an era for one of the business world’s most-watched investing gurus. Podcast Conversation: Microsoft Influencers Try to Make Copilot as Cool as ChatGPT See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 10

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) The US Senate took a major step toward re-opening the government after a group of moderate Democrats broke with their party leaders and voted to support a deal to end the record-breaking shutdown. (2) British Broadcasting Corp. Director-General Tim Davie is resigning from the UK national broadcaster amid allegations it misled viewers by editing President Donald Trump’s remarks in a Panorama documentary last year. (3) More than a quarter of large UK businesses expect to cut jobs within the next year due to the impact of artificial intelligence. That's according to a CIPD survey of more than 2,000 employers, showing 62% of them believe junior managerial or administrative roles are most likely to be lost due to AI. (4) No matter which way the S&P 500 Index goes after a tumultuous month, options volatility looks to be headed higher. The benchmark snapped a three-week run of gains, pushing for a time on Friday the Cboe Volatility Index well above 20, a sign of growing market stress. (5) The odds of extreme cold this winter in the US, Asia and parts of Europe are climbing, threatening to boost energy bills for consumers already grappling with high costs and economic uncertainty. Podcast Conversation: Young Supercar Collectors Don't Fear Risking Their Investments See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 7

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 earnings from Walt Disney and Paramount-Skydance. In the UK – a look ahead to Portugal’s Web Summit. In Asia – a look ahead to China Singles’ day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 7

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Tesla shareholders have approved a $1 trillion compensation package for Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk, the largest payout ever awarded to a corporate leader. (2) OpenAI CEO Sam Altman pushed back at the idea that the company would seek federal guarantees to reduce the risk of its AI infrastructure spending spree. (3) Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban visits the White House later today, hoping his friendship with Donald Trump can spare his country from US sanctions on Russian oil. (4) The Bank of England has warned that Chancellor Rachel Reeves will deliver her budget amid weak investment, rising unemployment, and slowing growth. (5) Comcast is in talks to acquire ITV's media and entertainment unit in a deal that would dramatically shake up the UK broadcasting landscape. (6) Goldman Sachs is promoting the smallest proportion of women to managing director since Chief Executive Officer David Solomon took the top job in 2018. Podcast Conversation: Foreign-Language Oscar Contenders Find a Home at the Multiplex See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 6

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) The Bank of England will likely keep interest rates unchanged today at 4% in what is expected to be a closely contested decision. (2) The UK's biggest business lobby has warned Rachel Reeves against hitting companies with a series of smaller tax rises, saying she should "prioritize long-term prosperity over short-term thinking." (3) The US Supreme Court appeared skeptical of President Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs, as key justices suggested he had overstepped his authority with his signature economic policy. (4) European economy commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis has signalled that the EU is willing to accommodate international concerns about its ESG rules, as the bloc fields threats from the US and Qatar. (5) Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang has warned that China will beat the US in the artificial intelligence race in part due to lower energy costs and looser regulations, he told the Financial Times. (6) The US plans to cut domestic flight capacity by 10% at 40 major airports across the country if the government shutdown continues. Podcast Conversation: JPMorgan’s Billionaire Clients Want Sports Teams More Than Fine Art See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 5

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Zohran Mamdani was elected the 111th mayor of New York in a historic victory that will put an avowed democratic socialist in charge of the city that serves as the capital of global finance. (2) The global selloff in semiconductor stocks accelerated on concern over lofty valuations for some of the artificial intelligence boom’s biggest winners. (3) UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves will meet CEOs from top insurers in Downing Street on Wednesday, as she seeks to encourage more investment in the City ahead of a tricky budget later this month. (4) European Union member states clinched a preliminary deal to reduce emissions by 90% through 2040 compared with 1990 levels, a move that bolsters the bloc’s climate leadership credentials ahead of the COP30 summit. (5) WhatsApp, the popular messaging service owned by Meta Platforms Inc., introduced a standalone Apple Watch app that makes it easier for users to interact with their chats from Apple Inc.’s smartwatch without pulling out an iPhone. Podcast Conversation: I Saw a Vision of Chocolate’s Future in an Amsterdam Brownie See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 4

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves declined to reiterate Labour’s manifesto commitment against broad-based tax hikes, as she made an unusual appeal to the British public to support her upcoming budget. In a rare pre-budget speech in Downing Street carried on national broadcasters, Reeves argued she would prioritize bringing down borrowing costs and inflation, and blamed the previous Conservative administration for putting lasting pressure on the public finances. In the clearest hint yet that the Labour government will compromise on its commitment to avoid lifting the UK’s main tax levers, Reeves said the world had changed since it came to power in July 2024. In this special episode of the Bloomberg Daybreak Europe Podcast, Stephen Carroll and Caroline Hepker discuss with UK Correspondent Lizzy Burden, Bloomberg Opinion columnist Marcus Ashworth, and our Chief UK economist Dan Hanson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 4

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) The current environment for large mergers and acquisitions is quite “constructive” for 2026 and 2027, particularly in the US, according to the chief executive officer of Goldman Sachs (2) The global stock rally hit a speed bump as uncertainty over the Federal Reserve’s policy outlook and earnings from Palantir Technologies Inc. made investors more cautious. (3) Alphabet sold $17.5 billion of bonds in the US, after issuing €6.5 billion ($7.48 billion) of notes in Europe, adding to a wave of borrowing from technology companies as they invest aggressively in artificial intelligence. (4) Prime Minister Keir Starmer warned that his government will make “tough but fair decisions” in what’s expected to be a tax-raising budget later this month. (5) Zohran Mamdani’s lead heading into the New York mayoral election has withstood a furious push from Republicans, establishment Democrats and a coalition of Wall Street dealmakers, leaving Democrats to face a familiar question should he win on Tuesday. Podcast Conversation: Men’s Groups (Not ‘Boys Clubs’) Quietly Emerge in Big Business See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 3

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Oil advanced a fourth day after OPEC+ said it planned to pause output increases in the first quarter of 2026, following another modest hike for next month. (2) A railway staff member who "saved many people's lives" while protecting train passengers from a knifeman is in a life-threatening condition in hospital. (3) An exit charge for wealthy Britons leaving the country and increased levies on expensive homes are on a long-list of possible tax increases being considered by Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves ahead of the budget. (4) President Donald Trump threatened possible US military action against Islamist militants in Nigeria if the country’s government doesn’t halt the groups’ “killing of Christians.” (5) China will effectively suspend implementation of additional export controls on rare-earth metals and terminate investigations targeting US companies in the semiconductor supply chain, the White House announced. Podcast Conversation : 'The Great British Bake Off' Is a Great British Betting Zone See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 1

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 at how earnings are impacting global markets In the UK – we preview the Bank of England rate decision In Asia – looking ahead to the RBA Decision and Chinese economic data See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 31

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Apple blamed a surprise decline in China revenue on supply disruptions, predicting it will return to growth in the world’s biggest smartphone arena as the iPhone 17 gains momentum. (2) Amazon’s cloud unit posted the strongest growth rate in almost three years, reassuring investors who were concerned that the largest seller of rented computing power was losing ground to rivals. (3) Chinese leader Xi Jinping warned against “breaking supply chains,” in his first public remarks after a landmark meeting with US President Donald Trump that secured a one-year truce in the world’s biggest trade fight. (4) King Charles III on Thursday stripped his disgraced brother Prince Andrew of his remaining titles and evicted him from his royal residence after weeks of pressure to act over his relationship with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, Buckingham Palace said. (5) In more than one way, Rob Jetten, the head of the liberal D66 party who might become the next Dutch prime minister, offers a stark contrast to Geert Wilders, the divisive anti-migrant lawmaker who heads the far-right Freedom Party. (6) Shares of the world’s top listed beer, wine and spirits makers have shed a combined $830 billion in a little more than four years as the industry grapples with monumental change. Russia’s tactics and hardware in Ukraine , its growing cooperation with China in the Bering Strait, shifts in activity off Norway, and the persistent challenge of the shadow fleet all reinforce his concerns of a looming threat that Denmark and its allies must prepare to confront. Podcast Conversation: Don't Have a Cow Over the Steak Economy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 30

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Donald Trump and Xi Jinping wrapped up their highly-anticipated summit after around an hour and a half on Thursday, concluding talks they hoped would quell an expansive trade fight that has shaken global markets. (2) The largest technology companies are betting on an AI future powered by gigantic complexes of data centers filled with humming servers. (3) Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell cautioned investors against assuming the US central bank would follow its second straight interest-rate cut with another in December. (4) Prime Minister Keir Starmer refused to rule out raising income tax, national insurance or value added tax at the upcoming budget, suggesting the government may break its pre-election promises in order to fill a growing hole in the public finances. Dutch Election : The progressive Democrats 66 party was on track to win the Dutch parliamentary election after voters dealt a blow to Geert Wilders’ far-right Freedom Party and threw support behind mainstream political groups. Podcast Conversation : Starbucks Drinkers Are Exiting Fast, Not Lingering Over Coffee See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 29

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Nvidia Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang announced a flurry of new partnerships and dismissed concerns about an AI bubble, saying the company’s latest chips are on track to generate half a trillion dollars in revenue. (2) Donald Trump said he expects to lower tariffs the US has imposed on Chinese goods over the fentanyl crisis and speak with China’s Xi Jinping about Nvidia Corp.’s flagship Blackwell artificial intelligence chip, as leaders of the world’s biggest economies seek to ease tensions in a meeting on Thursday. (3) UBS Group profit beat expectations in the third quarter as investment banking revenue and lower-than-forecast legal costs boosted performance. (4) Deutsche Bank AG exceeded analyst estimates for fixed-income trading, and Banco Santander posted third-quarter results that beat analysts’ estimates in its sixth consecutive quarterly record. (5) Hurricane Melissa is expected to make landfall in Cuba just hours after it became the strongest recorded storm to strike Jamaica, where it left hundreds of thousands without power and forced hospitals to evacuate. (6) Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered “forceful strikes” against Hamas in response to attacks on Israeli soldiers in Gaza, jeopardizing a US-brokered ceasefire that’s held for just over two weeks. High Frequency Trading Triggers a Showdown Over a London Rooftop : For years, a drab building located just one mile past the skyscrapers of London’s Canary Wharf neighborhood has been the site of one of the fiercest battles in the world of high-frequency trading. Podcast Conversation: Bone-In Fried Chicken Is Making KFC ‘Irrelevant’ and ‘Invisible’ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 28

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) HSBC raised its profitability outlook for 2025 even as earnings slid following an unexpected $1.1 billion provision tied to Bernard Madoff’s giant fraud case more than a decade ago. (2) BNP Paribas’s trading unit suffered a hit from souring debt in the third quarter, adding to challenges for Chief Executive Officer Jean-Laurent Bonnafe after a string of recent setbacks. (3) Goldman Sachs Group Chief Executive Officer David Solomon downplayed concerns that have surfaced following the collapse of US firms First Brands Group and Tricolor Holdings, and said he doesn’t see any systemic risk looming in the credit market. (4) Amazon.com plans to cut corporate jobs in several key departments, including logistics, payments, video games and the cloud-computing unit, according to people familiar with the matter. (5) Tom Hayes, the former star UBS Group AG trader who became the face of the Libor rigging scandal, sued his former employer accusing it of handing him over on a “silver platter” to global prosecutors in order to protect the bank and its senior leadership. (6) President Donald Trump hailed the US’s alliance with Japan, reaffirming ties with a longstanding partner and praising new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on her plans to ratchet up defense spending as the pair met in Tokyo. (7) France’s National Assembly adopted an amendment on Monday that would increase taxes on the country’s largest companies next year, part of the government’s effort to rein in the deficit and find compromises with opposition lawmakers. Europe's Solar Boom : In 2020, Europe installed 23 gigawatts of solar, according to BloombergNEF data. Each year since then a new record has been set, with some 69.2 gigawatts expected to be added this year, capping a more than quadrupling of capacity in the last decade. Podcast Conversation: London’s Black Cabs Face a Driverless Threat See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 27

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) The Chinese Communist Party’s official mouthpiece called on the world’s biggest economies to “jointly safeguard hard-won achievements” from their latest trade talks, ahead of a high-stakes meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping. (2) Top trade negotiators for the US and China said they came to terms on a range of contentious points, setting the table for leaders Donald Trump and Xi Jinping to finalize a deal and ease trade tensions that have rattled global markets. (3) HSBC will set aside $1.1 billion to cover litigation by investors who lost money in Bernard Madoff’s fraud, the latest global bank to face a significant hit from cases dating back years. (4) President Javier Milei’s party won Argentina’s midterm vote Sunday, a result that will give the libertarian leader a strong foothold in Congress to continue pursuing aggressive free-market policies that have won praise and a financial lifeline from Donald Trump. (5) Former Bank of England Governor Mervyn King says the Labour government lacks a coherent economic strategy. (6) Trading houses, hedge funds and banks are on a hiring spree for specialist gold traders as interest in the metal soars, creating a battle for talent that is driving up pay packages in what has historically been a niche market. Podcast Conversation: Housekeeper Salaries Top $100,000 as Luxury Furniture Booms See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 24

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 next Fed meeting and earnings from U.S tech giants. In the UK – a look ahead to European defense earnings. In Asia – a look at top interviews from the APEC Finance Ministers' Meeting in South Korea. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 24

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) US President Donald Trump is aiming for a quick win in a pivotal Thursday meeting with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, even if the outcome falls short of the sweeping deal he’s teased on issues at the heart of the rivalry between the world’s two largest economies. (2) China needs a bolder spending package to mend the finances of households and companies, according to a central bank adviser, as signs of resilience in the economy mask the damage wrought by the trade war with the US. (3) Oil was on track for the biggest weekly gain since June after US sanctions on major Russian producers upended the market, raising the prospect for supply disruptions and greater demand for alternative grades. (4) Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao has received a pardon from Donald Trump, one of the biggest moves yet by the president to fully embrace the crypto industry and give legal reprieves to some of its most prominent people. (5) Reform UK leader Nigel Farage says Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey has "had a good run." Speaking to Bloomberg's Mishal Husain, he adds: "We might find someone new." Podcast Conversation: ChatGPT Is a Bad Personal Shopper — But It’s Learning See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 23

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) The Trump administration announced sanctions on Russia’s biggest oil producers, rolling out its first major package of financial punishments on President Vladimir Putin’s economy as part of a fresh bid to end the war in Ukraine. (2) The Trump administration is weighing export restrictions against China that would bar the purchase of a wide swath of critical software, a White House official said Wednesday. (3) Elon Musk, the world’s richest person, spent the end of Tesla’s earnings call pleading with investors to ratify his upcoming $1 trillion pay package and blasting the shareholder advisory firms that have come out against the plan. (4) SAP, Europe’s most valuable software company, reported third-quarter cloud revenue that missed analysts’ estimates in a sign that trade disputes and a weaker economy are weighing on sales. (5) A majority of European Union countries, including Germany and France, are calling for a systematic review of the bloc’s regulations by the end of the year to dismantle old rules that pose challenges for the competitiveness of its companies. Podcast Conversation: Wine Bars Are Booming Due to Casual Dining Trends, Tough Economy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 22

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Gold and silver saw their steepest selloff in years as investors locked in profits on concern that the recent historic rally in the precious metals left them overvalued. (2) European nations are working with Ukraine on a 12-point proposal to end Russia’s war along current battle lines, pushing back against Vladimir Putin’s renewed demands to the US for Kyiv to surrender territory in return for a peace deal. (3) President Donald Trump said Tuesday he did not want to have “a wasted meeting” with Russian President Vladimir Putin, the latest sign that a planned second summit between the two leaders could be in jeopardy. (4) US President Donald Trump predicted an upcoming meeting with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, would yield a “good deal” on trade — while also conceding that the highly anticipated talks may not happen. (5) Netflix said a tax dispute with Brazil cut into third-quarter earnings, marring results that otherwise fell in line with Wall Street estimates. (6) The Bank of England warned of parallels between the $1.7 trillion private credit boom and the subprime debt crisis, as UK officials confirmed plans to subject the market to stress tests. Podcast Conversation: Sorry, Pop Mart, Labubu Is Just Not Lego or Pokemon: Shuli Ren See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 21

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) US President Donald Trump has cast doubt on Ukraine's ability to defeat Russian forces, marking a dramatic shift from his previous view that the country could reclaim all of its territory. (2) The UK is preparing to spend "well over" £100 million to send its forces into Ukraine and provide aircraft for a stabilization force if a ceasefire agreement with Russia is reached. (3) Australia and the US have signed a pact to increase America's access to rare earths and other critical minerals in a deal to counter China's control over supply chains. (4) Sanae Takaichi has become Japan's first female prime minister and his preparing to announce her cabinet later today after winning a vote in the lower house of parliament. (5) Amazon Web Services. the world's largest cloud provider, said its operations have returned to normal after an internet outage disrupted many of the world's biggest websites and apps. (6) Shares in French bank BNP Paribas plummeted by almost eight per cent after a US court ruling linked it to human rights abuses in Sudan. Podcast Conversation: The Brazen, 7-Minute Jewelry Heist at the Louvre See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 20

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Israel launched strikes against Hamas in Gaza and reportedly suspended all aid shipments on Sunday after blaming Hamas for a lethal Palestinian ambush that left two soldiers dead. (2) The world-renowned Louvre museum in Paris was shut on Sunday after several pieces of invaluable jewelry were stolen in a brazen robbery. (3) China said the economy is still on track to reach this year’s expansion goal even after reporting the weakest growth in a year, with a boost from booming exports undermined by weak spending and investment. (4) President Donald Trump listed rare earths, fentanyl and soybeans as the US’s top issues with China just before the two sides return to the negotiating table and as a fragile trade truce nears expiration. (5) Software and computer services companies saw the biggest rise in profit warnings among UK-listed firms last quarter, according to a report from consultancy EY-Parthenon. (6) French bond futures declined after S&P Global Ratings downgraded its sovereign credit score, an unscheduled move that highlights the nation’s fiscal woes and places its debt at risk of forced selling by some funds. Podcast Conversation: A $1.2 Trillion Question: Can Conferences Be Less Terrible? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 17

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 earnings from Tesla and Netflix. In the UK – a look ahead to European bank earnings. In Asia – a look ahead to a meeting between President Donald Trump and Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 17

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) US President Donald Trump said he would hold a second meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin “within two weeks or so” aimed at ending the war in Ukraine. (2) NATO countries should keep “all options” open if Russia violates their airspace again, including shooting down Russian jets, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said. (3) A brutal rout in regional bank stocks is highlighting a view that is taking hold among jittery traders: Sell now, ask questions later. (4) BBVA SA’s $19 billion offer for Banco Sabadell SA was rejected by nearly three quarters of shareholders, ending a takeover saga that has been going on for 17 months in a major setback to the pursuer. (5) The White House is poised to ease tariffs on the US auto industry, a move that would deliver a major win for carmakers that have aggressively lobbied to stem the fallout from record-level import duties. Podcast Conversation: Here’s Why 1990s Nostalgia Has Lasted Beyond Its Expiration Date Get the latest episode of the Mishal Hussain Show Here See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 16

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Chinese state actors systemically and successfully compromised classified UK government computer systems for more than a decade, according to two former senior security officials and other government officials familiar with the matter. (2) US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent dangled the possibility of extending a pause of import duties on Chinese goods for longer than three months if China halts its plan for strict new export controls on rare-earth elements. (3) Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves needs to raise her fiscal buffer fivefold to have a better-than-even chance of avoiding more tax rises and spending cuts in the coming years, according to the Institute for Fiscal Studies. (4) French premier Sebastien Lecornu appears set to survive two no-confidence motions on Thursday after announcing plans to suspend a contentious pension law in order to win support in the National Assembly. (5) President Donald Trump said he had authorized the Central Intelligence Agency to take covert action in Venezuela, arguing that he had to stem the flow of drugs and illegal migrants into the US. Podcast Conversation: Smart Glasses Shouldn’t Replace Smartphones See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 15

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell signaled the US central bank is on track to deliver another quarter-point interest-rate cut later this month, even as a government shutdown significantly reduces its read on the economy. (2) US President Donald Trump said he might stop trade in cooking oil with China, injecting fresh tensions into the relationship between the world’s two largest economies. (3) JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon sounded warnings on the potential for a deterioration in credit quality, a cautionary note that put a damper on the firm’s surge in trading and investment-banking revenue. (4) ASML’s orders beat analyst expectations in the third quarter, as demand for its chip-making machines was fueled by hundreds of billions of dollars in investment into artificial intelligence infrastructure. (5) Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu won the crucial support of the Socialist Party in France’s National Assembly, significantly improving the chances of his new government surviving two no-confidence votes Thursday. (6) Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey raised concerns about the UK economy running “under potential” and a softening jobs market, as Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves flew to Washington to make her growth pitch to investors. Podcast Conversation: The Best New Hotel in London Fixes What’s Wrong With Luxury See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 14

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) President Donald Trump used a one-day tour of Israel and Egypt to soak in the praise from fellow leaders and lay out a vision for broader Middle East peace after the success of US-led mediation efforts to end the fighting in Gaza. (2) US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s latest tit-for-tat showdown has both countries claiming the ball is now in the other’s court, with the clock ticking toward another escalation in import tariffs. (3) Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia President Anna Paulson signaled she favors two more quarter-point interest-rate cuts this year, as monetary policy should look through the impact of tariffs in consumer price increases. (4) Brexit and former Prime Minister Liz Truss made the UK a less-competitive, slower-growing economy that faces a greater risk of inflation, Bank of England policymaker Catherine Mann said. (5) Silver prices touched an all-time high near $53 an ounce, as a historic short squeeze in London added momentum to a rally that’s been fueled by surging demand for safe-haven assets. (6) SpaceX’s Starship deployed test satellites in space and returned to Earth largely intact, repeating earlier milestones critical to Elon Musk’s goal of readying the vehicle for regular launches to orbit and beyond. Podcast Coversation: A $131 Billion Crypto Crash Has Traders Fearing Lasting Damage See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 13

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Local media in Israel say seven hostages have been released by Hamas, under the US-brokered ceasefire deal. (2) The White House has signalled it's open to doing a deal with China to calm fresh trade tensions, days after announcing new 100% tariffs. (3) Stocks, oil and cryptocurrencies were hammered Friday by the flare-up in tensions, but US equity-index futures jumped on the change in tone. (4) President Macron has announced a new French Cabinet amid growing pressure to prevent a political crisis and pass a budget. (5) Japan's Komeito party - a former ally to the ruling LDP - has hinted it doesn't rule out cooperating with the opposition. (6) Two of the UK's largest homebuilders are introducing their own versions of the now-defunct "Help to Buy" scheme to stimulate the UK's housing market. Podcast Conversation: AI 'Workslop' Is Making a Mess for Managers See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 10

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 earnings for U.S banks. In the UK – a look ahead to the annual New Energy Finance summit in London. We also focus on a conversation with Citadel CEO Ken Griffin from Citadel’s securities conference on gold. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 10

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Israel’s government approved a deal that will see Hamas release any remaining hostages held in Gaza in exchange for more than 2,000 prisoners, another major step toward fulfilling the terms of a peace agreement and ending the two sides’ bloody conflict. (2) Norway is bracing for the aftermath of the Nobel Peace Prize announcement on Friday as the Nordic nation has faced increasing pressure from Donald Trump and his administration to award it to the US leader. (3) The political power players aren’t the only ones jockeying to shape the shifting balance of power in a turbulent France. (4) The US rushed to stabilize Argentina’s economy on Thursday, offering $20 billion in financing and carrying out a rare intervention in currency markets to prop up the peso after weeks of sharp declines. (5) New York Attorney General Letitia James was indicted by a federal grand jury in Virginia, making her the second of President Donald Trump’s perceived political enemies to be criminally charged in two weeks See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 9

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Israel and Hamas have agreed to terms for the release of all hostages held by the Palestinian militant group in Gaza, a major breakthrough in the US- and Qatari-brokered negotiations to end their two-year war. (2) French President Emmanuel Macron said he’ll name a new prime minister by Friday evening, having for the time being avoided the need to call a snap election that would have deepened the political chaos in France. (3) China has tightened curbs on rare earths to include items manufactured abroad, adding a potentially complex layer of restrictions to an industry that’s been a source of intense trade friction between Beijing and Washington. (4) HSBC Holdings Plc plans to take Hang Seng Bank Ltd. private in a deal that values the lender at $37 billion, ramping up its exposure to Hong Kong as the financial hub attempts to bounce back from years of economic turbulence. (5) With Britain’s venerable Conservatives desperate to avoid political oblivion, delegates at the party’s annual conference found themselves prompted to seek guidance from a prime minister who left office 35 years ago. “Ask the Iron Lady,” urged a poster from the Conservative Women’s Association. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 8

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Spot gold smashed through $4,000 an ounce for the first time, as concerns over the US economy and a government shutdown added fresh momentum to a scorching rally. (2) From across the political spectrum, Emmanuel Macron’s rivals are turning up the pressure on the French president, demanding their choice of prime minister, snap elections and even his resignation. (3) Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup xAI is raising more financing than initially planned, tapping backers including Nvidia Corp. to lift its ongoing funding round to $20 billion, according to people with knowledge of the matter. (4) Teams from the US, Qatar, Israel and other nations are headed to Egypt as part of a final push for a deal with Hamas aimed at ending the two-year war that’s devastated Gaza and destabilized much of the Middle East. (5) Saving a lifetime’s worth of earnings still wouldn’t be enough for the average British worker to reach the ranks of the wealthy, according to a new report revealing that economic inequality in the country has dramatically worsened over the last 15 years. (6) Cristiano Ronaldo’s football career has been a series of glittering firsts, from a record transfer to Real Madrid to scoring more competition goals than any man in history. He’s now notched up another huge win off the pitch: becoming the first billionaire player. Podcast Conversation: Taylor Swift’s ‘Showgirl’ Media-Blitz Had a Downfall See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 7

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) President Emmanuel Macron gave his outgoing prime minister, Sebastien Lecornu, 48 hours to negotiate with France’s political parties in a last-ditch effort to prevent the country from falling deeper into crisis. (2) President Donald Trump said he would negotiate with Democrats over health care subsidies, a move that could open the door to resolving the government shutdown that has stretched into a second week. (3) Advanced Micro Devices Inc. landed a blockbuster deal with OpenAI to build artificial intelligence infrastructure, giving the chipmaker a chance to show it can mount a challenge to Nvidia Corp. in the AI computing industry. (4) Citadel’s Ken Griffin said investors are starting to view gold as a safer asset than the dollar, a development that’s “really concerning” to the billionaire investor. (5) Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said Britain must boost investment if it wants to reap the rewards from any economic boom triggered by artificial intelligence. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 6

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) France’s Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu resigned Monday just a day after President Emmanuel Macron named a new cabinet, deepening the country’s political crisis and sparking a selloff of French assets. (2) Gold rose to another record — closing in on the $4,000 an ounce mark — as the US Federal government shutdown dragged on. (3) President Donald Trump is pressing Israel and Hamas to seal a settlement to the two-year conflict that’s devastated Gaza and destabilized the Middle East as the warring sides are set to begin mediated talks on Monday. (4) UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood will give police new powers to place limits on repeated protests and is considering legislation to ban them outright, after weeks of demonstrations led to mass arrests and strained resources. (5) French President Emmanuel Macron’s decision to appoint a broadly unchanged cabinet sparked an immediate backlash from opposition parties, undermining Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu’s chances of surviving a make-or-break week in parliament. (6) OPEC+ is showing a cautious commitment to keep battling for a share of the global oil market — despite signs that a long-awaited surplus is starting to emerge. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 6

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Japan’s election of a pro-stimulus leader shook up global markets, sending stocks surging on prospects for more spending, while currencies and bonds weakened, driving investors toward alternative assets such as gold and Bitcoin. (2) President Donald Trump is pressing Israel and Hamas to seal a settlement to the two-year conflict that’s devastated Gaza and destabilized the Middle East as the warring sides are set to begin mediated talks on Monday. (3) UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood will give police new powers to place limits on repeated protests and is considering legislation to ban them outright, after weeks of demonstrations led to mass arrests and strained resources. (4) French President Emmanuel Macron’s decision to appoint a broadly unchanged cabinet sparked an immediate backlash from opposition parties, undermining Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu’s chances of surviving a make-or-break week in parliament. (5) OPEC+ is showing a cautious commitment to keep battling for a share of the global oil market — despite signs that a long-awaited surplus is starting to emerge. Podcast Conversation: Custom Vacheron Constantin Timepiece Shines at the Louvre: Essay See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 3

Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Host Tom Busby take a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US – a look ahead to the impact of lumber and timber tariffs on housing, and President Donald Trump’s Pfizer deal on drugmakers. In the UK – a look ahead to the Nobel Prize decisions. In Asia – a look ahead to the impact of the Golden Week holiday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 3

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) UK counter-terrorism police named a British citizen of Syrian descent as the perpetrator of an attack on a synagogue that killed two people. Jihad Al-Shamie, 35, carried out the attack on the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in Manchester on Thursday morning, according to statements from Counter Terrorism Policing and Greater Manchester Police. (2) German air traffic control said it suspended flight operations at Munich Airport Thursday evening after several drone sightings, affecting multiple departures and thousands of passengers at the country’s second-biggest hub. (3) - Bridgewater Associates’ flagship macro fund climbed 26.4% in the first nine months of this year as tariff-fueled market uncertainty boosted the firm and its peers. (4) President Donald Trump is weighing slashing “thousands” of federal jobs ahead of a meeting with his budget director, Russell Vought, as the White House looks to ratchet up pressure on Democrats to end a government shutdown that has entered its second day. (5) Boeings 777X is slated to fly commercially for the first time in early 2027 instead of next year, people familiar with the matter said, a fresh setback to the US planemaker that sets the stage for potentially billions of dollars in accounting charges. Podcast Conversation: Inside the US-China Battle Over Undersea Internet Cables ... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 2

On today's podcast: (1) The US Supreme Court refused to allow President Donald Trump to immediately oust Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook while she sues to keep her job, dealing a setback to his efforts to exert more control over the central bank. (2) White House Budget Director Russell Vought is planning to swiftly dismiss federal workers, a sign that Republicans will lean into hardball tactics to pressure Democrats to cave to end a government shutdown. (3) Arab and Muslim national leaders are pushing Hamas to accept the Gaza plan unveiled by US President Donald Trump this week, saying the need to end the fighting surpasses concern about the finer details. (4) German Chancellor Friedrich Merz lashed out at Viktor Orban during a meeting of European Union leaders in Copenhagen on Wednesday, accusing the Hungarian prime minister of derailing discussions on the bloc’s security needs. (5) French unions are holding a new round of anti-austerity protests Thursday, seeking to maintain pressure on Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu as he struggles to pull together a budget proposal. Podcast Conversation: Broadway Musicals Need to Take More Risks: Allison Schrager See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 1

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Congress blew past a midnight funding deadline, triggering the US government’s first shutdown in nearly seven years — and the third under President Donald Trump. (2) US equity-index futures fell as the deadline to avert a government shutdown lapsed, disrupting one of the country’s largest employers and threatening to delay key economic data releases (3) Pfizer has won a reprieve from the US President's threatened tariffs on the pharmaceutical industry. The drugmaker agreed to cut some prices by up to 85% and sell directly to the public in the US. (4) Keir Starmer was battling for his future a week ago. After the retreat of his main Labour rival and his decision to take the gloves off against populist rival Nigel Farage, the UK prime minister’s shored up his standing. (5) Bloomberg's Women, Money & Power convenes the most influential voices from across the global finance industry for the second year to debate and discuss the critical issues facing the future of investing, real estate, consumer banking and private markets, as well as philanthropists, owners and CEOs. Podcast Conversation: Fancy, Fattier $60-a-Pound Butter Is the Latest Must-Have Luxury See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 30

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Vice President JD Vance said he believes the US government is on track to shut down, seeking to pin the blame on Democrats one day before federal funding is set to lapse. (2) President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said they had agreed to a 20-point plan designed to end the war in Gaza, though the prospects for peace remained unclear without the direct involvement of Hamas. (3) Chinese President Xi Jinping is renewing a push for the US to change a decades-old phrase describing its stance on Taiwan independence, a concession that would be a major diplomatic win for Beijing. (4) Theresa May danced to ABBA. Rishi Sunak had his wife introduce him. Liz Truss spent the whole time scrapping budget measures announced only days before. (5) European Union leaders meeting in Copenhagen this week will discuss a slate of flagship defense projects, including a European drone wall and an air-defense shield. Podcast Conversation: How to Play Alphadots, Bloomberg's New Daily Word Puzzle See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 29

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves can be sure the bond markets have her back. But on Monday she faces down her own party, and she may find them tougher to win over. (2) The government is set to define what “contributions” foreign workers must make in order to claim settled status in the UK, marking a tightening of its stance on legal migration. (3) UK companies are becoming less forthcoming about what they’re willing to pay to fill open roles, indicating that employers are no longer under pressure to boost wages in a weakening labor market. (4) Moldova’s ruling pro-European party was on track to win re-election, keeping the country on the path to European Union membership and raising the risk of an escalation in tensions with Russia. (5) Moldova’s ruling pro-European party was on track to win re-election, keeping the country on the path to European Union membership and raising the risk of an escalation in tensions with Russia. Podcast Conversation: At 66, I Decided to Pay Back a Lifetime of Sleep Debt: Essay See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 26

Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Host Tom Busby take a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US – a look ahead to the U.S jobs report and the Electric vehicle sector. In the UK – a look ahead to the Bloomberg Women, Money, Power conference in London. In Asia – a look ahead to the China PMI data. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 26

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) President Donald Trump announced a fresh round of tariffs, including a 100% duty on branded or patented pharmaceuticals starting October 1, unless a company is building a manufacturing plant in America. (2) Former FBI Director James Comey was charged with lying to Congress and obstruction related to testimony he gave in 2020, accelerating President Donald Trump’s push for legal action against his perceived political enemies. (3) European diplomats warned the Kremlin this week that NATO is ready to respond to further violations of its airspace with full force, including by shooting down Russian planes, according to officials familiar with the exchange. (4) Lorie Logan, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, has proposed replacing the central bank’s benchmark federal funds rate — the primary tool the central bank has used to steer the nation’s economy since the 1980s — with a much more widely used market bellwether. (5) Volkswagen is curbing volumes and introducing temporary shutdowns at two German factories as demand for its electric vehicles grows more slowly than predicted. (6) UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will try to relaunch his stuttering administration with a speech Friday announcing a plan for compulsory digital identity cards to help combat illegal migration, while also making a progressive case for his premiership as it comes under threat from internal rivals. Podcast Conversation: Ryder Cup Golf Rowdiness Is Keeping the Sport Fun: Adam Minter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 25

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) HSBC Holdings said it’s achieved a world-first breakthrough in deploying quantum computing in financial markets, as a race intensifies among some of Wall Street’s biggest firms to embed the cutting-edge technology in their daily operations. (2) Intel has approached Apple about securing an investment in the ailing chipmaker, according to people familiar with the matter, part of efforts to bolster a business that’s now partially owned by the US government. (3) US stocks are screamingly expensive when viewed from a historical perspective. But dig into the details, and the sky-high valuations may well be warranted, say strategists at Bank of America (4) The US lowered tariffs on auto imports from the European Union to 15% retroactive to Aug. 1, cementing terms of the framework trade agreement the two sides struck almost two months ago (5) Splits on the Bank of England policymaking committee were on full display on Wednesday after Governor Andrew Bailey said there was further to go on interest-rate cuts just hours before external member Megan Greene proposed “skipping” a cut in November. (6) Russia plans to run a budget deficit for a fifth year as declining revenue and increased spending continue to put pressure on the government’s finances amid the Kremlin’s war on Ukraine. (7) Global drugmakers including Merck, Eli Lilly and AstraZeneca are pausing or canceling investments in the UK while throwing barbs at the lack of competitiveness of its business environment Podcast Conversation: Bob Iger Just Learned a Hard Lesson: Beth Kowitt See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 24

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) President Donald Trump said NATO nations should shoot down Russian aircraft that violated their airspace and struck a more sympathetic tone on Ukraine’s chances of winning the war. (2) Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel took a conciliatory tone in his return to TV Tuesday night, saying “it was never my intention to make light of the death of a young man.” (3) Super Typhoon Ragasa is set to cross China’s southern coast later Wednesday after lashing Hong Kong with torrential rain and fierce winds, which toppled trees and damaged infrastructure across the city. (4) The UK is looking to take advantage of the chaos sown by US President Donald Trump’s decision to overhaul his country’s visa program for certain college-educated foreign workers. (5) Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the outlooks for the labor market and inflation face risks, reiterating his view that policymakers likely have a difficult road ahead as they weigh further interest-rate cuts. (6) OpenAI plans to invest roughly $400 billion to develop five new US data center sites in partnership with Oracle Corp. and SoftBank Group Corp., marking the biggest push yet to fulfill an earlier pledge to spend a half-trillion dollars on artificial intelligence infrastructure in the country. (7) Europe’s asset managers have long agreed they must consolidate to survive. A string of high-profile acquisitions suggests they’re finally willing to do something about it. Podcast Conversation: CEOs and Founders Share Their Best Advice for Staying Productive See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 23

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda said Russia was testing NATO’s readiness to retaliate with its series of incursions along the eastern flank of the alliance. (2) Nvidia will invest as much as $100 billion in OpenAI to support new data centers and other artificial intelligence infrastructure, a blockbuster deal that underscores booming demand for AI tools like ChatGPT and the computing power needed to make them run. (3) A large majority of London-listed companies in a recent poll have considered adding a listing overseas or moving their existing one in the last year, with Amsterdam emerging as the most popular alternative. (4) President Xi Jinping’s export engine has proved unstoppable during five months of sky-high US tariffs, sending China toward a record $1.2 trillion trade surplus. (5) The Federal Reserve’s newest policymaker, appointed by President Donald Trump, laid out his argument for aggressively lowering interest rates on Monday, presenting a view that aligns with the president’s demands but which makes him an outlier at the central bank. (6) Jimmy Kimmel Live! will return to the air on Tuesday, ending a suspension Walt Disney Co. imposed following controversial remarks the ABC late-night host made about the assassination of Republican activist Charlie Kirk. Podcast Conversation: “We want, ‘Oh, you look good. We just don’t know why,”Cosmetic Procedures That Offer Big Results With Minimal Downtime See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 22

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Donald Trump’s order on H-1B visas which requires a $100,000 fee for applications — will hurt margins of Indian outsourcers who use the program to deploy engineers to client sites. That’s a blow to India’s $280 billion IT services sector, which is already grappling with sluggish growth as customers cut back on technology spending due to geopolitical tensions and Trump’s tariffs. (2) Canada, the UK and Australia have formally recognized a Palestinian state, joining a growing global consensus and pushing ahead with a policy that has drawn criticism from US President Donald Trump. (3) Estonia is set to ask NATO allies for extra air-defense assistance over the Baltic Sea as the alliance’s eastern members try to respond to the third violation of NATO airspace this month by Russia. (4) President Donald Trump and top Republicans mourned Charlie Kirk on Sunday and galvanized young conservatives at the memorial service ahead of next year’s crucial midterm elections. (5) The UK approved a second runway at London Gatwick Airport, the latest infrastructure project pushed by Keir Starmer’s government as he tries to boost economic growth. (6) Hong Kong International Airport is weighing grounding all passenger flights for 36 hours, the longest in recent history, as the Asian financial hub braces for one of its strongest super typhoons in years, according to people familiar with the matter. Podcast Conversation: Millennials Are Stuck in an Old, Lazy Story See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 20

Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Host Tom Busby take a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US – how The K-Shaped Recession Hasn’t Hurt US Equities...Yet In the UK – Are Private Markets Entering Their Golden Age In Asia – a look at Stephen Miran's Impact on EM and the Dollar See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 19

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Nvidia plans to invest £2 billion ($2.7 billion) to support the UK’s artificial intelligence industry in partnership with several venture capital firms. (2) With golden carriages, military splendor and an opulent banquet, the UK’s royal gambit paid off this week, as President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Keir Starmer concluded an historic state visit by hailing the trans-Atlantic relationship and — at least publicly — smoothing over their policy differences. (3) The Bank of England’s decision to slow the pace and change the make-up of its quantitative tightening plan on Thursday shattered any lingering illusion the policy remains on autopilot. (4) The call Friday between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping promises to determine the fate of TikTok — and potentially ease trade tensions between the world’s two biggest economies. (5) Europe’s top business lobby in China urged Beijing to address price wars and unsustainable competition as the country readies its next five-year plan — adding to pressure from the US over the matter. (6) President Donald Trump said US broadcast networks should face scrutiny over their licenses if they’re too critical of him, in what amounts to his furthest-reaching threat to media freedoms. (7) It turns out that all the “Sell America” angst swirling in markets earlier this year was misplaced. The real mantra from global investors is more like “Hedge America” — that is, keep snapping up US stocks and bonds but do so while buying derivatives that protect those investments against any further declines in the dollar. Podcast Conversation: What You Need to Know About Ketamine Therapy, the Buzzy Mental Health Trend See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 18

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Federal Reserve officials lowered their benchmark interest rate by a quarter percentage point and penciled in two more reductions this year following months of intense pressure from the White House to slash borrowing costs. (2) The Bank of England is set to rein in its quantitative tightening program amid concerns that its gilt sales are worsening volatility in the bond market. (3) King Charles III urged the defense of Ukraine and the environment as he welcomed US President Donald Trump and top tech and finance executives for a lavish state dinner at Windsor Castle on Wednesday. (4) Walt Disney’s ABC network is taking Jimmy Kimmel Live! off the air indefinitely amid a backlash to remarks the late-night host made about the killing of Republican activist Charlie Kirk. (5) European Union member states approved negotiations with Canada and the UK that would give them access to the bloc’s €150 billion ($178 billion) fund aimed at accelerating investment in the defense industry. (6) French unions are leading widespread anti-austerity protests Thursday, raising the pressure on newly appointed Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu as he struggles to find allies to piece together a budget. (7) The world's biggest food company - Nestlé - has been shaken by scandal and management upheaval. After years of strategic drift and rising debt, investors are pressing incoming CEO Philipp Navratil to restore stability. Podcast Conversation: Apple and Citi CEOs Join Trump and King Charles at State Dinner See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 17

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Microsoft, OpenAI and other American companies announced plans to spend tens of billions of dollars on technology infrastructure in the UK, part of a series of business deals that coincide with President Donald Trump’s visit to the nation this week. (2) British drugmaker GSK pledged to invest $30 billion in the US over the next five years, making the announcement as President Donald Trump arrives in the UK for a highly anticipated state visit. (3) The euro hit its strongest level in four years as traders prepared for an interest-rate cut from the Federal Reserve this week that will cement its diverging trajectory from the European Central Bank. (4) TikTok’s US operations would be acquired by a consortium that includes Oracle, Andreessen Horowitz and private equity firm Silver Lake Management under a deal President Donald Trump is set to discuss with Chinese President Xi Jinping this week. (5) Europe’s top business lobby in China urged Beijing to address price wars and unsustainable competition as the country readies its next five-year plan — adding to pressure from the US over the matter. (6) The cyberattack that’s brought Jaguar Land Rover Automotive Plc factories to a standstill is affecting suppliers, with some European parts makers forced to pause or scale back their own production. Podcast Conversation: CEOs Win Over Trump With a Trophy, Prizes and Bragging Rights See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 16

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) US President Donald Trump expects to announce economic deals totaling more than $10 billion during his trip this week to the United Kingdom, senior US officials said Monday. (2) Prime Minister Keir Starmer has suffered a third forced departure from his government in less than two weeks as one of his senior advisers resigned amid media allegations about his past conduct. (3) President Donald Trump said he would speak with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Friday as US and Chinese officials reached a framework deal on keeping the TikTok app running in the US. (4) Donald Trump’s economic adviser Stephen Miran is on his way to joining the Federal Reserve board after the Senate confirmed him to the post in a vote Monday evening. (5) Overseas investors are slashing their dollar exposure at “an unprecedented pace” as they put on currency hedges when buying US stocks and bonds, according to a Deutsche Bank AG analysis of exchange-traded funds. (6) Wall Street’s main regulator said it is “prioritizing” a proposal from Donald Trump to reduce the frequency of corporate earnings reports, after the president again stepped into a long-running debate over transparency in American capitalism. (7) Top dealmakers from global investment banks have been heading to Zurich in recent weeks to pitch UBS Group AG on transactions that could change the face of Swiss finance. Podcast Conversation: Talking Gorillas, Podcasting Dogs and the Future of Social Media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 15

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) China’s economic activity slowed more than expected across the board in August, adding to the likelihood that policymakers will roll out more stimulus to hit the official growth goal. (2) US and Chinese representatives discussed TikTok, trade and the economy during a day of high-level talks in Madrid, a senior Treasury official said, as diplomacy between the world’s two biggest economies intensifies. (3) The UK government defended its ill-fated decision to appoint Peter Mandelson as ambassador to Washington as pressure grows on Prime Minister Keir Starmer over his handling of the affair following the envoy’s ouster. (4) The first US interest rate cut since Donald Trump became president again is likely to seize the spotlight in a week that will determine policy settings for half of the world’s 10 most-traded currencies. (5) The Pope has singled out Elon Musk's wealth as part of a criticism of the widening pay gap between company bosses and the working class. Podcast Conversation: ‘The Pitt’ Wins Best Drama Emmy; ‘The Studio’ Scores Best Comedy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 12

Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Host Tom Busby take a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US – a look ahead to the next Fed decision and earnings from FedEx. In the UK – a look ahead to President Trump’s visit to the UK. In Asia – a look ahead to the next monetary policy decision from the Bank of Japan and what’s next after its ruling Liberal Democratic Party Shigeru Ishiba resigned. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 12

The UK's Prime Minister is facing growing questions over what he knew about Peter Mandelson's relationship with Jeffery Epstein when he appointed him as Ambassador to the US. Keir Starmer fired him after Bloomberg published a series of emails between Mandelson and the convicted paedophile. The departure comes at a difficult time for the British government as it prepares to host a state visit for US President Donald Trump who continues to face questions about his relationship with Epstein. In this Special episode of the Daybreak Europe podcast our finance reporter Harry Wilson takes us behind the scenes of the Bloomberg scoop. He tells us what the emails reveal alongside our political correspondent Ellen Milligan who will be covering President Trump's upcoming State Visit. Hosted by Stephen Carroll and Caroline Hepker See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 12

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) When Peter Mandelson was appointed the UK’s ambassador to the US in February, many in the British government predicted it would end in a scandal. Mandelson, a political operator once known as the “Prince of Darkness” for his capacity for political intrigue and spin, was fired by Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday after Bloomberg published a series of emails between Mandelson and convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, which cast new light on their relationship. (2) The suspect in the killing of Charlie Kirk slipped behind a building, braced himself on the roof and swung off the edge, hitting the ground hard and leaving behind palm smudges and a single shoe print. He bolted across a patch of grass, cut through a parking lot and vanished into the trees. (3) NATO is preparing a defensive military measures in response to the drone incursion in Poland to strengthen deterrence across the alliance’s eastern flank, according to a person familiar with the matter. (4) OpenAI said it’s closer to converting into a more traditional for-profit company — nearing the resolution of painful negotiations with top shareholder Microsoft Corp. and outlining terms of at least $100 billion in equity for its nonprofit arm. (5) European Central Bank policymakers are convinced that no further interest-rate cuts are needed to deliver 2% inflation, despite new economic projections pointing to an undershoot over the next two years, according to people familiar with their thinking. Podcast Conversation: Photo-Editing Tools May Be AI’s Killer App: Catherine Thorbecke See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 11

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) A search is underway for the killer of Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist and close ally of President Donald Trump who was fatally shot Wednesday at a Utah university. (2) Poland has asked allies for additional air defense systems and counter-drone technology to better protect its land from Russian incursions, according to people familiar with the matter. (3) The CEO of Citigroup Jane Fraser says she's surprised by the resilience of the US economy amid a constantly evolving macroeconomic landscape. Speaking to Bloomberg, she said businesses now have more clarity on tax policy, tariffs, and deregulation. (4) Mexico plans to impose tariffs of as much as 50% on cars and other products made by China and several Asian exporters, aligning the country more closely with US protectionism as President Claudia Sheinbaum prepares for talks over North America’s free-trade deal. (5) Sebastien Lecornu took over as France’s prime minister pledging big changes as he tries to engage opposition parties in the herculean task of reining in the country’s debt amid hostility to budget cuts. Podcast Conversation: Larry Ellison’s $89 Billion One-Day Wealth Boom Shatters Records See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 10

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Israel’s attack against Hamas in Qatar drew rare public criticism from Donald Trump and underscored the risk that the war in Gaza could get worse before it gets better. (2) Poland condemned a Russian drone incursion as an “act of aggression,” saying its military shot down some of the objects that entered its airspace from neighboring Ukraine. (3) President Emmanuel Macron named Sebastien Lecornu France’s new prime minister, tapping a longtime ally to pick up the mantle of trying to pass a budget through a divided parliament. (4) President Donald Trump told European officials he’s willing to impose sweeping new tariffs on India and China to push President Vladimir Putin to the negotiating table with Ukraine — but only if EU nations do so as well. (5) A judge temporarily blocked President Donald Trump from removing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, allowing her to remain on the job as she challenges the president’s efforts to oust her over allegations of mortgage fraud. (6) Apple introduced its thinnest-ever iPhone and new Pro versions with enhanced cameras and more battery life, betting that a flurry of smartphone innovation can entice shoppers this holiday season See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 9

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou lost a confidence motion in parliament, forcing a third change in government in just over a year and reviving uncertainty over how the country can tackle its mounting debt burden. (2) House Democrats on Monday released an alleged birthday note that they said Donald Trump sent to Jeffrey Epstein, raising pressure on the president over questions about his past interactions with the late disgraced financier. (3) US stocks have been on a tear, setting more than 20 all-time highs this year, but the Federal Reserve’s next move threatens to curb investors’ zeal, JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s trading desk warns. (4) Rupert Murdoch and his children settled litigation over a trust that controls two influential public companies, ensuring that Fox News keeps its conservative slant and favored son Lachlan Murdoch remains in charge of the globe-spanning media empire. (5) European car executives are walking a fine line at this week’s Munich auto show: Touting how swell their new electric vehicles are, while on the other hand warning Brussels that they can’t possibly sell only EVs in ten years’ time. (6) Barclays' Chief Executive Officer CS Venkatakrishnan said a windfall tax on banks in the UK could hinder the government’s push to boost growth in the economy and urged the government to consider other measures. Podcast Conversation: Londoners Flock to E-Bikes, Boats as Tube Strike Chaos Hits See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 8

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Prime Minister Francois Bayrou’s government will likely fall Monday, a victim of his push to chip away at France’s massive debt load. (2) Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said he’ll step down following weeks of calls for his departure in the aftermath of a second national election setback, setting in motion a leadership race that threatens to unnerve investors. (3) The immigration raid on a Georgia EV battery plant run by two South Korean firms has rattled Seoul, coming less than two weeks after President Lee Jae Myung’s White House meeting with Donald Trump where Korean companies pledged to invest hundreds of billions in the US. (4) OPEC+ is signaling it has the confidence to push a bold oil market strategy a little bit further. (5) Wages for new hires in the UK rose at their weakest pace in over four years, a sign that a cooling labor market is weighing on inflationary pressures, according to a survey monitored by the Bank of England. (6) Walkouts by London Underground staff have begun, forcing several main lines on the network to completely or partially shut down on Sunday ahead of the start of the work week. Podcast Conversation: Consumer Product Scents Are Getting Stronger: Essay See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 6

Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Host Tom Busby take a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US – a look ahead to CPI and PPI data and Apple’s September 9th In the UK – on global defence industry gathering in London for the UK's flagship sector event. In Asia – a look ahead to China August CPI and PPI data. - Stuart Paul, US Economist with Bloomberg Economics, to preview CPI and PPI data. - Mark Gurman, Bloomberg News Managing Editor for Global Consumer Tech, to preview Apple’s September 9th event. - Ros Mathieson, Bloomberg Chief Asia Correspondent, on global defence industry gathering in London for the UK's flagship sector event. - Tony Halpin, Russian Government and Economy Team Leader, on global defence industry gathering in London for the UK's flagship sector event. - Mary Nicola, Bloomberg MLIV Strategist in Singapore, discusses China August CPI and PPI data. - Kevin Sneader, APAC ex-Japan President at Goldman Sachs, discusses China’s stock rally. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 5

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Broadcom is helping OpenAI design and produce an artificial intelligence accelerator from 2026, getting into a lucrative sphere dominated by Nvidia. (2) President Donald Trump said he would be imposing tariffs on semiconductor imports “very shortly” but spare goods from companies like Apple that have pledged to boost their US investments. (3) Bond and currency traders are bracing for Friday’s US employment report, which stands to solidify views on Federal Reserve policy and determine the near-term trajectory of interest rates. (4) French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou said he doesn’t regret calling a confidence vote putting his government on the line, as France is “burdened with debt” and the political parties must “each take responsibility.” (5) UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he would “act on” the outcome of an independent investigation into his deputy Angela Rayner’s tax affairs, signaling he would fire her if the inquiry found she had breached rules governing ministers’ behavior. (6) Giorgio Armani fought for decades to keep the fashion empire he founded independent, as Italian icons like Gucci and Fendi were snapped up by larger luxury chains. It will be his heirs who decide what the future will hold. Podcast Conversation: $40,000 Vacations Inspire Finance Pros to Become Travel Agents See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 4

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) UK Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner admitted she underpaid taxes on a property purchase and said she was referring herself to the government’s standards watchdog, the latest blow for Keir Starmer’s Labour administration that calls her political future into question and may have long-standing consequences for the party’s leadership. (2) Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves says growth is the solution to Britain’s economic problems. At her budget on Nov. 26, she faces the prospect of having to kill it. (3) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy will meet with European leaders in Paris on Thursday as he seeks to discuss security guarantees for his country, a person familiar with the matter told Bloomberg. (4) US economic activity saw “little or no change” across most of the country in recent weeks, the Federal Reserve said in its Beige Book survey of regional business contacts. (5) China’s financial regulators are considering a number of cooling measures for the stock market as they grow concerned about the speed of a $1.2 trillion rally since the start of August, people familiar with the matter said. (6) Apple is planning to launch its own artificial intelligence-powered web search tool next year, stepping up competition with OpenAI and Perplexity AI. Podcast Conversation: Xi Muses on Living to 150 in Hot-Mic Moment With Putin, Kim See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 3

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Treasuries dropped, following a slump in longer-maturity European debt, with the US 30-year yield climbing toward 5% at the start of a month historically tough for long bonds. (2) UK markets suffered a fresh selloff on Tuesday, with the yield on long-dated bonds hitting the highest since 1998 and the pound tumbling, as pressure mounted on Prime Minister Keir Starmer to win the confidence of investors in the government’s budget. (3) US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is said to be planning to start interviewing candidates this Friday to replace Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve Chair, according to the Wall Street Journal. (4) Chinese President Xi Jinping projected defiance at a once-a-decade military parade, showcasing the nation’s growing firepower and diplomatic influence alongside his closest international allies. (5) Alphabet’s Google will be required to share online search data with rivals while avoiding harsher penalties, including the forced sale of its Chrome business, a judge ruled in the biggest US antitrust case in almost three decades. (6) As NATO’s biggest defense spender relative to the size of its rapidly expanding economy and a staunch ally of Ukraine, Europe arguably needs a strong Poland more than ever. But instead, there’s the threat of increasing paralysis in Warsaw. Podcast Conversation: Defense Firms Lure Recruits With Yoga, Higher Pay, Even Condoms See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 2

As UK long-dated gilts hit a level not seen in 27 years, we have a special episode of Bloomberg Daybreak Europe. The rate on 30-year gilts rose five basis points to 5.69% on Tuesday amid a global decline in government bonds. The pound also tumbled in London trading, dropping 1.1%. Bonds are falling ahead of an autumn budget, where Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves is under pressure to find savings or raise taxes to improve the UK’s precarious fiscal position. Our Chief UK Economist Dan Hanson and Opinion Columnist Marcus Ashworth join hosts Stephen Carroll and Lizzy Burden to discuss how serious a problem the market moves create for the government and what might come next. More Here: UK 30-Year Bond Yields Climb to Highest Level Since 1998 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 2

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Gold hit a record high as the prospect of Federal Reserve rate cuts and growing concerns over the central bank’s future gave fresh legs to the multiyear rally in precious metals. (2) Nestlé dismissed Chief Executive Officer Laurent Freixe after only a year due to an undisclosed workplace affair, extending the management turmoil at the world’s biggest food company that’s known for its conservative corporate culture. (3) Revolut has kicked off a process for some employees to sell their shares in the company at a $75 billion valuation. (4) A plane carrying European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen was disrupted by what authorities suspect was Russian signals interference in Bulgaria. (5) UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a raft of changes to his Downing Street team in a bid to reset his government and give him more influence over economic policy, after a stuttering first year in power saw his leadership called into question and Labour tank in the polls. (6) Across Botswana the lines of patients outside government clinics are lengthening, construction companies dependent on state jobs are firing workers and university students are threatening to boycott lectures after not getting the allowance increases they were promised. Podcast Conversation: Silicon Valley Drive to Get AI Into American Schools Is Working See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 1

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Prime Minister Narendra Modi used his first trip to China in seven years to reset relations with India’s powerful neighbor while also seeking to strengthen ties with Russia as President Donald Trump ratchets up tensions with New Delhi. (2) The legal fight over President Donald Trump’s global tariffs is deepening after a federal appeals court ruled the levies were issued illegally under an emergency law, extending the chaos in global trade. (3) The next few weeks will give Wall Street a clear reading on whether this latest stock market rally will continue — or if it’s doomed to get derailed. (4) Italy and France sparred over tax competition within the European Union, reigniting a debate over whether EU countries are seeking economic advantages at the expense of their peers. (5) The UK government will look into whether it should seek changes to the European Convention on Human Rights, as the ruling Labour party seeks to blunt criticism of its handling of immigration and asylum issues. (6) There’s a near €2 trillion ($2.3 trillion) upheaval coming for European bond markets to cap a 2025 already marked by tariff twists and turns, deficit worries and now a political crisis in France. Podcast Conversation: Chefs Turn to Induction for Safety and Precision Our new look Brussels Edition newsletter launches today. Sign up here for all the stories you need to know from across the European Union - every afternoon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 30

Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Host Tom Busby take a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US – a look ahead to the August jobs report and earnings from Salesforce In the UK – a look at the future of Europe's banking industry In Asia – a look at how China is stepping up the technology battle with the US See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 29

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes On today's podcast: (1) German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says a meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and Russia’s Vladimir Putin is unlikely to materialize, even though it was touted earlier by President Donald Trump. (2) European powers referred Iran to the United Nations to face the re-imposition of tough international sanctions after the Islamic Republic failed to comply with demands to negotiate with the US and allow nuclear inspectors to resume their work. (3) Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller again called for lower interest rates, saying he would support a quarter-percentage point reduction in September and anticipates additional cuts over the next three to six months. (4) A solid economic reading drove stocks to fresh all-time highs, but Wall Street traders refrained from making big moves before inflation data that could bring more clues on the pace of Federal Reserve rate cuts. Short-dated Treasury yields rose. The dollar fell. (5) Lobbyists are lining up to attend Reform UK’s annual conference next week in a sign corporate Britain is increasingly taking Nigel Farage’s outfit seriously as an electoral force. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 28

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Nvidia, the world’s most valuable company, gave a tepid revenue forecast for the current period, signaling that growth is decelerating after a staggering two-year boom in artificial intelligence spending. (2) Francois Bayrou said he will negotiate directly with lawmakers next week and warned against new elections as he battles to stop France’s parliament from forcing him to resign. (3) NATO members are on track to spend more than $1.5 trillion on defense in 2025, according to the alliance’s latest estimates, as they build up their militaries amid geopolitical tensions and pressure from the US. (4) The Mexican government plans to increase tariffs on China as part of its 2026 budget proposal next month, protecting the nation’s businesses from cheap imports and satisfying a longstanding demand of US President Donald Trump. (5) Two children were killed and 17 people injured after a gunman dressed in black fired dozens of rounds through the windows of a Minneapolis Catholic church holding a Mass for elementary school students. (6) Europe’s new-car market rose the most in 15 months in July, as consumers shrugged off concerns over the global economy to splash out on fully electric and hybrid models. Podcast Conversation: Netflix Missed a Moment With ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 27

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) President Donald Trump said he was prepared for a legal fight with Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook after he moved to oust her from her post following allegations that she falsified mortgage documents. (2) France’s bond yields could spike to 100 basis points above their German peers for the first time since 2012 if the nation’s political crisis deepens, according to Carmignac. (3) UK long bond yields soared to within a whisker of a 27-year high Tuesday, piling pressure on Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government to rein in its fiscal stance. (4)Nigel Farage vowed to expel tens of thousands of asylum-seekers from the UK, tapping a policy deployed in the US by President Donald Trump as he seeks to guide his populist Reform party to power at the next general election. (5) President Donald Trump imposed a crushing 50% tariff on some Indian goods — the highest in Asia — to punish the country for buying Russian oil, upending a decades-long push by Washington to forge closer ties with New Delhi. (6) SpaceX’s Starship rocket launched to space and deployed satellites for the first time before surviving most of its journey to Earth, achieving new technological milestones after a year of fiery setbacks. Podcast Conversation: Taylor Swift Turns Her Engagement Into Another Media Coup See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 26

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) President Donald Trump moved to oust Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook from her post at the US central bank in the wake of allegations from a White House ally that she falsified documents on mortgage applications. (2) US President Donald Trump threatened to impose fresh tariffs and export restrictions on advanced technology and semiconductors in retaliation against other nations’ digital services taxes that hit American technology companies. (3) Prime Minister Francois Bayrou called a confidence vote that may topple France’s government as soon as next month, prompting a selloff in French assets as investors hedged for more political uncertainty. (4) Britons looking for their first jobs face the worst hiring drought since the depths of the Covid pandemic, as the rise in artificial intelligence and higher employment costs distort career opportunities. (5) UK grocery prices edged up in August, as bad weather and poor harvests exacerbated the strain of higher operating costs hitting supermarkets. (6) Elon Musk accused Apple Inc. and OpenAI in a lawsuit of unfairly favoring the artificial intelligence company across iPhones and thwarting competition for other chatbot makers. Podcast Conversation: Labubus Go for Up to $150,000 Fueled by Blackpink, Brad Pitt See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 22

Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Host Tom Busby take a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US – a look ahead to personal spending data and earnings from Nvidia. In the UK – a look at the upcoming Medef Conference. In Asia – a look at the next Bank of Korea decision and the HK IPO market. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 22

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Warnings on defaults are starting to pile up in the $1.7 trillion private credit market, prompting at least some analysts to raise concern about underappreciated risks in one of Wall Street’s favorite money spinners. (2) Bond investors are heading into Friday’s much-anticipated Jerome Powell speech largely expecting the Federal Reserve chair will indicate policymakers will start cutting interest rates next month. (3) Nvidia has instructed component suppliers including Samsung Electronics Co. and Amkor Technology Inc. to stop production related to the H20 AI chip, The Information reported, citing unidentified sources. (4) The US and European Union took the next steps to formalize their trade pact, detailing plans that could reduce tariffs on European automobiles within weeks while opening the door to new potential discounts for steel and aluminum. (5) The UK is bolstering its air defense capabilities with a new contract for missile systems, as European military planners work to map out a post-peace plan for Ukraine that could see its skies protected by western allies. (6) UK consumers are the most optimistic they’ve been about their household budgets in 12 months, according to a closely watched survey, a sign Britons are starting to feel the benefits of the Bank of England’s interest rate cuts. Podcast Conversation: AI Slurs Are Just the Start of the Backlash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 21

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook signaled her intention to remain at the central bank, defying calls for her resignation by President Donald Trump over allegations of mortgage fraud. (2) Most Federal Reserve officials highlighted inflation risks as outweighing concerns over the labor market at their meeting last month, as tariffs fueled a growing divide within the central bank’s rate-setting committee. (3) The NASDAQ declined for the second straight day yesterday, with MAG 7 stocks on their longest losing streak since April. Futures are currently pointing higher for the tech-heavy index, but this week's dip has raised questions if the rally in the sector has gone too far, too fast. (4) UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves is considering taxing high-value family homes at the point of sale as she looks for ways to plug a multibillion-pound hole in the upcoming budget. (5) European leaders are discussing a security guarantee for Ukraine that would commit Kyiv’s allies to decide within 24 hours whether to provide military support to the country if it’s again attacked by Russia. (6) A UK ban on disposable vapes is failing to stop users treating refillable devices as if they are still throwaway products, new research shows. Podcast Conversation: ‘Kill Bill’ Kicks Turn Soft Power to Hard Profit See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 20

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Global stocks paused after a record-breaking run, with a sharp selloff in heavyweight technology shares dragging markets lower and futures indicating further declines. (2) President Donald Trump has bought hundreds of bonds since he returned to office, including those sold by US companies affected by the sweeping changes to federal policies he’s championed. (3) A package of security guarantees for Ukraine will take shape as soon as this week as leaders seize on President Donald Trump’s backing for a plan that involves sending European troops as part of a potential peace deal. (4) Thousands of firefighters worked overnight to contain dozens of deadly wildfires burning across Spain and Portugal as heat and gusty winds spread blazes through dry brush, forests and crops. (5) When a company abruptly ditches its CEO, the costs of the shakeup can quickly add up. Bloomberg News consulted with compensation consultants, academics, corporate lawyers, executive-search advisors and public-relations experts on the true cost of firing your CEO. (6) Overtourism and climate change have created a dangerous feedback loop that endangers Southern Europe’s tourism industry. Podcast Conversation: Why We Love Succession Dramas About Billionaire Family Business See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 19

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) US President Donald Trump called Vladimir Putin and urged the Russian leader to begin making plans for a summit with Volodymyr Zelenskiy, after meeting the Ukrainian president and European leaders at the White House on Monday. (2) The Trump administration is in discussions to take a stake of about 10% in Intel Corp., according to a White House official and other people familiar with the matter, a move that could see the US become the beleaguered chipmaker’s largest shareholder. (3) The yield on long-dated inflation-linked bonds surpassed the highs seen during the gilt-market meltdown three years ago, the latest unwanted market milestone for the UK government. (4) The Treasury is examining the possibility of replacing stamp duty and introducing a new tax on the sale of UK homes worth more than £500,000 ($676,000), according to the Guardian. (5) Apple will no longer be forced to provide a so-called backdoor to American users’ data to the UK government, US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard said in a post on X on Monday. (6) In 2022, Saudi Arabia announced one of its most ambitious endeavours to date: a sprawling ski resort in the heart of the dry Middle Eastern desert. It’s becoming one of the most difficult tests yet of the kingdom’s ability to pull off Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s grand ambitions. Podcast Conversation: Rich Londoners Balk at Hearing ‘No’ in Efforts to Install ACs See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 18

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and his European allies arrive in Washington on Monday anxious to find out what Donald Trump committed to at his summit with Vladimir Putin and apprehensive that he’ll force Kyiv into making unpalatable concessions. (2) UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer declared at a Jaguar Land Rover factory in May that his world-leading trade deal with President Donald Trump included a cut in US tariffs on British steel to zero. (3) Israel’s economy slumped in the second quarter as the country’s 12-day war with Iran imposed a total shutdown on many businesses. (4) Annual pay for bosses of FTSE 100 companies hit a record high for the third consecutive year. (5) In 1981, the year Airbus SE announced it would build a new single-aisle jetliner to take on Boeing the 737 ruled the roost. (6) Advanced Credit Solutions is a tiny finance firm based in Luxembourg that was founded by a Belgian and works with insurers. Despite its outwardly bland appearance, the business it does is anything but. Podcast Conversation: Chinese Robotic Stocks May Rise After Unitree Wins Gold in Games See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 15

Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Host Tom Busby take a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US – a look ahead to housing data and retail earnings. In the UK – a look at challenges facing European banking consolidation ahead of an upcoming shareholder vote in Italy. In Asia – a look at Japan CPI, PMI, and trade. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 15

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Russian President Vladimir Putin sought to strengthen his rapport with Donald Trump ahead of their summit, praising the US leader’s efforts to broker an end to the war in Ukraine and dangling the promise of economic cooperation as well as a new arms control treaty. (2) The Trump administration is in talks with Intel to have the US government take a stake in the beleaguered chipmaker, according to people familiar with the plan, in the latest sign of the White House’s willingness to blur the lines between state and industry. (3) London is bearing the brunt of the UK’s jobs slowdown as a combination of tax rises, elevated wage costs and weak consumer spending force the city’s business to cut payrolls faster than in the rest of the country. (4) US and Canadian banks are summoning staffers back to their offices at a faster rate than European rivals, widening the divide in one of finance’s defining workplace debates. (5) A battle for talent among Europe’s top football teams is igniting a debt market using the players’ transfer fees as collateral. Podcast Conversation: Bag Charms Selling for $1,000 Are Retail's Next Little Luxury See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 14

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) US Treasuries held onto gains after traders boosted bets that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates at its next meeting. (2) President Donald Trump said he may name the next Federal Reserve chair “a little bit early” and added that he was down to three or four potential candidates as he looks for a successor to Jerome Powell. (3) US President Donald Trump warned he would impose “very severe consequences” if Vladimir Putin didn’t agree to a ceasefire agreement later this week, following a call with European leaders ahead of his meeting with the Russian president. (4) Apple is plotting its artificial intelligence comeback with an ambitious slate of new devices, including robots, a lifelike version of Siri, a smart speaker with a display and home-security cameras. (5) Short sellers are betting against Greggs Plc at levels not seen since the global financial crisis, as the UK bakery chain struggles to convince investors that opening more shops will boost lackluster sales. (6) Bloomberg reports into how Tisza, an upstart Hungarian political movement, is making surprising gains against Viktor Orban's grip on the country's politics. Podcast Conversation: Even Babies Are Welcome at the Spa at These Ultra Luxury Resorts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 13

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Stocks climbed to a record as an in-line US inflation reading eased price concerns and bolstered bets on a Federal Reserve interest-rate cut in September. (2) President Donald Trump assailed Goldman Sachs Group Inc. Chief Executive Officer David Solomon, saying the bank made a “bad prediction” about the impact of Trump’s sweeping tariff agenda on markets and consumer costs. (3) Britain’s embattled statistics organization is facing more real-terms cuts to its core funding despite concerns that financial pressures were one of the main factors behind a crisis in the country’s economic data. (4) Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s CDU/CSU bloc again slipped behind the far-right Alternative for Germany party in a voter poll, while the German leader’s personal approval rating sank to the lowest level since he took office three months ago (5) Three years ago, Castleton Commodities International analysts huddled in their London office to discuss how to make money from a growing phenomenon in the European power market — negative prices. Podcast Conversation: The One Trick to Make Amazing Cocktails From Any Hotel Minibar See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 12

On today's podcast: (1) President Donald Trump extended a pause of sky-high tariffs on Chinese goods for another 90 days into early November, stabilizing trade ties between the world’s two largest economies. (2) EJ Antoni, chief economist of the conservative Heritage Foundation, has been named to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics after firing the former head of the agency earlier this month. (3) The US Treasury secretary has the ear of an impulsive president—and nervous investors worldwide hope it stays that way. An exclusive interview. (4) President Donald Trump downplayed expectations for his upcoming meeting with Russian leader Vladimir Putin as he seeks to end the war in Ukraine, casting it as a “feel-out meeting” and saying he would confer with Ukrainian and European leaders after the sitdown. (5) President Donald Trump announced he would take federal control of Washington DC’s police department and deploy 800 National Guard troops there, escalating his push to exert power over the nation’s capital. (6) The Oasis comeback tour looks set to add to a resurgence of inflation in the UK, complicating an already tricky situation that has divided the Bank of England. Podcast Conversation: TikTok Trends Are Driving Random Consumer Spending Spikes See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 11

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Nvidia and Advanced Micro Devices agreed to pay 15% of their revenues from Chinese AI chip sales to the US government in a deal to secure export licenses, an unusual arrangement that may unnerve both US companies and Beijing. (2) European nations are seeking to talk to Donald Trump ahead of the US president’s planned meeting in Alaska with Russian leader Vladimir Putin, according to people familiar with the matter. (3) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended his plan for a military sweep against the final Hamas strongholds in Gaza, calling it the best available option for recovering hostages while safeguarding his country’s long-term security — an argument that’s met vocal opposition at home and abroad. (4) It was a “trailblazing” project - and for the two small pension funds that helped finance it, a chance to prop up the retirement savings of dentists and pharmacists in rural northern Germany. We look at Germany's biggest property crash since the financial crisis. (5) The UK jobs market weakened across the board in July as employers cut their payroll budgets in response to Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves’ £26 billion ($34.9 billion) tax increase, according to a survey closely monitored by the Bank of England. (6) European Central Bank officials will wait until December to deliver their next interest-rate cut in what is likely to be the final move in the cycle, a Bloomberg survey showed. Podcast Conversation: Teach Your Kids Poker the Easy Way See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 8

Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Guest Host Amy Morris take a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US – a look ahead to U.S CPI, PPI, and retail sales data, along with Cisco earnings. In the UK – a look at Europe’s renewable energy sector and Vestas earnings. In Asia – a look at ahead to the next RBA decision, and the impact of chip tariffs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 8

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu secured cabinet approval on Friday for a military takeover of Gaza City, which he described as part of a final push to topple Hamas after 22 months of fighting and recover its last 50 hostages, dead or alive. (2) President Donald Trump said he had chosen Council of Economic Advisers Chairman Stephen Miran to serve as a Federal Reserve governor. (3) President Donald Trump said he’d be willing to meet with Vladimir Putin, even if the Russian leader hadn’t yet agreed to also sit down with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. (4) The US confirmed it would end stacking of universal tariffs on Japan and cut car levies as promised, Tokyo’s top trade negotiator Ryosei Akazawa said after a meeting on Thursday with his counterparts in Washington. (5) Jamie Dimon, JPMorgan's chief executive, says US financial regulations are out of control and have been taken to a whole new level.According to an analysis by Bloomberg News, new financial regulations introduced since the Great Financial Crisis may have added 51 million hours of extra annual paperwork, bringing the total to 425 million hours. Podcast Conversation: High Earner Not Rich Yet? Meet France's Nicolas: Lionel Laurent See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 7

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) US President Donald Trump doubled tariffs on Indian goods to 50% as a penalty for its purchases of Russian oil, escalating a fight with a key Asian partner and sparking outrage in New Delhi. (2) Donald Trump declared plans for a 100% tariff on semiconductor imports while promising to exempt companies such as Apple Inc. that move production back to the US, triggering a scramble among trading partners and companies worldwide to make sense of the threat. (3) Switzerland’s president left Washington without announcing any success in lowering the 39% tariff that US President Donald Trump has put on her country. (4) Three Federal Reserve policymakers voiced concerns about the US labor market Wednesday with remarks that pointed to a potential interest-rate cut in September. (5) The Bank of England is set to cut interest rates to the lowest level in over two years, as its policymakers contend with a slowing economy and a jobs market rattled by higher taxes. Podcast Conversation: A Private Island Fort Off the Coast of Wales Hits the Market See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 6

On today's podcast: (1) President Donald Trump said he’d impose increased tariffs on countries buying energy from Russia while clarifying that levies on semiconductor and pharmaceutical imports would be announced “within the next week or so.” (2) Swiss President Karin Keller-Sutter arrived in Washington to make a last-minute bid for a deal to lower the 39% tariff imposed last week by Donald Trump. (3) The outlook for Wall Street bonuses is improving, with payouts now set to rise across most sectors of the finance industry as the market rebounds. (4) President Donald Trump said he would make his decision on a replacement for outgoing Federal Reserve Governor Adriana Kugler this week as he looks to make his imprint on the central bank’s monetary policy. (5) UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves is facing a £51 billion ($68 billion) shortfall to fill at the autumn budget, according to a prominent economic think tank that warned she will likely need to break Labour’s pledge not to raise major taxes. (6) When Novo Nordisk announced it was hunting for a replacement chief executive officer to revive its fortunes, the weight-loss drug maker — whose value has dropped by about two thirds in the past year — could have parachuted in a hot-shot executive from outside. Podcast Conversation: HelloFresh Is Investing $70 Million to Have AI Help Plan Dinner See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 5

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) President Donald Trump said he would be “substantially raising” the tariff on Indian exports to the US over the Asian nation’s purchases of Russian oil, a move New Delhi slammed as unjustified in an escalating fight between the two major economies. (2) The Swiss government said it is determined to win over the US on trade after last week’s shock announcement of 39% tariffs on exports to America. (3) Tesla approved an interim stock award worth about $30 billion for Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk, a massive payout meant to keep the billionaire’s attention on the automaker as a legal fight over a 2018 pay package drags on. (4) Texas Governor Greg Abbott ordered the arrest of Democratic lawmakers who left the state to block a controversial vote on new congressional maps. (5) Palantir reported a 48% increase in revenue for the second quarter to more than $1 billion, citing the “astonishing impact” of artificial intelligence technology on its business. (6) The UK government said it would begin detaining small-boat migrants “within days” to be sent back to France, as the two countries prepared to formalize a “one in, one out” treaty on Tuesday. Podcast Conversation: AI Flight Pricing Can Push Travelers to the Limit of Their Ability to Pay See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 4

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) President Donald Trump said he will announce a new Federal Reserve governor and a new jobs data statistician in the coming days, two appointments that may shape his economic agenda amid anxiety over the trajectory of global growth. (2) US stock futures advanced as equity investors took some positives from increased expectations for Federal Reserve interest-rate cuts following Friday’s weak US payrolls data. (3) As US President Donald Trump has ratcheted up his rhetoric against trading partners in Europe — corporates across the continent are taking notice. (4) BMW is staging a swift rollout of 40 new or updated models, including the iX3, which will share slick software, high-performance computers, and radically different design cues. (5) OPEC+ closed a two-year chapter in its oil strategy on Sunday with the last in a series of bumper oil production increases. But it left crude traders with a cliffhanger. (6) Texas Democratic lawmakers said they left the state in an effort to temporarily block Republicans from redrawing its congressional maps — a redistricting initiative pushed by President Donald Trump. Podcast Conversation: Healthy Lifestyle Choices Slow Brain Aging: Lisa Jarvis See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 1

Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Tom Busby take a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US – a look ahead to earnings from Walt Disney and Uber. In the UK – a look ahead to earnings from BP. In Asia – a look at ahead to how US smartphone production will be impacted by Apple’s shift towards India, along with an outlook for China property. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 1

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) President Donald Trump unveiled a slew of new tariffs that boosted the average US rate on goods from across the world, forging ahead with his turbulent effort to reshape international commerce. (2) Copper traders are rushing to book up storage space in a bet that US President Donald Trump’s shock decision not to tariff the main traded form of the metal will prompt a wave of copper into warehouses on the London Metal Exchange. (3) The Federal Reserve’s preferred measure of underlying inflation increased in June at one of the fastest paces this year while consumer spending barely rose, underscoring the dueling forces dividing policymakers over the path of interest rates. (4) Tom Sosnoff, co-founder of tastytrade, trades options live in front of an audience, demonstrating how understanding options can enrich retail traders. (5) Apple reported its fastest quarterly revenue growth in more than three years, easily topping Wall Street estimates, after demand picked up for the iPhone and products in China. (6) Amazon dropped in late trading after projecting weaker-than-expected operating income and trailing the sales growth of its cloud rivals, leaving investors searching for signs that the company’s huge investments in artificial intelligence are paying off. Podcast Conversation: Venture Capital’s Obsession With Podcasts Transforms Tech Media (2) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 31

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Meta is taking advantage of its lucrative advertising business and stepping up spending next year, with executives saying now is the time to seize on investment opportunities in artificial intelligence. (2) Microsoft said it will spend more than $30 billion in the current quarter to build out the data centers powering its artificial intelligence services. (3) Standard Chartered announced a fresh $1.3 billion share buyback as it reported second-quarter earnings that beat expectations amid the tumult caused by US President Donald Trump’s tariff war. (4) Societe Generale increased the amount of money it wants to return to investors and improved its profitability guidance, highlighting how it has turned a corner under Chief Executive Officer Slawomir Krupa. (5) Housing developers are claiming that the UK's tough post-Grenfell checks are making it too complicated to build new high-rise buildings, worsening its housing shortage. (6) US President Donald Trump announced a trade agreement with South Korea that will impose a 15% tariff on imports, while issuing a barrage of new tariff announcements. (7) The global copper market is reeling from President Trump's 50% tariff on imports of the metal as the president exempted key products - including refined metal - from the levy. Podcast Conversation: Wharton Experiment Finds ‘Dumb’ AI Bots Collude to Rig Markets See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 30

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Hawaii and remote parts of California’s coast are bracing for tsunamis to hit within hours, after a powerful earthquake in Russia’s Far East triggered alerts across the Pacific. (2) US President Donald Trump is set to make the final call on maintaining a tariff truce with China before it expires in two weeks, an extension that would mark a continued stabilization in ties between the world’s two biggest economies. (3) HSBC's earnings for the second-quarter fell short of expectations after it posted an increase in expenses, and took a charge on its holdings in a Chinese bank. (4) Investors parsing Jerome Powell’s remarks Wednesday for any hint that the Federal Reserve is moving closer to an interest-rate cut might be left wanting. (5) Santander posted a record second-quarter profit and announced a new buyback as Spain’s largest bank makes good on a pledge to repurchase at least €10 billion ($11.6 billion) worth of stock over two years. Podcast Conversation: Terror at Blackstone: The Harrowing Hours at 345 Park Avenue See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 29

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) A gunman killed at least four people and himself at an office tower that houses Blackstone Inc., Rudin Management, the National Football League and KPMG among others, sparking hours of chaos and fear in Midtown Manhattan on Monday evening. (2) The European Union dodged an imminent trade war with the US this week, but markets and a growing chorus of critics have dispelled early hopes that the deal will bring a sense of stability back to transatlantic relations. (3) Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said a 90-day extension of a trade truce with China was a likely outcome with negotiations between the two countries underway in Stockholm. (4) President Donald Trump said he would shorten his timeline for Russian leader Vladimir Putin to reach a truce with Ukraine or face potential economic penalties, heightening pressure on Moscow to bring the fighting to a halt. (5) The rising price of products such as tea and meat pushed UK food inflation to its highest level in 17 months, as retailers blamed the Labour government’s first budget for driving up costs. (6) Prime Minister Keir Starmer has been urged by a group of economists including Thomas Piketty to implement a wealth tax they claim can raise tens of billions of pounds for the UK treasury. Podcast Conversation: Boxing, Backflipping Robots Rule at China’s Biggest AI Summit See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 28

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) The US and European Union agreed on a hard-fought deal that will see the bloc face 15% tariffs on most of its exports, including automobiles, staving off a trade war that could have delivered a hammer blow to the global economy. (2) US and Chinese officials are meeting Monday to extend their tariff detente beyond a mid-August deadline, and haggle over other ways to further defuse trade tensions. (3) UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will meet US President Donald Trump in Scotland on Monday in a bid to remove the remaining obstacles to their trade deal and press for a lasting ceasefire in Gaza. (4) Israel increased aid distribution to Gaza over the weekend in an effort to defuse a growing international outcry over hunger convulsing the shattered Palestinian enclave. (5) Samsung Electronics Co. will produce AI semiconductors for Tesla Inc. in a new $16.5 billion pact that marks a win for its underperforming foundry division. Podcast Conversation: Rome's Next Big Tourist Draw Risks Going Bust Before It Opens See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 27

While discussions of US tariff policies dominated Q2 earnings calls to an unprecedented degree, another equally important trend is bubbling just under the surface in C-suites and on trading floors: concern that the economic uncertainty caused by tariff turmoil may lead to a downturn. That’s the conclusion of the third edition of the CEO Radar—a tool to help CEOs determine which issues truly deserve their time and attention. It unpacks the leading topics discussed on more than 4,500 earnings calls worldwide in Q2 2025, enabling chief executives to compare their agendas to those of their peers, and to the market’s expectations. On this episode of the CEO Radar Podcast, Edward Adams of Bloomberg Media Studios is joined by BCG Global Chair Rich Lesser and Mai-Britt Poulsen, Global Leader of BCGs Consumer & Retail Practice, to discuss how CEOs can build their resilience. This episode of the CEO Radar Podcast is produced by Bloomberg Media Studios and sponsored by by BCG Global. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 26

Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Tom Busby takes a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US – a look ahead to a monetary policy decision from the Fed and earnings from some of the “Magnificent Seven” tech companies. In the UK – a look at President Trump’s trip to Scotland. In Asia – a look at ahead to China PMI data and a conversation on Asia tech investing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 25

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is smack in the middle of one of President Donald Trump’s preferred attack strategies — flooding the zone. (2) European Central Bank policymakers pushing for another cut in interest rates face an uphill battle, with inflation at 2% and the economy withstanding trade turbulence, according to people familiar with the matter. (3) LVMH sales fell as shoppers reined in purchases of costly Louis Vuitton bags and Dior jackets, a sign the luxury titan remains stuck in its post-pandemic slump. (4) Australia and the UK will hold talks between their foreign and defense ministers in Sydney on Friday, with the aim of signing a £20 billion ($27 billion) “treaty” to help build nuclear-powered submarines. (5) The UK has restored its international standing after years of “performative” politics under successive Conservative governments, Labour Prime Minister Keir Starmer said in an interview after sealing a long-sought trade deal with India on Thursday. Podcast Conversation: London's Central Line Is Broiling City Commuters Daily See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 24

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) The European Union and the US are progressing toward an agreement that would set a 15% tariff for most imports, according to diplomats briefed on the negotiations. (2) Top representatives from the European Union met with Chinese President Xi Jinping Thursday, opening their first in-person summit since 2023 that’s exposing a divide between the bloc and Beijing just months after earlier signs of a possible detente. (3) Elon Musk warned of a hard year ahead for Tesla Inc., adding to the automaker’s woes after reporting one of its worst quarters of the last decade. (4) The number of companies and organizations compromised by a security vulnerability in Microsoft Corp.’s SharePoint servers is increasing rapidly, with the tally of victims soaring more than six-fold in a few days, according to one research firm. (5) British car and van production in the first half of this year has hit its lowest level since 1953, excluding the industry shutdown during Covid. Podcast Conversation: The Odyssey Is Making Movies Feel Like a Concert: Jason Bailey See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 23

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) President Donald Trump reached a trade deal with Japan that will impose 15% tariffs on US imports from the country, including its auto sector, while creating a $550 billion fund backed by the Japanese to make investments in America. (2) UniCredit dropped its bid for rival Banco BPM ending an eight-month standoff with its rival and the Italian government over the plan to create the country’s largest lender. (3) The US agency responsible for maintaining and designing the nation’s cache of nuclear weapons was among those breached by a hack of Microsoft Corp.’s SharePoint document management software, according to a person with knowledge of the matter. (4) Morgan Stanley is being probed by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority over its vetting of clients for the risk of money laundering, the Wall Street Journal reported. (5) SAP reported quarterly cloud and software sales that fell just short of estimates as tariff insecurities weighed on Europe’s most valuable company. Podcast Conversation: Meme Stock Fever Is Spreading Like It’s 2021 With Kohl’s Soaring See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 22

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) A cohort of the world’s largest asset managers is leaning harder into the rally in risk assets as US stocks push to fresh highs, defying persistent trade and geopolitical tensions. (2) Junk bond funds based in Europe saw their biggest weekly inflow of the year last week, as investors continue to pile into an asset class that offers relatively generous yields, stability and diversification away from the US dollar. (3) AstraZeneca plans to invest $50 billion in the US before 2030, becoming the latest European pharma company to ratchet up spending in the country ahead of potential tariffs on imported medicines. (4) Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in a social media post Monday that there should be a review of the decision to renovate parts of the Federal Reserve headquarters in Washington. (5) The ruling Labour party and upstart rival Reform UK separately opened the door to a potential increase in the retirement age, a move that would help cut the government’s costs but almost certainly draw a backlash from the public. Podcast Conversation: How YouTube and Tiktok Are Shaping a New Generation of Chefs See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 21

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) European Union envoys are set to meet as early as this week to formulate a plan for measures to respond to a possible no-deal scenario with US President Donald Trump, whose tariff negotiating position is seen to have stiffened ahead of an Aug. 1 deadline. (2) The global economy started 2025 on a solid footing. Now the ground has shifted. We estimate the average US tariff rate has risen to 13.3% from 2.3% in January. That's already the highest rate since 1939. As the impacts of President Trump's trade war crystallize, we expect a $2 trillion hit to global GDP by the end of 2027. (3) Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said he intended to stay on even as his ruling coalition suffered a historic setback in an upper house election on Sunday, an outcome that may further unsettle markets. (4) London Stock Exchange Group is weighing whether to introduce 24-hour trading in response to growing demand from small investors, the Financial Times reported. (5) UK home sellers slashed prices at a record pace this month as a decade-high number of properties for sale tips the scales in favor of buyers in some of the nation’s most-expensive markets. Podcast Conversation: In 'Alien: Earth' the Real Baddie Is Tech's Corporate Culture See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 18

Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Tom Busby take a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US – a look ahead to housing data and earnings from Tesla. In the UK – a look ahead to the next ECB monetary policy decision. In Asia – a look at ahead to Japan’s upper house election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 18

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said policymakers should cut interest rates this month to support a labor market that is showing signs of weakness. (2) Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell in a Thursday letter countered criticisms leveled at the central bank by a top White House official over a $2.5 billion renovation project. (3) Some traders have placed wagers in the UK options market that could net a more than 1,000% return if the Bank of England ignores inflation at an eighteen month high and delivers more cuts this year than rates pricing suggests. (4) The US Commerce Department will impose preliminary anti-dumping duties on imports of Chinese graphite, a key battery component, after concluding that the materials had been unfairly subsidized. (5) While rival media companies are unloading assets and cutting costs, Netflix continues to thrive. (6) England are through to the semi-finals of the Women's European football championship after beating Sweden on penalties Podcast Conversation: ChatGPT Will Soon Shop Online, Make PowerPoints on Your Behalf See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 17

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Once again, President Donald Trump demonstrated his power to shake up global financial markets. This time, by returning to one of his favorite topics: whether to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. (2) The US President said he would send letters to more than 150 countries notifying them their tariff rates could be 10% or 15% as he forges ahead with his trade agenda. (3) JPMorgan Chase keeps putting more distance between itself and key rivals.The first half saw the bank’s market value surpass that of its three largest competitors — BofA, Citigroup and Wells Fargo — combined. (4) Wall Street banks were optimistic Donald Trump’s second term would unleash a dealmaking boom. Instead, it’s delivered a trading bonanza. (5) When Jon Cunliffe arrived at the Bank of England in 2013 he had a daunting task: implement the biggest ever clean-up of Britain’s banking system — designed in the wake of the financial crisis — to prevent highly leveraged lenders from collapsing. Tempted out of retirement in 2024, the 72-year-old has been asked to pull off a similar job, but this time as the architect of a reform package to fix the UK’s heavily indebted and wildly unpopular water industry (6) Germany has rejected the European Commission’s €2 trillion ($2.3 trillion) budget proposal, hours after it was announced by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels. (7) UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will sign a new Anglo-German treaty in London on Thursday that includes a commitment to assist each other in case of armed attack. Podcast Conversation: How the Boss Optimizes Their Routine for a Good Night's Sleep See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 16

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou proposed scrapping two national holidays, part of a drastic effort to repair public finances that’s set to unleash a parliamentary backlash in the fall. (2) Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves pledged to shake up post-crisis rules that are meant to shield consumers’ money from the vagaries of investment banking as the UK government looks to the finance sector to help spur economic growth. (3) The UK tax authority cannot identify how much tax the nation’s billionaires pay on their wealth, hampering its ability to properly impose levies on the ultra-wealthy, according to lawmakers. (4) The UK’s previous government set up a secret immigration route for Afghans affected by a data breach three years ago and then kept it secret from the British public, Defence Secretary John Healey said. (5) Kevin Hassett, one of President Donald Trump’s longest-serving economic aides, is the early frontrunner to replace Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve chief next year, according to people familiar with the process. (6) As Donald Trump’s tariff policies roiled markets almost everywhere, on Wall Street they were helping the biggest banks set records. JPMorgan’s stock traders scored their best second quarter ever, while Citigroup Inc.’s, trading division saw its best result for that period in five years. Analyst predictions were easily surpassed by the banks’ respective hauls, and even investment banking businesses did better than expected despite fears the same volatility might stymie deals. Podcast Conversation: Hot Jewelry Companies Find Major Success With Art Deco Designs See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 15

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves will highlight plans to spur homeownership by easing access to mortgages in her flagship annual address to the City of London, a key moment for Britain’s finance minister as she seeks to bounce back from a rocky period that included a market-moving tearful appearance in the House of Commons. (2) The UK economy is showing more signs of rebounding from its recent slump, with a jump in June retail sales adding to evidence of a strong pick-up in activity seen in other leading indicators. (3) China’s economic growth exceeded expectations in the second quarter, but strong exports to markets outside the US masked deepening pressure caused by weak consumer demand at home. (4) Nvidia Corp. plans to resume sales of its H20 AI chip to China after securing Washington’s assurances that such shipments would get approved, a dramatic reversal from the Trump administration’s earlier stance. (5) US President Donald Trump threatened to impose stiff financial penalties on Russia if it does not end hostilities with Ukraine even as he pledged fresh weapons supplies for Kyiv. (6) The European Union has finalized a second list of countermeasures to target US goods worth €72 billion ($84 billion), including Boeing Co. aircraft, automobiles and bourbon if it decides to retaliate as transatlantic trade tensions intensify. Podcast Conversation: What’s in a Fob? The Surprising Complexity of Designing Car Keys See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 14

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) The EU is preparing to step up its engagement with other countries hit by Donald Trump’s tariffs following a slew of new threats to the bloc and other US trading partners, according to people familiar with the matter. (2) Equity-index futures retreated and Asian shares edged down in a cautious start to the week after President Donald Trump dialed up trade tensions by announcing a 30% tariff on goods from the European Union and Mexico. (3) Hiring by UK businesses plunged at the fastest pace in nearly two years, according to a survey that suggested that the fallout from a hike in payroll taxes is showing little sign of letting up. (4) King Charles III will host US President Donald Trump for a state visit in September, the second time Trump will have received the highest honor offered to a visiting dignitary by the UK. (5) President Emmanuel Macron said France will make a “new” and “historic” effort to increase defense spending to counter an acceleration of threats to freedom in Europe and the risk of outright war in the coming years. Podcast Conversation: At 66, I Decided to Get Healthy Again: Essay See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 11

Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Tom Busby takes a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US – a look ahead to U.S CPI and PPI data, along with Netflix earnings. In the UK – a look ahead to a speech from UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves. In Asia – a look at several key data points for the Japanese economy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 11

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) President Donald Trump threatened a 35% tariff on some Canadian goods and raised the prospect of increasing levies on most other countries, ramping up his trade rhetoric in comments that weighed on stocks and boosted the US dollar. (2) Markets are complacent on tariffs planned by US President Donald Trump, JPMorgan Chase & Co. Chief Executive Officer Jamie Dimon has warned. (3) Keir Starmer sealed a “one in, one out” migrant returns trial with French President Emmanuel Macron that highlighted the limits for now of the UK Prime Minister’s efforts to reset relations with European nations five years after Brexit. (4) Since arriving at Santander in 2016, Javier Garcia-Carranza has pushed through sweeping change: ousting managers, slashing costs and overhauling traditional ways of working to become one of Chair Ana Botin's closest allies. (5) French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou called on the European Central Bank to do more to support the economy as his government struggles to contain its budget deficit and address slowing growth. (6) President Donald Trump said he plans to make a “major statement” on Russia, as the US prepares to send more American weapons to Ukraine via purchases from NATO allies. (7) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said a meeting with US and European allies in Rome stoked optimism that Donald Trump’s administration will ramp up military aid to the war-battered country, including air defense. Podcast Conversation: Hotels’ Luxury Brand Pop-Ups Are a Key Summer Strategy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 11

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) President Donald Trump threatened a 35% tariff on some Canadian goods and raised the prospect of increasing levies on most other countries, ramping up his trade rhetoric in comments that weighed on stocks and boosted the US dollar. (2) Markets are complacent on tariffs planned by US President Donald Trump, JPMorgan Chase & Co. Chief Executive Officer Jamie Dimon has warned. (3) Keir Starmer sealed a “one in, one out” migrant returns trial with French President Emmanuel Macron that highlighted the limits for now of the UK Prime Minister’s efforts to reset relations with European nations five years after Brexit. (4) Since arriving at Santander in 2016, Javier Garcia-Carranza has pushed through sweeping change: ousting managers, slashing costs and overhauling traditional ways of working to become one of Chair Ana Botin's closest allies. (5) French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou called on the European Central Bank to do more to support the economy as his government struggles to contain its budget deficit and address slowing growth. (6) President Donald Trump said he plans to make a “major statement” on Russia, as the US prepares to send more American weapons to Ukraine via purchases from NATO allies. (7) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said a meeting with US and European allies in Rome stoked optimism that Donald Trump’s administration will ramp up military aid to the war-battered country, including air defense. Podcast Conversation: BloombergUK to End Paper Shares After 400 Years to Boost City’s Appeal14 hours ago See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 10

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Donald Trump’s threat to impose 50% tariffs on Brazilian goods sent the country’s currency plunging as the US leader sharply escalated a dispute with Latin America’s largest nation and leftist leader Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. (2) President Donald Trump said the US would begin levying a 50% tariff on copper imports from Aug. 1, confirming a move that will hurt American producers of everything from automobiles to appliances. (3) Nvidia became the first company in history to achieve a $4 trillion market valuation, cementing its status as a kingpin in the global financial market. (4) As the deadline for talks on US 'reciprocal' tariffs nears, Bloomberg Economics estimates the EU's best-case scenario - where the EU faces only 10% tariffs and no duties on cars, car parts, or metal products -- the tariff shock would drop to about 5.5 percentage points, down from 9 points under current policy. (5) Running could turn around the fortunes of Puma SE and Adidas AG as they look to make up ground lost to new upstarts before US tariffs start to bite. (6) The UK and French governments plan to order more of the Storm Shadow cruise missiles that they’ve been supplying to Ukraine, as well as accelerate efforts to develop a next-generation replacement for the weapons. (7) On Wednesday, scientists released a first-of-its-kind rapid attribution study linking recent deaths in Europe due to climate change-linked extreme heat, which killed an estimated 2,300 people in 12 European cities, including Barcelona, between June 23 and July 2. Podcast Conversation: The Part-Time Soldiers Signing Up to Defend Europe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 9

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) US President Donald Trump sowed fresh chaos in metals markets with news of a higher-than-expected 50% tariff on copper imports, spurring a record spike in US futures and a drop in the global benchmark. (2) President Donald Trump vowed to push forward with his aggressive tariff regime in the coming days, stressing he would not offer additional extensions on country-specific levies set to now hit in early August while indicating he could announce substantial new rates on imports of copper and pharmaceuticals. (3) As the European Union nears a trade deal with the US, its negotiators are focusing on protecting key industries from massive tariffs set to hit the bloc’s exports as soon as Aug. 1. (4) Britain is at risk of a £22 billion ($29.9 billion) surge in debt-interest costs as pension schemes buy fewer government bonds, threatening to worsen an “unsustainable” outlook for the public finances. (5) UK officials were kept in the dark over a crucial report detailing major cultural failings at the statistics body that contributed to the breakdown of official unemployment data. (6) SpaceX is discussing plans to raise money and sell insider shares in a deal that would value Elon Musk’s rocket and satellite maker at around $400 billion, people familiar with the matter said. Podcast Conversation: From Delhi to Dubai: Food Trends That Will Dominate Snack Aisles See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 8

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) President Donald Trump unveiled the first in a wave of promised letters that threaten to impose higher tariff rates on key trading partners, but suggested that he was still open to additional negotiations and pushed off increased duties until at least Aug. 1. (2) The European Union is seeking to conclude a preliminary trade deal with the US this week that would allow it to lock in a 10% tariff rate beyond an Aug. 1 deadline as they negotiate a permanent agreement. (3) The UK is racing to secure US agreement to make operational a deal to eliminate tariffs on British steel ahead of a Wednesday deadline when American officials could choose instead to raise the levy to 50%. (4) More than 100 people have been confirmed dead in floods that tore through central Texas over the weekend, marking a grim milestone as searchers used boats, dogs and drones to locate victims and authorities debated whether anything more could have been done to prevent the disaster. (5) The UK government is moving to ban employers deploying nondisclosure agreements to muzzle workers who have been victims of misconduct on the job. (6) France's President Emmanuel Macron arrives in Britain today for the first state visit from a french leader since 2008. Podcast Conversation: Outdoor Baths, Americans Are Driving Cotswolds Property Trends See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 7

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) President Donald Trump said he would put an additional 10% tariff on any country aligning themselves with “the Anti-American policies of BRICS,” injecting further uncertainty into global trade as the US continues to negotiate levies with many trading partners. (2) China will impose some reciprocal curbs on medical-device procurement for companies based in the European Union, adding tensions between the two major trading partners just as Beijing seeks to shore up ties while it fights a trade war with the US. (3) 82 people are now known to have died in Texas after catastrophic flooding that left officials struggling to explain whether they did enough to warn people of the fast-rising waters. (4) British bosses were clamouring for change after 14 years of rule by the opposition Conservative party. But a year on from the Labour Party’s landslide election win, that initial optimism has been replaced by discontent over tax increases, persistent red tape and a lack of dialogue with the government. (5) Oil extended declines after OPEC+ agreed to a bigger-than-expected production increase next month, raising concerns about oversupply just as US tariffs fan fears about the demand outlook. (6) The UK government talked down hopes that the two-child cap on parental benefits might be scrapped, as Prime Minister Keir Starmer seeks to hold the line on spending after failing to push through separate controversial welfare cuts. (7) President Donald Trump blasted Elon Musk’s bid to start a new political party, as the intensifying feud between the former allies deepens concerns among investors over the implications for Tesla Inc. and other companies helmed by the world’s richest man. Podcast Conversation: Trump's Style Is a Lot. But It's Not Rococo: Feargus O'Sullivan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 5

Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Tom Busby takes a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US – a look ahead to Delta earnings and a summer travel outlook. In the UK – a look ahead to JP Morgan's Jamie Dimon visit to Ireland ahead of the US tariff deadline for Europe In Asia – a look at how recent data from China are providing an ambiguous read on the health of the world's second largest economy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 4

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) US President Donald Trump said that his administration will start sending out letters to trading partners on Friday setting unilateral tariff rates, which he said countries would have to begin paying on Aug. 1. (2) The Chinese government intends to cancel part of a two-day summit with European Union leaders planned for later this month, in the latest sign of the tensions between Brussels and Beijing. (3) Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent dismissed the idea that the dollar’s recent declines raise concerns about its status as the world’s key currency. (4) The smiling faces of Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler and other millionaire champions beam out from the marketing material for next week’s Scottish Open. “This is Golf Country,” goes the tagline. But away from the sport’s royalty and the glitz of venues such as US President Donald Trump’s two resorts, the home of golf has little to smile about. (5) President Donald Trump secured a sweeping shift in US domestic policy as the House passed a $3.4 trillion fiscal package that cuts taxes, curtails spending on safety-net programs and reverses much of Joe Biden’s efforts to move the country toward a clean-energy economy. (6) Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves stressed her commitment to fiscal discipline in her management of the UK’s public finances after reassurances about her position from Prime Minister Keir Starmer led jittery markets to rebound on Thursday. (7) Tributes from the footballing world have continued for Liverpool's Diogo Jota, who died in a car crash alongside his brother in Spain yesterday. Podcast Conversation: The Cushiest Job in Corporate America Is No More See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 3

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Rachel Reeves will stay on as Chancellor of the Exchequer, as he sought to draw a line under speculation about her future that sparked a bond selloff. (2) As speculation of Reeves’ potential ouster raced through markets, 30-year gilt yields surged 19 basis points Wednesday, the biggest jump since April and one strong enough to send ripples into US Treasuries. Stocks slid. And the pound tumbled as investors headed for the exits, skeptical of Starmer’s continued commitment to shoring up the nation’s precarious finances. (3) The “weaponization” of foreign exchange is posing a growing headache for central bank reserve managers, giving them more reason to boost their holdings of gold. (4) House Republican leaders struggled to find the final votes to advance Donald Trump’s massive tax and spending package, holding a key vote open for hours as the president and his allies worked to win them over but expressing confidence the legislation would eventually pass. (5) President Donald Trump’s administration has lifted recent export license requirements for chip design software sales in China, as Washington and Beijing implement a trade deal for both countries to ease some restrictions on critical technologies. (6) President Donald Trump said he had reached a trade deal with Vietnam following weeks of intense diplomacy between the nations and ahead of a deadline next week that would have seen higher tariffs imposed on the country’s imports. Podcast Conversation: Wimbledon Investors Turn 75% Profit Trading Access to VIP Seats See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 2

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Keir Starmer dramatically abandoned his flagship welfare reforms to avoid a historic defeat, leaving the UK prime minister’s authority badly damaged and his government facing a widening fiscal hole to fill. (2) The Trump administration is halting the transfer of artillery rounds and air defenses to Ukraine, depriving the country of much-needed weapons as it endures stepped-up missile and drone attacks from Russia. (3) President Donald Trump said Israel has agreed to the conditions needed for a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza, adding that the plan would now be presented to Hamas. (4) AstraZeneca's Chief Executive Officer Pascal Soriot wants to move the drugmaker’s stock listing to the US, the Times reported, in what would be another sign of the UK’s waning status as a magnet for global capital. (5) Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said high interest rates are having less of an impact on inflation because of Britain’s low levels of debt among both businesses and consumers. (6) Banco Santander agreed to buy Banco Sabadell SA’s UK unit for £2.65 billion ($3.64 billion), a deal that will make it the UK’s third-largest lender by some measures. Podcast Conversation: Amazon's Goodreads Is Forgetting Why It Exists See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 1

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) The European Union is willing to accept a trade arrangement with the US that includes a 10% universal tariff on many of the bloc’s exports, but wants the US to commit to lower rates on key sectors such as pharmaceuticals, alcohol, semiconductors and commercial aircraft. (2) President Donald Trump threatened to proceed with ramping up tariffs on Japan, while his top economic adviser said the White House aims to finalize deals with partners after the July 4 holiday. (3) UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is girding for what could be the most consequential vote of his premiership, with Labour rebels warning that the government’s welfare overhaul still risks defeat despite huge concessions to push it through parliament. (4) Apple is considering using artificial intelligence technology from Anthropic PBC or OpenAI to power a new version of Siri, sidelining its own in-house models in a potentially blockbuster move aimed at turning around its flailing AI effort. (5) Cybersecurity woes are plaguing the US Treasury Department, deepening a rift between the agency responsible for protecting the integrity of the financial system and the banks it regulates. (6) Senate Republican leaders continue to scrounge for votes to pass Donald Trump’s $3.3 trillion tax and spending bill as lingering intraparty fights threaten to upend the legislative centerpiece of the president’s domestic agenda. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 30

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) With just 10 days to go until President Donald Trump’s country-specific tariffs are set to resume, the White House appears poised to fall short of the sweeping global trade reforms it promised to achieve during the three months they were on hold. (2) Canada has withdrawn its digital services tax on technology companies such as Meta Platforms Inc. and Alphabet Inc. in a move to restart trade talks with the US (3) Senate Majority Leader John Thune is rushing to meet President Donald Trump’s July 4 deadline for pushing through his massive tax and spending bill, but first he has to work through a list of approximately eight Republican senators who have expressed opposition to portions of it. (4) President Donald Trump said he has identified a buyer for the US operations of TikTok, the social media app owned by Chinese company ByteDance Ltd., without naming the winning bidder. (5) European stocks outperformed their US peers by the biggest margin on record in dollar terms during the first half, the most dramatic sign of how the region’s markets are staging a comeback after more than a decade in the doldrums. (6) Keir Starmer is working to contain the rebellion in his Labour Party ahead of a vote Tuesday on his flagship welfare policy that’s provoked widespread criticism and called his leadership into doubt. Podcast Conversation: UK’s Record-Breaking Sunshine Isn’t All Good News: Lara Williams See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 27

Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Tom Busby takes a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US – a look ahead to the June jobs report and commodities outlook. In the UK – a look ahead to the annual summer economic conference in the Southern French city of Aix. In Asia – a look at relations between China and Iran. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 27

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) The US Treasury Department announced a deal with G-7 allies that will exclude American companies from some taxes imposed by other countries in exchange for removing the Section 899 “revenge tax” proposal from President Donald Trump’s tax bill. (2) The European Union is prepared for all eventualities in its trade negotiations with the US, including for a breakdown in talks, Ursula von der Leyen said, after discussing the latest proposals from the Trump White House with the bloc’s leaders. (3) The US and China finalized a trade understanding reached last month in Geneva, US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said, adding that the White House has imminent plans to reach agreements with a set of 10 major trading partners. (4) Keir Starmer agreed to pare back a divisive £5 billion ($6.9 billion) cut to welfare to quiet a rebellion by his own party, a decision that will likely leave both Britain’s fiscal plans and the prime minister’s own leadership in need of repair. (5) The Labour government’s payroll tax is costing the UK jobs, depressing workers’ earnings and pushing up food prices, Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said as he warned that the risks to inflation remain “two-sided.” Podcast Conversation: Anna Wintour Is Giving Up Her Daily, Duties at Vogue Magazine Correction: An early version of this podcast incorrectly stated that the next Bank of England rate decision would be in July, rather than August. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 26

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) NATO leaders agreed to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP and renewed their “ironclad commitment” to mutual security in an historic move to push back against an increasingly belligerent Russia (2) President Donald Trump said the US would hold a meeting with Iran next week but cast doubt on the need for a diplomatic agreement on the country’s nuclear program, citing the damage that American bombing had done to key sites. (3) Worldline SA Chief Executive Officer Pierre-Antoine Vacheron blamed an orchestrated media campaign for the firm’s precipitous share decline in an effort to dig the company out of its current crisis. (4) President Donald Trump said he has three or four people in mind to succeed Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell when his term expires next year. (5) Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves should resist the temptation to raise levies on UK companies further because of the risk of strangling economic growth, one of the country’s biggest business lobbies said. (6) The UK is seeking to increase the recognition of British professional certifications abroad, a move aimed at boosting the nation’s service-sector exports by making it easier for highly skilled employees to work for clients overseas. Podcast Conversation: Amazon Says Denis Villeneuve Will Direct Next James Bond Film See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 25

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) American airstrikes had only a limited impact on Iran’s nuclear program, according to early US intelligence findings, as the United Nations watchdog urged fresh inspection of the sites. (2) Donald Trump ensured that NATO’s high-stakes summit would be a nervy affair to the end as he flew in to The Hague fueling doubts about whether the US remains fully committed to defending its allies. (3) The European Union plans to impose retaliatory tariffs on US imports, including on Boeing aircraft, if President Donald Trump puts a baseline levy on the bloc’s goods as many expect. (4) Chinese companies are ramping up shipments to Britain to levels not seen in years, a possible sign that the Asian factory powerhouse is finding export markets unimpeded by high tariffs like those President Donald Trump has imposed. (5) Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell had plenty of opportunities Tuesday to tell lawmakers definitively the central bank will cut interest rates soon. He didn’t take any of them. (6) Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo conceded to his upstart rival Zohran Mamdani in the Democratic primary in the race to become mayor of New York City after the 33-year-old Queens lawmaker racked up commanding leads across Brooklyn, Queens and Manhattan. Podcast Conversation: Elite Dating Services Are Thriving as Love Defies Economic Woes See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 24

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Iran and Israel appeared to be nearing a pause in their 12-day war after President Donald Trump announced a surprise ceasefire in a conflict that saw key Iranian military leaders and scientists killed, US bombing of Iranian nuclear sites and a salvo of missiles launched at Qatar. (2) An attack on a US air base near Doha on Monday that Iran billed as a retaliation to American airstrikes ordered by President Donald Trump ended with missiles were intercepted in the air, and no one was killed or hurt. The Qataris knew the missile barrage was coming. So did the Americans. The Iranians had told them. (3) Oil extended a slump as US President Donald Trump announced a tentative ceasefire between Iran and Israel. (4) UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will vow to spend 5% of British economic output on security by 2035, embracing an ambitious NATO target sought by President Donald Trump without providing a path on how to get there. (5) The European Union and Canada have signed a security partnership that moves them closer to cooperation on military purchases, as Prime Minister Mark Carney aims to reduce his country’s dependence on the US for defense. (6) UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer welcomed a three-year program by Amazon.com Inc. to invest £40 billion ($54 billion) in the British economy over the next three years, including opening four new warehouses. Podcast Conversation: Ireland Sees Thousands of Jobs at Risk From US Pharma Tariffs and Stephen meeting Ireland's Finance Minister See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 23

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) The unprecedented US airstrikes on Iran have set traders and governments worldwide on edge, as the Islamic Republic warns of retaliation and Israel shows no sign of letting up in its assault. (2) Iran warned there would be consequences for US strikes on its key nuclear sites and said it “reserves all options,” while showing restraint in its initial response. (3) The US State Department issued a “Worldwide Caution” alert for American citizens, flagging the potential of travel disruptions and demonstrations following the US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. (4) Oil jumped after the US struck Iran’s nuclear sites, stoking concerns that energy supplies from the Middle East could be disrupted. (5) Two supertankers, each capable of hauling about 2 million barrels of crude, U-turned in the Strait of Hormuz after US airstrikes on Iran raised the risk of a response that would ensnare commercial shipping in the region. (6) The UK said its military wasn’t involved in American air strikes on Iran, although a cabinet minister expressed support for their results Bloomberg Opinion: + To a President With a Midnight Hammer, Everything Is a Nail + The US Has Two Paths in Iran. Tehran’s Clerics Will Decide Both. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 21

Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Tom Busby takes a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US – a look ahead to U.S GDP and personal spending data and Nike earnings. In the UK – a look ahead to TheCityUK's annual conference. In Asia – a look ahead to Bloomberg’s China economic survey. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Guests: -Michael McKee, Bloomberg International Economics and Policy Correspondent, to preview next week's U.S GDP/personal spending data. - Poonam Goyal, Senior U.S. E-Commerce and Retail Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, to preview Nike earnings. -Leo Kehnscherper, Bloomberg European Asset Management Reporter, looks ahead to TheCityUK's annual conference. -Julian Harris, UK Economics Editor, looks ahead to TheCityUK's annual conference. - Eric Zhu, China Economist for Bloomberg Economics, discusses Bloomberg’s China Economic Survey. -Karishma Vaswani, Bloomberg Opinion Columnist in Singapore, discusses her column: “US Rethink on Australia Subs Is China’s Win.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 20

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) President Donald Trump will decide within two weeks whether to strike Iran, his spokeswoman said, as Israel hit more Iranian nuclear sites and warned its attacks may bring down the leadership in Tehran. (2) Iran is racing to get its oil out into the world, a sign of the unusual logistical steps that Tehran is undertaking as the US mulls joining Israel in bombing the Persian Gulf state. (3) The conflict between Israel and Iran is spilling over into the digital world, inflaming a decades-long campaign of hacks and espionage between two nations renowned for their cyber prowess. (4) Organized gangs are behind most UK vehicle theft, using electronic tools to disrupt remote locking devices, and police are struggling to keep up, with an estimated nine stolen cars slipping through their fingers for every one intercepted. (5) The Bank of England held interest rates at 4.25% in a more divided vote than expected as policymakers weighed up the UK’s softening jobs market and weak growth against a backdrop of mounting geopolitical tensions. (6) The European Union is continuing intensive trade talks with the US ahead of a July 9 tariff deadline set by President Donald Trump and is “making progress,” according to EU Economy Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis Podcast Conversation: AI Barbie? Mattel Is Gambling With Toys That Are Too Good See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 19

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Senior US officials are preparing for the possibility of a strike on Iran in the coming days, according to people familiar with the matter, a sign that Washington is assembling the infrastructure to directly enter a conflict with Tehran. (2) Federal Reserve officials continued to pencil in two interest-rate cuts in 2025, though new projections showed a growing divide among policymakers over the trajectory for borrowing costs as tariffs make their way through the US economy. (3) The Bank of England is expected to keep interest rates at 4.25% on Thursday and signal it is sticking with its one-cut-every-other-meeting approach as officials try to strike a balance between elevated inflation, higher oil prices and a slowing economy. (4) London is seeking to attract more Chinese firms to list on its stock exchange as the city struggles with a shrinking equity market and a deal drought across Europe. (5) The number of London homes for sale at £5 million ($6.8 million) or more rose to the highest on record last month, as the nation contends with the departure of wealthy foreigners looking to escape tax hikes. Podcast Conversation: Gen Z Drives Britain’s Consumer Confidence to Highest This Year See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 18

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) President Donald Trump met with his national security team in Washington for more than an hour on Tuesday to discuss the escalating Middle East conflict, according to people familiar with the matter, fueling fresh speculation that the US is on the verge of joining Israel’s attack on Iran. (2) US President Donald Trump has a wide range of military assets in the Middle East and across the globe to bring to bear in a potential fight against Iran as he weighs one of the most momentous foreign policy decisions of his administration. (3) The top US bank regulators plan to reduce a key capital buffer by up to 1.5 percentage points for the biggest lenders after concerns that it constrained their trading in the $29 trillion Treasuries market. (4) The UK is looking to restrict the number of visas it gives to countries which refuse to sign returns agreements with Britain, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said, as his government pursues more assertive measures to reduce levels of net migration. (5) OpenAI Chief Executive Officer Sam Altman said Meta Platforms Inc. has offered his employees signing bonuses as high as $100 million, with even larger annual compensation packages, as it seeks to build a top artificial intelligence team. Podcast Conversation: At Art Basel, Dealers Reap Rewards By Avoiding Politics and War See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 17

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) President Donald Trump is set to depart the Group of Seven leaders’ summit in Canada a day early, after warning residents of Tehran to evacuate the city as Israel continued to bombard Iran in a bid to disable its nuclear program. (2) President Donald Trump’s hasty exit from the Group of Seven conference in Canada deepened questions about his promise to bring peace to an increasingly violent world and added fresh evidence of his skepticism toward the institutions that have long underpinned US diplomacy. (3) Oil jumped after US President Donald Trump called for the evacuation of Tehran, before paring gains, as the market remained on edge about an escalation in the conflict with Israel that could disrupt crude supply. (4) Prime Minister Keir Starmer reached an agreement with US President Donald Trump to implement trading terms disclosed last month to slash US tariffs on key British exports and raise UK quotas on certain American agricultural products. (5) US President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba failed to reach an agreement on a trade package on the sidelines of the Group of Seven summit, an outcome that leaves the Asian nation inching closer to a possible recession as the pain of US tariffs hits its economy. (6) The Bank of Japan left its benchmark rate unchanged and unveiled a plan to slow its withdrawal from the bond market from next year in a sign of caution following heightened market volatility. (7) A damning report into group-based child sexual exploitation in England and Wales has found that the ethnicity of people involved in grooming gangs has been "shied away" from -- and not recorded in two-thirds of cases. Podcast Conversation: Ken Griffin on Trump, Harvard and Why Novice Investors Can’t Win See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 16

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Open hostilities between Israel and Iran entered a fourth day on Monday with no sign of easing, stoking fears of a wider war in the oil-rich region. (2) Oil-watchers are bracing for a further price rally after Israeli strikes on Iranian energy assets heightened the risk to Middle East supplies. (3) President Donald Trump said he believed it’s possible Israel and Iran could reach an agreement to end their conflict, though the two sides may need to continue fighting before they’re ready to broker a peace deal. (4) The UK government is trying to walk a tightrope on relations with Israel, expressing support for its military action against Iran while also criticizing the war in Gaza. (5) The UK will seek to restart trade negotiations with Canada, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said, as he strives to strengthen commercial ties around the world to better insulate Britain’s economy from the fallout of US President Donald Trump’s tariff war. (6) The UK appointed the first woman to lead its secret intelligence service MI6 as Prime Minster Keir Starmer warned of the increasing threats Britain faces from its adversaries. Podcast Conversation: Iran’s Leaders Face a Reckoning as Israeli Strikes Intensify See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 13

Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Tom Busby takes a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US – a look ahead to next week’s Fed decision. In the UK – a look ahead to next week’s Bank of England decision. In Asia – a look ahead to next week's Bank of Japan decision. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 13

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Israel launched waves of airstrikes against Iran’s nuclear program and ballistic-missile sites on Friday morning, a major escalation in the standoff between the two adversaries that risks sparking a wider war in the Middle East. (2) Explosions were heard across Tehran and in the city of Natanz, home to one of its nuclear sites, according to videos and local media. (3) US President Donald Trump says Iran cannot have a nuclear bomb, Fox News journalist Bret Baier reports, citing an interview with him after Israel launches strikes against Iran. The strikes came just hours after Trump had suggested to reporters the US still believed in the prospects for a diplomatic solution. (4) Oil surged as much as 13% after Israel carried out waves of military strikes against Iran, raising fears of a wider war in a region that accounts for a third of global crude production. (5) Stocks fell along with equity-index futures and investors rushed to the safety of haven assets after Israel attacked Iran’s nuclear program sites in a major escalation of tensions in the Middle East. Crude oil jumped 9%, the biggest move in more than three years. (6) Investigators have started combing the wreckage of Air India flight AI171 as they seek to determine what caused the Boeing Co. Dreamliner to crash shortly after takeoff Thursday afternoon, killing all but one of the 242 people aboard in the deadliest aviation accident in more than a decade. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 12

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) As the pace of wealthy individuals leaving London quickens, the numbers are starting to stack up: Labour’s flagship “tax the rich” policy risks becoming a net drain on the UK economy. (2) Rachel Reeves will pump billions of pounds into areas outside London as the Labour government tries to head off an electoral threat posed by Nigel Farage’s Reform UK. (3) President Donald Trump said he intended to send letters to trading partners in the next one to two weeks setting unilateral tariff rates, ahead of a July 9 deadline to reimpose higher duties on dozens of economies. (4) The US ordered some staff to depart its embassy in Baghdad and authorized families of military service members to leave the region, officials said, after Iran threatened to strike American bases if it’s attacked over its nuclear program. (5) The Pentagon has launched a review of the Biden-era Aukus pact to develop nuclear-powered submarines with Australia and the UK, as the Trump administration looks to shift the burden for collective defense to allies and make sure the US has enough warships of its own. (6) Northern Ireland has seen a third night of clashes between rioters and police, in violence that's been described by officials as racially motivated. Podcast Conversation: Five French Countryside Escapes That Pair Perfectly with Paris See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 11

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves will defend her fiscal choices and trumpet billions of pounds of infrastructure investment in the UK spending review on Wednesday, as Keir Starmer’s government seeks to regain momentum after a faltering first year in power. (2) The US and China agreed to a preliminary plan to ease trade tensions, which could revive the flow of sensitive goods between the world’s two largest economies. (3) Donald Trump can continue to enforce his global tariffs for now, a federal appeals court held in a win for the president on one of his signature economic policies. (4) European Central Bank Governing Council member Yannis Stournaras said the US’s unpredictable behavior on tariffs is undermining the dollar’s status as the global reserve currency and is an opportunity for the euro, according to an interview in Handelsblatt. (5) Secretary of State Marco Rubio rebuked five allies over sanctions they imposed on two members of Israel’s cabinet as fissures between the US and its partners widen over the war in Gaza and the treatment of Palestinians. (6) Curfew area will be about one square mile in downtown, and runs from 8pm to 6am, Los Angeles mayor Karen Bass says at a press conference. Podcast Conversation: Sony’s Bet on Sports Pays Off With AI Line Judges at Wimbledon See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 10

On today's podcast: (1) UK employment plunged by the most in five years and wage growth slowed more than forecast, as the labor market deteriorated after Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves ramped up the cost of hiring. (2) The Trump administration escalated its response to anti-deportation protests in Los Angeles with the mobilization of 700 Marines, deploying active-duty military on the ground and deepening tensions with California officials. (3) Trade talks between the US and China will continue into a second day, according to a US official, as the two sides look to ease tensions over shipments of technology and rare earth elements. (4) As fewer large companies opt to go public in Europe, the region’s stock exchanges are fighting harder to win the biggest listings. (5) Keir Starmer’s government said more than three-quarters of pensioners in England and Wales will receive cold weather fuel payments this winter, reversing the bulk of a cut to the benefit that many of his lawmakers blamed for the ruling Labour Party’s waning popularity. Podcast Conversation: Podcast Conversation: Best Restaurant in the UK Is in One of London’s Fanciest Hotels See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 10

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) The Trump administration escalated its response to anti-deportation protests in Los Angeles with the mobilization of 700 Marines, deploying active-duty military on the ground and deepening tensions with California officials. (2) Trade talks between the US and China will continue into a second day, according to a US official, as the two sides look to ease tensions over shipments of technology and rare earth elements. (3) As fewer large companies opt to go public in Europe, the region’s stock exchanges are fighting harder to win the biggest listings. (4) Keir Starmer’s government said more than three-quarters of pensioners in England and Wales will receive cold weather fuel payments this winter, reversing the bulk of a cut to the benefit that many of his lawmakers blamed for the ruling Labour Party’s waning popularity. (5) Apple introduced a number of AI-powered features during the company’s Worldwide Developers Conference on Monday, even as long-awaited enhancements to its Siri voice assistant remain far off. (6) Barclays is preparing to cut more than 200 jobs in its investment bank in the coming days as part of Chief Executive Officer C.S. Venkatakrishnan’s plan to boost the profitability of the division. Podcast Conversation: Best Restaurant in the UK Is in One of London’s Fanciest Hotels See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 9

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Tensions flared in Los Angeles on the third day of anti-deportation protests, as demonstrators clashed with law enforcement while President Donald Trump and California Governor Gavin Newsom exchanged blame over the unrest and responsibility for restoring order. (2) The US and China are set to resume trade negotiations in London on Monday in a bid to further defuse tensions over rare-earth minerals and advanced technology following a phone call between leaders Donald Trump and Xi Jinping last week. (3) Keir Starmer will make an appearance alongside Nvidia Corp co-founder Jensen Huang on Monday, as the British prime minister puts technology and artificial intelligence at the heart of his government’s plan to boost economic growth. (4) The UK’s finance industry kept its lead over the rest of Europe in attracting foreign investment last year, although activity across the region slowed, according to professional services firm EY. (5) European Central Bank Executive Board member Isabel Schnabel sees a favorable moment now to strengthen the euro’s global role as investors turn to Europe. Podcast Conversation: Monograms Wield Power in an Age of Resale and Superfakes: Essay See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 6

Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Tom Busby takes a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US – a look ahead to U.S CPI and PPI data and Tesla’s Robotaxi launch. In the UK – a look ahead to London’s Tech Summit. In Asia – a look ahead to readings on Chinese exports, as well industrial production and retail sales. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 6

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Differences between US President Donald Trump and Elon Musk exploded Thursday into an all-out public feud. (2) Tesla’s shares sank as Elon Musk and President Donald Trump’s simmering feud devolved into a public war of words between two of the world’s most powerful people. (3) US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday agreed to further trade talks aimed at resolving disputes over tariffs and supplies of rare earth minerals at the heart of tensions between the world’s two largest economies. (4) German Chancellor Friedrich Merz successfully navigated a 40-minute meeting with Donald Trump in the Oval Office without falling victim to the public humiliation the American president has doled out to other leaders — even though both Germany and Europe are two of Trump’s perpetual irritants. (5) Christine Lagarde just unveiled an outlook that may be as good it gets for the euro zone. (6) Zia Yusuf resigned as chairman of Reform UK after 11 months in the job, delivering a blow to its leader, Nigel Farage, who has promised to build and professionalize the insurgent party in a quest for power at the next general election. Podcast Conversation: A Mega Fun Run Becomes a Finance Bro Blood Sport See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 5

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) President Donald Trump signed a proclamation that bans individuals from 12 countries from entering the US, reinstating one of the most controversial measures from his first term after an attack in Colorado that targeted an event supporting Israeli hostages. (2) Elon Musk is on a mission to block President Donald Trump’s tax bill after he tried — and failed — to convince Republican lawmakers to preserve valuable tax credits for electric vehicles in the legislation, according to a person familiar with the matter. (3) Donald Trump on Wednesday broadcast Vladimir Putin’s warning that he’ll retaliate against Ukraine for its recent stunning drone strikes deep inside Russian territory, the clearest signal yet that the US president’s peace efforts have stalled. (4) Some of the world’s biggest banks are pushing UK regulators to accelerate plans to ease rules around deferred bonuses so the new regime can be applied to payouts for 2025, according to people familiar with the matter. (5) The Trump administration’s attack on US diversity, equity and inclusion policies is reverberating across the Atlantic, with corporations abandoning sponsorships of Britain’s Pride festivals, threatening key funding for events this summer. Podcast Conversation: Deliveroo Launches Drone Food Delivery Service in Dublin See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 4

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) President Donald Trump has raised steel and aluminum tariffs to 50% from 25%, following through on a pledge to boost US import taxes to help domestic manufacturers. (2) Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi used his first meeting with new US Ambassador David Perdue to complain about recent actions by Washington, underscoring a downturn in relations between the world’s two biggest economies. (3) Donald Trump ally Elon Musk lambasted the president’s signature tax bill as a budget-busting “abomination” as Republican fiscal hawks stepped up criticism of the massive fiscal package. (4) Volkswagen AG said about 20,000 employees will voluntarily leave the company by the end of the decade as the carmaker restructures its German operations to cope with uneven demand for its vehicles. (5) Britain’s ammunition production begins life in the ancestral town of George Washington. Hundreds of technicians and robots work around the clock to manufacture the empty shells that are then filled with explosives and fired from a range of artillery systems. Podcast Conversation: Taylor Swift’s Catalog Win Is a Masterclass in Business See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 4

As fighting in Ukraine drags on and Donald Trump demands that Europe take greater responsibility for its own security, the UK is confronting the hard reality of rebuilding its military strength. The challenge lies in overcoming years of underinvestment, failed contracts, and recruitment struggles. While European allies are pledging billions of euros to boost domestic defense manufacturing, the UK is scrambling to catch up in an industry it once dominated. In this special podcast, Daybreak Europe host Caroline Hepker speaks with CEOs and industry experts, along with our Political Correspondent Ellen Milligan and Bloomberg’s Chief UK Economist Dan Hanson, to assess whether Britain has what it takes to realize its ambition of once again becoming a major military power. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 3

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Donald Trump’s combative trade policies have tipped the world economy into a downturn, with the US among the hardest hit, the OECD said. The Paris-based organization slashed its global forecasts for the second time this year, citing the impact of the American president’s tariff onslaught. (2) US President Donald Trump is eager to land more trade deals, but talks with China and Europe continue to languish amid communications breakdowns and fresh tariff threats. (3) Far-right lawmaker Geert Wilders pulled his Freedom Party out of the Netherlands’ ruling coalition, causing the government to collapse and triggering a snap election. (4) Thames Water’s preferred bidder KKR has pulled out of a rescue deal in a major setback for the utility. The US alternative asset manager “will not be in a position to proceed, and its preferred partner status has now lapsed,” Thames said in a statement Tuesday. (5) Private credit firms enjoy a “significant” capital advantage over traditional banks that’s unlikely to disappear, according to Bill Winters, chief executive officer of Standard Chartered Podcast Conversation: Musk’s Chatbot Can Be ‘Non-Woke’ or Truthful, Not Both: Dave Lee See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 3

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) US President Donald Trump is eager to land more trade deals, but talks with China and Europe continue to languish amid communications breakdowns and fresh tariff threats. (2) Treasuries began June on the back foot with 30-year bond yields testing the 5% level as concerns over President Donald Trump’s tariff policies resurfaced at the start of a data-heavy week for assessing the health of the world’s largest economy. (3) French President Emmanuel Macron and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni will look to patch up difficult relations during a bilateral meeting in Rome on Tuesday, as Europe grapples with the seismic geopolitical shifts caused by the Trump administration. (4) Russia and Ukraine wrapped up a second round of talks in Istanbul that failed to bring the two sides closer to ending the war, but laid the groundwork for a new exchange of prisoners. (5) The UK envisages taking an enhanced role in NATO’s nuclear deterrence amid doubts surrounding the US commitment to the alliance, as Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledges to make Britain “war-ready” to counter Russian aggression in Europe. (6) Immigration minister Seema Malhotra said it is still too soon to know whether the government’s plans to make it harder for migrants to claim settlement in the UK will apply retroactively to those already in the country, potentially extending the wait for millions who arrived in the country since the pandemic. Podcast Conversation: Musk’s Chatbot Can Be ‘Non-Woke’ or Truthful, Not Both: Dave Lee See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 2

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Ukraine staged a dramatic series of strikes across Russia, deploying drones hidden in trucks deep inside the country to hit strategic airfields as far away as eastern Siberia. (2) The UK will create an “always on” munitions production capacity to allow it to scale-up its defense industry when needed, as it increasingly shifts to a war footing with Russia’s assault on Ukraine showing little sign of ending. (3) A nationalist candidate backed by Donald Trump won Poland’s presidential election, defeating the centrist mayor of Warsaw in a blow to the country’s pro-European Union government. (4) Six people were injured in an attack on an event in Boulder, Colorado, held in support of Israeli hostages, police and FBI officials said, sparking renewed concern about threats of antisemitic violence in the US. The FBI says the suspect was heard to yell 'Free Palestine' while using a makeshift flamethrower. (5) China accused the US of violating their recent trade deal and vowed to take measures to defend its interests, dimming the prospect of an immediate leadership call that Donald Trump wants to have to further bilateral talks. (6) The dollar will tumble to levels last seen during the Covid-19 pandemic by the middle of next year, hit by interest rate cuts and slowing growth, according to predictions by Morgan Stanley. Podcast Conversation: Jesse Armstrong: ‘I’m Interested in the Power, Not the Money’ Podcast Image Source: Ukrainian Security Service See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 30

Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Tom Busby takes a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US – a look ahead to the U.S jobs report. In the UK – a look ahead to the ECB’s monetary policy decision. In Asia – a look ahead to economic data in Vietnam. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 30

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) A federal appeals court offered President Donald Trump a temporary reprieve from a ruling threatening to throw out the bulk of his sweeping tariff agenda, giving at least some hope to a White House now facing substantial new restrictions on its effort to rewrite the global trading order. (2) US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said trade talks with China are “a bit stalled,” and that a call between President Donald Trump and his counterpart Xi Jinping may be needed for the world’s two largest economies to reach a deal. (3) President Donald Trump pushed Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to lower interest rates at their first in-person meeting since the president’s inauguration, the White House said. (4) Buried deep in the more than 1,000-page tax-and-spending bill that President Donald Trump is muscling through Congress is an obscure tax measure - section 899 - that's setting off alarms on Wall Street and beyond. (5) The US economic outlook remains stronger than Europe despite sweeping policy uncertainty causing ripples across the economy, according to Citigroup Inc. Chief Executive Officer Jane Fraser. (6) Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey has urged the government to strike a deeper trade deal with the European Union to improve growth and “minimize negative effects” of Brexit. Podcast Conversation: Why Wall Street Interns Are Safe From AI: Marc Rubinstein See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 29

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) The vast majority of President Donald Trump’s global tariffs were deemed illegal and blocked by the US trade court, dealing a major blow to a pillar of his economic agenda. (2) US assets got a boost Thursday after a vast majority of President Donald Trump’s global tariffs were deemed illegal and blocked by the US trade court. Upbeat earnings from Nvidia Corp. also lifted investor sentiment. (3) Billionaire Elon Musk said Wednesday that his time as formal adviser to President Donald Trump is coming to a close, raising questions about the future of the Department of Government Efficiency effort he spearheaded. (4) Nvidia hief Executive Officer Jensen Huang soothed investor fears about a China slowdown by delivering a solid sales forecast, saying that the AI computing market is still poised for “exponential growth.” (5) Federal Reserve officials broadly agreed heightened economic uncertainty justified their patient approach to interest-rate adjustments, minutes from their latest policy meeting showed Wednesday. (6) The UK said it plans to require the country’s pension funds to invest in private markets and the domestic economy, a move widely opposed by the City of London’s investment managers. Podcast Conversation: Trump Bristles at ‘TACO Trade’ That Bets on Him Backing Down See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 28

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) For decades, Asia’s export powerhouses had a simple financial strategy: Sell goods to the US, then invest the proceeds in American assets. (2) Investors are on tenterhooks Wednesday for an auction of 40-year Japanese government bonds as volatility in the nation’s yields continues to rumble through global debt markets. (3) President Donald Trump warned in a social media post Tuesday that Russian leader Vladimir Putin was “playing with fire”, as the US weighs whether to target Moscow with additional sanctions over its long-range missile and drone barrage against Ukraine. (4) US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem urged Poles to vote for the nationalist opposition candidate in Sunday’s presidential election, wading into a tightly-contested campaign that threatens to derail efforts to rebuild the country’s democratic institutions. (5) SpaceX’s colossal Starship rocket suffered a leak, tumbled out of control in space and disintegrated as it hurtled back to Earth during a test flight on Tuesday, in a third setback in a row for the Elon Musk-led company. (6) The UK government said it would cut back planning hurdles faced by smaller housebuilders, as Prime Minister Keir Starmer seeks to deliver on his target of building 1.5 million new homes. Podcast Conversation: Car Lovers' Best Advice for How to Plan the Perfect Summer Drive See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 27

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) A 53-year-old man has been arrested after a car ploughed into a crowd of people during Liverpool's Premier League victory parade. Merseyside Police said the suspect was white, British and from the Liverpool area. (2) The European Union said it agreed to accelerate negotiations with the US to avoid a transatlantic trade war, signaling a more amicable approach just days after President Donald Trump criticized the bloc for taking advantage of the US and slow-walking talks. (3) President Donald Trump’s erratic policies offer a “prime opportunity” to strengthen the euro’s international role and allow the currency bloc to enjoy more of the privileges so far reserved for the US, European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said. (4) NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte confirmed the alliance will seek to adopt a new defense spending target of 5% of GDP at a June summit, meeting a demand by US President Donald Trump that had originally seemed unrealistic. (5) Freed from the clutches of government ownership, NatWest Group Plc is getting ready to chart its own course for the first time in almost two decades. (6) The UK government plans to train 120,000 British builders, engineers and care workers as it tries to curb migration without worsening skill shortages. (7) King Charles III arrived in Canada to open a new parliamentary session at the invitation of Prime Minister Mark Carney, a move designed in part to send a message to US President Donald Trump about the northern country’s sovereignty. Podcast Conversation: Tom Cruise Really Did Get a US Aircraft Carrier for This Mission See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 23

Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Tom Busby takes a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US – a look ahead to GDP and personal spending data, and Nvidia earnings. In the UK – a look ahead to Poland's Presidential run off election. In Asia – a look ahead to the upcoming Bank of Korea decision. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 23

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) The Trump Administration blocked Harvard University from enrolling international students, delivering a major blow to the school and escalating its fight with elite colleges to unprecedented levels. (2) Former US Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers blasted the Trump administration’s decision to block Harvard University from enrolling international students, calling on the institution to fight back. (3) The US Supreme Court shielded the Federal Reserve from Donald Trump’s push to fire top officials at independent federal agencies, in a decision likely to quell concerns that the president might move to fire Jerome Powell. (4) President Donald Trump cut a deal with blue-state Republicans on taxes and put down an 11th-hour rebellion by conservatives over spending to get his “one big, beautiful bill” passed by the House. (5) European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde warned that international trade will be changed forever by the tensions over tariffs, even as the world’s leading economies edge toward some compromises. (6) Apple is aiming to release smart glasses at the end of next year as part of a push into AI-enhanced gadgets, but it has shelved plans for a smartwatch that can analyze its surroundings with a built-in camera. Podcast Conversation: Meet the Chefs Creating Incredible, Innovative Caribbean Food in London See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 22

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) President Cyril Ramaphosa came to the White House looking to persuade President Donald Trump to stop floating the conspiracy theory that there’s a genocide against White people in South Africa. Instead, the man who’d helped negotiate the end of apartheid walked into a trap. (2) Two members of the Israeli embassy’s staff were fatally shot outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington on Wednesday night, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said. (3) The UK urged its Group of Seven allies to agree a cut to the price cap on Russian oil, saying the move is necessary to put further pressure on President Vladimir Putin to end Russia’s war in Ukraine. (4) In the world’s biggest bond market, investors are pushing back against President Donald Trump’s tax-cut plan. (5) Britain’s Labour government will make its sharpest U-turn since returning to power by limiting cuts to pensioners’ subsidies, as it puts the electoral threat posed by Nigel Farage ahead of lingering concern about the public finances. Podcast Conversation: As F1 Has Grown in the US, So Has the Market for Memorabilia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 21

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Oil jumped following a CNN report that new US intelligence suggests Israel is preparing for a potential strike on Iranian nuclear facilities. (2) European and UK officials ratcheted up pressure on Israel over its latest offensive in Gaza, expanding the international outcry over the humanitarian crisis caused by the conflict. (3) Canadian Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne said Group of Seven countries have started discussing tariffs on oversupplied, low-value Chinese products. (4) Elon Musk said he’s committed to still leading Tesla five years from now and expects to pare back his political spending, assuaging some investors’ concerns about the future of his most valuable company. (5) UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves will hold talks with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent this week, as the two countries continue to finalize the details of an agreement to cut tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump’s administration. Podcast Conversation: Start Your Day Like a Boss: What CEOs Listen To on Their Commutes See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 20

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) After two hours talking with Putin, Trump said on social media that Ukraine and Russia would “immediately start negotiations” toward a ceasefire — but possibly without the US. There was no sanctions threat, no demand for a time-line, and no pressure on the Russian leader. (2) Prime Minister Keir Starmer heralded a “landmark deal” between the UK and the European Union on Monday that he billed as a reset moment for relations under his government. Still, with many details unresolved, Brexit never quite seems to be over. (3) Israel will take over the entire Gaza Strip, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday, as the military announced it would carry out an “unprecedented attack” on Hamas. (4) The Bank of England is considering ways to loosen post-crisis rules that forced banks to separate their retail and investment banking arms after a number of UK lenders called for the regime’s removal. (5) Washington lawmakers are risking a “fiscal disaster” if a recession hits as they plow on with their package of sweeping tax cuts, according to Guggenheim Securities Co-Chair Jim Millstein. (6) JPMorgan Chase Chief Executive Officer Jamie Dimon warned against complacency in the face of a slew of risks, citing everything from inflation and credit spreads to geopolitics. Podcast Conversation: Nine Travel Products That Will Make Summer Vacation a Breeze See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 19

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) UK and European Union negotiators worked into Sunday evening in a bid to reset post-Brexit relations under Keir Starmer’s new Labour government ahead of a summit in London. (2) Investors faced yet another bumpy start to the trading week with US assets coming under fresh pressure, although it’s mounting concern over American debt rather than tariffs generating the volatility this time. (3) Vladimir Putin believes he has a strong hand ahead of a phone call Monday with Donald Trump and European leaders are trying to prevent the US president from rushing through a deal. (4) A rising number of Americans are exploring a move overseas to escape the tumult of Donald Trump’s administration. But those looking to Europe are seeing their options narrow by the day. (5) Former US President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer, his office announced. (6) Scottie Scheffler has pulled away to win the PGA Championship for a third major title. Podcast Conversation: London's Alfresco Dining Revival Has One Obstacle: Londoners and When Your Favorite Restaurant Becomes a Statistic See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 18

We wanted to bring you an episode from another podcast we think you'd like. Here's a special episode from our UK Politics team. The UK is hugely dependent on overseas workers in the social-care sector, supporting the elderly, vulnerable and disabled. After a year-long investigation, Bloomberg has uncovered how potential migrants are being conned out of millions of pounds. Our trade and migration correspondent Lucy White explains how the system is being abused and what it means for a Labour government trying to cut immigration. Hosted by Stephen Carroll and Yuan Potts. Listen to the Bloomberg UK Politics podcast on Apple , Spotify or anywhere you listen . Read the full investigation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 16

Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Tom Busby takes a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US – a look ahead to a look ahead to home sales data and earnings from Target. In the UK – a look ahead to the Qatar Economic Forum. In Asia – a look ahead to earnings from Baidu. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 16

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Keir Starmer's plan to reset Britain's relationship with the EU has been met with challenges, particularly on immigration and defense, during negotiations with European leaders. (2) Hopes faded for a Ukraine ceasefire after Vladimir Putin sent a low-level delegation to talks in Turkey, while attention shifted to bids on Capitol Hill for fresh sanctions to bring the Russian leader to the negotiating table. (3) At least five sizable companies are considering initial public offerings on European stock exchanges in the coming weeks, taking advantage of easing market volatility. (4) Britain may be able to squeeze more out of its richest 1% despite them already paying a quarter of all personal tax revenues, according to the UK spending watchdog. (5) Exclusive: UK Visa Scams Squeeze Millions From Would-Be Care Workers. Recent changes to immigration policy won’t do anything for people who’ve been exploited while seeking jobs in the UK. But they may worsen the care-worker shortage. Podcast Conversation: Why Are the British Becoming So French? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 15

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Russian President Vladimir Putin named a group of low-level officials to represent his government at talks with Ukraine in Turkey, and gave no indication that he planned to join the negotiations. (2) Foreign ministers in NATO are gathering to discuss the future of European security. The diplomats meet in Turkey this morning to establish the agenda for the alliance's annual summit in June, where the US has made a higher defense spending target a priority. (3) Burberry’s new boss is calling time on the British fashion label’s decade-long attempt to join the upper ranks of global luxury. (4) The White House said President Donald Trump had secured deals totaling more than $243.5 billion with Qatar, laying the groundwork for a bigger $1.2 trillion economic pledge with the tiny Gulf country. (5) The UK is drawing up plans for a special visa for foreigners who invest significant sums in Britain, as Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government seeks to blunt the economic blow from recent tax hikes and wider curbs on work permits. (6) Stephen Jen, a long-time market veteran who runs Eurizon SLJ Capital, has become so discouraged by the fiscal largesse he’s seen from the new administration that he’s started to wonder if the US needs a bond-market blowup akin to the one that did in UK Prime Minister Liz Truss’s government to force it to change course. Podcast Conversation: Uber Eats Is the Newest Place to Book Prime Restaurant Tables See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 14

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) The Trump administration is clearing a path for two key Persian Gulf allies to pursue their artificial intelligence ambitions — and some of the biggest US tech companies are seizing on that opening with plans to spend billions of dollars in the region. (2) President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman touted a pledge for $1 trillion in commercial deals in Riyadh on Tuesday, a staggering figure that doesn’t quite stand up to scrutiny. (3) President Donald Trump said a luxury jet being offered by the government of Qatar would be used as a temporary Air Force One, indicating an intention to accept a gift that has sparked ethical and security concerns in Washington. (4) It's only been 6 weeks since the UK's non-dom tax regime ended. It gave wealthy individuals favourable tax treatment for overseas earnings. Now Italy is proving an early winner in the race to attract wealthy investors from the UK. (5) NATO allies have started cobbling together an agreement to significantly boost defense spending in a way that may assuage US President Donald Trump’s demand to spend 5% of economic output on the military. (6) The UK and EU are in the toughest stage of talks to agree a common security pact, Defence Secretary John Healey said, as the government seeks to secure access to European spending programs for British firms. Podcast conversation: The Designer Who Taught American Women How to Dress See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 13

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) UK pension fund managers have agreed to invest at least 5% of their assets at home, marking a win for the Labour government that’s seeking to boost the economy by drawing billions of pounds into local startups and infrastructure projects. (2) Most Asian stock markets rose, following a rally in US equities, on optimism the US-China trade truce marks the end to an all-out tariff war. (3) Xi Jinping’s decision to stand his ground against Donald Trump could hardly have gone any better for the Chinese leader. (4) UK counter-terrorism police are investigating a fire that took place in the early hours of Monday morning at a residential London home owned by Prime Minister Keir Starmer. (5) Apple is planning to use artificial intelligence technology to address a frequent source of customer frustration: the iPhone’s battery life. Podcast conversation: Samsung Debuts $1,099 S25 Edge, Kicking Off Wave of Thin Phones See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 12

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) The US and China will temporarily lower tariffs on each other’s products, according to a joint statement, in a move to cool trade tensions and give the world’s two largest economies three more months to resolve their differences. (2) Investors rushed back into stocks and risk assets, powering a 3% surge in S&P 500 futures, after China and the US agreed to cut tariffs and de-escalate a trade war that had sown turmoil in global markets. Treasuries and gold tumbled. (3) Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent also told press the positive mood music set by the UK and Swiss teams was in stark contrast to the EU. (4) Shares of pharmaceutical companies fell across the world after US President Donald Trump said he planned to order a cut in US prescription drug costs to bring them in line with other countries, prompting concern that profits will take a hit. (5) UniCredit has posted first-quarter profit that topped analyst expectations, as net income in the first three months of the year rose to €2.77 billion (6) Donald Trump’s effort to secure peace in Ukraine is reaching a decisive moment with Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskiy challenging Vladimir Putin to engage in talks this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 12

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) US and China both reported “substantial progress” after two days of talks in Switzerland aimed at de-escalating a trade war, marking what Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng called “an important first step” toward resolving differences. (2) The UK will increase English-speaking requirements for migrants, and make it harder for them to stay in the country as part of efforts to rein in levels of net immigration that have touched records in recent years. (3) Donald Trump’s effort to secure peace in Ukraine is reaching a decisive moment with Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskiy challenging Vladimir Putin to engage in talks this week. (4) After four days that saw the worst fighting between India and Pakistan in half a century, as well as some nuclear saber-rattling, Donald Trump on Saturday declared that both countries had reached a “FULL AND IMMEDIATE CEASEFIRE.” (5) As President Trump reconfigures global trade, the euro is riding its biggest rally in two decades and traders including Amundi and Templeton say that's just the beginning. (6) President Donald Trump’s administration is likely to accept a luxury Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet from Qatar’s royal family, in what may be the most valuable gift ever received from a foreign government, ABC News reported Sunday. Podcast conversation: The Airline Hack One Entrepreneur Uses Not to Miss a Connection See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 9

Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Tom Busby takes a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US – a look ahead to U.S eco data and earnings from the retail giant, Walmart. In the UK – a look ahead to Portugal’s general election. In Asia – a look ahead to Japan industrial production, PPI, and GDP data. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 9

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) The Trump administration is considering a significant tariff reduction in talks with China to ease economic pain and de-escalate tensions. The US aims to reduce tariffs below 60% as a first step, which China may be prepared to match, with progress possible as soon as next week. (2) The new trade deal between the US and UK includes a carve-out for autos, which could reduce the tariff levy from 27.5% to 10%, making a 0.1% difference to UK GDP. The deal's impact is limited because almost half of UK value-add that ends up in the US is exported via other countries, and global uncertainty remains a major drag on the UK economy. (3) US President Donald Trump’s trade policy is upending long-held alliances, threatening global growth and causing mayhem for business. For UK homeowners, though, it is working out quite well. In the last few weeks, several major high street lenders have cut mortgage deals below 4% for the first time in months. (4) Mayor of London Sadiq Khan will “actively explore” building on the city’s green belt in what would amount to the biggest change to housing policy in the UK capital since the 1960s. The mayor will announce a consultation on releasing parts of London’s green belt in a speech Friday, saying that some building in the protected zone around the city is necessary to meet the capital’s targets and to end a housing crisis. (5) Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was elected as Roman Catholic pontiff, the first ever pope from the US and a possible bridge between the moderate and hardline sides of a divided Church. Prevost, 69, chose the name of Leo XIV for his pontificate and was greeted by thousands of cheering faithful as he stepped out onto a balcony overlooking St. Peter’s Square to be presented to the world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 8

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) President Donald Trump is expected to announce a trade agreement with the United Kingdom at a news conference Thursday morning in Washington, according to people familiar with the matter. (2) Details of An agreement are not immediately clear, but it is likely to be a framework deal that will serve as a starting point for further negotiations. The UK and US have been in intensive discussions about an economic agreement that would reduce the impact of some tariffs, with a team of British officials in Washington to negotiate terms this week, people familiar with the matter said. (3) Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves is on track to miss both her fiscal rules by tens of billions of pounds in the UK’s autumn budget, according to a prominent economic think tank, leaving her no option but to raise taxes or cut spending. (4) The Bank of England is expected to cut interest rates by a quarter percentage point Thursday and may signal that another move is likely in June, potentially putting the central bank on course for its first back-to-back reductions since 2009 as the US trade war darkens the outlook for growth. (5) Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said officials are not in a hurry to adjust interest rates, adding tariffs could lead to higher inflation and unemployment. “If the large increases in tariffs that have been announced are sustained, they’re likely to generate a rise in inflation, a slowdown in economic growth and an increase in unemployment,” Powell said Wednesday at the conclusion of a two-day meeting in Washington. (6) The Trump administration plans to rescind Biden-era AI chip curbs as part of a broader effort to revise semiconductor trade restrictions that have drawn strong opposition from major tech companies and foreign governments, according to people familiar with the matter. Podcast conversation: Bill Ackman Bought a $4.9 Million Watch Collectors Obsess Over See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 7

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) India conducted targeted military strikes against Pakistan, which said it retaliated in expected tit-for-tat blows after a militant attack last month in Kashmir that killed 26 people. (2) India and the UK agreed to a landmark trade deal slashing tariffs on cosmetics, vehicles, alcoholic beverages and other goods, as both sides look for wins to offset the disruption of President Donald Trump’s protectionist policies. (3) The UK and US are in intensive discussions about an economic agreement that would reduce the impact of some tariffs, with a team of British officials in Washington to negotiate terms this week, people familiar with the matter said. (4) China reduced its policy rate and lowered the amount of cash lenders must keep in reserve, as Beijing ramps up efforts to help an economy caught in a second trade war with the US. (5) Friedrich Merz sought to move past an embarrassing stumble as he took power in Germany, vowing to reboot the economy and revive the country’s military. Podcast conversation: Macron Wants a Netflix in Paris, Not Just Emily: Lionel Laurent See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 6

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Friedrich Merz has vowed to hit the ground running when he takes over as German chancellor on Tuesday, pledging swift action to galvanize Europe’s biggest economy, restore Berlin’s leadership role on the global stage and address voter concerns about irregular migration. (2) China’s services activity deteriorated more than expected in April, a private survey showed, the latest setback for an economy already under pressure from US tariffs. (3) Ford suspended its full-year financial guidance and said President Donald Trump’s auto tariffs will take a toll on profit, joining rivals stung by volatile global trade policies. (4) The Trump administration is declaring Harvard University ineligible for new research grants from the federal government in the latest escalation between the White House and the Ivy League school. (5) The UK’s tax overhaul for wealthy foreigners will start costing more than it raises if one in four of those affected leaves the country, according to the Centre for Economics and Business Research. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 4

Financial analysts were far more prepared than most CEOs for the US tariffs announced on April 2. Analysts, who serve as a proxy for the financial markets, anticipated tariffs would soon be an enormous issue, mentioning the topic 62% more often than did CEOs during Q1 earnings calls. That’s the conclusion of the second edition of the CEO Radar—a tool to help CEOs determine which issues truly deserve their time and attention. It unpacks the leading topics discussed on almost 4,900 earnings calls worldwide in Q1 2025, enabling chief executives to compare their agendas to those of their peers, and to the market’s expectations. On this episode of the CEO Radar Podcast, Edward Adams of Bloomberg Media Studios is joined by BCG Global Chair Rich Lesser and Michael Brigl, Head of BCG’s Central European practice, to discuss how tariffs are likely to have a long-term effect on corporate operations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 2

Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Tom Busby takes a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US – a look ahead to next week’s Fed decision and earnings from Walt Disney. In the UK – a look ahead to the challenges facing Germany’s next Chancellor. In Asia – a look ahead to a look ahead to economic data in China. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 2

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Nigel Farage’s Reform UK has won a key parliamentary by-election following a recount, in a blow to Prime Minister Keir Starmer, fueling concerns in his Labour Party that he’s failing to slow the rise of the populist right. (2) China said it is assessing the possibility of trade talks with the US, the first sign since Donald Trump hiked tariffs last month that negotiations could begin between the two sides. (3) Japan aims to achieve a trade agreement with the US in June, with the high-stakes bilateral discussions expected to gain momentum in mid-May, Tokyo’s chief negotiator said after concluding the latest round of talks in Washington. (4) Apple’s much-awaited quarterly earnings report failed to soothe investor concerns about its biggest challenges, including escalating tariff costs and a slowdown in China. (5) Amazon said it’s bracing for a tougher business climate in the coming months, echoing concerns from a range of companies that tariffs and related economic turmoil could crimp consumer spending. (6) President Donald Trump said he will nominate Michael Waltz, his current national security adviser, to be the next US ambassador to the UN, sidelining a top aide who drew a wave of criticism for inadvertently adding a journalist to a Signal group chat where officials discussed sensitive attack plans. Podcast conversation: Not to attack Gen Z… but…this about Fake zoom meetings is brilliant Gen Z’s Social Tank Is Running on Empty : Opinion Wrap See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 1

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) The US and Ukraine reached a deal over access to the country’s natural resources, offering a measure of assurance to officials in Kyiv who had feared that President Donald Trump would pull back his support in peace talks with Russia. (2) Meta quelled Wall Street concerns about the impact of the Trump administration’s trade war on advertising sales, reporting first-quarter revenue that beat expectations and forecasting additional spending. (3) President Donald Trump acknowledged that his sweeping tariff program had risked imperiling him politically, but said he would not rush deals to appease nervous investors during a town hall on Wednesday. (4) The European Union is planning to share a paper with the US next week that will set out a package of proposals to kick-start trade negotiations with the Trump administration. (5) Microsoft shares jumped after the company reported stronger-than-expected quarterly sales and profit growth, suggesting customer demand for cloud services has held steady despite a wave of tariffs and economic turbulence. (6) The Swedish furniture chain IKEA operates in more than 60 countries worldwide, including a significant presence in the United States.The CEO of the Ingka group - which operates most of IKEA's stores - has been speaking to Bloomberg about how they're adapting to the tariff uncertainty. Podcast conversation: What Meta Really Means About ‘Worse’ European Service: Dave Lee See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 30

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) President Donald Trump renewed criticism of Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell as he championed his economic policies and tariff regime during a Tuesday event to mark his 100th day in office. (2) Trump also said China deserved the steep tariffs he imposed on their exports and predicted Beijing could find a way to reduce their impact on American consumers. (3) The European Union has made tangible offers to Donald Trump’s administration in an effort to return stability to the global economy, according to the bloc’s commissioner for international partnerships. (4) Companies around the world including carmakers, brewers, airlines and packaged food makers are sounding a warning that US President Donald Trump’s import tariffs are beginning to wreak havoc on their businesses (5) Switzerland risks missing out on lucrative contracts due to its policy of neutrality as European nations rearm in the face of Moscow’s aggression and tensions with the US. (6) Drugmaker Astrazeneca has told us it is seeing no particular benefit from the UK government's focus on economic growth. The company abandoned a planned £450 million investment in the UK at the start of this year. Podcast conversation: Controversial Arctic Parcel of Land May Sell for €300 Million See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 29

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Canada’s Liberal Party is projected to win a fourth consecutive election, giving a mandate to former central banker Mark Carney after a campaign in which he pledged to boost economic growth and stand up to US President Donald Trump in a trade war. (2) Spain and Portugal were returning to some semblance of normality early Tuesday, with many questions remaining about what caused one of Europe’s worst blackouts in years across the Iberian peninsula the previous day. (3) HSBC unveiled a fresh buyback for shareholders despite an increasingly fragile geopolitical backdrop that has weighed on the global economy and markets. (4) Deutsche Bank’s trading unit hit a record in the first quarter as the lender benefited from market volatility. (5) President Donald Trump is on track to ease the impact of his auto tariffs, with changes sought by the industry that would lift some levies on foreign parts for cars and trucks made inside the US. (6) China’s top diplomat warned countries against caving in to US tariff threats, as the Trump administration hints at the possible use of new trade tools to pressure Beijing. Podcast conversation: When Spain disappeared off the grid, millions rediscovered the joys of analogue technology . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 28

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Foreign investors who bought US stocks and dollars are facing significant losses due to the decline in the S&P 500 and the dollar's value. (2) President Donald Trump’s tariff onslaught has roiled Washington and Wall Street for nearly a month. If the trade war persists, the next upheaval will hit much closer to home. (3) The UK economy will grow half as quickly as previously expected in 2026 as Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs hit business investment, according to EY Item Club. (4) Canada’s next prime minister is set to inherit a half-year of flat economic growth, economists predict, as people take to the polls on election day. (5) Eleven people were killed in Vancouver and dozens were injured after a driver plowed into a large crowd at a street festival on Saturday evening, according to police. (6) Private equity firms are scouring for investment opportunities in European defense - chasing a sector that was once seen as toxic, driven by a historic shift toward increased military spending. Podcast conversation: Did We Finally Find Life on Another Planet? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 25

Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Tom Busby takes a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US – a look ahead to the April jobs report and big tech earnings. In the UK – a look ahead to local elections. In Asia – a look ahead to China PMI data. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 25

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Donald Trump’s tariffs and a barrage of rising domestic bills sent UK household confidence to its lowest level since the Labour government came to power. (2) President Donald Trump said his administration was talking with China on trade, after Beijing denied the existence of negotiations on a deal and demanded the US revoke all unilateral tariffs. (3) Treasuries jumped after comments by a Federal Reserve official bolstered odds that the central bank will cut interest rates as early as June. (5) Google parent Alphabet reported first-quarter revenue and profit that exceeded analysts’ expectations, buoyed by continued strength in its search advertising business. (6) The US will demand that Russia accept Ukraine’s right to develop its own, adequately equipped, army and defense industry as part of a peace agreement, according to people familiar with the matter, pushing back on Russia’s insistence that the country largely demilitarize as a condition to end the war. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 24

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Confronted with fresh warnings from financial markets, business leaders and top advisers, President Donald Trump this week eased off on two of his frequent punching bags: Jerome Powell and China.He turned down his aggressive rhetoric a day after meeting with executives from Walmart Inc., Home Depot Inc. and Target Corp., who said import taxes could disrupt supply chains and raise the prices of goods, according to people familiar with the matter (2) Citadel founder Ken Griffin said President Donald Trump’s trade war has derailed business leaders’ plans to spend the next four years focusing on growth. Griffin had previously criticized Trump’s tariffs even though he said he agrees with the president’s assessment of the issues that the US faces. (3) President Trump has mused that he could announce tariff rates for countries, including China, “over the next two to three weeks.” At the same time, Trump said the deadline would ultimately depend on whether China engaged. (4) The UK isn’t in a hurry to strike a deal with the US that lowers the tariffs President Donald Trump’s administration has slapped on British imports, Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves said, highlighting that Britian is prepared to stand by red lines on safety standards. (5) BNP Paribas SA reported record income from equities trading as the French lender rode the global market volatility in the first quarter of this year. The French lender on Thursday reported a 42% surge in equities trading revenue to €1.19 billion ($1.35 billion) in the three months through March, beating even the most optimistic analyst estimate. It was also the highest in data compiled by Bloomberg and going back to 2007. (6) Companies moving office in London last year leased more expansion space than they have done since 2019, just the year before the coronavirus pandemic upended white-collar working practices and sent shock waves through commercial real estate markets. (7) Podcast conversation: Gyms Might Never Be the Same See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 23

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) President Donald Trump said he had no intention of firing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell despite his frustration with the central bank not moving more quickly to slash interest rates. (2) US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told a closed-door investor summit Tuesday that the tariff standoff with China cannot be sustained by both sides and that the world’s two largest economies will have to find ways to de-escalate. (3) Federal Reserve Governor Adriana Kugler said tariffs will likely put upward pressure on prices and have a bigger economic effect than previously expected. (4) The head of International Monetary Fund warned that the chances of global recession will rise if uncertainty over a US-led trade war continues to drag. (5) UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves will make a personal appeal for a trade deal to US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in Washington this week, aiming to “defend British interests” and secure preferential treatment on tariffs. (6) Elon Musk vowed to pull back “significantly” from his work with the US government to concentrate on Tesla, easing concerns of investors who lamented his time in Washington as a distraction. (7) Podcast conversation: Unwind Like a Boss Illustration: Bloomberg/Getty See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 22

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) President Donald Trump warned the US economy may slow if the Federal Reserve does not move to immediately reduce interest rates, in his latest broadside against Fed Chair Jerome Powell. (2) Stocks and bonds fluctuated, and a gauge of the dollar headed for a fourth day of losses as little progress in tariff negotiations and growth concerns about the US prompted investors to pare bets in a volatile market. (3) Bloomberg Economics estimates President Trump's "liberation day" tariffs will shave about $2 trillion off global output by the end of 2027, relative to a scenario where border taxes had stayed unchanged. Policy uncertainty (it's still not clear where tariffs will settle) and modelling uncertainty (the shocks have no precedent in the post World War II data) mean the error band around that forecast is wide. (4) The US set new duties as high as 3,521% on solar imports from four Southeast Asian countries, delivering a win for domestic manufacturers while intensifying headwinds already threatening the country’s renewable power development. (5) The College of Cardinals will meet in Conclave in about two weeks to elect Francis' successor, with about 135 cardinals having the vote. The election could threaten Francis' legacy as a reforming pope, as the church could swing away from his positions on issues such as LGBTQ rights. (6) Podcast conversation : Building a Better Manosphere See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 18

Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Tom Busby takes a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US – a look ahead to home sales data and Tesla earnings. In the UK – a look ahead to how companies across Europe and beyond are preparing to share their latest financial performances with the market. In Asia – a look ahead to how some Chinese companies are looking to skirt U.S President Donald Trump’s tariffs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 17

(1) US investors could be forced to offload around $800 billion of Chinese equities “in an extreme scenario” of financial decoupling between the world’s two largest economies, Goldman Sachs Group Inc. estimates. (2) The Trump administration is preparing to pressure nations to curb trade with China in negotiations over US tariffs, according to people familiar with the matter. (3) Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell again stressed the central bank must ensure tariffs don’t trigger a more persistent rise in inflation. Powell said policymakers would balance their dual responsibilities of fostering maximum employment and stable prices. (4) Economic data just confirmed what anecdotal evidence had suggested: Consumers are rushing to make major purchases of cars, electronics and appliances in an attempt to get ahead of tariffs that could raise prices. (5) Gold hit another all-time high as warnings from Federal Reserve Chief Jerome Powell about the impact of the trade war fueled volatility on Wall Street, leading to sharp declines in stocks and the dollar. (6) Vladimir Putin has ordered his government to draw up a new legal framework for companies seeking to invest in Russia. It’s the most concrete sign yet that Moscow is preparing for a day when it believes sanctions will be lifted and some investment welcomed back. But, said one Kremlin official, “nobody is knocking on the door yet” underlining the tentative nature of the approaches taken by companies — some of whom never fully left — to restoring their operations in the country, as US President Donald Trump pushes for a deal to end Russia’s war in Ukraine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 16

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) China’s economy showed surprising strength in early 2025 with a sharp uptick in March, though a trade impasse with Donald Trump has prompted calls for stimulus to offset the tariff shock. (2) President Donald Trump called on China to reach out to him in order to kick off negotiations aimed at resolving the escalating trade fight between the world’s two largest economies. (3) President Donald Trump’s administration has barred Nvidia from selling its H20 chip to China, an escalation of Washington’s tech battle with Beijing that will cost the company billions of dollars and hamstring a product line it explicitly designed to comply with previous US curbs. (4) Import prices for March came in soft – but not soft enough. Bloomberg Economics's calculations of tariff-inclusive import prices indicate that, two months into Trade War 2.0, US importers have borne the brunt of almost all the tariffs so far. (5) Americans are increasingly looking for jobs in Britain amid President Donald Trump’s funding cuts and a darkening economic outlook. (6) Donald Trump's push to reshape global trade and security has shocked European markets into life, driving investors to assets from stocks to bonds and the euro, in a way few could have imagined even 6 months ago. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 15

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) “The president has been very clear that he’s willing to talk to his counterpart,” US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer tells Fox News about Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping. (2) President Donald Trump’s administration pressed forward with plans to impose tariffs on semiconductor and pharmaceutical imports by initiating trade probes led by the Commerce Department. (3) Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent played down the recent selloff in the bond market, rejecting speculation that foreign nations were dumping their holdings of US Treasuries, while flagging that his department has tools to address dislocation if needed. (4) European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maros Sefcovic met with US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer today in DC, “seizing the 90-day window for a mutual solution to unjustified tariffs,” he says in a post on X. (5) UK households increased their spending in March as consumer demand defied an imminent rise in household bills, according to reports from the British Retail Consortium and Barclays. (6) The Trump administration followed through on its threat to pull federal funding from Harvard University hours after the oldest and richest US college refused to agree to a list of government demands. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 14

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) President Donald Trump pledged he will still apply tariffs to phones, computers and popular consumer electronics, downplaying a weekend exemption as a procedural step in his overall push to remake US trade. (2) Strategists at Goldman Sachs Group cut their targets for key Chinese stock indexes for a second time this month, citing heightened trade tensions with the US. (3) The dollar fell for a fifth day as traders looked past a reprieve on the imposition of certain electronic tariffs and after President Donald Trump downplayed his exemption for the technology sector. (4) Treasuries gained after last week’s rout as President Donald Trump paused import duties on a range of consumer electronics. Investors also await speeches from Fed officials Christopher Waller and Patrick Harker. (5) British companies’ finance chiefs had adopted their most defensive positions since the pandemic even before US President Donald Trump’s tariffs sent global markets into a tailspin. (6) UK officials are rushing to secure the raw materials needed to keep Britain’s last primary steel manufacturer running, with other businesses offering to provide help. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 11

Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Tom Busby takes a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US – a look ahead to U.S Retail sales and earnings from Netflix. In the UK – a look ahead to next week’s ECB meeting. In Asia – a look ahead to earnings from TSMC. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 11

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Less than 24 hours after President Donald Trump backtracked on his once-in-a-century trade war to prevent a meltdown in financial markets, frantic selloffs hit US stocks, bonds and the dollar yet again as fears of a worldwide recession engulfed Wall Street. (2) The dollar extended losses after its biggest plunge in three years, with the cost of hedging against further slides climbing to the highest since the Covid pandemic shuttered cities in early 2020. (3) President Donald Trump said his tariffs may cause “transition problems” but expressed confidence in his plan, after the White House clarified US tariffs on China rose to 145%. (4) Top European Union officials are making plans to visit China for a meeting with President Xi Jinping, the South China Morning Post reported — a sign Brussels may be keen to develop better ties with Beijing amid the Trump administration’s tariff onslaught. (5) Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago President Austan Goolsbee said tariffs are a “stagflationary shock” and they pit the central bank’s goals of price stability and full employment against one another. (6) A sightseeing helicopter crashed into the Hudson River, killing all six people on board, including three children from Spain and the pilot. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 10

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) President Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause on higher tariffs that hit dozens of trade partners after midnight, while raising duties on China to 125%. (2) Five gut-wrenching days after Donald Trump’s America-versus-the-world trade war threw stock and bond markets around the globe into disarray, he backpedaled and, in the process, pulled the financial system back from the brink. (3) China’s top leaders are poised to meet Thursday to discuss additional economic stimulus after US President Donald Trump ratcheted up tariffs, according to people familiar with the matter. (4) President Donald Trump called the bond market a thing of beauty on Wednesday. For traders of government debt, the day meant pure mayhem. (5) The murmurs spread quietly at first, then exploded into a roar as the news hit — President Donald Trump was pausing the bulk of his tariffs and putting his global trade war on hold. Mostly. (6) The UK housing market is in danger of being “blown off course” by US President Donald Trump’s trade war, estate agents warned after activity weakened sharply last month. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 9

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) US President Donald Trump spent the final hours before his tariffs were set for full implementation lining up negotiations with US allies, but his insistence on pushing forward with 104% tariffs on many Chinese goods dimmed optimism that a brutal trade war would be avoided. (2) Chinese Premier Li Qiang said his country has ample policy tools to “fully offset” any negative external shocks, and reiterated his optimism about the growth of the world’s second-largest economy in 2025, despite the latest tariff threat from US President Donald Trump. (3) For the better part of a day, it seemed as if the panic that Donald Trump’s trade war unleashed had largely subsided as US equities built on strong rallies in Asia and Europe. (4) President Donald Trump’s steeper-than-expected tariffs have traumatized financial markets and triggered recession fears all over the world. (5) President Donald Trump’s tariffs are rattling US consumers, who are stocking up on everything from cars to olive oil and iPhones. The behavior offers some good news for businesses that are rushing to figure out how to respond to the upheaval caused by Trump’s global trade war. (6) “We are going to be announcing very shortly a major tariff on pharmaceuticals,” President Donald Trump says at a National Republican Congressional Committee Dinner. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 8

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) China pledged to retaliate against Donald Trump’s latest tariff threat and stepped up efforts to support the market, raising the risk of a prolonged trade war between the world’s two largest economies. (2) Japan looks set to get priority in US tariff talks, moving to the front of a long line of countries seeking to roll back President Donald Trump’s so-called reciprocal duties, which are scheduled to kick in on Wednesday. (3) President Donald Trump threatened to slap China with an additional 50% import tax, while Washington and Wall Street remained engulfed in confusion about how to gain exceptions from his sweeping global tariffs. (4) At just after 10 a.m., shouting erupted on the Siebert trading floor in downtown Manhattan. Mark Malek, the firm’s chief investment officer, rushed out of his office to hear his head trader screaming that President Donald Trump was weighing suspending the across-the-board tariff roll-out that had been sinking stock markets for days. (5) Billionaire Ken Griffin said President Donald Trump’s latest tariffs amount to a hefty tax on families and are a “huge policy mistake” by the administration. (6) European Union trade ministers closed ranks and signaled readiness to deploy a full spectrum of countermeasures including potential taxes on digital companies in response to US President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 7

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) European stocks plunged, dropping to the lowest since December 2023 on the back of Donald Trump’s tariff announcements, with Germany’s DAX Index falling as much as 10%. (2) President Donald Trump and his economic team dismissed investors’ fears of inflation and recession, offering no apologies for the market turmoil sparked by sweeping global tariffs and defiantly insisting a boom is on the horizon. (3) China’s objections to new US tariffs stalled a deal to sell off TikTok and keep it operating in the US, President Donald Trump said Sunday. (4) Bill Ackman and Stanley Druckenmiller slammed President Donald Trump’s decision to launch expansive global tariffs, which have plunged markets into chaos. (5) UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he’ll announce measures this week to support Britain’s economy and businesses amid the threat posed by Donald Trump’s tariffs. (6) Finance ministers from Italy and Spain cautioned against too aggressive a response to US President Donald Trump’s tariffs, underscoring the European Union’s divide on the matter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 7

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) A flight from global equities accelerated Monday and investors piled into haven assets as the fallout from US President Donald Trump’s tariffs deepened after China announced retaliatory measures. (2) President Donald Trump and his economic team dismissed investors’ fears of inflation and recession, offering no apologies for the market turmoil sparked by sweeping global tariffs and defiantly insisting a boom is on the horizon. (3) China’s objections to new US tariffs stalled a deal to sell off TikTok and keep it operating in the US, President Donald Trump said Sunday. (4) Bill Ackman and Stanley Druckenmiller slammed President Donald Trump’s decision to launch expansive global tariffs, which have plunged markets into chaos. (5) UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he’ll announce measures this week to support Britain’s economy and businesses amid the threat posed by Donald Trump’s tariffs. (6) Finance ministers from Italy and Spain cautioned against too aggressive a response to US President Donald Trump’s tariffs, underscoring the European Union’s divide on the matter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 6

As dozens of countries worldwide have held national elections in the past year, a new global agenda has emerged that is focused more on trade and taxes, and less on environmental and cultural issues. That’s the conclusion of the first edition of the CEO Radar—a new tool that explores the leading topics discussed on almost 4,700 earnings calls worldwide in Q4 2024, enabling chief executives to compare their agendas to those of their peers, and to the market’s expectations. On this first episode of the CEO Radar Podcast, Edward Adams of Bloomberg Media Studios is joined by Christoph Schweitzer, CEO of BCG, and Judith Wallenstein, head of BCG’s CEO advisory practice, to unpack the stories behind the data, based on their one-on-one conversations with CEOs. This episode is sponsored by BCG. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 5

Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Tom Busby takes a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US – an eco look ahead post Trump-tariffs, and also a discussion on how the retail sector may be impacted. In the UK – a look at the BOE’s quarterly report on the stability of the UK's financial system. In Asia – a look at President Trump’s additional 34% tariff on Chinese goods and how that may impact U.S, China relations. Also, a look at how tariffs will impact U.S, Australia relations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 4

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Asian shares fell to the lowest level in two months, extending a global selloff in stocks after President Donald Trump’s latest tariff measures drove investors into haven assets. (2) All across the world, as sell orders lit up screens on trading floors from Tokyo to London and New York, a sobering reality took hold: Donald Trump is serious about upending the global trading system — and it appears, at least for now, that fears of a stock-market crash won’t stop him. (3) President Donald Trump’s big tariff rollout was supposed to reduce uncertainty for businesses. Economists say it did the exact opposite, while also raising recession risk. (4) President Donald Trump said he was open to reducing his tariffs if other nations were able to offer something “phenomenal,” indicating that the White House was open to negotiations despite the insistence of some top officials. (5) French President Emmanuel Macron was quick to respond to US President Donald Trump’s punitive tariffs on the European Union by urging businesses in the world’s largest trading bloc to halt spending on the US. (6) US officials have told their UK counterparts they’ll discuss Britain’s proposal to reduce tariffs below 10%, but warned them President Donald Trump may decide that number is his permanent baseline for all countries, according to British officials familiar with the matter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 3

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) President Donald Trump imposed the steepest American tariffs in a century, stepping up his campaign to reshape the global economy and unnerving investors who see a trade war as a risk to US growth. (2) An aggressive suite of tariffs announced Wednesday by President Donald Trump will significantly complicate the Federal Reserve’s job as it struggles to quash inflation and avoid an economic downturn, likely keeping officials in wait-and-see mode. (3) China vowed to retaliate after being hit with Donald Trump’s biggest tariffs yet, which threaten to decimate trade between the world’s largest economies. (4) The European Union is preparing a package of potential emergency measures to support parts of its economy that could be hit the hardest by US President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs, according to people familiar with the matter. (5) The UK refrained from retaliation and said it would maintain its push for a US trade deal after President Donald Trump slapped tariffs of 10% on all imports from Britain as part of a wider global package which he dubbed “Liberation Day” for his country. (6) Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urged US trading partners against taking retaliatory steps against President Donald Trump’s new set of retaliatory tariffs. (7) President Donald Trump announced a significant increase in tariffs on imports from the US's trading partners, sparking a rapid and painful market impact. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 2

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) President Donald Trump’s deliberations over his plans to impose reciprocal tariffs are coming down to the wire, with his team said to be still finalizing the size and scope of the new levies he is slated to unveil on Wednesday afternoon. (2) Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago President Austan Goolsbee warned of the negative consequences of any slowdown in consumer spending or business investment due to tariff-related uncertainty. (3) The UK government is bracing for US tariffs set to be outlined this week by President Donald Trump to hit the British economy, even as the two governments continue talks on a potential carve-out. (4) The White House is preparing an estimate of what it would cost the federal government to control Greenland as a territory, the most concrete effort yet to turn President Donald Trump's desire to acquire the Danish island into actionable policy. (5) Elon Musk’s candidate faced a resounding loss in a Wisconsin judicial race despite the world’s richest man pouring millions into the campaign, while Republicans avoided upsets in two critical US House seats in Donald Trump’s home state of Florida. (6) As US President Donald Trump prepares to launch a new wave of levies aimed at reducing America’s trade deficits and bringing manufacturing back to home soil, pharmaceuticals are high on the list of targets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 1

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) President Donald Trump will announce his reciprocal tariff push on Wednesday during an event in the White House Rose Garden, his top spokeswoman said. (2) US automakers are making a last-ditch effort to sway the Trump administration on tariffs set to take effect this week, contending that levies on the thousands of parts they source abroad could have catastrophic effects on the industry. (3) French far-right leader Marine Le Pen lashed out at the decision to bar her from running for elected office for five years, saying it effectively eliminated her from the 2027 presidential race. (4) The rising price of store cupboard staples and alcoholic drinks has lifted UK food inflation to a nine-month high, as the country’s Labour government faces growing political pressure over living costs. (5) A fight over UK motor finance and whether lenders should be on the hook for billions of pounds in compensation will play out at the Supreme Court in one of the most highly-anticipated hearings in years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 31

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Global equities sold off for a fourth day as concerns about the economic impact of the trade war intensified before Donald Trump unveils more tariffs this week. (2) Japan’s blue-chip Nikkei 225 Stock Average slumped to enter a technical correction as exporter- and chip-related stocks slid on concerns about the global trade war. (3) President Donald Trump said he plans to start his reciprocal tariff push with “all countries,” tamping down speculation that he could limit the initial scope of tariffs set to be unveiled April 2. (4) UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer held “productive” discussions about “an economic prosperity deal” on a call with US President Donald Trump Sunday evening ahead of a crunch week in which the government hopes to carve out exemptions from looming US tariffs. (5) Goldman Sachs economists now forecast both the Federal Reserve and European Central Bank will cut interest rates three times this year as President Donald Trump’s tariffs weigh on economic growth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 31

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) President Donald Trump said he plans to start his reciprocal tariff push with “all countries,” tamping down speculation that he could limit the initial scope of tariffs set to be unveiled April 2. (2) UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer held “productive” discussions about “an economic prosperity deal” on a call with US President Donald Trump Sunday evening ahead of a crunch week in which the government hopes to carve out exemptions from looming US tariffs. (3) Goldman Sachs economists now forecast both the Federal Reserve and European Central Bank will cut interest rates three times this year as President Donald Trump’s tariffs weigh on economic growth. (4) Global equities sold off for a fourth day ahead of President Donald Trump unveiling a fresh round of tariffs and mounting concerns about economic impact from a global trade war. (5) This was a historic quarter for European stocks. Investors are now wondering if there will be an encore. Doubts have grown around the US exceptionalism trade due to uncertainty from Donald Trump’s tariff policies and government job cuts — and Europe is emerging as a beneficiary. (6) Major players in the foreign exchange market are concerned about a potential system-wide crisis due to a "liquidity mirage" that creates the illusion of market depth, while actual liquidity is drained away. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 29

Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Tom Busby takes a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. • In the US – a preview of US March jobs and a look at the potential impact of auto tariffs. • In the UK – an assessment of NATO's position amid growing global tensions. • In Asia – a preview of the Reserve Bank of Australia's next rate decision. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 28

On today's podcast: (1) The US is pushing to control all major future infrastructure and mineral investments in Ukraine, potentially gaining a veto over any role for Kyiv’s other allies and undermining its bid for European Union membership. (2) Federal Reserve Bank of Boston President Susan Collins said it looks “inevitable” that tariffs will boost inflation, at least in the near term, adding it’s likely appropriate to keep interest rates steady for longer. (3) Donald Trump has piqued European leaders’ interest in currency markets. After the euro jumped against the dollar, French president Emmanuel Macron quizzed central bank chief Christine Lagarde on the outlook for the exchange rate in private conversations in Brussels last week, according to people briefed on the discussions. (4) UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves boasted on Wednesday that she had restored her fiscal buffer to £9.9 billion ($13 billion). A day later, she had lost half of it. (5) Elon Musk, the billionaire running President Donald Trump’s federal cost cutting effort, said he plans to slash $1 trillion in government spending by the end of May. (5) European leaders are trying to carve out a role for themselves in US-led ceasefire talks over Russia’s war in Ukraine as more than 30 of them gather Thursday for an impromptu defense summit in Paris. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 27

President Donald Trump signed a proclamation to implement a 25% tariff on auto imports, which will come into effect on April 3, initially targeting fully assembled vehicles. Trump also suggested further tariffs would be imposed on the European Union and Canada if they worked together “to do economic harm” to the US, and threatened levies on lumber, semiconductors, and pharmaceutical drugs. The tariffs are expected to raise prices of foreign-made cars, and even US-made vehicles may see price increases if supplies and parts are hit by levies or if supply chains are cut off from manufacturing in lower-cost countries. In this bonus episode of the Bloomberg Daybreak Europe Podcast Caroline Hepker and Stephen Carroll get the thoughts of our EMEA News Director Ros Mathieson and our Markets Live Executive Editor Mark Cudmore as well as hearing from Carl Tannenbaum, Chief Economist at Northern Trust. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 27

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) President Donald Trump signed a proclamation to implement a 25% tariff on auto imports, expanding a trade war designed to bring more manufacturing jobs to the US and setting the stage for an even broader push on levies next week. (2) The European Union expects the US to apply a double-digit tariff rate across the bloc when President Donald Trump announces a sweeping package of so-called reciprocal duties on April 2. (3) Across Wall Street, the world’s leading mergers and acquisitions advisers are sounding the alarm: the Donald Trump-driven deals boom they’d all been dreaming of isn’t happening yet. (4) UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves did the minimum to preserve her credibility with markets by restoring her fiscal buffer to exactly where it was in October. In doing so, she ensured she would remain a hostage to fortune for months to come. (5) European leaders are trying to carve out a role for themselves in US-led ceasefire talks over Russia’s war in Ukraine as more than 30 of them gather Thursday for an impromptu defense summit in Paris. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 26

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves will blame global economic headwinds as she slashes UK government spending by billions of pounds, in the face of growing criticism from within her own Labour Party that she risks alienating voters. (2) Fresh doubts over the accuracy of Britain’s official data have been raised by economists, who warned that the problems first seen in the labor market figures are “just the tip of the iceberg.” (3) The US said Russia and Ukraine agreed to a ceasefire in the Black Sea, even as the Kremlin said its involvement would depend on a series of preconditions, including sanctions relief. (4) President Donald Trump said his administration was investigating the addition of a journalist to a text group of top officials discussing plans for military strikes in Yemen, but expressed support for national security adviser Michael Waltz. (5) President Donald Trump said he plans to limit exceptions to his tariff push, the latest cryptic hint about a planned April 2 announcement of reciprocal duties on global trading partners. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 25

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) The Atlantic’s top editor said he was added to a text group in which top US officials discussed detailed plans to bomb Houthi targets in Yemen with other top US officials, an extraordinary breach of security from an administration that has repeatedly vowed to clamp down on leaks. (2) President Donald Trump said he will announce tariffs on automobile imports in the coming days — and indicated nations will receive breaks from next week’s “reciprocal” tariffs. (3) US and Russian officials met in Saudi Arabia for about 12 hours a day after American and Ukrainian teams held talks, as President Donald Trump pushes for progress in achieving a ceasefire in the war. (4) HSBC is considering outsourcing part of its sprawling trading business as executives struggle to justify making technology investments needed to keep up with larger rivals. (5) Britain needs a technological breakthrough such as artificial intelligence to counter the collapse in its long-term growth rate, Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said in a lecture at Leicester University. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 24

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) US and European stock-index futures climbed on signs that the next round of President Donald Trump’s tariffs may be more measured than previously suggested. (2) The UK government is weighing plans to reduce or even abolish its digital services tax before April 2 in an effort to avoid the worst of US President Donald Trump’s trade tariffs. (3) Mark Carney began his bid for election with a stark warning that US President Donald Trump is serious about wanting to annex Canada, launching his effort to convince Canadians he can protect the country from US aggression. (4) Turkey formally arrested President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s main political rival, a decision likely to trigger more market turmoil and protests across the country. (5) Ukrainian and US officials held talks in Riyadh, resuming efforts to end Russia’s full-scale invasion as President Donald Trump pushes for a ceasefire. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 21

Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Tom Busby takes a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US – a preview of U.S CPI and PCE data, along with a look at the impact of tariffs on housing. In the UK – a preview of UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ spring statement. In Asia – a preview of Chinese EV Maker BYD’s earnings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 21

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) London’s Heathrow airport will close all day Friday after a nearby fire caused a major power outage, throwing one of the world’s busiest airports and the travel plans of hundreds of thousands of people into chaos. (2) European Union leaders tussled over weapons deliveries to Kyiv and who would represent them in US-led diplomacy as the bloc struggled to formulate a strategy on Ukraine. (3) Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey urged his rate-setting colleagues to tread carefully after the central bank held policy steady in the face of a turbulent global backdrop. (4) Turkey’s central bank raised one of its key interest rates in a surprise meeting on Thursday, the latest move by authorities to reverse a decline in the lira. (5) Israel’s cabinet approved Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s decision to fire the country’s domestic intelligence chief, defying thousands of protesters who rallied against his removal and those of other security and judicial officials. (6) The UK’s richest are set to unleash their savings to splash on luxury goods, cars or tech, a report showed, in signs that lower interest rates are boosting demand. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 20

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) For weeks the US economic picture has been darkening. If Wednesday was an opportunity for Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to raise the alarm, he took a hard pass. (2) President Donald Trump said the Federal Reserve should cut interest rates, splitting with the US central bank as officials weigh the economic cost of his tariff push. (3) Research by Bloomberg Economics shows that China has roughly managed to maintain its share of global exports despite a big drop in its share of total US imports since Trump’s first term. Emerging markets are facing a so-called 'China shock', as cheap goods arrive in developing countries. (4) The Bank of England is likely to turn less dovish on Thursday as officials start to fret about the fallout from Donald Trump’s tariff wars and a renewed bout of domestic inflation. (5) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy agreed to a proposal for a mutual halt to strikes on energy assets as an initial step in President Donald Trump’s effort to end the war that began with Russia’s full-scale invasion three years ago. (6) Major changes to UK inheritance tax by the Labour government means means wealthy Britons are embracing creative tactics to protect and pass on wealth, espcially businesses, farmland and pensions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 19

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) President Vladimir Putin refused to give Donald Trump the 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine he and his team had demanded on the path toward ending the three-year conflict. It was still good enough for the US president. (2) Morgan Stanley is planning to cut about 2,000 employees later this month in the first major workforce reduction under Chief Executive Officer Ted Pick. (3) German lawmakers passed a landmark spending package, taking a major step toward unlocking hundreds of billions of euros in debt financing for defense and infrastructure and heralding the end of decades of budget austerity. (4) The Bank of Japan signaled growing unease over the potential impact on the global economy from escalating trade tensions, while keeping its key policy rate unchanged. (5) UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s move to cut disability benefits sets the scene for a showdown with the left of his governing Labour party as he seeks to prioritize fiscal prudence over social policy. (6) Two NASA astronauts stuck in orbit for nine months finally returned to Earth in a SpaceX craft, capping a saga that captured international attention and deepened America’s reliance on the Elon Musk-led company. (7) In France, rising taxes and political turmoil are having a chilling effect on the financial sector. Since last summer, international banks in Paris have quietly shelved expansion plans, after years of building its role as Europe's post-Brexit financial center. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 18

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Rachel Reeves has defended her fiscal rules and pledged to bring down government borrowing, as the UK Chancellor of the Exchequer faces dissent from Labour party colleagues opposed to cuts to welfare payments and government spending. (2) Israel launched a series of military strikes across Gaza, shattering a nearly two-month ceasefire, in response to Hamas's refusal to release hostages and rejection of proposals from the US and mediators. The escalation is the latest sign of renewed conflict in the Middle East. (3) President Donald Trump said the US and Russia are already talking about dividing “assets” as part of a push to end the fighting in Ukraine, the latest sign that he may be preparing to sacrifice Kyiv’s interests when he speaks with Vladimir Putin on Tuesday. (4) German lawmakers will vote on a bill today that would unlock hundreds of billions of euros in debt-financed defense and infrastructure spending and herald a pivot toward a substantially more expansive fiscal policy in Europe’s biggest economy. (5) Two NASA astronauts stuck in orbit for nine months finally departed the International Space Station aboard a SpaceX capsule on Tuesday, kicking off their long-awaited voyage home. Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, seated inside a Dragon capsule with two other crew members, undocked from the ISS at 1:05 a.m. New York time on Tuesday. The capsule is expected to travel through space, plunge through the atmosphere and ultimately fall to Earth under parachutes before splashing down off the Florida coast around 6 p.m. New York time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 17

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) President Donald Trump said he’ll speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday, as the US continues to push for an end to fighting in Russia’s war in Ukraine. (2) Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, a former hedge fund manager, said he’s not worried about the recent downturn that’s wiped trillions of dollars from the equities market as the US seeks to reshape its economic policies. (3) Consumption and industrial production in China grew faster to start the year, in an upswing that exceeded forecasts as Donald Trump’s tariffs threaten exporters in the world’s largest trading nation. (4) US President Donald Trump’s policies are causing more uncertainty for the economy than there was during Covid, European Central Bank Vice President Luis de Guindos told the Sunday Times. (5) The UK government will abolish more business regulators and scale back welfare spending to drive stagnant economic growth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 15

Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Tom Busby takes a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US – a preview of next week’s Fed decision and earnings from FedEx. In the UK – a preview of Morgan Stanley’s European Financials Conference. In Asia – a preview of Tencent earnings and the next BOJ decision. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 14

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde warned that an escalation of disputes over trade levies kicked off by US President Donald Trump may have a detrimental effect on the world economy. (2) President Donald Trump threatened to impose a 200% tariff on wine, champagne and other alcoholic beverages from France and elsewhere in the European Union, the latest escalation in a growing transatlantic trade war. (3) China stands to gain from the ongoing trade wars between the US and its allies, the European Union’s foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said in an interview with Bloomberg Television. (4) Tariff worries rattled Wall Street again Thursday, pushing the S&P 500 into a correction that left it at the lowest in six months. (5) Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer had two choices as the clock ticked down to the government funding deadline: drop his threat to block the Republican bill or force a disruptive March 15 shutdown. (6) More than half of UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s cabinet have urged his chancellor, Rachel Reeves, to rethink her plans to scale back welfare and spending, in an extraordinary sign of growing concern within the governing Labour Party over the scale of looming cuts. (7) Russian President Vladimir Putin said he wants to discuss a proposed ceasefire in Ukraine with his US counterpart Donald Trump, though he warned that any truce should lead to a long-term resolution of the war. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 13

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) President Donald Trump said the US would respond to the European Union’s countermeasures against his new 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum, raising the risk of further escalation in his global trade war. (2) Ozempic-maker Novo Nordisk is planning to make more of its medicines for the US market in the country; Boeing risks a gummed up supply chain and higher aircraft costs it may not be able to pass on; Chinese online retailer Shein is offering incentives to its top apparel providers to set up new production capacity in Vietnam. (3) Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer said his party would block a Republican spending bill to avert a government shutdown on Saturday and urged the GOP to accept a Democratic plan to provide funding through April 11 instead. (4) The correction in the US stock market may be complete as credit markets aren’t pricing in recession risks, according to JPMorgan Chase. (5) The UK and France are scrambling to bolster Ukraine’s negotiating position as US President Donald Trump seeks to force through a settlement in its war with Russia. (6) London is expected to record the largest drop in house prices in the UK in the near term, according to property agents, as the capital is disproportionately hit by economic uncertainty and higher taxes. (7) Bloomberg has learned that investors are quietly betting that Donald Trump's overtures to Moscow will eventually translate into Russia's return to the global financial markets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 12

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) President Donald Trump’s 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports came into force Wednesday, triggering a reprisal from the European Union as the global trade war enters a new and risky phase. (2) The latest US tariffs — which were applied without exemptions — kicked in after a tumultuous day at the White House, when Trump threatened to double the metals tariffs on Canada to 50%, only to back off when Ontario agreed to drop plans to impose a surcharge on electricity sent to the US — all while downplaying the risk of a tariff-led recession that has sent US markets plunging. (3) Goldman Sachs has lowered its target for the US equity benchmark in a further sign of growing skepticism on the outlook of the world’s largest economy.The bank’s strategists cut the year-end target for the S&P 500 Index to 6,200 from 6,500, implying an 11% gain from Tuesday’s close. The reduction was also in view of declines in the “Magnificent 7” stocks. (4) Less than two weeks after Donald Trump lambasted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in an Oval Office confrontation, the US president put the pressure on Russia to accept a ceasefire agreement hammered out with Zelenskiy’s advisers. (5) Half a million more people in England and Wales are claiming disability benefits for mental-health problems than before the pandemic, according to research that may add to concerns over government plans to squeeze welfare spending. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 11

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) What had been a steady pullback from the US stock market accelerated sharply Monday as investors retreated from virtually every type of risk and economic fear raced across Wall Street. (2) Citigroup downgraded its view on US equities while upgrading China to overweight, another sign of the growing divergence in the outlook toward the world’s top two markets. (3) Talks between the US and Ukraine in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday are intended to help clarify what concessions might be possible in the push toward a ceasefire with Russia, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said, playing down the possibility of a major breakthrough. (4) A cargo ship crashed into an oil tanker off the UK’s east coast, causing fires, a jet-fuel spill, and leaving one person missing in one of the most significant maritime disasters near the country in many years. (5) Keir Starmer has reportedly backed up the Chancellor's plans to reform Britain's benefits system and cut costs. According to the BBC, the Prime Minister told a private meeting of his MPs that the UK's welfare system was 'indefensible' and 'unfair'. (6) Key UK economic data will continue to be released at 7 a.m., a blow to traders and investors who wanted the statistics office to revert to the pre-pandemic norm of 9:30 a.m. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 10

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) President Donald Trump said the US economy faces “a period of transition,” deflecting concerns about the risks of a slowdown as his early focus on tariffs and federal job cuts causes market turmoil. (2) Chinese tariffs on a slew of American farm products have officially come into effect, the latest retaliation in the unfolding trade war between the world’s top two economies. (3) Mark Carney won the race to become Canada’s next prime minister, putting the former central banker in charge of the country just as US President Donald Trump’s administration threatens its economic future. (4) US President Donald Trump said he had largely lifted a freeze on US intelligence sharing with Ukraine as he looked to push both Kyiv and Moscow to the negotiating table in hopes of brokering a peace deal. (5) Wages for new hires in the UK rose at the slowest pace in four years in February as businesses scrambled to cut expenses ahead of a looming hike in employment costs, according to a survey closely watched by the Bank of England. (6) Germany's Conservatives and Social Democrats are moving closer to a forming coalition, announcing over the weekend they would deepen talks over joining forces in a new government. They face massive challenges to restart growth after two years of contraction boost defence spending, as well as risks of trade tariffs from Donald Trump. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 7

Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Tom Busby takes a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US – a preview of U.S CPI and PPI data, along with earnings from Oracle and Adobe. In the UK – a preview of European Central Bank Chief Christine Lagarde addressing central bankers. In Asia – a recap of China’s NPC and outlook for its’ economy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 7

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) China’s top diplomat accused Donald Trump of taking a hypocritical approach to bilateral ties and denounced tariffs, as tensions rise between the world’s largest economies. (2) President Donald Trump exempted Mexican and Canadian goods covered by the North American trade agreement known as USMCA from his 25% tariffs, offering major reprieves to the US’s two largest trading partners. (3) Wall Street traders continued to navigate intense, quick and sharp market swings amid a slew of tariff headlines, with stocks getting pummeled after almost wiping out their losses. (4) Millennium Management, Citadel and other top hedge funds posted lacklustre returns in February, as market gyrations reversed momentum on key trades and clobbered popular stocks. (5) The European Union agreed to begin discussions on a long-term reform of its fiscal rules to allow member states to spend more on defense, following a push from Germany. (6) European Central Bank officials are bracing for tough negotiations over whether to cut interest rates further or hold fire when they next set borrowing costs in April, according to people familiar with their thinking. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 6

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Japan’s government bond yields reached their highest levels in more than a decade and yields in Australia and New Zealand also surged as the rout in German bunds reverberated through global debt markets. (2) The European Central Bank is about to lower interest rates for the sixth time since June, though a volatile economic backdrop is sowing divisions over where to take borrowing costs from here. (3) President Emmanuel Macron said he’ll enter into talks on using France’s nuclear capabilities to defend European allies. (4) Financial markets are signaling that the risk of a recession is growing as tariff-related uncertainty and indicators of economic weakness spread fear across Wall Street. (5) Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey says US President Donald Trump’s tariff war poses a large risk to the world economy and will not fix the trade imbalances he hopes to address. (6) President Donald Trump is exempting automakers from newly imposed tariffs on Mexico and Canada for one month, the White House said Wednesday, as a temporary reprieve following pleas from industry leaders. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 5

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) President Donald Trump took the lectern Tuesday for his primetime address beset by warning signs about the US economy, and acknowledged to Americans there could be more discomfort ahead. (2) The Trump administration could announce a pathway for tariff relief on Mexican and Canadian goods covered by North America’s free trade agreement as soon as Wednesday, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said. (3) President Donald Trump said he received an “important letter” from Ukraine’s leader looking to smooth over a clash that erupted during a contentious Oval Office meeting, but held back from lifting a US pause on military aid or announcing a revived minerals deal. (4) Germany will unlock hundreds of billions of euros for defense and infrastructure investments in a dramatic shift that upends its ironclad controls on government borrowing. (5) China set a forceful economic growth goal at about 5% for 2025, raising expectations for officials to unleash more stimulus later this year as they confront a trade war with Donald Trump. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 4

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) President Donald Trump delivered on his threat to hit Canada and Mexico with sweeping import levies, imposing one of the largest increases in US tariffs since the 1930s in a dramatic escalation of a trade war that stands to upend ties with major economic partners. (2) China imposed tariffs as high as 15% on US goods and banned exports to some defense companies in retaliation for the Trump administration’s new levy, escalating a trade war between the world’s two largest economies. (3) President Donald Trump said the US would impose tariffs on “external” agricultural products starting on April 2, adding another layer of threats to impose trade barriers on imported goods. (4) Equities fluctuated as President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China went into effect. Oil extended losses. (5) President Donald Trump ordered a pause to all military aid to Ukraine, turning up the heat on Volodymyr Zelenskiy days after an Oval Office blowup with the Ukrainian president left support from his country’s most important ally in doubt. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 3

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and other European leaders used a security summit in London to demonstrate broad support for Ukraine. Behind the scenes, though, they were scrambling to get Volodymyr Zelenskiy back to the table with US President Donald Trump. (2) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said he’s willing to meet Donald Trump if the US president invites him again “to solve real problems,” adding his country is ready to accept a minerals deal that was put on hold last week. (3) President Donald Trump is on the verge of slapping new tariffs on Canada and Mexico while doubling a levy on China, moves that would dramatically expand his push to reshape the US economy, tap new revenues and upend ties with the biggest US trading partners. (4) President Xi Jinping heads into China’s biggest political huddle of the year with his economy finally getting back some swagger. Donald Trump’s rising tariffs will test Beijing’s ability to sustain that momentum. (5) Jes Staley’s legal showdown over his career-ending friendship with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein will bring in some of the most prominent names in the City of London. (6) Zoe Saldaña took home the Oscar for best supporting actress for her performance in the Netflix Inc. film Emilia Pérez at the 97th Academy Awards in Hollywood Sunday evening. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 28

Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Tom Busby takes a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US – a preview of the February jobs report and a look at earnings from Macys and Gap. In the UK – a preview of the 'Special European Council.' In Asia – a look ahead to economic data in Australia, and a discussion on China’s tech rally. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 28

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) A global selloff in equities worsened in Asia, while the dollar strengthened and Treasury yields edged lower as investors shunned risky bets with President Donald Trump ratcheting up tariffs. (2) China threatened to hit back at Donald Trump’s trade threats after the US president unveiled additional tariffs on Chinese imports, raising the risk of tensions spiraling between the world’s largest economies. (3) President Donald Trump said he would restart long-stalled negotiations on trade with the UK, as British Prime Minister Keir Starmer heralded a “new economic deal” between the two countries. (4) UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer left his meeting with Donald Trump with much to be satisfied about despite falling short of his top objective — obtaining an American security “backstop” to protect Ukraine from further attacks after an end to Russia’s war. (5) President Volodymyr Zelenskiy arrives at the White House on Friday with a personal appeal to persuade Donald Trump not to sell out his country in the rush to make a peace deal with Russia. (6) Paris’s oldest chocolate shop has occupied a street corner in the ninth arrondissement since 1761. Ownership of À la Mère de Famille has changed hands from family to family over the centuries, but it has endured through occupation and revolution thanks to the Parisian appetite for confectionery. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 27

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Nvidia, the chipmaker at the center of an AI spending boom, delivered good-but-not-great quarterly numbers on Wednesday, drawing a muted response from investors accustomed to blowout results. (2) President Donald Trump on Wednesday gave a series of apparently contradictory answers about his plans to enact tariffs on Canada and Mexico, as well as the European Union. (3) At home, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has framed his trip to meet Donald Trump as a bid to save Ukraine and the trans-Atlantic alliance. At the White House, he’ll argue that the US president needs Europe to come out a winner. (4) US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard called for an investigation and expressed concern after the UK government ordered Apple Inc. to build a backdoor into the global data of its customers. (5) Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves said the British government wants to boost commerce with the US, its biggest single-country trading partner, even as President Donald Trump threatens widespread trade tariffs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 26

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Ukraine has agreed with the US on a deal to jointly develop its natural resources, people familiar with the matter said, a move that could ease recent tension with President Donald Trump and advance his administration’s goal of a ceasefire with Russia. (2) Prime Minister Keir Starmer swept to power promising to raise living standards and grow the British economy. But now his premiership has an urgent and altogether different focus: preserving European security in a volatile world order upended by US President Donald Trump. (3) President Donald Trump has signed an executive action directing the Commerce Department to examine possible copper tariffs, the latest in a string of measures aimed at imposing sector-specific levies that could reshape global supply chains. (4) Chinese President Xi Jinping urged officials to stay composed amid domestic and global challenges, signaling Beijing will take a measured approach to the Trump administration’s new trade and investment restrictions (5) President Donald Trump said he is starting a program to offer residency and a path to citizenship to investors who pay $5 million, offering a new avenue for legal immigration even as he carries out a sweeping crackdown on undocumented migrants. (6) Foxtons is often seen as an entry point for aspiring real estate agents. Junior employees described unwanted touching, drunk-driving — and senior staff who either ignored inappropriate behavior or were complicit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 25

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) President Donald Trump deepened Washington’s split with allies over Ukraine, withdrawing US condemnation of Russia’s 2022 invasion at the United Nations and among Group of Seven countries as he aims to end the war on terms agreeable to Moscow. (2) Germany’s chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz has opened talks with the Social Democrats to quickly approve as much as €200 billion ($210 billion) in special defense spending, according to a person familiar with those discussions. (3) Donald Trump’s administration is sketching out tougher versions of US semiconductor curbs and pressuring key allies to escalate their restrictions on China’s chip industry, an early indication the new US president plans to expand efforts that began under Joe Biden to limit Beijing’s technological prowess. (4) President Donald Trump said tariffs scheduled to hit Canada and Mexico next month were “on time” and “moving along very rapidly” following an initial delay, even as a US official cautioned the schedule could be less certain. (5) Kate Bush, Damon Albarn and Annie Lennox are among a thousand musicians who've released a silent album to protest against artificial intelligence laws. Artists have warned government plans to change copyright law to allow AI models to train using songs could damage the sector. The record - called Is This What We Want? - features recordings of empty studios, which they say could become the reality of the music business. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 24

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Germany’s conservative opposition leader Friedrich Merz said he’ll move quickly to form a new government after he won Sunday’s federal election with a result that will require him to form a coalition. (2) The far-right Alternative for Germany vaulted into second place on Sunday after about a fifth of voters cast their ballot for a party that’s called for a halt to migration and assailed the country’s political establishment. (3) Germany’s highest-stakes election in years is paving the way for a pivot to increased spending, with markets predicting the end of an era for constrained fiscal policy. (4) Two of President Donald Trump’s top advisers declined to describe Russia as the aggressor in the war in Ukraine, as the administration seeks Vladimir Putin’s support for a peace deal. (5) UK families are tapping the equity locked up in their homes and taking out other lines of credit to meet the escalating costs of private education. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 21

Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Tom Busby takes a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US – a preview of preview PCE, and personal spending data, and Nvidia earnings. In the UK – a preview of the next G20 summit. In Asia – a look at the evolving relationship between Washington and Beijing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 21

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) The US signaled that sanctions relief for Russia could be on the table in talks over the war in Ukraine as President Donald Trump rushes toward a deal to end the three-year conflict. (2) Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that any move to boost the share of longer-term Treasuries in government debt issuance is some ways off, given current hurdles that include elevated inflation and the Federal Reserve’s quantitative tightening program. (3) Israel said a body returned as part of a ceasefire agre ement with Hamas was not that of a young mother taken hostage in October 2023, as the militant group had claimed. (4) Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis President Alberto Musalem said policy should remain “modestly restrictive” until it’s clear inflation is on track to the central bank’s 2% target, and that he sees increased risks that progress may stall or even reverse. (5) Citigroup is ending workplace representation goals and removing requirements to interview job candidates from diverse backgrounds, citing pressure from the Trump administration. (6) As a growing chorus of bankers and politicians around the world demand the roll-back of crisis-era regulations, Nick Leeson — the former rogue derivatives trader who brought down one of the UK’s most venerated financial institutions — is starting to get worried. Watch the full Nick Leeson interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvqVzH__p0A See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 20

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) US President Donald Trump said it would be possible to reach a fresh trade deal with China, signaling he is open to heading off a brewing trade fight between Washington and Beijing. (2) The European Union is ready to discuss cutting tariffs on autos and other goods as it seeks to head off a trade war with the US, the bloc’s top trade official said Wednesday in Washington. (3) Keir Starmer repeated his support for Volodymyr Zelenskiy in a call with the Ukrainian president on Wednesday, hours after US President Donald Trump branded him a “dictator.” (4) South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa’s priority as Group of 20 president is overhauling the global institutions he sees as skewed in favor of the West. (5) The European Central Bank will soon have to discuss taking a break, or ending altogether, its campaign of interest-rate reductions, Executive Board member Isabel Schnabel told the Financial Times. (6) Confidence among UK households slipped to a new low under the Labour government, as consumers brace for higher prices and businesses warn of a hiring hit from rising payroll taxes See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 19

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) President Donald Trump said he would likely impose tariffs on automobile, semiconductor and pharmaceutical imports of around 25%, with an announcement coming as soon as April 2 in a move that would represent a dramatic widening of the president’s trade war. (2) US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said US taxpayers don’t need to worry about the security of their private data while Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency team seeks to make the federal government more efficient. The DOGE team has identified an estimated $50 billion in savings so far, Bessent said Tuesday during a Fox News interview. “So that’s a very good start.” (3) Secretary of State Marco Rubio told European allies that the US will keep sanctions on Russia in place at least until a deal to end the Ukraine conflict is reached, even as his boss, President Donald Trump, said he’ll probably meet Vladimir Putin to discuss a settlement before the end of February. (4) Top officials from the US and Russia met for a first round of talks over the war in Ukraine and raised the possibility of broader cooperation, signaling President Donald Trump desire to reboot a battered relationship. (5) HSBC will incur $1.8 billion in costs over the next two years as it embarks on a global restructuring program that has seen the lender shutter some of its businesses and slash management ranks. . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 18

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Emmanuel Macron held talks separately with Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskiy on aligning with the US after the French president spearheaded an effort to bring Europe to the table for discussions on ending Russia’s war on Ukraine. (2) Discussions are gathering pace in the European Union on how to increase defense spending, with joint financing becoming a realistic option for a growing list of leaders, according to people familiar with the matter. (3) Trade uncertainty over US President Donald Trump’s plans to hit the European Union with tariffs is already affecting the bloc by putting a lid on investment, according to EU Economy Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis. (4) Some UK government departments are bracing for budget cuts of as much as 11% as Prime Minister Keir Starmer comes under mounting pressure to plough more money into defense. (5) Fifteen people were injured, three critically, after a Delta Air Lines Inc. plane flipped and came to rest upside down after landing in windy and freezing conditions in Toronto on Monday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 17

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledged to send British peacekeeping troops to Ukraine if needed as he sought to show that European nations are serious about their own defense. (2) President Donald Trump said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy will be involved in peace talks with Russia, a day after top US advisers suggested the negotiations might go on without him. (3) The US move to pull back from providing European security guarantees comes as Donald Trump said he's open to allowing Europe to buy US-made weapons to give to Ukraine. European officials are working on a major new package to increase defence spending and support Ukraine, but the plans won't be announced until after the German election this coming weekend. (4) Germany’s plodding election campaign flared into life Sunday when the four main candidates clashed on live television, exchanging barbs a week before the ballot on topics ranging from irregular migration to the war on Ukraine and the country’s economic woes. (5) A potential encounter this week between President Xi Jinping and e-commerce icon Jack Ma, coming after a blistering run by tech shares, could be the next catalyst to extend the rally in China’s stocks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 14

Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Tom Busby takes a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US – a look at U.S housing data and earnings from the EV maker Rivian. In the UK – a look at upcoming German elections. In Asia – a look ahead to earnings from Alibaba and economic data in South Korea. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 14

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) President Donald Trump ordered his administration to consider imposing reciprocal tariffs on numerous trading partners, raising the prospect of a wider campaign against a global system he complains is tilted against the US. (2) President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said that Russia’s Vladimir Putin simply can’t be trusted, which is why Ukraine needs security guarantees, particularly from the US. (3) HSBC is kicking off a fresh round of job cuts at its investment bank as new Chief Executive Officer Georges Elhedery continues his overhaul of Europe’s biggest lender, according to people familiar with the matter. (4) Jamie Dimon said JPMorgan Chase & Co. will scale back spending on some diversity initiatives that he sees as a waste of money, while he also reiterated the bank’s commitment to working with Black, Hispanic and LGBTQ communities. (5) Euronext NV Chief Executive Officer Stephane Boujnah said US President Donald Trump’s return to the White House could present a boon for the pan-European bourse and regional companies, as Europe is “now perceived as a great investment opportunity.” (6) UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in London on Thursday as the two nations pursued a thaw in ties even as Europe reeled from Donald Trump’s intervention on Russia’s war in Ukraine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 13

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) President Donald Trump agreed in a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin to start negotiating an end to the war in Ukraine, sweeping aside three years of US policy and blindsiding European allies who feared the more conciliatory American stance amounted to a giveaway to the Russian leader. (2) Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the latest consumer price data show that while the central bank has made substantial progress toward taming inflation, there is still more work to do. (3) European Union trade chief Maros Sefcovic spoke with three top members of US President Donald Trump’s incoming administration on how to find a solution to the brewing transatlantic trade dispute. (4)French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou survived another no-confidence vote Wednesday, clearing a key political hurdle toward implementing a delayed 2025 budget. (5) Prime Minister Keir Starmer has lost the support of wealthy voters who helped his Labour Party secure a historic majority in last year’s UK general election, according to a new survey that lays bare the seven month-old government’s waning popularity. (6) London-based Qube Research & Technologies has grown into a $23 billion trading powerhouse in just seven years, with a distinct approach that shuns star culture and emphasizes teamwork, and has achieved returns that make those of established hedge funds look mediocre. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 12

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Rachel Reeves faces a new risk of having to make spending cuts after the UK government’s fiscal watchdog downgraded its growth forecast, leaving Britain’s finance minister scrambling to meet her budgetary rules when a key report is published next month. (2) UK taxpayers will end up paying £150 billion ($186 billion) to cover the total losses incurred by the Bank of England on its quantitative easing program, according to new estimates. (3) The rise of multi-manager hedge funds poses a threat to financial stability, according to Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey. (4) Citadel founder Ken Griffin said he’s grateful that Elon Musk is taking time away from his companies to slash government spending but offered blunt criticisms of President Donald Trump’s rhetoric on tariffs. (5) Hamburg, Germany's largest seaport, is a hub of activity, handling two-thirds of the country's goods, but is vulnerable to the global trade war instigated by US President Donald Trump. (6) Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the central bank doesn’t need to rush to adjust interest rates, again signaling that officials will be patient before lowering borrowing costs further. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 11

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) The European Union says it will respond to any tariffs the US might impose on it. The warning comes after President Trump pushed forward with his pledge to place a 25% tariff on all US steel and aluminium imports. (2) Despite Trump's insistence that there would be 'zero exemptions'. The US President says he will "give consideration" to a carve-out for Australia. Those comments were also echoed by the country's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, after a call between the two leaders. (3) The growing prospect of a trade war comes as the the UK's new ambassador to the US -- Peter Mandelson -- says it's important for allies to respect Trump's electoral mandate. (4) A group of investors led by Elon Musk has offered to buy the nonprofit that controls OpenAI for $97.4 billion, escalating a clash between the Tesla chief executive and the artificial intelligence company he co-founded. (5) A Bank of England voting member who backed an outsized interest rate cut last week sees companies struggling to raise prices as consumers pull back on spending. (6) Europe is teetering on the edge of its next energy crisis after natural gas prices soared to the highest in two years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 11

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) President Donald Trump ordered a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports, escalating his efforts to protect politically important US industries with levies hitting some of the country’s closest allies. (2) President Donald Trump has agreed to consider an exemption for Australia from US tariffs on steel and aluminum following a telephone call with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, even after he initially said there would be no exceptions from the imposts. (3) The growing prospect of a trade war comes as the the UK's new ambassador to the US -- Peter Mandelson -- says it's important for allies to respect Trump's electoral mandate. (4) A group of investors led by Elon Musk has offered to buy the nonprofit that controls OpenAI for $97.4 billion, escalating a clash between the Tesla chief executive and the artificial intelligence company he co-founded. (5) A Bank of England voting member who backed an outsized interest rate cut last week sees companies struggling to raise prices as consumers pull back on spending. (6) Europe is teetering on the edge of its next energy crisis after natural gas prices soared to the highest in two years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 10

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) President Donald Trump plans to impose 25% tariffs on all imports of steel and aluminium into the US, broadening his trade salvo and threatening ties with some of the country’s top trading partners. (2) Donald Trump suggested that Elon Musk’s government efficiency team has found irregularities while examining data at the US Treasury Department, and intimated that may lead the US to disregard some payments. (3) BP's dramatic under-performance compared with other oil majors has reached a crunch point — a looming showdown with one of the world’s most aggressive activist investors. (4) British workers are increasingly worried about losing their jobs, and it’s preventing the economy from benefiting from a potential uplift in consumer spending. (5) France is set to announce a total of €109 billion ($113 billion) in investment in artificial intelligence projects in the country by companies, funds and other sources over the coming years, President Emmanuel Macron said on the eve of a two-day AI summit in Paris. (6) The Philadelphia Eagles are Super Bowl champions. They defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 in New Orleans. The win denies the Chiefs a third consecutive victory in American Football's showpiece event. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 7

Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Tom Busby takes a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US – a look at U.S CPI and Retail sales data, along with quarterly earnings from McDonalds. In the UK – a look at a summit on artificial intelligence taking place in Paris. In Asia – a look at the potential fallout of Donald Trump's trade war with China. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 7

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey does “very strongly agree” with Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves’ plans to boost UK growth. His deputy, Clare Lombardelli, is also “very supportive.” They may well be, but the central bank’s latest forecasts are certainly not. (2) The rush to ship gold from London to the US to take advantage of premium prices is fuelling strong demand for slots to withdraw metal from the Bank of England’s vault, an official said. (3) US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he favors a strong dollar and has no plans to alter the government’s debt-issuance plans, showing a cautious approach toward financial markets from an administration that’s elsewhere rapidly upending the status quo. (4) The Trump administration’s campaign to root out perceived disloyalty or waste at the Justice Department, the US Agency for International Development and other federal agencies has lawmakers and former senior spy officials worried that the intelligence community is up next for a purge. (5) Amazon warned investors that it could face capacity constraints in its cloud computing division despite plans to invest some $100 billion this year, with most of the money going toward data centres, homegrown chips and other equipment to provide artificial intelligence services. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 6

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) US allies expect President Donald Trump’s administration to present a long-awaited plan to end Russia’s war on Ukraine at the Munich Security Conference in Germany next week, according to people familiar with the matter. (2) Aides to President Donald Trump sought to tone down his idea of depopulating and taking over Gaza after his suggestion that the US would “own” the war-ravaged territory was welcomed in Israel but widely condemned elsewhere. (3) Alphabet's Google told employees that it will no longer formally seek to improve the diversity of its workforce, marking the latest step in Silicon Valley’s retreat from initiatives that have fallen out of favour during US President Donald Trump’s administration. (4) Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the Trump administration’s focus with regard to bringing down borrowing costs is 10-year Treasury yields, rather than the Federal Reserve’s benchmark short-term interest rate. (5) The Bank of England is expected to cut interest rates for a third time on Thursday while downgrading its UK growth forecasts and predicting higher inflation this year in a report that will make uncomfortable reading for Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 5

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Donald Trump said the US should take control of the devastated Gaza Strip, shunt the area’s residents to other countries and rebuild it into a new “Riviera,” a proposal at odds with America’s fraught history in the region and that drew sharp opposition from Saudi Arabia. (2) The first volleys in the latest US-China trade war made clear that Xi Jinping is taking a more cautious approach than during Donald Trump’s first term. (3) At least 10 people, including the gunman, were killed Tuesday at an adult education center in what Sweden’s prime minister called the country’s worst mass shooting. But a final death toll, a conclusive number of wounded and a motive hadn’t yet been determined hours later. (4) French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou is set to ride out two no-confidence votes on Wednesday, giving him the stability needed to implement a delayed 2025 budget. (5) Google parent Alphabet Inc. posted fourth-quarter revenue that missed analysts’ expectations after growth in its cloud business slowed, raising concern from investors about the billions the company is spending on artificial intelligence. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 4

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) China slapped tariffs on a range of US products and announced a probe into Google moments after President Donald Trump imposed a 10% tariff on goods from Beijing, reigniting a trade war between the world’s largest economies. (2) President Donald Trump agreed to delay 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico for a month after both US neighbors agreed to take tougher measures to combat migration and drug trafficking at the border, warding off a continental trade war for now. (3) Prime Minister Keir Starmer had hoped to spend Monday marking a new milestone in the UK’s much-promised reset with European Union five years after Brexit. Instead, he received a dramatic reminder of how much harder that will be with Donald Trump back in the White House. (4) French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou forced the adoption of a 2025 budget bill by bypassing the lower house of parliament on Monday, using a constitutional provision that will likely trigger a no-confidence vote. (5) UBS Group for the final quarter of 2024 beat expectations, aiding the Swiss bank in boosting buyback plans for this year to $3 billion. BNP Paribas announced a new share buyback and higher-than-expected dividend after a surge in trading revenue in the final months of last year lifted profit above its targets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 3

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) President Donald Trump’s upcoming 25% tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico and 10% duties on products from China are set to ricochet through households, raising prices for a wide range of items including vegetables, fruits and cars. (2) Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said she will announce early Monday the details of her government’s “Plan B” to defend the country against US tariffs. (3) As the leaders of Canada and Mexico rushed to respond after Donald Trump started a new trade war, Chinese President Xi Jinping took a breath before his nation announced any concrete retaliation. (4) US President Donald Trump ramped up his tariff threats to the European Union while saying he would speak with the leaders of Canada and Mexico, as stock markets sank following a hectic weekend that saw prospects for a trade war turn into reality. (5) Panama promised free passage for US warships through the Panama Canal and said it will withdraw from China’s signature lending program after Secretary of State Marco Rubio blasted the government during his visit on Sunday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 1

Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Tom Busby takes a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US: We look ahead to the January Jobs report and preview some big tech earnings we're watching In the UK: We look ahead to the BOE rate decision In Asia: We detail the future of China's DeepSeek AI See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 31

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) President Donald Trump’s renewed pledges to slap 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico on Feb. 1 jolted foreign exchange markets late in the New York trading session, sending currencies from both countries plunging against the US dollar. (2) The US Army Black Hawk helicopter that collided with a passenger jet over Washington on Wednesday evening was manned by an experienced three-person crew conducting a routine training flight over familiar territory, a service official told reporters Thursday. (3) US officials are probing whether Chinese AI startup DeepSeek bought advanced Nvidia Corp. semiconductors through third parties in Singapore, circumventing US restrictions on sales of chips used for artificial intelligence tasks, people familiar with the matter said. (4) Apple gave a reassuring revenue forecast for the current quarter, helping boost shares of the world’s most valuable company after its holiday results showed jarring declines for China and the iPhone. (5) Women trust the Bank of England less than men and feel more squeezed by cost-of-living shocks, new research shows, underlining the challenge facing the central bank to improve its public reputation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 30

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) A regional jet flown for American Airlines Group Inc. collided in a deadly midair crash with a military helicopter as it flew into Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, prompting a search and rescue operation for any survivors in the Potomac River. (2) Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell made clear the US central bank intends to hold interest rates where they are for the foreseeable future, pointing to a number of reasons why he and his colleagues expect to take their time before lowering borrowing costs again. (3) Tesla has revealed plans to begin robotaxi operations and forecast a sales recovery this year, fueling what Elon Musk predicted would be an “epic” period of growth for the electric vehicle maker. (4) Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves threw her weight behind a controversial third runway at Heathrow Airport, part of the Labour government’s effort to revive growth by waving through long-delayed infrastructure projects. (5) Microsoft said its cloud-computing business will continue to grow slowly in the current quarter as the company struggles to build enough data centers to handle demand for its artificial intelligence products. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 29

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Rachel Reeves will pledge to go “further and faster” to boost the UK economy by unblocking new infrastructure projects, as she seeks to lure investors and win back business support after a rocky start to her tenure as Chancellor of the Exchequer. (2) Microsoft and OpenAI are investigating whether data output from OpenAI’s technology was obtained in an unauthorized manner by a group linked to Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek, according to people familiar with the matter. (3) Apple has been secretly working with SpaceX and T-Mobile US Inc. to add support for the Starlink network in its latest iPhone software, providing an alternative to the company’s in-house satellite-communication service.The companies have been testing iPhones with the Starlink. (4) President Trump's surprise announcement to halt trillions of dollars in federal spending sparked panic in Washington and among local officials across the country. (5) Bernard Arnault said a wind of optimism is blowing through the US after Donald Trump’s inauguration as president, in contrast to his native France, where the government is seeking to raise corporate taxes and unemployment is increasing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 28

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) A Chinese AI startup called DeepSeek has released a new open-source AI model called R1 that can mimic human reasoning, rivalling or outperforming leading US developers on industry benchmarks. (2) Nvidia's plunge, fueled by investor concern about Chinese artificial-intelligence startup DeepSeek, erased a record amount of stock-market value from the world’s largest company. (3) President Donald Trump said he wants to enact across-the-board tariffs that are “much bigger” than 2.5%, the latest in a string of signals Monday that he’s preparing widespread levies to reshape US supply chains. (4) The US Senate confirmed Scott Bessent as the next secretary of the Treasury, becoming the chief economic spokesman for President Donald Trump and his sweeping agenda of tax cuts, deregulation and trade rebalancing. (5) The UK plans to allow companies to invest pension funds surpluses in order to unlock billions of pounds to help drive economic growth, Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves will tell executives at some of Britain’s biggest firms on Tuesday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 27

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and US President Donald Trump discussed trade in their first conversation since Trump re-entered the White House. They also agreed to “meet soon.” (2) Business activity has slumped at British firms and profit warnings have risen, according to two reports that say each trend is the worst it’s been since the pandemic. (3) The Colombian government has agreed to all of President Donald Trump’s terms, including the unrestricted acceptance of all undocumented immigrants from Colombia returned from the US, without limitation or delay, according to a White House Press Secretary statement. (4) Four weeks before Germany’s snap election, the political temperature is rising as the campaign shifts onto the contentious terrain of migration and Elon Musk steps up his support for the far-right AfD party. (5) Chinese AI startup DeepSeek's new model raises questions about America's technological dominance and the high valuations of companies like Nvidia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 25

Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Tom Busby takes a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US – a preview of next week’s Fed decision and U.S tech earnings. In the UK – a preview of next week’s ECB decision. In Asia – a preview of next week’s RBA decision and a look at U.S-China trade relations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 24

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) President Donald Trump said he’d prefer not to have to impose tariffs on China, his latest dovish remark toward the world’s second-biggest economy even as he continues to threaten sweeping action. (2) President Donald Trump signed executive actions related to cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence, moves that could bolster two nascent industries. (3) US President Donald Trump said he would ask Saudi Arabia and other OPEC nations to “bring down the cost of oil,” casting the push for more crude output as a way to heighten pressure on Russia and help end the nearly three-year war in Ukraine. (4) The Bank of Japan raised its key policy rate Friday to the highest level in 17 years and took a more bullish view on the strength of inflation, fueling expectations for more rate hikes and supporting the yen. (5) UK household confidence tumbled to the lowest since before Labour returned to power as the fallout from Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ budget continued into the new year. (6) Millions of people are being told to stay home in the north of the UK due to a life-threatening storm. The UK's weather service has issued its most severe 'red' warning in Northern Ireland and parts of Scotland, with the rest of the country under either amber or yellow alerts.Monte Paschi offers to buy Mediobanca in an all share deal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 23

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said any effective peacekeeping force deployed in Ukraine will need to include US troops, as he appealed to Donald Trump ahead of talks with Russia. (2) A Russian spy ship entered British waters twice in recent weeks, prompting the UK to deploy Royal Navy ships, Royal Air Force planes and a submarine, Defence Secretary John Healey said. (3) President Donald Trump downplayed the national security risk posed by TikTok in an interview with Fox News on Wednesday, days after offering the social video app a reprieve from legislation that would have forced it to shut down. (4) Bloomberg Economics says there are good reasons to think recessions will be more frequent in Britain in coming years. (5) Fire crews are making progress on blunting the threat from an enormous new blaze north of Los Angeles that forced students to evacuate and prompted inmates to shelter in place. (6) Elon Musk openly questioned whether companies that joined President Donald Trump’s announcement promising hundreds of billions of dollars in artificial intelligence infrastructure could follow through on their promises, exposing an early internal rift within the White House. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 22

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) President Donald Trump said his threat to hit China with 10% tariffs on all imports was still on the table and indicated it could come as soon as next month. (2) SoftBank, OpenAI, and Oracle are forming a $100 billion joint venture to fund artificial intelligence infrastructure, an effort unveiled with President Donald Trump aimed at speeding development of the emerging technology. (3) President Donald Trump says he’s likely to impose sanctions on Russia if President Vladimir Putin doesn’t come to the table to negotiate on Ukraine, during remarks at the White House. (4) Netflix closed 2024 with its biggest quarterly subscriber gain in history, buoyed by its first major live sporting events and the return of Squid Game. (5) The UK government has ousted the chair of the Competition and Markets Authority, Britain’s antitrust watchdog, as ministers seek to reinforce the message that they want regulators to do more to facilitate economic growth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 21

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) President Donald Trump said he planned to impose previously threatened tariffs of as much as 25% on Mexico and Canada by Feb. 1, reiterating his contention that America’s two immediate neighbors are letting undocumented migrants and drugs flood into the country. (2) President Donald Trump held off unveiling China-specific tariffs on his first day in office, instead ordering his administration to address unfair trade practices globally and investigate whether Beijing had complied with a deal signed during his first term. (3) President Donald Trump temporarily halted a ban on TikTok in the US, granting the company and its Chinese parent ByteDance Ltd. more time to reach a deal for the popular app that would resolve long-standing US national security concerns. (4) Donald Trump pardoned almost all of the people convicted for participating in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol and ordered charges dropped in any pending cases, fulfilling a controversial campaign promise just hours after he returned to the White House. (5) President Donald Trump wasted little time taking action on two culturally controversial issues he campaigned on, signing executive orders ending federal diversity programs and restricting gender definition to two sexes — male and female. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 20

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) US President-elect Donald Trump will sign close to 100 executive orders within hours of taking office, he says at a pre-inauguration dinner in Washington DC. (2) A long-delayed ceasefire in the Gaza war began taking hold as Hamas released three hostages on Sunday in exchange for 90 Palestinians held in Israeli prisons. (3) Donald Trump pledged to delay enforcement of a national security law that threatened to ban TikTok. Yet it’s not clear whether the app’s Chinese parent is able — or willing — to secure a US backer in time to avoid a permanent shutdown. (4) Hedge funds have long been regarded as notoriously expensive. New research reveals just how costly they truly are for their clients. (5) Asking prices for UK homes jumped by the most in over one-and-a-half years at the start of 2025, a sign of resilient confidence in the property market, according to Rightmove. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 18

Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Tom Busby takes a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US – a preview of what comes next for the U.S economy when Donald Trump takes office, and Netflix earnings. In the UK – a preview of the World Economic Forum in Davos. In Asia - a preview on whether Donald Trump will make good on his threats toward China. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 17

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said an agreement with Hamas to pause the war in Gaza has been finalized, suggesting it’s on track to begin on Sunday. (2) China’s economy hit the government’s growth goal last year after an 11th hour stimulus blitz and export boom turbocharged activity, although looming US tariffs threaten to take away a key driver of expansion. (3) Nigel Farage said Reform UK isn’t anti-immigration and advocated a mixture of tax and spending cuts as he sought to put a more moderate face on his insurgent party in a bid to take it from the political fringes to challenge for power. (4) Rio Tinto and Glencore have been discussing combining their businesses, which if successful would rank as the largest-ever mining deal and create a behemoth to rival longstanding leader BHP. (5) Treasury Secretary nominee Scott Bessent is on track to be confirmed following a confirmation hearing Thursday lacking the theatrics some of his would-be Trump administration colleagues have faced, with questions largely keeping to policy issues like the federal budget and trade tariffs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 16

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Hamas of reneging on parts of a ceasefire agreement that looked set to pause more than 15 months of fighting in Gaza, risking completion of the long-awaited deal. (2) Britain’s economy narrowly returned to growth in November but fell short of expectations as the UK struggles to shake off concerns that the country is in the grip of stagflation. (3) Wall Street breathed a sigh of relief after a surprise slowdown in inflation spurred a stock rally and a plunge in bond yields, reinforcing bets the Federal Reserve is on track to keep cutting rates this year. (4) President Joe Biden warned Americans of a “dangerous concentration of power” in the hands of a “very few ultra-wealthy people” and the impact he feared it would have on the country’s democracy as he delivered a farewell address Wednesday from the Oval Office. (5) The dry, dangerous winds that have kept fire-scarred Los Angeles on edge for days are finally forecast to end — but a lack of rain and another round of winds forecast next week already has officials worried. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 16

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire deal that calls for releasing dozens of hostages and bringing a temporary halt to the war in the Gaza Strip that has killed tens of thousands of people in the last 15 months and touched off broader turmoil across the Middle East. (2) Wall Street breathed a sigh of relief after a surprise slowdown in inflation spurred a stock rally and a plunge in bond yields, reinforcing bets the Federal Reserve is on track to keep cutting rates this year. (3) Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves has emerged relatively unscathed from a series of high-stakes public tests this week in the UK. Her next challenge will be proving to investors that she can shore up her battered economic agenda. (4) President Joe Biden warned Americans of a “dangerous concentration of power” in the hands of a “very few ultra-wealthy people” and the impact he feared it would have on the country’s democracy as he delivered a farewell address Wednesday from the Oval Office. (5) The dry, dangerous winds that have kept fire-scarred Los Angeles on edge for days are finally forecast to end — but a lack of rain and another round of winds forecast next week already has officials worried. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 15

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) South Korean investigators arrested President Yoon Suk Yeol on Wednesday after launching a pre-dawn operation to bring the impeached leader in for questioning over his short-lived martial law declaration. (2) The UK’s City minister Tulip Siddiq resigned from the government following an ethics review into allegations around her use and receipt of properties linked to the ousted Bangladeshi regime. (3) Forecasters expect a monthly report on US consumer prices to show a fifth month of firm increases, bolstering the case for an extended pause in Federal Reserve interest-rate cuts. (4) The European Central Bank is pushing back against investors who reckon firmer inflation, a surprisingly sturdy US jobs market and Donald Trump’s economic disruption will narrow the scope to lower interest rates. (5) Hot, dry winds are pummeling Los Angeles and surrounding areas of Southern California, raising wildfire risks through at least Wednesday as the region reels from blazes that have killed at least 24 people and burned neighborhoods to the ground. (6) The Biden administration is planning to impose tough new rules on exporting advanced chips to China. Bloomberg has learned the White House intends to announce the measures in the last few days of the current presidency. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 14

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) The UK is set to get an indication of investor appetite for gilts, with its first bond sale since turmoil gripped the market last week. (2) UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he has “full confidence” in Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves and stressed that his government would stick to its fiscal rules in response to a surge in UK borrowing costs. (3) Chinese officials are evaluating a potential option that involves Elon Musk acquiring the US operations of TikTok if the company fails to fend off a controversial ban on the short-video app, according to people familiar with the matter. (4) The European Union is considering expanding its investigation into whether Elon Musk’s X social network breached its content moderation rulebook, the bloc’s top digital official said. (5) Southern California is facing another round of dangerous fire weather, as crews struggle to contain wind-driven blazes that have paralyzed Los Angeles for nearly a week and killed at least 24 people. (6) Members of President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming economic team are discussing slowly ramping up tariffs month by month, a gradual approach aimed at boosting negotiating leverage while helping avoid a spike in inflation, according to people familiar with the matter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 13

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves returns to the UK from China on Monday with the Labour Party keen to brush off market turmoil around its fiscal difficulties and emphasise the government’s long-term ambitions. (2) Traders in the options market are preparing for the pound to tumble as much as 8% more as fiscal woes that prompted a painful selloff across UK markets last week weigh on the currency. (3) At least two rounds of vicious, dry Santa Ana winds are expected to blast through Southern California early this week, bringing powerful gusts that will challenge fire crews struggling to contain two destructive blazes and likely force thousands more residents to evacuate. (4) JPMorgan's Jamie Dimon said that tariffs, if properly used, can help resolve issues such as unfair competition and national security. (5) Amazon-founder and billionaire Jeff Bezos said the space industry has room for “multiple winners,” including his own firm Blue Origin LLC and the company it most hopes to challenge, Elon Musk’s SpaceX. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 11

Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Tom Busby takes a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US – a look at U.S eco data and bank earnings next week. In the UK – a focus on a UK asset slump and what may come next. In Asia – a look at BYD and the EV sector and what comes next in the U.S, Nippon Steel saga. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 10

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves is struggling to maintain financial market confidence, with the 10-year gilt yield rising to its highest since 2008 and the pound falling to its weakest in over a year. (2) Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves will become the most senior British official to visit Beijing in 7 years this weekend as she embarks on a mission to deepen economic ties with China against the backdrop of UK market turmoil that threatens to undermine her plans to spur growth domestically. (3) Britain’s market upheaval has put the spotlight on its Labour government this week, but economists say the Bank of England will also have to rise to the occasion by slowing interest rate cuts. (4) The wildfires across Los Angeles have razed homes and businesses, and forced about 180,000 residents to flee. Economic losses have been estimated at $135 billion to $150 billion by AccuWeather Inc., which would rank among the costliest natural disasters in modern US history. (5) Atop Wall Street’s largest investment banks, executives are locking in plans to award traders and dealmakers their biggest bonus increases since the pandemic, with 10% hikes — or more — coming for many desks, according to people briefed on the plans. (6) Donald Trump’s obsession with Greenland has put the world’s largest island in an unexpected position of power. Greenland's push for independence from Denmark is intensifying, with a general election in the next three months that could see the territory play the US and Denmark off each other. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 9

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Plunging UK markets are serving a fresh warning about the British economy and heaping pressure on Keir Starmer’s embattled Labour government. (2) Britain’s latest bond turmoil has drawn comparisons with the Liz Truss mini-budget debacle of 2022 but a parallel with the debt crisis of the 1970s might be more apt. (3) The 92 global banks in Bloomberg Intelligence's coverage may see a 12-17% ($120-$180 billion) lift to 2027 pretax profit as artificial intelligence powers productivity gains, based on our survey of chief information and technology officers. Job cuts could reach 200,000 in 3-5 years, applying the 3% average expected cut cited in the anonymous survey to the group. (4) The selloffs that keep flaring in the world’s bond markets are pushing yields toward key thresholds amid escalating worries about elevated inflation, tempestuous politics and swelling government debts. (5) Los Angeles plunged into its worst natural disaster in decades as wildfires driven by hurricane-strength wind gusts tore through prosperous neighborhoods, killed at least five people and forced more than 100,000 residents to flee. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 8

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) In the space of an hour, President-elect Donald Trump called for absorbing Canada, declined to rule out using military force to seize the Panama Canal and Greenland, demanded NATO allies spend 5% of GDP on defense and vowed “all hell would break loose” in the Middle East if Hamas doesn’t release Israeli hostages before he takes office. (2) President-elect Donald Trump said NATO nations should spend the equivalent of 5% of their economic output on defense, escalating his demands on European allies to more than double the current target. (3) The sister of Sam Altman accused the OpenAI chief executive officer of sexually abusing her for almost a decade, in a lawsuit filed in federal court. (4) Borrowers are flooding global debt markets at an unprecedented pace as they take advantage of demand from credit-hungry managers flush with cash. (5) A British politician said he had “almost zero confidence” in the integrity of Shein’s supply chain following a heated exchange with a representative of the fast-fashion retailer in London. (6) JPMorgan Chase is preparing to tell all its employees to return to the office five days a week, ending a hybrid-work option for thousands of staff and returning to the attendance policy that was in place before the pandemic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 7

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Mark Carney, the former governor of the Bank of Canada and Bank of England, said he’s considering entering the race to replace Justin Trudeau as Canada’s prime minister. (2) Senior politicians in three of Britain’s biggest parties have privately urged Donald Trump’s allies to reconsider his relationship with Elon Musk, after the billionaire Tesla boss made a series of increasingly inflammatory remarks about UK politics, including endorsing a figure on the far right. (3) The UK’s long-term borrowing costs have come close to their highest level in more than a quarter of a century, ramping up pressure on Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves to keep the market on side ahead of a raft of bond sales this week. (4) The US has blacklisted Tencent and Contemporary Amperex Technology Ltd. for alleged links to the Chinese military, targeting the world’s biggest gaming publisher and top electric-vehicle battery maker in a surprise move weeks before Donald Trump takes office. (5) Bridgewater Associates dismissed 7% of its workforce Monday as the world’s biggest hedge fund seeks to remain lean and maintain the flexibility to hire top talent, according to a person familiar with the matter. (6) Germany's plan to become a semiconductor superpower is struggling after Intel halted a €30 billion investment in Magdeburg. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 6

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Prime Minister Keir Starmer got a taste of the topsy-turvy politics of the coming Trump era as his government spent the weekend defending itself from attacks from Elon Musk, only to see the billionaire provocateur turn on his erstwhile British ally, Nigel Farage. (2) UK business confidence has dropped to its lowest level since former Conservative Prime Minister Liz Truss’s disastrous mini-budget more than two years ago, according to a survey by the British Chambers of Commerce that echoes concerns over the current Labour government’s tax hikes. (3) In his most wide-ranging interview as chief executive officer, Altman explains his infamous four-day firing, how he actually runs OpenAI, his plans for the Trump-Musk presidency and his relentless pursuit of artificial general intelligence—the still-theoretical next phase of AI, in which machines will be capable of performing any intellectual task a human can do. (4) More than three months after winning the most seats at federal elections, far-right leader Herbert Kickl is on track to become the Freedom Party’s first Austrian chancellor in a tie-up with the conservative People’s Party. (5) Justin Trudeau is expected to announce his resignation as leader of Canada’s Liberal Party this week, the Globe and Mail reported, a move that would trigger a contest to replace him as prime minister. (6) The war risk insurance market is reaching new heights due to flaring geopolitical tensions and persistent piracy, with premiums estimated to generate up to $1 billion a year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 4

Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Tom Busby takes a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US – a preview of the December jobs report and Delta Airlines earnings. In the UK – a preview of the food and culture scene in the UK next year. In Asia – a preview of what to expect from China’s economy and the automobile sector in 2025. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 3

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Investigators say they haven’t found evidence linking separate deadly attacks in New Orleans and Las Vegas, as the FBI continues to probe two incidents that rattled Americans as they rang in 2025. (2) South Korean anti-corruption investigators failed to arrest impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol after facing resistance from his security team and about a thousand protesters gathered outside his residence. (3) President Joe Biden has decided to officially block Nippon Steel's proposed purchase of U.S. Steel, a once-iconic American company whose sale to a foreign buyer he publicly opposed for months, according to two administration officials who were not authorized to speak publicly about the matter. (4) Meta says Nick Clegg will step down as president of global affairs and named his deputy, Joel Kaplan, as policy chief, elevating a longtime executive with staunch Republican ties ahead of Trump’s second inauguration as US president. (5) China is planning tougher scrutiny on exports of technology to make battery materials, as Beijing looks to protect its grip on a crucial supply chain amid rising global trade tensions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 2

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) A gruesome attack on revelers celebrating New Year’s in New Orleans thrust US domestic security back into the spotlight less than a month before Donald Trump is sworn in as president. (2) Authorities are investigating a Tesla Cybertruck explosion outside the Trump Las Vegas hotel on Wednesday as a potential act of terror. (3) Speaking to reporters Wednesday evening, Biden offered condolences to victims’ families and said authorities were probing if there were any links between the incidents. (4) The European Central Bank’s 2% inflation target is in sight, according to President Christine Lagarde. (5) Wall Street predictions for the year ahead are usually defined by expectations for growth, inflation and other dull-but-worthy economic indicators. For 2025, those are all overshadowed by a person — and he is anything but dull. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 31, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) The US Treasury Department was hacked by a Chinese state-sponsored actor through a third-party software service provider, according to a letter the agency sent to Congress on Monday. (2) China’s services activity expanded at the fastest pace in nine months while the manufacturing sector grew for a third straight month, signaling improving domestic demand after Beijing’s stimulus blitz. (3) European gas prices are up about 45% this year, adding to the burden on households and industry as they strive to recover from the worst cost-of-living crisis in decades. There’s likely to be more to come with Russian gas flows due to cease on Jan. 1. (4) German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and his deputy, Robert Habeck, used their New Year addresses to castigate Elon Musk over his backing for a far-right party in February’s snap election. (5) Former HSBC Holdings Plc Chief Executive Officer Noel Quinn was knighted in the UK’s prestigious New Year Honors list, joining London Mayor Sadiq Khan and Gareth Southgate, who served as the England men’s football team manager until earlier this year, in earning top awards. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 30, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Jimmy Carter, the former Georgia peanut farmer who as US president brokered a historic and lasting peace accord between Israel and Egypt in a single term marred by soaring inflation, an oil shortage and Iran’s holding of American hostages, has died. He was 100. (2) Investigators probing the cause of the worst civil aviation accident ever in South Korea will focus on a bird strike and the unusual landing-gear failure in the final moments of the fateful flight that left all but two of the 181 occupants of the Boeing Co. 737 jet dead. (3) South Korean police sought a warrant on Monday to arrest President Yoon Suk Yeol after the impeached leader repeatedly defied summons to appear for questioning over his martial law declaration. (4) Britain’s ruling Labour Party would lose nearly 200 seats if elections were held today as the populist Reform UK Party surges, according to a Sunday Times poll. (5) Elon Musk reiterated his support for the far-right Alternative for Germany party, or AfD, in a newspaper opinion piece published less than two months before Germans go to the polls. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 28, 2024

Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Tom Busby takes a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US – a look at what the Federal Reserve accomplished in 2024 and what to expect in 2025. In the UK – a look at what's on the horizon for Europe's stock market. In Asia – a look at some of the potential themes for Asian markets in the year ahead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 27, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Azerbaijan Airlines’ Embraer SA 190 aircraft was damaged by Russian air defense systems near Grozny before it crashed in Kazakhstan during an attempted emergency landing, according to Azerbaijan government-backed Caliber news website. (2) Israel struck multiple targets in Yemen it said were controlled by Houthis, the last of the Iran-backed groups still fully engaged in the regional war that began 14 months ago. (3) The Bank of Japan signaled that a rate hike next month still remains on the table even as cautious views among the majority swayed the stand-pat decision at a policy meeting last week. (4) Membership for the populist Reform UK party has surpassed that of the Conservatives, according to the party led by Nigel Farage. (5) Apple is seeking to fight the US over a proposal in its monopoly case against Alphabet Inc.’s Google that would prohibit the search giant from entering into commercial deals with the iPhone maker. (6) A less-than-perfect debut for the new season of Netflix’s blockbuster series Squid Game sent shares of related South Korean companies sharply lower Friday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 25, 2024

In this Christmas Day special edition of Bloomberg Daybreak with Nathan Hager: Tom Porcelli, Chief US Economist at PGIM Fixed Income, discusses what the Fed will do in 2025. Lori Calvasina, Head of US Equity Strategy at RBC Capital Markets and Cameron Dawson, the Chief Investment Officer at NewEdge Wealth, break down what we can expect in equities Burt Flickinger, the Managing Director at Strategic Resource Group, brings us the winners and losers of the 2024 holiday retail season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 24, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou said he aimed to reach an agreement with parliament on a 2025 budget that would reduce the country’s deficit to close to 5%, near the level his predecessor unsuccessfully tried to reach. (2) Honda sketched plans for a drawn-out deal that amounts to an acquisition of Nissan, as Japan’s automakers struggle to keep up in an increasingly competitive global car industry. (3) German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier used his traditional Christmas address to urge citizens to focus on what unites the nation rather than be consumed by grief and horror over Friday’s fatal attack in Magdeburg. (4) Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty to New York state murder charges over the shooting of a top UnitedHealth Group executive, as his lawyer expressed concern about getting a fair trial in the high-profile case. (5) House investigators found “substantial evidence” former Representative Matt Gaetz paid several women — including a 17-year-old girl — for sex and bought and used illegal drugs while in Congress, according to a bipartisan committee report released Monday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 23, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Panama’s president rebuffed Donald Trump’s threat to reimpose US control over the Panama Canal, saying its shipping tolls aren’t inflated and that sovereignty over the waterway isn’t negotiable. (2) Donald Trump said Sunday that he will be president of the US — not Elon Musk. (3) French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou is running out of time to meet his self-imposed deadline to name a new cabinet that won’t be quickly toppled by a no-confidence vote in parliament. (4) UK private sector activity is set for a “steep” decline in the next three months, the Confederation of British Industry said, putting immediate pressure on Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves to show she can deliver economic growth in the new year. (5) The same kind of survey failures that have left the UK unsure about the number of people in Britain’s workforce are now raising doubts about the size of its economy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 23, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Panama’s president rebuffed Donald Trump’s threat to reimpose US control over the Panama Canal, saying its shipping tolls aren’t inflated and that sovereignty over the waterway isn’t negotiable. (2) Donald Trump said Sunday that he will be president of the US — not Elon Musk. (3) French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou is running out of time to meet his self-imposed deadline to name a new cabinet that won’t be quickly toppled by a no-confidence vote in parliament. (4) UK private sector activity is set for a “steep” decline in the next three months, the Confederation of British Industry said, putting immediate pressure on Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves to show she can deliver economic growth in the new year. (5) The same kind of survey failures that have left the UK unsure about the number of people in Britain’s workforce are now raising doubts about the size of its economy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 21, 2024

Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Tom Busby takes a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US – a preview of new home sales and retail outlook. In the UK – a look at what’s on the horizon for the European stock markets. In Asia – a look at Softbank’s pledge to invest $100 billion in the U-S over the next four years, and a look at a potential merger between Honda and Nissan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 20, 2024

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 19, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Federal Reserve officials lowered their benchmark interest rate for a third consecutive time, but reined in the number of cuts they expect in 2025, signaling greater caution over how quickly they can continue reducing borrowing costs. (2) The Bank of Japan kept its monetary policy settings unchanged as it waits a little longer before its next move, with a dissenter’s proposed rate increase suggesting momentum for another hike is building. (3) The Bank of England is likely to warn of only gradual interest-rate cuts in 2025, ending the year with a cautious message to investors as the specter of stagflation — anemic growth and sticky inflation — hangs over the British economy. (4) The UK’s minimum wage has been pushed up by 14 pence (18 cents) an hour as a result of changes to a faulty methodology in statistics that underpin the rate. (5) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said he’ll reinforce his push for security guarantees at a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and several European leaders in Brussels. (6) Barclays s set to increase annual bonuses by as much as 20% in its investment bank after an improved year for traders and advisory teams. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 18, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Honda and Nissan are exploring a merger, according to people familiar with the matter, that would create a singular rival to Toyota in Japan and better position the combined company to face competitive challenges around the world. (2) Federal Reserve officials are likely to lower borrowing costs for a third-straight meeting this week while also signaling fewer interest-rate cuts next year than previously projected. (3) First it was a collapse in the currency. Now the rest of Brazil’s financial markets are in the cross-hairs as investors lose faith in the government’s ability to contain a deepening fiscal crisis. (4) UK government borrowing costs rose to the highest level in decades relative to Germany’s, as traders grew increasingly skeptical over how much more easing the Bank of England will manage to deliver next year. (5) The UK government risks baking in higher energy costs for consumers as it pushes to meet a challenging — and upgraded — target to decarbonize the country’s power supply by 2030. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 17, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) The majority of Britain’s biggest listed companies will together account for less than 3% of the revenue raised by Labour‘s increased payroll tax, Bloomberg analysis shows, despite Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s promise to target “those with the broadest shoulders.” (2) Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s plan to boost ties with Beijing faces new hurdles after a Chinese businessman’s close links to Prince Andrew spurred demands for tougher restrictions on China’s operatives in the UK. (3) President-elect Donald Trump said Ukraine needs to reach a deal to end the Russian invasion and downplayed the value of occupied land, in the latest signal he may push for a settlement that codifies Russian territorial gains. (4) Donald Trump failed to convince a judge to set aside his conviction in the New York hush money case on presidential immunity grounds, though it’s unclear if the case will still proceed to sentencing as the president-elect continues to challenge the verdict. (5) Germany is headed for months of political deadlock as voters return to the ballot box for another federal election in February and with coalition negotiations potentially lasting several months after that. (6) The Bank of France cut its domestic growth outlook just days after President Emmanuel Macron named the country’s fourth prime minister in a year, with the central bank citing the political upheaval as a drag on household and business confidence. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 16, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholz will submit to a parliamentary vote of confidence today, which he intends to lose, triggering an early election on the 23rd of February. The country's economy is now 5% smaller than it would have been if the pre-pandemic growth trend had been maintained. (2) France’s Prime Minister Francois Bayrou will meet with far-right leader Marine Le Pen on Monday, kicking off an effort to form a government that can push a budget through a divided Parliament. (3) UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves is resisting calls from English mayors to extend their revenue-raising abilities, an awkward clash that comes as her government launches its plan to extend more powers to local leaders. (4) French TV network Canal+ is set to become the largest listing on London's stock market in two years. Analysts expect the company will float with a 5 billion pound valuation when the market opens. (5) China’s retail sales growth unexpectedly weakened in November despite signs of improvement in the housing market, highlighting the urgency for Beijing to further encourage residents to spend.. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 14, 2024

Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Tom Busby takes a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US – a preview of next week’s Fed decision and earnings from Nike. In the UK – a preview of the Bank of England’s monetary policy decision. In Asia – a look ahead to upcoming economic data in China. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 13, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) French President Emmanuel Macron will name a new prime minister this morning via a statement, his office said on Thursday evening. (2) Klarna Chief Executive Officer Sebastian Siemiatkowski said his company was able to stop hiring a year ago as it invested in artificial intelligence that’s doing the work of hundreds of staff across the firm. (3) European Central Bank policymakers expect to cut interest rates by another quarter point in January and probably also in March as inflation stabilizes at the 2% target and economic growth remains sluggish, according to officials familiar with their thinking. (4) UK consumer confidence remained subdued in December with households reluctant to splash out on big-ticket items ahead of Christmas amid ongoing economic uncertainty, a survey found. (5) Russia is nearing an agreement with Syria’s new leadership to keep two vital military bases in the Middle East state, a key objective of the Kremlin after the fall of its ally Bashar al-Assad. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 12, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Fresh inflation figures are likely to make the Federal Reserve more cautious about the pace of interest-rate cuts — but not quite yet. (2) Traders increased bets on interest-rate cuts from the European Central Bank following a similar move in Federal Reserve expectations, and now see 158 basis points of easing through the end of 2025, the most in a week. (3) US President-elect Donald Trump has invited Chinese President Xi Jinping to attend his inauguration next month, CBS reported, citing multiple sources. (4) US economic indicators can move global markets by trillions of dollars at a time. The agencies that collect and publish those statistics have been pleading for an extra few million, to maintain the integrity of the financial world’s most important numbers. (5) A closely watched gauge of UK house prices hit its highest in over two years in November as buyers were buoyed by a Bank of England interest-rate cut and an end to uncertainty over Labour’s first budget. (6) All it takes is one hacker and a batch of faulty solar panels to threaten the safety of Europe’s electric grid. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 11, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) London's IPO market has declined 9% this year, with only $1 billion raised, pushing the UK to 20th place in global IPO rankings. (2) Various trade unions criticized the UK government over public sector pay proposals for next year, raising the prospect of potential industrial action and tensions that would be a blow to Keir Starmer’s administration. (3) The Biden administration is weighing new, harsher sanctions against Russia’s lucrative oil trade, seeking to tighten the squeeze on the Kremlin’s war machine just weeks before Donald Trump returns to the White House. (4) The suspect in the fatal shooting of UnitedHealth Group executive Brian Thompson is fighting being sent to New York to face a second-degree murder charge, setting up a potentially long legal process to prosecute Luigi Mangione. (5) French President Emmanuel Macron is seeking to free his government from the stranglehold of National Rally leader Marine Le Pen by piecing together a coalition of moderates that will last until 2027. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 10, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Female representation in the boardroom almost tripled since 2010, with the most gender-diverse companies delivering higher shareholder returns compared to male-dominated boards, according to Bloomberg Intelligence. (2) Women are controlling ever-greater sums of money around the world, setting the stage for major shifts in wealth management and philanthropy. (3) One of the world's most prominent female CEOs is Jane Fraser, the boss of Citi Group. Currently halfway through her 5-year plan to turn around the bank, she tells Bloomberg she's now focusing her efforts on improving technology, reducing costs, and growing fee revenues. (4) The rebel group that toppled Syria’s President Bashar Al-Assad tasked Mohammed Al Bashir to form a transitional government, Syrian television reported. (5) Luigi Mangione, a “person of interest” in the fatal shooting of UnitedHealth Group Inc. executive Brian Thompson, was charged with possessing an illegal gun and using a fake identification after being arrested in Pennsylvania on Monday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 9, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Israeli ground forces have crossed into Syria for the first time in more than 50 years. According to the country's military, troops have been operating in the Syrian Hermon region, advancing beyond the demilitarized zone on the border between the two countries. (2) As Bashar Al-Assad fled to Moscow, the looters started raiding the presidential palace and people took to the streets of Damascus to celebrate his demise. (3) US airstrikes hit dozens of Islamic State targets in central Syria on Sunday as President Joe Biden cautioned that Bashar al-Assad’s fall from power could open the door to a resurgence of Islamic extremism. (4) President-elect Donald Trump said he has no plans to replace Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell once he returns to the White House, saying “I don’t see it.” (5) Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government is set to launch a £100 million fund aimed at helping the state run “more like a start up,” as Labour attempts to rebut criticism over its tumultuous first few months in power. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 7, 2024

Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Tom Busby takes a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. • In the US – a look at U.S CPI data and a preview of Oracle earnings. • In the UK – a look ahead to the upcoming ECB decision. • In Asia – a look ahead to the upcoming RBA decision and Australia’s social media ban for teens. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 6, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Emmanuel Macron said he will serve out the remainder of his presidential term as he seeks to quickly stymie the political turmoil in France after Marine Le Pen’s far-right party allied with leftist lawmakers to topple his government. (2) A measure of France’s bond risk fell amid hopes lawmakers will strike a deal on next year’s budget sooner than many investors had expected, ending months of political impasse that has weighed on markets. (3) The words “delay” and “depose” were written on a shell casing and a live round recovered in front of the New York Hilton Midtown, where UnitedHealth Group Inc. insurance chief Brian Thompson was fatally shot on Wednesday, according to people familiar with the matter. (4) UK household incomes will be held back by budget tax increases in a blow to Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s new goal of “raising living standards in every part of the UK,” according to the Confederation for British Industry. (5) Citigroup has named 344 new managing directors, the most in at least six years for the Wall Street bank. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 5, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) French President Emmanuel Macron is seeking a new prime minister after a no-confidence motion against his government was passed with the help of the far right and left. (2) The French government's no-confidence vote has created uncertainty for the euro, which may face further headwinds due to the political instability. (3) Brian Thompson, a 50-year-old UnitedHealth Group executive, was fatally shot in midtown Manhattan outside the New York Hilton Midtown where the company was hosting its investor day. (4) President elect Donald Trump's pick for the head of the US securities regulator, Paul Atkins, has lifted Bitcoin's value to a record high of over $100,000. (5) The boss of Lloyds Banking Group has warned the uncertainty around lawsuits and regulatory probes into motor finance mis-selling is making it difficult for investors to have confidence in British banking, with ripple effects across the economy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 4, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) President Emmanuel Macron called on French lawmakers to set aside their personal ambition and reject a vote that would topple the government and throw the country into political turmoil. (2) South Korea’s currency recovered while its stocks fell Wednesday, as investors braced for prolonged political uncertainties following a brief decree of martial law by President Yoon Suk Yeol. (3) Revolut boss Nik Storonsky would still prefer to float his fintech company in the US, saying that markets in the UK can’t compare. (4) Takeovers of London-listed companies are shrinking the UK stock market at the fastest pace in more than a decade. (5) Meta is seeking as much as 4 gigawatts of new nuclear energy as the company looks for a reliable electricity source for its data centers. About 45 companies have delisted from the London market this year due to mergers and acquisitions, up 10% from the tally for all of last year, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 3, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) French Prime Minister Michel Barnier warned lawmakers that France has reached its "moment of truth," as far-right leader Marine Le Pen is set to join a left-wing coalition to topple his government as soon as this week. (2) The UK doesn't need to trade off its special relationship with the US against its European alliances, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said, despite concern that President-elect Donald Trump's plans to ramp-up tariffs will drive a wedge between the allies. (3) SpaceX is in discussions to sell insider shares that could boost the value of Elon Musk's rocket and satellite company to around $350 billion, according to people familiar with the matter. (4) Elon Musk's record-setting Tesla Inc. pay package was struck down once again by a Delaware judge, threatening to wrest billions of dollars from the world's richest person and one of Donald Trump's closest confidants. The stock options package was initially worth $2.6 billion and spiked to $56 billion by the time the judge cancelled it. The package was worth $101.5 billion at Monday's closing price. (5) Previously unreported documents show how the rollout of a landmark new EU biometric border system has been dogged by financial and technical problems that have led to multiple delays. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 2, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) President Joe Biden has signed a sweeping pardon for his son Hunter Biden, reversing his previous stance that he would not use his executive powers to aid his son. (2) In an exclusive Bloomberg interview, France's Finance Minister Antoine Armand refuses to accept Marine Le Pen's demands for budget changes, saying the government won't be blackmailed. (3) Ireland is likely to return a coalition government of Fianna Fail and Fine Gael, bucking the international trend of ousting incumbent parties. (4) Rebels in Syria opposed to President Bashar al-Assad captured Aleppo and are headed towards Hama, with Damascus in their sights. (5) Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares, known for his cost-cutting drive, stepped down from the automaker following a dispute with the board over how to arrest weakening sales and a stock slump. (6) Workers across Europe are taking more sick days, and economic costs are mounting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 30, 2024

Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Tom Busby takes a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US - a preview of the November jobs report and oil outlook. In the UK - a preview of Poland’s Presidential election. In Asia – a look at the impact of Donald Trump tariffs on China, and Bitcoin outlook. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 29, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) The world’s banks are on track to report the lowest revenue from foreign-exchange and rates trading since the pandemic, hit by tighter margins and a challenging macroeconomic backdrop. (2) Marine Le Pen’s National Rally set out further demands for changes to the French government’s 2025 budget bill after Prime Minister Michel Barnier dropped plans to raise taxes on electricity in a key concession. (3) President Vladimir Putin warned that his forces could strike “decision-making centers” in the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv with new ballistic missiles as retaliation for attacks on Russia using Western missiles. (4) Ireland holds a general election on Friday, with Prime Minister Simon Harris hoping to capitalize on a strong economy to secure another five years in power. (5) Murray Roos was until late last year central to an effort to revolutionise the world’s capital markets via the London Stock Exchange’s nascent digital assets platform. Now, the 48-year-old former trader is using technology to take on even more entrenched market — the UK’s centuries old livestock auctions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 28, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) French Finance Minister Antoine Armand said he is prepared to make concessions on the 2025 budget bill to avoid opposition parties toppling the government in the coming weeks. The prospect has pushed investors to sell French assets, driving up the country's borrowing costs compared with European peers. The rate on 10-year French notes matched Greece's for the first time on record on Thursday. (2) UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves' £26 billion tax hike on businesses may cost as many as 130,000 jobs if bosses choose to pass on the burden by reducing employment, according to analysis by Bloomberg Economics. (3) The Biden administration is weighing additional curbs on sales of semiconductor equipment and AI memory chips to China that would escalate the US crackdown on Beijing's tech ambitions but stop short of some stricter measures previously considered, according to people familiar with the matter. (4) Donald Trump had dinner with Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg at the president-elect's Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida on Wednesday. (5) Black graduates face racial discrimination when applying for jobs in financial, professional and legal sectors in the UK, new research shows, even as companies say they are committed to tackling under-representation of minorities at work. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 28, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) France’s banking stocks slid as a potential government collapse and deepening political crisis unsettled investors. (2) The Biden administration is weighing additional curbs on sales of semiconductor equipment and AI memory chips to China that would escalate the US crackdown on Beijing’s tech ambitions but stop short of some stricter measures previously considered, according to people familiar with the matter. (3) The Federal Reserve’s preferred measure of underlying inflation accelerated in October from a year ago, helping explain policymakers’ more cautious approach to lowering interest rates. (4) Black graduates face racial discrimination when applying for jobs in financial, professional and legal sectors in the UK, new research shows, even as companies say they are committed to tackling underrepresentation of minorities at work. (5) Finland and Sweden have launched initiatives to prepare citizens for potential crises, including war, natural disasters, and cyberattacks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 27, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Israel reached a deal for a 60-day cease-fire with the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah after weeks of talks mediated by the US, a first step toward ending a conflict that's killed thousands of people and opening the door to fresh peace initiatives in the Gaza Strip. (2) French Prime Minister Michel Barnier said the country faces "storm" in financial markets if an "unlikely but possible" alliance of lawmakers across the political spectrum rejects his government's budget proposals and votes it out of power. (3) Taxes on Britain's biggest businesses jumped sharply even before Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves increased their burden in last month's budget. (4) President-elect Donald Trump named Kevin Hassett to direct the National Economic Council and Jamieson Greer as the US Trade Representative, filling two key posts on his economic team. (5) Bernard Arnault, CEO of LVMH, is set to testify in a criminal courtroom about an extortion attempt involving a former bodyguard and a paparazzo who demanded €300,000 in exchange for photos of him with a woman who wasn't his wife. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 26, 2024

President-elect Donald Trump has vowed additional tariffs on China as well as US neighbors Canada and Mexico. Trump said he would impose additional 10% tariffs on goods from China and 25% tariffs on all products from Mexico and Canada in posts to his Truth Social network on Monday. Former general counsel at the Office of the United States Trade Representative Jennifer Hillman says Trump announcing the plan before he’s in the office suggests he’s looking for Canada or Mexico to offer things to negotiate. She joined Eli Lee Chief Investment Strategist at Bank of Singapore for a special round table conversation with Bloomberg’s Haslinda Amin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 26, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) President-elect Donald Trump vowed additional tariffs on China as well as US neighbors Canada and Mexico, roiling markets with his first specific threat to curb global trade flows since his election win. (2) The dollar rallied and shares dropped after President-elect Donald Trump said the US will impose additional tariffs on China, Mexico and Canada, ratcheting up concerns about his “America First” policies. (3) Keir Starmer risks another battle over his Labour government’s controversial first budget, as the UK prime minister sets out his plan to reduce welfare spending by getting more people into work — at the same time as companies are warning of job cuts due to higher taxes. (4) The UK government recently supplied Ukraine with dozens more Storm Shadow cruise missiles, according to people familiar with the matter, a first under Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who has pledged continued support for the country’s war against Russia. (5) Ireland's election, like so many this year, has been littered with politicians promising voters the earth. What makes this different is that whoever wins has the money to deliver on many of their promises. Tiwa Adebayo See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 25, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Firms across Britain are “in damage control” with nearly half planning to cut jobs after the Labour government’s tax-rising budget, according to the boss of the country’s most influential business lobby group. (2) The UK could claw back pension tax breaks from asset managers that fail to invest enough domestically, the head of the British Business Bank said in a warning about the stakes for the industry as the government pursues a key growth initiative. (3)The selection of Scott Bessent as the next Treasury Secretary has fueled a rally in currencies around the world against the dollar, as traders trim bets that the return of Donald Trump will send tremors throughout global markets. (4) Apple Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook is visiting China for at least the third time this year, showing up at a suppliers’ conference on the same day a top Beijing official convened an important meeting with a group of foreign CEOs. (5) Iran plans to hold talks about its nuclear program with the UK, France and Germany this week, Kyodo reported on Sunday, citing Iranian diplomatic sources who weren’t identified. What would YOU like to hear about on Bloomberg? Help make shows like ours even better by taking our Bloomberg audience survey . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 23, 2024

What would YOU like to hear about on Bloomberg? Help make shows like ours even better by taking our Bloomberg audience survey . Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Tom Busby takes a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US – a look ahead to U.S GDP, and PCE data, and earnings from Macy’s. In the UK – a preview of the CBI's annual conference. In Asia – a look ahead to a meeting of the Bank of Korea and Trump-China trade. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 22, 2024

(1) American defense firms should be alert for Russian actors sabotaging their operations at home and abroad as Moscow seeks to undermine support for Ukraine, US intelligence and national security agencies said Thursday. (2) Matt Gaetz withdrew from consideration to be US attorney general in a setback for Donald Trump. Gaetz's campaign later disclosed millions in payments to Stripe, drawing an FEC complaint by a campaign-finance advocacy group. Pam Bondi will be nominated instead. (3) Ken Griffin said he's open to selling a minority stake in his hedge fund Citadel. But he's steering clear of an IPO for his security unit for "the foreseeable future" due to regulatory burdens. (4) UK consumer confidence posted a surprise increase in November after the budget ended uncertainty over the tax and spending plans of the new Labour government, a survey found. (5) As the ultra rich flood a once quiet part of Portugal, Christian Louboutin is among those fighting to save the region What would YOU like to hear about on Bloomberg? Help make shows like ours even better by taking our Bloomberg audience survey . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 21, 2024

What would YOU like to hear about on Bloomberg? Help make shows like ours even better by taking our Bloomberg audience survey . Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Nvidia predicted fiscal fourth-quarter sales of about $37.5 billion. Though the average analyst estimate was $37.1 billion, projections ranged as high as $41 billion. (2) US prosecutors charged Gautam Adani with helping drive a $250 million bribery scheme, throwing the Indian tycoon's conglomerate back into turmoil just as it was rebounding from a short-seller's fraud allegations. (3) Archegos Capital Management founder Bill Hwang was ordered to spend 18 years in prison for fraud and market manipulation tied to the stunning 2021 collapse of his $36 billion family office, capping a case that riveted Wall Street. (4) Ukrainian forces fired British cruise missiles at military targets inside Russia for the first time, expanding the use of Western-provided long-range weapons as the 1,000-day conflict enters a new phase. (5) The Bank of Mom and Dad is becoming a growing source of finance for UK adults looking to get on the housing ladder, according a new Resolution Foundation report. (6) Global havens for the wealthy see an opportunity to lure away UK non-doms — and they're hosting roadshow-type events to gauge their interest. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 20, 2024

What would YOU like to hear about on Bloomberg? Help make shows like ours even better by taking our Bloomberg audience survey . Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Keir Starmer used his biggest international summit since becoming prime minister to say Britain was back and “looking outward to the world again.” Asserting a global role for his government proved more elusive. (2) Vladimir Putin’s war on Ukraine is escalating after months of bloody attrition. The G20 meeting has been most notably overshadowed by the latest escalatory actions from Moscow and Kyiv. (3) Hong Kong’s former newspaper titan Jimmy Lai dismissed the idea of advocating for independence as “crazy” and downplayed his foreign ties, in his debut testimony fighting national security charges that could silence the 76-year-old for life. (4) President-elect Donald Trump is tapping Cantor Fitzgerald LP chief executive officer Howard Lutnick to lead the Commerce Department, a central pick in an administration that will likely be shaped by sweeping tariff hike proposals. (5) Britain has underestimated the number of people in employment by almost 1 million, according to a new report that casts further doubt on official estimates that are crucial for the Bank of England. (6) Nvidia is poised to deliver its latest quarterly results and forecasts on Wednesday, showing whether the world’s most valuable company can continue its remarkable run fueled by spending on artificial intelligence hardware. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 19, 2024

What would YOU like to hear about on Bloomberg? Help make shows like ours even better by taking our Bloomberg audience survey . Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Hedge-fund titan Ken Griffin said he’s anxious about Donald Trump’s potential tariff policies, but that the US economy is going back to “the business of business” now that he’s returning to the White House. (2) The UK will have to balance any deal on tariffs offered by US President-elect Donald Trump with wider concerns on how it would affect trade ties with the European Union, Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds said Monday. (3) Europe should pool its resources in areas like defense and climate as its productivity growth falters and the world fragments into rival blocs, European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said. (4) Top Justice Department antitrust officials have decided to ask a judge to force Alphabet Inc.’s Google to sell off its Chrome browser in what would be a historic crackdown on one of the world’s biggest tech companies. (5) A Hong Kong court sentenced former democracy advocate Benny Tai to 10 years in prison, the longest sentence ever meted out using a China-imposed security law, in a move likely to further deter dissent in the finance hub and attract condemnation from Western governments. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 18, 2024

What would YOU like to hear about on Bloomberg? Help make shows like ours even better by taking our Bloomberg audience survey . Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) The US is approaching a final decision to lift some restrictions on Ukraine’s use of Western-made weapons to strike limited military targets in Russia, according to people familiar with the matter. (2) Xi Jinping used his final meeting with Joe Biden to send a clear message to Donald Trump: China wants to be friends, but is ready for a fight if necessary. (3) The search for Donald Trump’s chief economic policymaker devolved into disarray over the weekend, with contenders tussling for support, aides scrambling to find alternative candidates and the president-elect fuming over the behind-the-scenes jockeying that has spilled into public view. (4) Support for Chancellor Olaf Scholz to lead Germany’s Social Democrats into an early election is starting to crumble within his own ranks, according to people familiar with the situation. (5) UK inflation probably surged back above the Bank of England’s target in October, reinforcing the case for policymakers to act cautiously when cutting interest rates. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 16, 2024

What would YOU like to hear about on Bloomberg? Help make shows like ours even better by taking our Bloomberg audience survey . Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Tom Busby takes a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US – a preview of Nvidia earnings and existing home sales. In the UK – a preview of the upcoming G20 summit. In Asia – a preview of the PBOC’s upcoming rate decision and also the G20 summit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 15, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the recent performance of the US economy has been “remarkably good,” giving central bankers room to lower interest rates at a careful pace. (2) Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey has warned Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves not to raise tariffs in retaliation to an expected wave of US-led protectionism, amid fears that President-elect Donald Trump will kick off a global trade war once he is sworn in next year. (3) Rachel Reeves said the UK’s crackdown on banks in the wake of the global financial crisis has gone too far and vowed to give the country’s watchdogs new marching orders to ensure they’re focused on growing the economy. (4) JPMorgan Chase Chief Executive Officer Jamie Dimon said President-elect Donald Trump’s tariff threats will “get people to the table,” adding that he hopes it’s “done wisely.” Trump ruled out giving a post to Dimon in his second-term administration in a jab at the prominent Wall Street chief executive officer. (5) China’s economy showed encouraging signs as retail sales grew at the strongest pace in eight months, indicating Beijing’s recent stimulus efforts have boosted some key sectors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 14, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves said the UK will introduce legislation next year to pool £1.3 trillion ($1.7 trillion) of pension savings into a series of “megafunds,” as the new Labour government tries to deliver on its pledge to boost private investment and economic growth. (2) President-elect Donald Trump shocked Washington with his decision to nominate ultra-loyalist Matt Gaetz as his attorney general. The move rammed home what’s become evident since he began announcing his nominations: Subservience to Trump is the main qualification for a job. (3) Several Federal Reserve officials Wednesday reiterated their deep uncertainty over how far the central bank will need to lower interest rates, highlighting the difficulty policymakers face in trying to determine the right setting to keep the economy on an even keel. (4) Bitcoin spiked above $93,000 for a short period as expectations of further interest-rate reductions by the Federal Reserve added to the impetus from President-elect Donald Trump’s pro-crypto stance. (5) French President Emmanuel Macron has warned that Europe risks getting divided by Donald Trump’s economic policy and being thrown into a simultaneous trade war with Washington and Beijing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 13, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Billionaire Elon Musk and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy will lead a new Department of Government Efficiency tasked to “dismantle Government Bureaucracy, slash excess regulations, cut wasteful expenditures, and restructure Federal Agencies,” President-elect Donald Trump announced. (2) The expected appointment of officials with strong anti-China views to President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet was welcomed by hedge fund veteran Kyle Bass, even as it risks straining ties between the world’s largest economies. (3) Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis President Neel Kashkari said he’ll be looking at incoming inflation data to determine whether another interest-rate cut is appropriate at the US central bank’s December meeting. It comes as traders are loading up on bets for further losses in the Treasury market in anticipation that Donald Trump’s pledged policies will rekindle inflation and keep US interest rates high. (4) Germany’s election campaign kicks into high gear on Wednesday, when Chancellor Olaf Scholz makes his case in a public address for another term, despite polls showing voters are overwhelmingly looking for a change. (5) The Bank of France expects the economy to stagnate in the fourth quarter after growth was boosted by the Paris Olympics in the previous three months and as the political situation continues to add to business uncertainty. (6) Apple, aiming to catch up with rivals in the smart home market, is nearing the launch of a new product category: a wall-mounted display that can control appliances, handle videoconferencing and use AI to navigate apps. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 12, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) President-elect Donald Trump is poised to pick two men with track records of harshly criticizing China for key posts in his new administration, a sign relations between the superpowers may deteriorate further in coming years. Senator Marco Rubio — who has taken an aggressive stance on China's emergence as an economic power — is set to become the first sitting secretary of state to have been sanctioned by Beijing. Florida Representative Mike Waltz, who has called China a "greater threat" to the US than any other nation, is in line to be national security adviser. (2) Bitcoin's record-breaking rally took the digital asset past $89,000 and lifted the overall value of the crypto market above its pandemic-era peak as traders bet on a boom under President-elect Donald Trump. (3) China is planning to cut taxes for home purchases as the government dials up fiscal support to revive a moribund housing market, according to people familiar with the matter. (4) The UK will begin issuing digital gilts within the next two years, using blockchain technology to "tokenize" its government debt, Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to say in a speech Thursday. The hope is that it will make gilt trading faster and cheaper. (5) Nestle needed change at the top — so it's leaning on tradition with a new boss from within to win investors back See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 11, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) President-elect Donald Trump said he will install Tom Homan, the former acting head of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency, as a “border czar” with oversight over immigration, maritime and aviation security. (2) Trump spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday, the first phone conversation between the two men since Trump won the election, according to reporting in the Washington Post. (3) The bond-market selloff unleashed by Donald Trump’s presidential victory last week ended almost as quickly as it began. Yet firms like BlackRock, JPMorgan Chase and TCW have issued a steady drumbeat of warnings that the bumpy ride is likely far from over. (4) German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said he’s open to moving up a parliamentary confidence vote by several weeks to before Christmas, potentially speeding up the country’s early election to February. (5) UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves will champion free trade and economic growth in a keynote speech this week, as Labour faces pressure to both preempt protectionist trade policies expected from the incoming Trump administration and to reassure businesses facing a higher tax bill. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 9, 2024

Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Tom Busby takes a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US – a preview of U.S CPI data and earnings from Walt Disney. In the UK – a preview of UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves speech in London. In Asia – a look at the effects of Donald Trump's re-election on US-China relations, and a preview of Tencent earnings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 8, 2024

What would YOU like to hear about on Bloomberg? Help make shows like ours even better by taking our Bloomberg audience survey . Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell made clear he's ready to defend the US central bank from political pressure following the re-election of Donald Trump, saying he wouldn't resign if asked and insisting the incoming president doesn't have the power to fire him or other senior Fed leaders. (2) Donald Trump's team is forming a new administration and the president-elect is expected to draw top advisers and cabinet secretaries from a pool of Wall Street and business executives including officials from his first term — at least the ones who stuck by him. (3) The Bank of England has supported UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves' debut budget, despite market concerns over inflation and borrowing (4) The head of HSBC's new global wholesale banking division said the lender will seek to wrap up an ongoing restructuring "very quickly" and could announce the first round of job cuts within weeks. (5) Goldman Sachs has added 95 executives to its partnership, the largest addition since CEO David Solomon took over. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 7, 2024

What would YOU like to hear about on Bloomberg? Help make shows like ours even better by taking our Bloomberg audience survey . Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Donald Trump's return to the White House is adding fresh ammo to a decade-long investment strategy that echoes his "Make America Great Again" mantra in a replay of the 2016 playbook. (2) Vice President Kamala Harris told supporters to accept her election loss at the hands of President-elect Donald Trump but urged them to keep fighting for the ideals she espoused in her campaign as she publicly conceded the 2024 presidential race. (3) After the Federal Reserve announces what's widely expected to be a quarter-point cut in interest rates, Chair Powell will have to field a barrage of questions about what Donald Trump's return to the White House will mean for growth, inflation and borrowing costs. (4) The Bank of England is likely to lower interest rates for only the second time this year in a decision that will be overshadowed by the fallout from the UK budget and Donald Trump's election victory. (5) German Chancellor Olaf Scholz called for a snap election after his fractious, three-way coalition finally collapsed over how to revive the lackluster economy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 6, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Republican nominee Donald Trump is on the cusp of recapturing the White House, projected as the winner across pivotal battleground states with his party set to control the Senate and markets swinging in expectation of his likely triumph. (2) While Trump has not yet been declared the winner by most news outlets, he won Pennsylvania, puncturing Democrats’ Blue Wall and all but ending Democratic nominee Kamala Harris’ hopes of mounting a comeback. (3) US stocks surged, with S&P futures climbing 1.4%; the dollar posted its biggest gain against major currencies since 2020; Treasury bonds tumbled, sending benchmark yields up more than 0.1 percentage point; and Bitcoin soared to a record. (4) Republicans flip control of the US Senate. They now control at least 51 seats in the 100-member chamber. The GOP knocked out veteran Sherrod Brown in Ohio and picked up an open seat in West Virginia. (5)World leaders congratulated Donald Trump as he declared victory in the US election, capping one of the most tumultuous campaigns in modern political history to defeat his Democratic challenger Kamala Harris. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 5, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Donald Trump and Kamala Harris concluded one of the most tumultuous and dramatic presidential campaigns in modern political history with dueling rallies late Monday, capping a furious final dash through battleground states that will decide the 2024 race. (2) Stocks failed to gain traction and bonds climbed, with polls continuing to depict a tight race in the US presidential election ahead of the Federal Reserve rate decision. (3) Elon Musk's daily million-dollar voter giveaway survived a legal challenge by Philadelphia's district attorney ahead of Tuesday's presidential election as a judge in the crucial battleground state of Pennsylvania declined to block it. (4) Apple is exploring a push into smart glasses with an internal study of products currently on the market, setting the stage for the company to follow Meta Platforms into an increasingly popular category. (5) The UK has spent more than a year trying to get hundreds of guns moved from floating armories that are helping Russia profit enormously from its oil trade despite widespread sanction See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 4, 2024

Be in the know this election with Bloomberg Podcasts. Follow Bloomberg News Now for up-to-the minute election results, all night long. And go deeper with The Big Take podcast, featuring in-depth global analysis of the US election every day this week. Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) A flurry of polls released Sunday show Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump remain poised for a photo finish in this week's presidential election, with voters narrowly split both nationally and across the pivotal swing states that will decide the election. (2) Oil advanced after OPEC+ agreed to push back its December production increase by one month and tensions escalated again in the Middle East. (3) Chancellor Rachel Reeves said she was wrong to tell British voters before the election that Labour wouldn't announce new tax increases, even as she assured them there wouldn't be a repeat of her first budget in the coming years. (4) Kemi Badenoch beat Robert Jenrick in the Conservative Party's leadership contest to become the first Black leader of a major UK political party. (5) Novo Nordisk's Ozempic shot is likely to become the world's top-selling drug next year, but the company must prove it has something even better to stay ahead in the obesity market. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 2, 2024

What would YOU like to hear about on Bloomberg? Help make shows like ours even better by taking our Bloomberg audience survey . Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Tom Busby takes a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US - a presidential election preview and FOMC Meeting In the UK - Bank of England decision preview In Asia - Japanese autos earnings See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 1, 2024

What would YOU like to hear about on Bloomberg? Help make shows like ours even better by taking our Bloomberg audience survey . Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves sought to reassure the financial markets after her budget on Wednesday triggered a selloff in UK bonds, saying that the “No. 1 commitment” of the Labour government is “economic and fiscal stability. (2) Apple heading into its most critical sales period of the year, sparked fresh concerns about revenue growth and lingering weakness in an intensely competitive China market. (3) Intel gave a fourth-quarter revenue forecast slightly above estimates, sparking optimism that it’s capable of reclaiming some lost market share. (4) Amazon reported strong results that showed a company humming on all cylinders, a testament to its efforts to cut and reallocate costs and put the cloud computing and e-commerce giant on sounder footing. (5) Donald Trump and his allies are telling supporters that they’re on pace for a runaway victory barring fraud — setting the stage for outrage and legal challenges if the election doesn’t break in favor of Republicans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 31, 2024

What would YOU like to hear about on Bloomberg? Help make shows like ours even better by taking our Bloomberg audience survey . Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves delivered a massive package of tax hikes alongside plans to ramp up public investment in a historic first budget that aimed to revive the UK economy — but fell short of delivering a major boost to its growth prospects. (2) Labour's first budget in over a decade raises taxes by £40 billion a year to fund a £70 billion annual increase in public spending. The plan marks a shift back to big state economics, with spending as a share of GDP set to be 5 percentage points higher than before the pandemic. (3) Shell kept up the pace of its share buybacks after profit fell less than expected amid rising sales volumes of natural gas. (4) Microsoft shares dropped in late trading after the software maker forecast slower quarterly cloud revenue growth, reflecting the company’s struggle to bring data centers online fast enough to keep up with demand for artificial intelligence services. (5) Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg will ramp up heavy investments in AI and other futuristic technologies, continuing a years-long tug-of-war between the company’s long-term bets and the core advertising business that provides the vast majority of Meta’s revenue. (6) Starbucks' new Chief Executive Officer Brian Niccol, addressing investors for the first time since taking the company’s helm, laid out his vision of strategic changes to reboot the struggling coffee chain — from reining in drink customization to revising the staffing model. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 30, 2024

What would YOU like to hear about on Bloomberg? Help make shows like ours even better by taking our Bloomberg audience survey . Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves will pledge to “rebuild Britain” with her first budget, an historic moment that will include a major package of tax hikes and extra borrowing likely to define British politics for the rest of the decade. (2) UBS posted third quarter results that broadly beat expectations, while warning of headwinds ranging from the US elections to falling interest income. (3) The European Union has imposed higher tariffs peaking at 45% on electric vehicles from China, ratcheting up trade tensions between the world’s leading export powers. (4) Google parent Alphabet showed on Tuesday that an expensive foray into artificial intelligence is starting to pay off, delivering better-than-expected traction for its cloud computing business and driving more usage for its flagship search engine. (5) Advanced Micro Devices slid in late trading after the chipmaker’s revenue forecast missed analysts’ estimates, a sign its artificial intelligence sales are growing more slowly than some had anticipated. (6) Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris argued a second Donald Trump presidency would be steeped in chaos and division — but not focused on Americans’ needs — as she looked to rally voters from the National Mall one week before Election Day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 29, 2024

What would YOU like to hear about on Bloomberg? Help make shows like ours even better by taking our Bloomberg audience survey . Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) HSBC has announced a fresh multi-billion dollar stock buyback as it reported better-than-estimated earnings, days after unveiling a major overhaul of its businesses. (2) Banco Santander has posted better-than-expected profit in the third quarter, as the lender sees progress in adjusting to lower interest rates. (3) Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon is sounding a bullish note on the outlook for dealmaking, singling out investments in technology as a bright spot. (4) Volkswagen is embarking on an unheard-of German restructuring in what amounts to comeuppance for having allowed issues at its namesake brand to fester for years. (5) A proposal to divide up the UK power market and unleash free electricity in the windiest parts of the nation is turning into a bitter fight between its biggest energy companies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 28, 2024

Bloomberg News Now is a comprehensive audio report on today's top stories. Listen for the latest news, whenever you want it, covering global business stories around the world. On Apple: http://apple.co/3Eyz9EX On Spotify: http://spoti.fi/45IG5LR Anywhere: http://bit.ly/460OMka See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 28, 2024

What would YOU like to hear about on Bloomberg? Help make shows like ours even better by taking our Bloomberg audience survey . Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said his government would “embrace the harsh light of fiscal reality,” as Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves prepares to reveal a historic package of tax hikes and extra borrowing in a make-or-break budget on Wednesday. (2) Oil tumbled more than 5% at the start of the week after Israeli strikes against targets in Iran avoided the OPEC member’s crude facilities, raising the prospect for easing hostilities in the region. (3) Japan faces a period of political instability after the ruling coalition failed to win a majority in parliament for the first time since 2009, setting up a race among two main blocs to form a government. (4) Boeing is planning to launch a capital raise as early as Monday, according to people familiar with the matter, in an offering that would help the beleaguered airplane maker boost its liquidity. (5) Slowing profit growth is removing some of the invincibility surrounding the stock market’s technology giants as they prepare to report earnings this week. Whether they can reverse that trend will go a long way to determining if the rally in equities can keep going. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 26, 2024

Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Tom Busby takes a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US – a preview of the October jobs report, and U.S tech earnings. In the UK – a look at diversity and inclusion efforts in the UK’s financial services sector. In Asia – a preview of Hong Kong’s FinTech week and a meeting of Bank of Japan officials. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 25, 2024

What would YOU like to hear about on Bloomberg? Help make shows like ours even better by taking our Bloomberg audience survey . Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) City firms reported a 72% surge in non-financial misconduct complaints over the last three years following a string of high-profile scandals including sexual harassment allegations leveled at hedge fund chief Crispin Odey. (2) Prime Minister Keir Starmer says Britons who get additional income from stock holdings don’t count as ‘working people,’ suggesting he’s willing to raise taxes on investors. (3) President Xi Jinping’s boldest economic stimulus since the pandemic failed to impress global luminaries gathered in Washington this week, who called for more measures to rebalance China’s growth and greater clarity over Beijing’s policy plans. (4) European Central Bank Governing Council member Pierre Wunsch said it’s far too early to start considering a half-point interest-rate reduction in December. Views among European Central Bank officials about where to take monetary policy are starting to diverge as the institution’s 2% inflation target moves within close reach. (5) Clearing houses pose a risk to the financial system if they are not robustly operated, Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said. (6) Fragmentation in Europe’s banking markets is leading to lower returns for shareholders and higher borrowing costs, according to UBS Group AG chief executive officer Sergio Ermotti. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 24, 2024

What would YOU like to hear about on Bloomberg? Help make shows like ours even better by taking our Bloomberg audience survey . Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Vice President Kamala Harris deepened her closing argument to undecided voters that Donald Trump is unfit to serve a second term, classifying her opponent as a fascist in response to a question during a CNN town hall in key swing-state Pennsylvania. (2) German Finance Minister Christian Lindner warned Donald Trump against starting a trade war with the European Union if he returns to the White House because imposing tariffs would hurt both sides. (3) Tesla's market value soared by $80 billion after the EV maker reported its biggest quarterly profit in more than a year and issued upbeat forecasts for 2025. (4) Boeing factory workers rejected a new labor contract that would have increased their wages by 35% over four years, dealing a blow to the embattled aircraft manufacturer as it tries to overcome a crippling work stoppage. (5) Prime Minister Keir Starmer said there’s “no reason” for entrepreneurs to leave the UK, even as Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves studies proposals to raise taxes on the wealthy, property, inheritance and pensions in her budget next week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 23, 2024

What would YOU like to hear about on Bloomberg? Help make shows like ours even better by taking our Bloomberg audience survey . Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) The last time US government bonds sold off this much as the Federal Reserve started cutting interest rates, Alan Greenspan was orchestrating a rare soft landing. (2) Bank of America Chief Executive Officer Brian Moynihan has urged Federal Reserve policymakers to be measured in the magnitude of interest-rate reductions. (3) UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Donald Trump’s legal complaint against his Labour Party over alleged election interference won’t jeopardize their relationship if the former president wins the US election next month. (4) Deutsche Bank is seeking approval for further share buybacks after revenue at the investment bank rose and the lender largely settled a legacy dispute. (5) Arm is canceling a license that allowed longtime partner Qualcomm to use Arm intellectual property to design chips, escalating a legal dispute over vital smartphone See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 22, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Bonds around the world are falling as investors mull prospects of slower US interest-rate cuts, a trend that risks upending debt positions everywhere. (2) HSBC unveiled a broad restructuring across different business lines and geographies as newly appointed Chief Executive Officer Georges Elhedery embarks on ambitious cost cuts at the banking behemoth. (3) President Vladimir Putin will play host to Russia’s biggest gathering of world leaders since the invasion of Ukraine and use the BRICS summit to show the US and its allies that he’s no pariah. (4) US Secretary of State Antony Blinken took off Monday for his 11th visit to the Middle East in his so-far unsuccessful effort to engineer a cease-fire between Israel and Iran-backed militants since the attack on Israel more than a year ago. (5) Plus -- Bloomberg's top 25 UK startups to watch in 2024. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 21, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) A day after a Hezbollah drone penetrated Israel’s air defenses and exploded next to the private home of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, he held a series of meetings with top security aides to discuss the next attack on Iran. (2) China cut its benchmark lending rates after the central bank lowered interest rates at the end of September as part of a series of measures aimed at reviving economic growth and halting a housing market crash. (3) The fast money on Wall Street has taken a close look at key sectors in the green economy and decided to bet against them. (4) Vice President Kamala Harris predicted former President Donald Trump’s lack of decorum would be a disqualifier with voters as the candidates are locked in an exceedingly tight race with 16 days to go. (5) UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves will set aside billions of pounds for the National Health Service in her budget next week as the institution kicks off an extensive program of reform. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 19, 2024

Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Tom Busby takes a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US – a preview of Boeing and UPS earnings. In the UK – a look ahead to UK bank earnings. In Asia – a preview of next week's BRICS Summit in Russia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 18, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Israeli soldiers killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, the architect of the Oct. 7 attack, in a death that leaves a huge hole at the top of the militant group and spurred fresh US pressure for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to end the war in the Gaza Strip. (2) China’s central bank moved to support markets just as data showed the economy expanding the least in six quarters, signaling the government’s intent to continue a stimulus push to draw a line under the slowdown. (3) European Central Bank officials reckon another interest-rate cut in December is highly likely, with inflation to settle at 2% faster than envisaged, according to people familiar with the matter. (4) Traders at some of the world's biggest banks have allegedly been misled by cold callers dangling the prospect of jobs at the likes of Goldman Sachs Group Inc. and Morgan Stanley in exchange for details about their salaries, the make-up of their teams and even their desk’s confidential profit and loss statements. But often the jobs don’t exist. Neither does the named caller. Even their supposed employer — firms like Omertion Group or AMO Search — aren’t real. (5) Netflix added more than 5 million customers in the third quarter and eclipsed Wall Street’s expectations on every major financial metric despite a new programming slate constrained by last year’s strikes in Hollywood. (6) City firms publicly say they’re still committed to diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. Their staff don’t agree. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 17, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Billionaire investor Stan Druckenmiller said markets are pricing in a Donald Trump victory ahead of next month’s US presidential election. (2) Vice President Kamala Harris sought to deflect criticism over the administration’s handling of the border crisis, her stance on transgender rights and her ties to President Joe Biden in a combative interview Wednesday on Fox News. (3) China’s economy likely grew at its weakest pace in six quarters, prompting Beijing to roll out a swath of stimulus measures in late September to draw a line under the slowdown. (4) Europe should use the challenges posed by an increasingly fragmented world order and geopolitical conflicts as an opportunity to strengthen the foundations of its domestic market, according to European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde. (5) UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves could raise £15 billion ($20 billion) a year from the wealthiest Britons by targeting capital gains and inheritance without triggering an exodus of millionaires, according to two think tank reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 16, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) UK inflation slipped below the Bank of England’s 2% target for the first time in more than three years, spurring investors to bet on a quicker pace of interest-rate cuts in the coming months. (2) ASML shares plunged the most in 26 years after it booked only about half the orders analysts expected, a startling slowdown for one of the bellwethers of the semiconductor industry. (3) LVMH’s sales of fashion and leather goods fell for the first time since the pandemic as the industry’s biggest player was hammered by a slump in demand from Chinese consumers whose appetite for high-end purchases once seemed insatiable. (4) Chinese stocks dipped after early fluctuations, in a sign of growing disappointment over the pace of stimulus rollout. (5) The European Union has prepared a list of American goods it could target with tariffs if former President Donald Trump wins the US election and follows through on his threat to hit the bloc with punitive trade measures. (6) UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s political aides plan to confer with advocates for the nation’s so-called non-dom population of wealthy foreigners amid concerns his Labour Party’s intended tax hikes may end up costing money. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 16, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) ASML shares plunged the most in 26 years after it booked only about half the orders analysts expected, a startling slowdown for one of the bellwethers of the semiconductor industry. (2) LVMH’s sales of fashion and leather goods fell for the first time since the pandemic as the industry’s biggest player was hammered by a slump in demand from Chinese consumers whose appetite for high-end purchases once seemed insatiable. (3) Chinese stocks dipped after early fluctuations, in a sign of growing disappointment over the pace of stimulus rollout. (4) The European Union has prepared a list of American goods it could target with tariffs if former President Donald Trump wins the US election and follows through on his threat to hit the bloc with punitive trade measures. (5) UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s political aides plan to confer with advocates for the nation’s so-called non-dom population of wealthy foreigners amid concerns his Labour Party’s intended tax hikes may end up costing money. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 15, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Biden administration officials have discussed capping sales of advanced AI chips from Nvidia Corp. and other American companies on a country-specific basis, people familiar with the matter said, a move that would limit some nations’ artificial intelligence capabilities. (2) China has begun enforcing a long-overlooked tax on overseas investment gains by the country’s ultra-rich, according to people familiar with the matter. (3) Prime Minister Keir Starmer used a glitzy London investment summit to proclaim growth and wealth creation the cornerstones of his government, seeking to draw a line under a rocky first three months in power that saw his negative rhetoric about the state of the public finances weigh on economic sentiment. (4) UK wages grew at the slowest pace in more than two years over the summer, a sign of easing inflationary pressures that keeps the Bank of England on track to cut interest rates in November. (5) Israel said it is listening to US misgivings about its planned counter-strike against Iran but will act based on its own assessments, following a report suggesting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu could spare Tehran’s nuclear and energy facilities from any immediate reprisal. (5) Oil fell for a third session after a report that Israel may avoid targeting Iran’s crude infrastructure eased concerns over a major supply disruption. (6) After JPMorgan & Wells Fargo positively surprised investors last week with unexpected gains in net interest income and investment bank fees, attention shifts to Goldman Sachs, Bank of America and Citigroup, followed by Morgan Stanley a day later. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 14, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) China’s highly anticipated Finance Ministry briefing on Saturday lacked the firepower that equity investors had hoped for, indicating that the volatility that’s gripped the market following a world-beating rally will likely extend. (2) UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will vow to scrap regulations holding back growth, as he seeks to soothe concerns among international investors after a rocky first 100 days in power. (3) Vice President Kamala Harris needled her Republican opponent Donald Trump for keeping his medical records out of public view, saying he isn’t being transparent with American voters. (4) TSMC is planning more plants in Europe with a focus on the market for artificial intelligence chips, according to a senior Taiwanese official, as the chip maker expands its global footprint. (5) Cracks are finally appearing in the euro zone’s labor market after years of unexpected resilience — spurring the European Central Bank to lower interest rates more speedily. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 12, 2024

It's almost 100 days since Keir Starmer's Labour government was elected - on a pledge to 'change Britain' and reboot economic growth. But the investors and business people Labour courted ahead of that landslide win are increasingly concerned about progress and the big decisions in the budget. We spoke to top investors and financiers for their views on the new administration's first steps. Hosted by Caroline Hepker. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 12, 2024

Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Tom Busby takes a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US – a look ahead to U.S Retail sales and Netflix earnings. In the UK – a preview of next week’s ECB meeting. In Asia - a look ahead to China trade data and TSMC earnings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 11, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) One hundred days into Britain’s new Labour government, executives say ‘we can’t live without the details indefinitely.’ (2) Elon Musk unveiled long-awaited prototypes of a Tesla robotaxi called Cybercab, saying production may start in 2026 and that the vehicle could cost less than $30,000. (3) The French government unveiled a budget for next year that aims to deliver a €60.6 billion ($66.2 billion) remedy for its creaking public finances and rebuild investor confidence even as it risks eviction by a hostile parliament. (4) Investors and analysts are expecting China to deploy as much as 2 trillion yuan ($283 billion) in fresh fiscal stimulus as Beijing seeks to shore up the world’s No. 2 economy and boost confidence. (5) Three Federal Reserve policymakers on Thursday were unfazed by a higher-than-forecast September inflation report, suggesting the US central bank can continue lowering interest rates, but a fourth hinted he may favor a pause at their next meeting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 10, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Hurricane Milton slammed into Florida’s west coast near Tampa with tree-snapping winds and heavy rain, pushing a wall of water onshore and putting lives at risk in the densely populated region. (2) Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is unlikely to win another big interest-rate cut from his policy committee so long as the labor market holds up. (3) President Joe Biden has warned Israel against attacking Iran’s nuclear sites, and US officials worry a strike on its energy infrastructure could roil energy markets. But with Israeli retaliation against Iran expected at any time, the US is finding it has few assurances against further escalation. (4) Keir Starmer’s new UK government unveils a package of new workers’ rights on Thursday, one of the Labour Party’s key promises in its election-winning manifesto that seeks to balance competing demands of trade unions and business leaders he’s been courting for the past four years. (5) Conservative Members of Parliament knocked former Home Secretary James Cleverly out of the race to be the UK opposition’s next leader in a shock result that leaves two right wingers, Kemi Badenoch and Robert Jenrick, to battle it out. (6) Craig Billings’ biggest wager as chief executive officer of Wynn Resorts is starting to pay off. The company is developing its newest outpost in the United Arab Emirates even though the government still hasn’t technically legalized gambling. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 9, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) The US Justice Department told a federal judge it’s considering recommending that Google be forced to sell off parts of its operations to alleviate the harm caused by its monopolization of the online search market, in what would be a historic antitrust breakup. (2) Ever since President Xi Jinping sought to draw a line under China’s slowdown last month, investors have clamored for him to back up monetary easing with a powerful fiscal stimulus to help fuel one of the nation’s biggest stock rallies in years. (3) France is waking up to a harsh reality: its fall from favor in the eyes of global investors is pointing to a long, painful and uncertain rehabilitation. (4) Regulators in the US and UK should make it easier for companies to go public, JPMorgan Chase & Co. Chief Executive Officer Jamie Dimon said. (5) Hurricane Milton churned toward Florida’s west coast as a dangerous Category 5 storm, with flooding and high winds expected to inflict widespread damage and put lives at risk. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 8, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) A rally in onshore Chinese stocks on their return from a week-long holiday cooled as traders questioned Beijing’s resolve to add more stimulus. Shares in Hong Kong tumbled. (2) Brent oil tumbled below $80 a barrel as expectations for more stimulus from China fizzled, sparking a risk-off mood across markets. (3) Milton, the Atlantic’s strongest hurricane this year, is set to approach the Florida peninsula as a catastrophic Category 5 storm, bearing down on a region still struggling to recover from Helene’s devastation. (4) When Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves plotted Labour’s path to power in the UK, they banked on eye-catching moves to hike taxes on private equity and ultra-rich “non-dom” residents to fund key spending plans. Now, those promises are meeting reality. (5) The UK is opening an office to speed up approvals of novel technologies, including drones and pest-resistant crops, as part of plan to improve the business climate ahead of a major government investment summit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 7, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) As the Middle East marks a year since the deadly Oct. 7 attacks by Hamas, Israel is locked in a multi-front war with no clear end, sending troops back to northern Gaza and keeping up intense aerial attacks and a limited ground maneuver in Lebanon. (2) Oil opened the week lower as the market waited to see if Israel would retaliate against Tehran for a missile attack last week, with President Joe Biden discouraging a strike on Iran’s crude fields. (3) The world-beating rally in Chinese stocks is failing to convince many global fund managers and strategists. (4) The European Central Bank will “quite probably” cut interest rates at its next meeting later this month, according to Governing Council member Francois Villeroy de Galhau. (5) Keir Starmer replaced his top aide and the Treasury acknowledged that key tax-raising plans were under review, as the Labour government tried to correct course from what even allies say has been a rocky three months in power. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 5, 2024

Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Tom Busby takes a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US – a preview of U.S CPI and PPI data, along with bank earnings. In the UK – a look ahead to the 2024 Nobel Prize selection. In Asia – a look ahead to what’s next for Japan, after its ruling party picked Shigeru Ishiba as its new leader. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 4, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Oil steadied — following its biggest one-day jump in almost a year — as fears that Israel may decide to strike Iranian crude facilities in retaliation for a missile barrage kept the market on edge. (2) Planned tax increases to get France’s budget deficit under control will hit about 300 of the country’s biggest companies, Prime Minister Michel Barnier said. (3) Online fashion retailer Shein is preparing to start early, informal meetings with investors to gauge interest ahead of a potential initial public offering in London, according to a person familiar with the matter. (4) HSBC has canceled some internal events and further curtailed travel as the bank’s new chief executive seeks to keep a tight lid on costs ahead of his first quarterly results. (5) Economists anticipate that hiring picked up slightly in September while the unemployment rate held steady at 4.2%, an outcome that would assuage any lingering concerns that labor demand is deteriorating. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 3, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) President Joe Biden said Israel should hold off from attacking Iran’s nuclear facilities in retaliation for a missile barrage this week, as Group of Seven nations sought to tamp down a spiraling conflict that threatens to pull the US even deeper in. (2) OpenAI has completed a deal to raise $6.6 billion in new funding, giving the artificial intelligence company a $157 billion valuation and bolstering its efforts to build the world’s leading generative AI technology. (3) French President Emmanuel Macron endorsed a temporary tax on the country’s largest companies, supporting his new government’s strategy even as it departs from his longstanding pro-business stance. (4) Prime Minister Keir Starmer promised to “stand firm” during what are likely to be difficult negotiations to forge closer ties with the European Union, as he announced the first-ever UK-EU bilateral summit next year. (5) UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer paid back more than £6,000 ($8,000) worth of gifts and hospitality he has received since entering 10 Downing St., as he sought to quell a freebie controversy that has distracted from the early work of his administration. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 2, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Iran fired about 200 ballistic missiles at Israel on Tuesday, a sharp but brief escalation between Middle Eastern adversaries that threatened to trigger a fresh round of attacks as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to retaliate. (2) Global benchmark Brent climbed above $74 a barrel, after briefly spiking more than 5% on Tuesday following the Iranian assault, which was preceded by a warning from the US. West Texas Intermediate advanced to near $71, although it also remained below the previous session’s peak. (3) Vice presidential nominees JD Vance and Tim Walz met for their first and potentially only debate before the November election, as the two Midwesterners with economic populist streaks try to win over undecided voters. (4) Prime Minister Michel Barnier delayed a target date to bring the budget deficit within the European Union limit by two years in an admission of the dire state of France’s finances. (5) Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s trip to Brussels on Wednesday will be his first real foray into forging a new post-Brexit relationship with Europe, a process expected to take months, if not years amid competing priorities. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 1, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Israel said it had begun “targeted ground raids” in southern Lebanon, escalating a campaign to root out Hezbollah despite international appeals for restraint. (2) Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the central bank will lower interest rates “over time,” while again emphasizing that the overall US economy remains on solid footing. (3) Christine Lagarde said the European Central Bank is becoming more optimistic that it will be able to get inflation under control, and will reflect on that at its October interest-rate decision. (4) Business chiefs are the most pessimistic they have been about Britain’s economy since late 2022, when the country was still reeling from the effects of Liz Truss’s short spell as prime minister. (5) Dockworkers have walked out of every major port on the US East and Gulf coasts, marking the beginning of a strike that could ripple through the world’s largest economy and cause political turmoil just weeks before the presidential election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 30, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Nearly a year after Hamas’ unprecedented assault shattered their spirits, Israelis are in a triumphant mood over the pummeling their military has given Lebanon’s Hezbollah and the killing of its elusive leader. (2) Chinese stocks extended one of their most remarkable turnarounds in history, soaring for a ninth straight day as government stimulus entices investors back to one of the most beaten-down markets worldwide. (3) UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves is aiming to attend a meeting of EU finance ministers before the end of the year, the Financial Times reports. (4) Rishi Sunak had one warning for the Conservatives in an otherwise low-profile speech at the party’s annual conference: End the “squabbling” that derailed his UK premiership. It likely fell on dead ears. (5) Chinese manufacturers sold the fewest electric cars in 18 months to customers across Europe, with registrations falling by nearly half in August from a year earlier. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 28, 2024

Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Tom Busby takes a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US – a preview of the September jobs report and the Vice Presidential debate. In the UK – a look at some of the challenges France’s new government will face. In Asia – a look ahead to China’s Golden Week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 27, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes.On today's podcast: (1) China cut the amount of cash banks must keep in reserve Friday and lowered a key policy rate, as Beijing rolls out a strong stimulus package unveiled this week in a push to shore up the slowing economy and investor confidence. (2) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed the military would maintain its bombardment of Hezbollah targets in Lebanon indefinitely, while engaging with efforts by the US and allies to secure a cease-fire that would ease the risk of a regional war. (3) Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves is considering tweaks to her overhaul of the UK's tax regime for wealthy foreigners, amid concern that Labour's current plans may end up costing revenue. (4) UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer dined with Donald Trump for two hours as he sought to move past previous criticism of the former president to burnish personal relations ahead of a US election that may return him to power. (5) Vice President Kamala Harris has all but neutralized Donald Trump's advantage on economic issues, fueling an upbeat showing for the Democrat in battleground states where she and the former president are locked in a tight race about 40 days until the election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 26, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) OpenAI is discussing giving Chief Executive Officer Sam Altman a 7% equity stake in the company and restructuring to become a for-profit business, people familiar with the matter said, a major shift that would mark the first time Altman is granted ownership in the artificial intelligence startup. (2) China is considering injecting up to 1 trillion yuan ($142 billion) of capital into its biggest state banks to increase their capacity to support the struggling economy, according to people familiar with the matter. (3) The US, European allies and Arab powers proposed a three-week cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon as part of a bid to clear the way for negotiations and avert all-out war after days of air-strikes by Israeli forces. (4) Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump plans to meet with the new UK prime minister, Keir Starmer, as well as the president of the United Arab Emirates, according to a senior adviser, as the former president continues to hold sway with foreign leaders in the shadow of the US election. (5) Qantas Airways ghost-flight scandal misled almost one million customers booked on tens of thousands of non-existent services, according to court documents that reveal the scale of the misconduct and the airline's awareness of the problem. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 25, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) China’s central bank lowered the interest rate charged on its one-year policy loans by the most on record, kicking off a sweeping program to revive confidence in the world’s second-largest economy. (2) The debate over the magnitude of the Federal Reserve’s expected interest-rate cut in November is intensifying, with traders ramping up wagers in futures keyed to the central bank’s path as officials start to weigh in on their next move. (3) The man who was found hiding in the bushes with a loaded rifle at Donald Trump’s golf course has been indicted for attempting to assassinate the former president. (4) Keir Starmer warned Britons he will take “tough, long-term decisions” that will make him unpopular and said Labour’s program of “national renewal” is unchanged despite a slew of setbacks early in his premiership. (5)Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds dismissed warnings of a wealth exodus to escape potential Labour tax hikes, hitting back at criticisms that have been levied at Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 24, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Israel launched airstrikes on targets across southern Lebanon, killing nearly 500 people in one of the deadliest days of fighting in nearly two decades and fanning fears of all-out war. (2) China’s central bank unleashed an unprecedented blitz of policy support for the economy, as authorities made their boldest swing so far to hit this year’s annual growth target of about 5%, after a flurry of Wall Street banks downgraded their forecasts. (3) Prime Minister Keir Starmer will try to reset the UK political narrative by promising “light at the end of this tunnel,” amid criticism that his Labour government’s gloomy economic messaging has made things worse. (4) UniCredit Chief Executive Officer Andrea Orcel used Barclay and Bank of America to help him quietly build up a stake in Commerzbank, a move that has shaken European finance and triggered a backlash from the German government. (5) A handful of Federal Reserve officials on Monday left open the door to additional large interest-rate cuts, noting that current rates still weigh heavily on the US economy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 23, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) The UK’s new Labour government won’t return to the austerity cuts of its Conservative predecessors, Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves will promise on Monday, as she pivots toward a more positive narrative after weeks of warning about the dire state of the public finances. (2) Prime Minister Michel Barnier opened the door to taxing wealthy individuals and large companies in a bid to repair France’s massive budget deficit and reassure international investors. (3) Olaf Scholz’s Social Democrats held off the far-right Alternative for Germany and look set to cling on to power in the eastern state of Brandenburg, sparing the chancellor and his party another embarrassing electoral setback. (4) China announced plans for a rare briefing on the economy by three top financial regulators just as it cut one of its short-term policy rates, fueling speculation officials are preparing to ramp up efforts to revive growth. (5) Apollo Global Management has offered to make a multibillion-dollar investment in Intel, according to people familiar with the matter, in a move that would be a vote of confidence in the chipmaker’s turnaround strategy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 21, 2024

Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Tom Busby takes a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US: We preview PCE inflation data In the UK: We're looking ahead to one of the most pivotal periods on the political calendar In Asia: We take a look at the Liberal Democratic Party presidential election See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 20, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Asian stocks extended a rally in global equities as jobs data backed the view that the US economy is headed for a soft landing. The yen gained as the Bank of Japan left interest rates unchanged. (2) The Bank of England has given Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves a £4 billion ($5.3 billion) lifeline to help ease spending pressures ahead of what she has said will be a tough first budget. (3) The UK’s Labour government is considering raising wealth taxes. Small businesses and farmers fear liquidation if relief is cut. (4) French Prime Minister Michel Barnier met with President Emmanuel Macron in Paris late on Thursday to propose a new government after two weeks of tense consultations with rival political groups. (5) UK government borrowing came in higher than forecast in the first five months of the fiscal year, keeping Chancellor Rachel Reeves under pressure to raise taxes to balance the books in her budget next month. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 20, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Asian stocks extended a rally in global equities as jobs data backed the view that the US economy is headed for a soft landing. The yen gained as the Bank of Japan left interest rates unchanged. (2) The Bank of England has given Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves a £4 billion ($5.3 billion) lifeline to help ease spending pressures ahead of what she has said will be a tough first budget. (3) The UK’s Labour government is considering raising wealth taxes. Small businesses and farmers fear liquidation if relief is cut. (4) French Prime Minister Michel Barnier met with President Emmanuel Macron in Paris late on Thursday to propose a new government after two weeks of tense consultations with rival political groups. (5) The German government has started an internal probe into its Commerzbank AG share sale after the transaction allowed UniCredit to swoop in and take a major stake in the lender. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 19, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell led his colleagues to an outsize interest-rate cut designed to preserve the strength of the US economy as risks to the labor market mount, marking an end to their single-minded focus on quashing inflation. (2) Traders ramped up their bets on the pace of future US interest-rate cuts after the Federal Reserve reduced its benchmark by half a point and signalled more cuts coming this year. (3) The Bank of England is likely to decide against cutting interest rates for a second straight meeting, maintaining a patient approach to reversing the most aggressive policy tightening in decades. (4) Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant declared what he called a “new phase” in the war with regional Islamist groups and said troops would be diverted to the Lebanese border, an indication that long-held fears of a wider conflict may soon be realized. (5) The City of London thinks the UK could attract as much as £7.7 billion ($10.2 billion) more investment by 2030 if it did a better job of attracting foreign sovereign wealth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 18, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Iran-backed Hezbollah accused Israel of orchestrating an attack that killed several people and left almost 3,000 wounded across Lebanon, increasing fears of an all-out war. (2) Traders who are locked into record wagers tied to the Federal Reserve’s expected interest-rate cut Wednesday are risking sharp losses if officials opt for a standard-sized reduction. (3) BlackRock Inc. and Microsoft Corp. are teaming up on one of the largest efforts to date to bankroll the build-out of data warehouses and energy infrastructure behind the boom in artificial intelligence. (4) Steve Cohen has stepped away from the trading floor. While the billionaire hedge fund founder remains Point72 Asset Management’s co-chief investment officer along with Harry Schwefel, he’s no longer investing clients’ capital. (5) The German Finance Ministry is sticking to a plan to sell off its entire stake in Commerzbank despite UniCredit's move to buy all the shares offered last week, according to people familiar with the matter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 17, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Not since the lead-up to the financial crisis have bond traders been so divided about the outcome of the next Federal Reserve decision. (2) Donald Trump is poised to capitalize on the second attempt on his life in recent months, using the shocking development to try to snatch back the political momentum that Vice President Kamala Harris has enjoyed. (3) Amazon.com Chief Executive Officer Andy Jassy is moving to streamline the world’s largest online retailer and cloud-computing company, cutting management layers and ordering employees to return to the office five days a week beginning in January. (4) Intel Chief Executive Officer Pat Gelsinger has landed Amazon.com Inc.’s AWS as a customer for the company’s manufacturing business, potentially bringing work to new plants under construction in the US and boosting his efforts to turn around the embattled chipmaker. (5) Stavanger harbor bustled in the sun on a recent afternoon, the hoisting cranes, working ships and rigs under construction testament to the city’s status as Norway’s oil capital, and the main source of its wealth. Stavanger harbor bustled in the sun on a recent afternoon, the hoisting cranes, working ships and rigs under construction testament to the city’s status as Norway’s oil capital, and the main source of its wealth. (6) Keir Starmer said he’s looking to his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni for lessons on tackling so-called irregular migration, as Britain’s prime minister grapples with an issue fueling a rise in Western democracies of right-wing parties that are not natural allies of his center-left Labour government. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 16, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Former President Donald Trump is safe after his Secret Service detail opened fire at a man who was wielding an assault rifle at his West Palm Beach, Florida, golf course Sunday, in what the Federal Bureau of Investigation called an apparent assassination attempt. (2) Back in January, Premier Li Qiang trumpeted China’s success in exceeding its 2023 growth goal without resorting to “massive stimulus.” Repeating the same feat this year now looks less likely. (3) The Bank of England looks set to stick to its tentative interest-rate cutting when it meets this week, defying skepticism from a growing cohort of investors who see a need for more aggressive action. (4) Italy and the UK are poised to reaffirm their pledge to defend Ukraine as Prime Minister Keir Starmer travels to Rome to seek support for a proposal to let Kyiv use non-US long-range weapons against Russia. (5) Widespread flooding in central and eastern Europe from days of unrelenting rain is playing havoc with rail transportation and causing more evacuations of residents as well as damage to homes and infrastructure. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 14, 2024

In the US – a preview of next week’s Fed meeting and FedEx earnings. In the UK – a preview of Eurozone data. In Asia – a look at next week’s BOJ decision and TOKEN2049 Summit . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 13, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Clues on when the European Central Bank will next cut interest rates were in short supply on Thursday, with President Christine Lagarde and colleagues awaiting data on how drastically the economy is deteriorating — and how that will shift inflation. (2) The US and UK governments are discussing allowing Ukraine to deploy British cruise missiles backed by US navigational data to conduct long-range strikes inside Russian territory, according to people familiar with the matter. (3) The Bank of England's former Chief Economist -- Andy Haldane -- says the Chancellor's claim of a 22-billion pound 'black hole' in government finances is 'unnecessary, unhelpful' and a 'bad' idea. (4) Republican Donald Trump ruled out appearing at another debate with Democrat Kamala Harris two days after he delivered an uneven performance at their first showdown of the election cycle. (5) OpenAI is releasing a new artificial intelligence model known internally as “Strawberry” that can perform some human-like reasoning tasks, as it looks to stay at the top of a crowded market of rivals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 12, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) The bond market has ended its long flirtation with the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates by half a point this month as resilient inflation and labor market data reinforce a measured course of action. (2) The European Central Bank is set to lower interest rates again, but will remain tight-lipped on the pace and extent of further action with inflation not yet fully defeated. (3) Donald Trump said he is not inclined to have another debate with Kamala Harris after initially suggesting several additional matchups to supplement Tuesday’s forum. (4) At least three top investment bankers from different securities firms have been detained by Chinese authorities since August, sending a chill through the industry. (5) The early release of thousands of prisoners is a calculated move by the new government to relieve pressure on an aging system. Will it pay-off? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 11, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump sparred through their first debate on ABC News, with the former president often on the defensive over abortion rights, the January 6 insurrection and on foreign policy. This podcast includes extracts from that ABC News debate. (2) The Bank of Japan will continue to adjust policy going forward provided the economy performs in line with its projections, BOJ Board Member Junko Nakagawa said, in comments that bumped the yen to its highest level against the dollar since January. (3) US banks scored a big break from regulators on new capital rules — only to ruin their own celebration with downbeat outlooks on lending. (4) Keir Starmer received a warning shot from his own Labour Party over the difficult battles ahead as he tries to fix Britain’s public finances, after his government suffered a significant display of dissent over his decision to scrap winter fuel payments for most UK pensioners. (5) Australian real estate listing provider REA Group Ltd. presented a £5.6 billion ($7.3 billion) takeover proposal for Rightmove Plc that was rejected by the UK’s biggest property portal by market value. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 10, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Apple has introduced the latest version of its flagship device, the iPhone 16, betting it can entice consumers with modest hardware upgrades and AI technology that's still on the horizon. (2) The biggest US banks would face a 9% increase in capital requirements — a dramatic retreat from the original plan — after regulators agreed to sweeping changes to a proposed package of rules, according to people familiar with the matter. (3) Goldman Sachs is signaling a note of caution to investors after posting some of the biggest stock advances among its peers this year. (4) HSBC is weighing combining its commercial and investment bank divisions as part of new Chief Executive Officer Georges Elhedery's push to eliminate overlapping roles across the company and shed expenses. (5) For Wall Street, the faceoff between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President and Republican nominee Donald Trump may add another layer of volatility at a time when uncertainty around the labor market, interest rates and geopolitics is fraying investor nerves. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 9, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Worse-than-expected economic data is fuelling concerns of a broader global economic slowdown as concern shifts from inflation to growth.While the Fed has all but committed to reducing rates from their highest in more than two decades this month, investors have been scrutinizing economic data for clues as to the scope and pace of the reductions. (2) China's core inflation cooled to the weakest in more than three years, fueling calls for greater efforts to boost households spending as weak demand puts the annual growth target under pressure."You leave the dollar and you're not doing business with the United States because we are going to put a 100% tariff on your goods," the Republican presidential nominee said at a rally in the battleground state of Wisconsin. (3) Donald Trump pledged on Saturday to make it too costly for countries to shift away from using the US dollar, adding a new pillar to his tariff platform. (4) Millions of UK pensioners are in line for an extra £500 next year, a boost the new Labour government hopes will contain a row that's raging over cuts to winter fuel subsidies for the elderly. (5) British supermarket chain Asda is set to face a crucial stage in its equal pay fight with workers in what could form the tip of an £8 billion iceberg of claims against the biggest UK retailers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 7, 2024

Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Guest-Host John Tucker takes a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US - a preview of U.S CPI data and next week’s Presidential debate. In the UK – a look at next week’s ECB meeting. In Asia - a look at Apple’s major product launch. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 6, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Forecasters anticipate a monthly report on US employment will show a bounce in hiring and a tick lower in the unemployment rate in August, marking a stabilization after the July data sparked a growth scare in financial markets. (2) Donald Trump pledged to cut the corporate tax rate, slash regulations and audit the federal government, embracing an idea proposed by billionaire backer Elon Musk, as he pitched his agenda to Wall Street and corporate leaders in New York. (3) The man in charge of election fundraising for the Labour Party has been making recommendations for public appointments, according to people familiar with the matter, an arrangement that prompted party staff to raise concerns with top officials about the appearance of a conflict of interest. (4) France’s new prime minister, Michel Barnier, made a plea for the country’s political factions to work together in order to move beyond the turbulence that’s caused so much chaos over the past two months. (5) Hong Kong scrapped trading of its $4.9 trillion stock market on Friday as the city prolonged a storm warning due to Super Typhoon Yagi, which skirted the region overnight toward southern China. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 5, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) A key segment of the US Treasury yield curve briefly turned positive as weaker-than-anticipated labor-market data bolstered bets on steep interest-rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. (2) Vice President Kamala Harris called for a 28% capital gains tax rate on people earning $1 million or more, touting it as a measure that would ensure the wealthy paid their fair share as she sought to detail her economic agenda and draw a contrast with Republican rival Donald Trump. (3) Oil steadied near the lowest close since June 2023 as an industry report pointed to a big draw in US crude stockpiles, with the market taking a breather following a sharp selloff this week. (4) Nvidia, responding to a Bloomberg News report about the US Department of Justice sending out subpoenas as part of an antitrust probe, said it has been in contact with the government agency but hasn’t been subpoenaed. (5) Four people were killed and nine others injured after a teen gunman opened fire at a high school in Winder, Georgia, an old railroad town northeast of Atlanta. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 4, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Stocks in Asia slumped the most since the Aug. 5 rout, tracking a selloff in US peers driven by a plunge in Nvidia. (2) The US Justice Department sent subpoenas to Nvidia Corp. and other companies as it seeks evidence that the chipmaker violated antitrust laws, an escalation of its investigation into the dominant provider of AI processors. (3) Oil has pushed lower after a loss of almost 5% on Tuesday as the possible easing of political unrest in Libya shifted focus back to OPEC+'s plan to boost production, while demand concerns persist. (4) Risks to smaller banks are likely to only increase as elevated interest rates, a faltering commercial real estate market and shaky economic conditions around the globe expose old fault lines in a sector that's often loosely regulated but also crucial to local economies from Mumbai to Memphis. (5) Plans to scrap a preferential tax regime for wealthy foreigners living in the UK could cost the Treasury around £1 billion ($1.3 billion) a year in lost revenue and drive away global elites. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 3, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) The UK will suspend some arms licenses to Israel after concluding the use of British components in Gaza risks violating international humanitarian law, Foreign Secretary David Lammy said, in a break from allies. (2) Volkswagen AG is considering factory closures in Germany for the first time in its 87-year history, parting with tradition and risking a feud with unions in a step that reflects the deep woes roiling Europe’s auto industry. (3) Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co. said it intends to pursue the $4 billion damages claim in London against the estate of the recently deceased British tech tycoon Mike Lynch. (4) London lags behind other major global cities when it comes to working in the office, raising concerns about both productivity and the British capital’s appeal as an international investment destination. (5) European officials expect Iran to deliver ballistic missiles to Russia imminently, a move that could prompt a swift response from Ukraine’s allies, people familiar with the matter said. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 2, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s ruling coalition was punished in two regional elections in eastern Germany on Sunday, with populist parties on the extreme right and left taking more than 60% of the vote in Thuringia and almost half in Saxony. (2) President Emmanuel Macron will meet on Monday with Bernard Cazeneuve, a former Socialist Party official and ex-premier, as he heads toward naming France’s next prime minister. (3) Inventories of key raw materials are piling up in China, evidence that economic activity remains too feeble to clear a surplus that’s crushing prices from steel to soybeans. (4) Israel’s largest labor group is poised for a nationwide strike on Monday, the strongest push yet to force the government into a Gaza cease-fire and secure the release of hostages held by Hamas. 5) - Ernesto Bertarelli might be Switzerland’s wealthiest man, but a $135 million bet on a sailing race is a lot when it risks disappearing in day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 31, 2024

Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Tom Busby takes a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US – a preview of the August jobs report in the U.S, and earnings from Hewlett Packard Enterprise. In the UK - a look at the challenges facing the UK's government as parliament returns from its summer break. In Asia – a preview of Taiwan's SEMICON summit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 30, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Vice President Kamala Harris said helping address economic woes and bolstering the middle class would be her day one priority, in her critical first interview since capturing the Democratic presidential nomination. (2) China is considering allowing homeowners to refinance as much as $5.4 trillion in mortgages to lower borrowing costs for millions of families and boost consumption. (3) The UK’s top financial regulator is set to delay the next wave of bank capital reforms, according to people with knowledge of the situation, the latest example of a major global rulemaker abandoning its timetable for the changes until the US finalizes its package. (4) The UK’s fiscal watchdog laid out the case for new Chancellor Rachel Reeves to embark on a public investment splurge, amid concern that she risks hurting growth with an overly cautious budget. (5) The Netherlands plans to limit ASML Holding NV’s ability to repair and maintain its semiconductor equipment in China, a potentially painful blow to Beijing’s efforts to develop a world-class chip industry. (6) Nvidia, the world’s biggest chipmaker, has discussed joining a funding round for OpenAI that would value the artificial intelligence startup at more than $100 billion, according to people familiar with the matter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 29, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1)Nvidia Corp. failed to live up to investor hopes with its latest results on Wednesday, delivering an underwhelming forecast and news of production snags with its much-awaited Blackwell chips. (2) OpenAI is getting closer to raising funding at a valuation of more than $100 billion in a round led by Thrive Capital, people with knowledge of the matter said. (3) Pavel Durov, the chief executive officer of Telegram, was charged in France for complicity in the spread of sexual images of children and other crimes such as drug trafficking on the messaging app. (4) Israel launched a large-scale military operation in the West Bank to combat what the army said was terrorist activity, the latest surge in hostilities in the Palestinian area since the start of the war in Gaza. (5) Britain’s Labour government has been urged to stick to its plan for higher taxes on wealth, even as business groups and advisers to the rich call for restraint. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 28, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) HSBC's incoming Chief Executive Officer Georges Elhedery is considering plans that could remove layers of middle management at Europe's largest bank, mirroring similar moves undertaken by rivals Citigroup and Standard Chartered (2) Protests in China are on the rise as the effects of a slowing economy rattle citizens and Beijing refrains from taking bolder steps to shore up growth. (3) US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met again for talks aimed at managing the two nations' contentious relationship. (4) Burberry is poised to exit the FTSE 100 Index, ending the luxury-goods maker's 15-year stay in the UK blue-chip gauge. (5) The UK and Germany are edging toward a major new treaty as part of Keir Starmer's efforts to improve ties with European allies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 27, 2024

(1) BHP the world's biggest miner, posted a full-year profit broadly in line with expectations, as revenue from iron ore and copper increased despite a deteriorating Chinese demand outlook. (2) Pavel Durov, the CEO of Telegram, has been detained in France over claims that the messaging service failed to properly fight crime on the app, including the spread of child sexual abuse material. (3) Longtime Apple Chief Financial Officer Luca Maestri will step down from the job at the end of the year, handing the role to top deputy Kevan Parekh after more than a decade. (4) Despite a day of relative calm in the skies over Israel and Lebanon, tensions remained high Monday over the prospect that a regional war could erupt after Israel mounted what it called a preemptive strike that took out thousands of Hezbollah missile launchers. (5) Prices in Britain's shops have fallen for the time in almost three years, as Bank of England policymakers mull further interest rate cuts.(6) UK banks are preparing for a red-hot corner in the lending market as the new Labour government's plan to address a housing shortage prompts developers to boost supply of homes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 24, 2024

Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Tom Busby takes a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US – a preview of U.S GDP and Core PCE data, and Nvidia earnings. In the UK – a look at the weakness in Germany’s economy. In Asia – a look at Japan’s leadership election. Edward Harrison, Bloomberg Senior Editor and the author of "The Everything Risk" newsletter Kunjan Sobhani, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Semiconductor Analyst Oliver Crook, Bloomberg's Germany Correspondent Isabel Reynolds, Bloomberg Tokyo Bureau Chief See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 23, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Vice President Kamala Harris formally accepted the Democratic presidential nomination on Thursday, delivering a deeply personal speech as she vowed to prioritize a fight for the middle class and Americans' reproductive rights. (2) The Bank of Japan is still on a path toward higher interest rates provided inflation and economic data continue in line with its forecasts, Governor Kazuo Ueda said in his first public remarks following a global market rout. (3) Two Federal Reserve officials said they believe it's appropriate for the US central bank to begin lowering interest rates soon, and that the pace of subsequent cutting should be "gradual" and "methodical." (4) Nestle Chief Executive Officer Mark Schneider is the latest consumer-goods boss to be shown the door as companies struggle to coax shoppers back to premium brands after a period of high inflation and belt-tightening. (5) Mike Lynch, the British tech tycoon who was attempting to restore his reputation over the ill-fated sale of his software company to Hewlett Packard Co., has died. He was 59. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 22, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today’s podcast: (1) At least three banks managed to obtain key payroll numbers Wednesday while the rest of Wall Street was kept waiting for a half-hour by a government delay that whipsawed markets and sowed confusion on trading desks. (2) Several Federal Reserve officials acknowledged there was a plausible case for cutting interest rates at their July 30-31 meeting before the central bank’s policy committee voted unanimously to keep them steady. (3) Vice presidential nominee Tim Walz wrapped himself in football and freedom on Wednesday, as Democrats used the third night of their convention to offer an open hand to the swing voters outside the country’s coasts. (4) Italian divers have retrieved four bodies from a sunken yacht off Sicily, where British tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch and Morgan Stanley International chairman Jonathan Bloomer were among those feared to have died earlier this week. (5) A shadow fleet of tankers carries Russian oil through the Baltic Sea every day. Local authorities can’t stop the ageing vessels - and fears of a spill are growing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 21, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Bond traders are taking on a record amount of risk as they bet big on a Treasury market rally fueled by expectations the Federal Reserve will embark on its first interest-rate cut in more than four years. (2) Barack and Michelle Obama delivered blistering critiques of Republican nominee Donald Trump while painting Vice President Kamala Harris as the heir of their historic political legacy in addresses that capped the second night of the Democratic National Convention. (3) After two days of search-and-rescue efforts, British tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch, Morgan Stanley International chairman Jonathan Bloomer and four others were feared dead aboard the sunken wreckage of a luxury yacht off the coast of Sicily. (4) Keir Starmer’s government pledged to increase deportations of people with no legal right to stay in the UK to the highest rate in five years, an effort to show it is responding to Britons’ concerns about rising immigration. (5) Secretary of State Antony Blinken left the Middle East late Tuesday having failed to secure a deal to halt fighting between Hamas and Israel, highlighting how the two sides remain sharply divided despite US officials’ insistence that an agreement is close. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 20, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) President Joe Biden delivered an emotional and bittersweet call for Democrats to rally behind Kamala Harris, as his party used the first night of its national convention in Chicago to celebrate his presidency while simultaneously passing the torch to a new generation. (2) British tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch is among those missing after a luxury yacht was struck by a tornado and sank off the coast of Sicily. (3) US intelligence agencies said they were “confident” that Iran was behind a recent hack of former President Donald Trump’s presidential campaign, casting the intrusion as part of an increasingly aggressive effort by the Islamic Republic to disrupt the November election. (4) US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accepted a cease-fire proposal to halt the war in Gaza and the next step is for “Hamas to say yes,” putting the onus on the group to end the 10-month conflict even as violence continued. (5) The UK government signed off on London City Airport’s plan to grow passenger numbers by nearly a third, angering environmental campaigners who say it will increase carbon emissions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 19, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Ukraine's President Zelenskiy says the aim of Ukraine's incursion into Russian territory is to create a "buffer zone" between the two countries. (2) Safety at the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southern Ukraine is deteriorating after a drone strike Saturday, International Atomic Energy Agency monitors warned. (3) UK companies stepped up advertising for jobs for the first time this year, a sign of strength in the labor market, data from Adzuna showed. (4) Britain’s prospective home buyers stepped up their search for property after the Bank of England’s first reduction in interest rates since the start of the pandemic, Rightmove Plc said. (5) All eyes will turn to the mountains of Wyoming in this week for the Federal Reserve’s Jackson Hole symposium, your best chance every year to see a Nobel Prize-winning economist in a cowboy hat. (6) Israel and Hamas blamed each other for impeding a cease-fire and hostage deal as the top US diplomat arrived in Tel Aviv to press for an agreement. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 17, 2024

Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Tom Busby takes a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US – a preview of next week’s Jackson Hole Symposium and Target earnings. In the UK – a look at the UK’s immigration dilemma. In Asia – a look at Vice Presidential candidate Tim Walz’s relationship with China. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 16, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) European Union tariffs slowed the influx of Chinese-made electric vehicles in July, as the bloc moved to protect its automakers from low-cost competition. (2) China's central bank chief has pledged further steps to support his nation's economic recovery, while cautioning that it won't be adopting "drastic" measures. (3)Treasury yields surged after signs of a resilient US economy in the latest data releases prompted traders to lower their expectations of aggressive Federal Reserve interest-rate cuts this year. (4) The UK government announces changes to a multi-billion pound compensation plan for victims of the infected blood scandal. (5) As US-backed ceasefire talks restart in Doha, calls to reconstruct the Strip are becoming louder. So far, Israeli air strikes have left more than 42 million tonnes of debris across the Strip, according to the UN. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 15, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago President Austan Goolsbee said he is growing more concerned about the labor market than inflation amid recent progress on price pressures and disappointing jobs data. (2) The World Health Organization has declared a fast-spreading Mpox outbreak in Africa a global health emergency as the agency seeks to contain the spread of the potentially deadly virus (3) Two weeks after Iran vowed to retaliate for the killing of a senior Hamas leader, the biggest surprise has been that the attack still hasn't happened yet. (4) Apple is seeking new sources of revenue, is moving forward with development of a pricey tabletop home device that combines an iPad-like display with a robotic limb. (5) Untreated waste that flows directly into rivers and lakes is making people sick and harming wildlife right across Europe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 14, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Financial markets are flashing a higher probability of an oncoming recession in the wake of the market maelstrom that briefly sparked fear across Wall Street last week. (2) Former JPMorgan Chase & Co. chief market strategist Marko Kolanovic re-emerged on social media this week, posting on LinkedIn and X on Monday and Tuesday for the first time since reports in early July that he was leaving his role at the bank. (3) A rare bid to break up Alphabet Inc.’s Google is one of the options being considered by the Justice Department after a landmark court ruling found that the company monopolized the online search market. (4) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy instructed his country’s army chief to prepare for more action as Kyiv’s troops continue to make advances in Russia’s Kursk region. (5) The Biden administration approved the sale of up to 50 F-15 fighter jets, vehicles and ammunition to Israel in a deal valued at more than $20 billion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 13, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) The US believes an Iranian attack against Israel has grown even more likely and may come as soon as this week, officials said, as allied leaders sought to head off all-out war and the Pentagon deployed more forces to the region. (2) Vladimir Putin abruptly interrupted an acting regional governor who said Ukraine's military had taken control of 28 towns and villages in Russia's Kursk border region, prompting a sixth of its population to flee. (3) Donald Trump and Elon Musk held a warm, but glitch-delayed conversation on X that saw the tech mogul pitch a role for himself should the Republican nominee win a second White House term, but otherwise rehashed the notes that Trump routinely strikes at his campaign rallies. (4) UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's plan to continue handing swift justice to scores more rioters will hinge on a hamstrung UK court system and overworked criminal lawyers. (5) The UK is reviewing the time it releases key economic statistics amid concerns the current pre-trading publication is helping spur volatility in interest-rate and bond markets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 12, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Faced with the heightened risk of attacks from Iran or its proxies in the region, Israel is diversifying and fortifying its critical infrastructure. (2) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Russian troops started a fire on the grounds of the occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southern Ukraine, calling on the world and the International Atomic Energy Agency to react. (3) The European Central Bank is now likely to cut its deposit rate once a quarter through the end of next year, a timetable that will see its easing cycle end sooner than previously anticipated, according to economists. (4) Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance floated more than doubling the federal child tax credit to $5,000, seeking to reframe a “pro-family” stance that has come under attack from Democrats. (5) The chief executive officers of Britain’s biggest companies received record compensation last year but the slowing pace of increases saw the pay gap with the US widen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 10, 2024

Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Tom Busby takes a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US – a preview of U.S CPI and Retail sales data, and a look at earnings from Walmart and Home Depot. In the UK – a look at Europe’s sweltering summer. In Asia – a look at Japan’s economy and a preview of GDP. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 9, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) The S&P 500 had its best day since November 2022, while the Nasdaq advanced 3.1%. (2) Initial applications for US unemployment benefits fell last week by the most in nearly a year, potentially alleviating some concerns that the labor market is cooling too fast following last week’s disappointing jobs report. (3) Vice President Kamala Harris doesn’t support halting arms shipments to Israel as a way to pressure Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s administration over the war in Gaza, a top aide to the Democratic presidential challenger said on Thursday. (4) Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump looked to recapture attention — and momentum — in his race against Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday, dangling a series of debates and fielding questions for over an hour from reporters at his Mar-a-Lago resort. (5) Keir Starmer called for a “mature conversation” with social media companies to limit malicious content that’s stoked days of rioting in the UK. Instead, he found himself in an escalating online confrontation with Elon Musk, the billionaire owner of X. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 8, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Three-quarters of the global carry trade has now been removed, with a recent selloff erasing this year’s gains, according to JPMorgan. (2) Anti-racism protesters turned out in their thousands in towns and cities across the UK to counter far-right demonstrations that failed to materialize on Wednesday evening, offering some relief to a nation that’s been reeling from the worst outbreak of rioting in more than a decade. (3) Britain’s employers stepped up hiring for white-collar roles and permanent staff, pointing to upward pressure on wages that the Bank of England is worried may feed inflation, two separate surveys indicated. (4) Eurogroup chief Paschal Donohoe said the prospect of a second Donald Trump presidency is an impetus for the European Union to prepare itself by making its economy less dependent on the US. (5) President Vladimir Putin summoned his top defense and security officials to brief him on efforts to repel Ukraine’s biggest assault on Russian territory since he ordered the 2022 invasion of the neighboring country. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 7, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) US Treasuries are at risk of a further selloff as traders in the futures and options markets cash in on their bets for aggressive Federal Reserve interest-rate cuts this year. (2) Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Shinichi Uchida sent a strong dovish signal in the wake of historic financial market volatility in Japan by pledging to refrain from hiking interest rates when the markets are unstable. (3) UK Police forces deployed extra officers and said they were ready to arrest hundreds more far-right activists if they followed through with plans circulated online to converge on immigration centers Wednesday night. (4) Novo Nordisk shares plummeted as sales of its blockbuster weight-loss treatment Wegovy disappointed investors in a rare misstep for the high-flying drugmaker. (5) Vice President Kamala Harris kicked off a critical campaign stretch aimed at putting Republican Donald Trump on the defensive in key swing states as she took the stage for the first time with her new running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 6, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Japanese equities powered higher, leading gains in Asia, as they retraced some of the losses sustained in Monday’s global rout that wiped out billions across markets from New York to London. US equity futures also advanced and Treasuries fell. (2) Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco President Mary Daly said the labor market is softening and indicated the US central bank should begin cutting interest rates in coming quarters, but stopped short of concluding the labor market has begun seriously weakening. (3) Traders are rushing to insure their portfolios against an extreme market crash, in an echo of the chaotic period at the start of the pandemic. (4) The US and its allies worked to head off an Iranian attack on Israel and avert a wider regional war as concerns grew that a strike may come at any moment in retaliation for the killing of a top Hamas leader in Tehran. (5) UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves declined to rule out increasing the capital gains tax after warning that difficult decisions will be taken to fill a £22 billion ($28 billion) budget black hole. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 5, 2024

Global stock markets tumbled as concerns about a US economic slowdown intensified. Traders ramped up bets that the Federal Reserve will step in with an emergency interest rate cut. For instant reaction to this selloff, and how Fed officials will respond, Bloomberg's Nathan Hager speaks with Veronica Clark, US Economist at Citigroup. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 5, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) A global stocks selloff deepened on Monday as concerns grew that the Federal Reserve is behind the curve with policy support for a slowing US economy, sending investors into the safety of bonds. (2) Global bonds have erased their losses for the year as concern the US economic outlook is rapidly worsening spurs demand for fixed-income assets. (3) Bond traders are piling into bets that the US economy is on the verge of deteriorating so quickly that the Federal Reserve will need to start easing monetary policy aggressively to head off a recession. (4) Israel braced for a possible attack from Iran and regional militias in retaliation for assassinations of Hezbollah and Hamas officials as the US sent defensive reinforcements while pressing for a Gaza cease-fire deal. (5) Prime Minister Keir Starmer has called an emergency security meeting in a bid to quell anti-immigrant protests that rocked communities across the UK and threatened to plunge his month-old government into a polarizing cultural debate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 3, 2024

Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Tom Busby takes a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US – a preview of quarterly earnings from Walt Disney. Also a look at earnings from Uber and Lyft. In the UK – a look ahead to a visit to the U.S by new UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves. In Asia - a preview of Alibaba earnings and China trade data. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 2, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) A rally in Treasuries extended into a seventh straight day, as traders fixated on upcoming jobs data to cement their view that the US will pivot to cut interest rates in September. (2) The Bank of England voted 5-4 to cut interest rates for the first time since early 2020 and signaled further reductions ahead, offering some relief to households after a year of the UK’s highest borrowing costs for a generation. (3) Apple predicted that its new artificial intelligence features will spur iPhone upgrades in coming months, helping the company reemerge from a sales slowdown that has hit its China business especially hard. (4) Intel plunged more than 19% after delivering a barrage of startling news, including a grim growth forecast and plans to slash 15,000 jobs, in the latest sign that the chipmaker is ill-equipped to compete in the artificial intelligence era. (5) US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris welcomed home Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, former US Marine Paul Whelan and other Americans freed in the largest prisoner swap with Russia since the Cold War. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 1, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell signalled central bank officials are on course to cut interest rates in September unless inflation progress stalls, citing risks of further labor-market weakening. (2) It’s a close call, but Bank of England policymakers are likely to vote for the first interest rate cut since the start of the pandemic after inflationary pressures in the UK receded. (3) The US is considering unilateral restrictions on China’s access to AI memory chips and equipment capable of making those semiconductors as soon as next month, a move that would further escalate the tech rivalry between the world’s biggest economies. (4) Republican nominee Donald Trump questioned Vice President Kamala Harris’ racial identity at a contentious roundtable with Black journalists, fumbling an attempt to reach out to voters of color. (5) More than 100 people have been arrested outside Downing Street after a violent protest broke out in the wake of the Southport attack. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 31, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Hamas said its political leader, Ismail Haniyeh, was killed in an airstrike in Tehran that it blamed on Israel, putting the Middle East on edge for potentially even more violence. (2) The Bank of Japan raised its benchmark interest rate and unveiled plans to halve its bond purchases in actions that underscore its determination to normalize policy. (3) The chancellor has said the government will likely raise some taxes in October's Budget after months of speculation about Labour's stance on tax. (4) Microsoft’s Azure cloud-computing service posted a slowdown in quarterly growth, disappointing investors anxious to see a payoff from huge investments in artificial intelligence products (5) Far-right protesters fueled by anger and false online rumours hurled bottles and stones at police, wounding more than 20 officers Tuesday outside a northwest England mosque near where three girls were fatally stabbed a day earlier. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 30, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves made one thing clear in her audit of UK public spending on Monday. The new Labour government plans to front-load the bad news, leaving as much time as possible to repair and rebuild the economy before the next election in five years' time. (2) Standard Chartered expanded its multi-billion dollar share buyback program as the bank reported a rise in pretax profits driven by its wealth business. (3) Chinese brands captured 11% of the European electric-car market in June, notching record registrations as manufacturers raced to beat stiff European Union tariffs that took effect early this month. (4) Donald Trump said he expects to eventually debate Vice President Kamala Harris, the presumptive Democratic nominee, after previously declining to commit to appear at a scheduled face-off. (5) Venezuela's opposition can prove that Edmundo González won Sunday's election, according to María Corina Machado, who led the campaign against President Nicolás Maduro. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 29, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Israel attacked Hezbollah targets on Sunday and threatened further retaliation for a rocket strike that killed 12 youngsters while signaling openness to a proposed Gaza truce that could also calm the second and more combustible front with Lebanon. (2) Vice President Kamala Harris raised $200 million in her first week as a 2024 presidential contender, highlighting the surge of enthusiasm among Democrats for their new presumptive nominee that's also showing up in polls. (3) Apple's upcoming artificial intelligence features will arrive later than anticipated, missing the initial launch of its upcoming iPhone and iPad software overhauls but giving the company more time to fix bugs. (4) UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves will promise in a speech on Monday to "fix the foundations" of the British economy as she seeks to expose the spending squeeze she inherited. (5) Former UK Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch is joining the race to lead the Conservative Party following the worst election defeat in its history, with bookmakers currently making her favorite to win the contest. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 27, 2024

Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Tom Busby takes a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US – a preview of next week’s Fed meeting and jobs report in the U.S, along with tech earnings.. In the UK – a preview of next week’s Bank of England meeting. In Asia – a look at earnings from tech companies Apple and Samsung. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 26, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes.On today's podcast: (1) Trains to and from Paris, including the international Eurostar service, were hit by what authorities called a "massive attack aimed at paralyzing the network" of France's super-fast trains just hours ahead of the inauguration ceremony of the 2024 Olympic Games. (2) UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves is leaning toward offloading a substantial portion of the government's £5.6 billion stake in NatWest Group to institutional shareholders rather than continuing with her predecessor's plans to offer it up to the UK public, according to people familiar with the matter. (3) NatWest shares soared after it boosted its forecast for full-year revenue as the lending giant continues to reap some benefits from stubbornly high interest rates. (4) Wagers on aggressive easing by the Fed have been rising in recent days amid debate over whether the central bank should act when it meets next week. Former New York Fed President Bill Dudley told Bloomberg that US policymakers should reduce rates at that gathering. (5) JPMorgan has launched a generative artificial intelligence tool and told employees to think of it as a research analyst that can offer information, solutions and advice, according to an internal memo viewed by Bloomberg. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 26, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) wagers on aggressive easing by the Fed have been rising in recent days amid debate over whether the central bank should act when it meets next week. Former New York Fed President Bill Dudley told Bloomberg that US policymakers should reduce rates at that gathering. (2) The assumptions that have driven this year's global financial markets are being rapidly rethought. In bond and currency markets, investors are racing to redeploy money amid mounting doubt over the outlook for the US economy, (3) Hermès sales jumped in the second quarter as the Birkin bag maker weathered the luxury demand slowdown better than peers, thanks to its reliance on the wealthiest clients. (4) UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves is leaning toward offloading a substantial portion of the government's £5.6 billion stake in NatWest Group to institutional shareholders rather than continuing with her predecessor's plans to offer it up to the UK public, according to people familiar with the matter. (5) With the Summer Games set to open, organizers say they expect a flurry of additional cyberattacks. They have many reasons to worry. Russia, for one, is shut out of the Games. Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and the South China Sea are running high, and cybercriminals continue to bombard corporate computer networks with hacking attempts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 25, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) President Joe Biden framed his momentous decision to drop out of the 2024 race as a bid to unify the nation under a new generation of leaders, in his first speech since ending his reelection campaign and political career. (2) Donald Trump attacked Democrats on abortion, seeking to position himself as a moderate voice on the issue as he pivoted to a new general election challenger, Vice President Kamala Harris. (3) Investors soured on the promise of artificial intelligence Wednesday, sparking a $1 trillion rout in the Nasdaq 100 Index as questions swirled over just how long it will take for the substantial investments in the technology to pay off. (4) Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves will tell international counterparts that Britain is “open for business” on her first overseas trip since taking office, as she continues the new Labour government’s push for growth. (5) Thames Water asked regulators to help it avoid massive fines after it was downgraded to junk by Moody’s Ratings, adding to the financial pressure on Britain’s biggest water supplier. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 24, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Deutsche Bank said it will most likely refrain from conducting a second share buyback this year, after suffering its first quarterly loss in four years. (2) BNP Paribas equities traders for the first time ever made more money than their fixed-income colleagues, highlighting the unit's growth over the past several years. (3) Euro-area private-sector activity barely grew this month as its top economy unexpectedly slumped. S&P Global's composite Purchasing Managers' Index fell to 50.1 in July, according to data published Wednesday. (4) Tesla reported another quarter of disappointing profit and confirmed a highly anticipated unveiling of autonomous taxis has been postponed, putting the carmaker's furious stock rally at risk. (5) The UK's new prime minister Keir Starmer has suspended the party whip from seven of his own MPs after they backed a rebel amendment to scrap Britain's two-child cap on welfare payments, the first rebellion he's faced in the House of Commons since winning power. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 24, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Tesla reported its fourth straight quarter of disappointing profits on Tuesday, and Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk made clear that better days are still a ways off. (2) Google parent Alphabet reported second-quarter revenue that exceeded analysts’ expectations, boosted by demand for cloud-computing services and advertising on its search engine. (3) LVMH sales growth slowed last quarter as wealthy shoppers reined in spending on pricey Louis Vuitton handbags and Christian Dior couture. (4) Vice President Kamala Harris assailed Republican Donald Trump in her first rally since launching her bid for the White House, characterizing their contest as a choice between two starkly divergent agendas for the US economy. (5) The UK’s new prime minister Keir Starmer has suspended the party whip from seven of his own MPs after they backed a rebel amendment to scrap Britain’s two-child cap on welfare payments, the first rebellion he’s faced in the House of Commons since winning power. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 23, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Kamala Harris has more than enough pledged delegates to clinch the Democratic presidential nomination, following an extraordinary two-day blitz that saw the vice president consolidate her party’s backing to challenge Donald Trump in November. (2) Vice President Kamala Harris, the clear favorite for her party’s presidential nomination after potential rivals lined to up back her, has a deep bench of Democratic rising stars to draw from in choosing her running mate. (3) The sudden elevation of Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic front-runner injects fresh uncertainty into the US election for world leaders already grappling with the implications of Donald Trump’s potential return to the presidency. (4) The European Union’s foreign policy chief said he plans on moving an August meeting of the bloc’s foreign and defense ministers from Budapest to Brussels to protest Viktor Orban’s diplomatic forays. (5) Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s ambition to lift UK economic growth to 2.5% a year is expected to be dealt a blow when the Bank of England releases new forecasts next week. (6) Porsche cut its full-year revenue forecast, saying a shortage of aluminum parts could cause it to stop production of some models. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 22, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) US President Joe Biden abandoned his reelection bid, bowing to relentless pressure from Democrats to drop out over fears he was too feeble to beat Donald Trump and injecting fresh chaos into the 2024 election. (2) Notable Democrats including Bill and Hillary Clinton and former Labor Secretary Robert Reich were quick to endorse Kamala Harris as the party’s presidential candidate after Joe Biden dropped out of the race. (3) Investors have been amassing wagers on Donald Trump’s return to the White House for weeks, trimming holdings of long-term US bonds and buying Bitcoin, among other things. Now, they’re considering whether Joe Biden’s exit from the race boosts the odds of a Democrat victory — and how much they must re-calibrate their bets. (4) As California attorney general, Kamala Harris brought lawsuits against fossil fuel companies, prosecuted a pipeline company over an oil leak and investigated Exxon Mobil Corp. for misleading the public about climate change. (5) Xander Schauffele captured the British Open, shooting a 6-under 65 in the final round, which started with nine players separated by only three shots. With the win, Americans swept golf’s majors for the first time since 1982. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 20, 2024

Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Tom Busby takes a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US – a look ahead to U.S GDP and Core PCE data, and a preview of Tesla earnings. In the UK – a look ahead to the Paris Olympic Games. In Asia – a look at how the U.S election will shape the U.S, China relationship. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 19, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) A series of technical glitches disrupted services at airlines, banks and the London Stock Exchange on Friday, an unusually widespread cascade of failures that erupted from the US to Asia after Microsoft reported an outage across its online services. (2) Donald Trump delivered his first public address since surviving a failed assassination attempt, relating an incident in detail that he called "too painful to tell." (3) President Joe Biden's grasp on the Democratic presidential nomination appeared to be slipping Thursday, as he weighed increasingly public warnings from his party's top lawmakers while in isolation for a Covid-19 infection at his Delaware beach house. (4) Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves warned "difficult decisions" lie ahead as she tries to fix Britain's public finances, raising the prospect of tax hikes or spending cuts in her first Budget in the autumn. (5) Englishman Daniel Brown is the surprise clubhouse leader going into the second round of the Open Championship golf. He's on 6-under par at Royal Troon, a stroke clear of 2019 winner Shane Lowry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 19, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Donald Trump delivered his first public address since surviving a failed assassination attempt, relating an incident in detail that he called "too painful to tell." (2) President Joe Biden's grasp on the Democratic presidential nomination appeared to be slipping Thursday, as he weighed increasingly public warnings from his party's top lawmakers while in isolation for a Covid-19 infection at his Delaware beach house. (3) For more than two years, inflation has eclipsed everything else at the Federal Reserve. In a shift eagerly awaited by global markets, that's poised to change. (4) Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves warned "difficult decisions" lie ahead as she tries to fix Britain's public finances, raising the prospect of tax hikes or spending cuts in her first Budget in the autumn. (5) Englishman Daniel Brown is the surprise clubhouse leader going into the second round of the Open Championship golf. He's on 6-under par at Royal Troon, a stroke clear of 2019 winner Shane Lowry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 18, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Joe Biden can’t catch a break. It seemed like things couldn’t get much worse for the president after he was diagnosed Wednesday with Covid-19, dashing his hopes of counter-programming the Republican National Convention by forcing him to cancel an appearance before a key Latino advocacy group. (2) Then, the dam broke. A flood of leaks detailed senior leaders in the Democratic Party warning Biden personally that he was unlikely to defeat Donald Trump and was putting his congressional allies at great risk. (3) Senator JD Vance’s debut speech as the Republican vice presidential nominee was a fiery demonstration of the most powerful assets he offers Donald Trump’s campaign: a stridently populist economic message tailored for key swing states and a symbol of generational change. (4) Keir Starmer spent the UK election campaign promising to reset Britain’s relationship with Europe after years of soured relations since Brexit. Just two weeks into his tenure, he’ll be able to immerse himself in that endeavor as he hosts over 40 of the continent’s leaders at Winston Churchill’s ancestral home on Thursday. (5) Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said the economy is getting closer to a point where the central bank can reduce borrowing costs but indicated he’d like to see a “bit more evidence” inflation is on a sustained downward path. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 17, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) The US Secret Service boosted security around former President Donald Trump after picking up intelligence in recent weeks of an Iranian plot to assassinate him, people familiar with the matter said, adding that the threat was separate from the attempt on his life last weekend. (2) Elon Musk said he will relocate the headquarters for X and SpaceX to Texas, a likely symbolic move that adds more fuel to the billionaire’s efforts to align himself with the political right and distance himself from left-leaning California .Musk made the announcement (3) Prime Minister Keir Starmer will flesh out Labour’s plans from border control to smoking as he sets out the new UK government’s legislative agenda for the coming Parliamentary session in a King’s Speech on Wednesday. (4) French President Emmanuel Macron appointed a caretaker government on Tuesday until negotiations to find a new prime minister bear fruit. (5) A growing number of Wall Street economists are cautioning the Federal Reserve is waiting too long to reverse course after raising interest rates to a two-decade high. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 16, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Donald Trump tapped JD Vance as his running mate, elevating to the Republican presidential ticket a venture capitalist-turned-senator whose embrace of populist politics garnered national attention and made him a rising star in the party. (2) President Joe Biden defended his suggestion that Donald Trump should be “put in the bullseye” in an NBC News interview Monday following the assassination attempt on his Republican opponent. (3) Elon Musk is pledging to pour $45 million a month into a pro-Donald Trump political group, a move that would flood the Republican nominee’s reelection effort with cash through the November election. (4) Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said second-quarter economic data has provided policymakers greater confidence that inflation is heading down to the central bank’s 2% goal, possibly paving the way for near-term interest-rate cuts. (5) The euro-area economy is gradually picking up and activity is on track to accelerate over the remainder of the year, European Economy Commissioner Paolo Gentiloni said on Monday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 15, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Former President Donald Trump says he rewrote Republican National Convention speech to call for unity instead of focusing on President Joe Biden, he says in an interview with Washington Examiner. (2) President Joe Biden implored candidates to cool their rhetoric after the assassination attempt on Donald Trump, warning the nation was heading down a dangerous path in which violence subverts the will of Americans. (3) -The US Secret Service is facing harsh public scrutiny and investigations as the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump thrusts an agency with a checkered past into the center of a political firestorm. (4) China's economy grew at the worst pace in five quarters as efforts to boost consumer spending fell short, piling pressure on Beijing to lift confidence at a twice-a-decade policy meeting this week. (5) England's 58 year wait for a trophy will continue after losing 2-1 to Spain in the Euro 2024 final last night. Gareth Southgate's side were aiming to become the country's first men's team to win a major trophy since 1966. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 13, 2024

Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Tom Busby takes a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US – a preview of U.S Retail sales and Netflix earnings. In the UK – a look ahead to a meeting of the European Political Community. In Asia – a preview of China’s Third Plenum meeting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 12, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) President Joe Biden vowed he would remain in the 2024 presidential race, but two critical mistakes in the span of two hours deepened concerns about his mental acuity that threaten his campaign. (2) US and German security services foiled a Russian plot to assassinate the chief executive officer of Rheinmetall AG, a German arms manufacturer producing weapons for Ukraine, people familiar with the matter said. (3) - President Emmanuel Macron sought to convince fellow NATO leaders in Washington this week that the political turmoil in France wouldn't affect his ability to support the military alliance's goals, particularly when it comes to Ukraine. (4) Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago President Austan Goolsbee described the latest inflation data as "excellent," adding the figures provided the evidence he's been waiting for to be confident the central bank is on a path to its 2% goal. (5) The UK's Labour Party was propelled to a landslide victory in last week's general election by voters with mortgages, a new study shows, suggesting a desire for change among homeowners who are facing higher borrowing costs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 11, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) President Joe Biden faced mounting opposition within his own party Wednesday as a Senate Democrat joined a growing number of House lawmakers in calling on him to step aside. (2) UK regulators have overhauled their rules for companies looking to make their public debut in London, part of a concerted effort to draw more initial public offerings to the City. (3) Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves faces the prospect of a budgetary hole worth as much as £30 billion pounds ($39 billion) that would hinder the ability of the UK's new government to fix the country's ailing public services. (4) Archegos Capital Management founder Bill Hwang was found guilty of criminal charges stemming from his firm's 2021 collapse, concluding a two-month trial that captivated Wall Street. (5) Ukraine is deploying an aerial arsenal of toy drones and duct-taped bombs to fight Russia as the economics of war changes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 10, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Keir Starmer signaled Ukraine can use Britain’s Storm Shadow missiles to strike military targets inside Russia, confirming he would continue the previous UK government’s policy on the use of its long-range weapons in the Russia-Ukraine war. (2) Even as congressional Democrats argued Tuesday over whether to stand behind Joe Biden’s candidacy, the White House and lawmakers grasped for a unified strategy: trying to change the subject from the president’s mental acuity to Donald Trump’s policy goals. (3) French President Emmanuel Macron’s former prime minister, Edouard Philippe, called for parties of the center and center-right to join forces to form a new government as political jockeying gains steam in the aftermath of a snap election that has left the country’s parliament deeply divided. (4) Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said officials are increasingly wary of potential risks to the labor market from high borrowing costs as they seek more evidence inflation is slowing down. (5) China’s consumer prices eked out another small gain in June, hovering near zero for a fifth month, a sign that deflationary pressures continue to impede an economic recovery. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 9, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) President Joe Biden has not undergone any special neurological testing since his annual physical in February, his physician said as the administration looked to quell concerns about frequent visits to the White House by a Parkinson’s specialist. (2) Joe Biden and NATO’s 31 other leaders had hoped their summit this week would celebrate fresh unity against Russia’s Vladimir Putin, send a warning to China and prove the alliance is as strong as ever in its 75th year. (3) A political shock in France has forced bond investors to confront the reality that the nation’s fiscal deficit is an issue for here and now, not years down the road. (4) Traders should brace for a significant pullback in the stock market as uncertainty swirls around the US presidential campaign, corporate earnings and Federal Reserve policy, according to Morgan Stanley’s Mike Wilson. (5) Archegos Capital Management founder Bill Hwang’s lawyer made his final pitch to a jury poised to start deliberating his fate, arguing the US government’s fraud and market-manipulation case over the meltdown of the prolific investor’s family office “makes no sense.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 8, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) A left-wing coalition is on course to win the most seats in France’s legislative election in a surprise blow to far-right leader Marine Le Pen, who had hoped to form the next government. (2) France looks headed for political instability after a surprise win by a left-wing coalition in Sunday’s legislative election offered no party a path to claim the majority needed to govern. (3) The likelihood of a fragile French government after a shock victory for the left has analysts rushing to gauge the impact on markets there and beyond. (4) Rachel Reeves will lay out the new Labour government’s plans to spur private investment in her first major speech as Chancellor of the Exchequer on Monday, as the party tries to ride the momentum of its landslide UK election win last week in a dash for economic growth. (5) Several influential congressional Democrats said privately on Sunday they want Joe Biden to step aside as the party’s White House nominee, as the US president enters a pivotal week for his teetering reelection campaign See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 6, 2024

Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Tom Busby takes a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week: In the US – it's the start of earnings season and the Archegos trial goes to jury In the UK – we look at the challenges facing new Prime Minster Keir Starmer In Asia – we will preview China's trade and CPI/PPI data See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 5, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Keir Starmer's Labour Party won the UK general election and is on course for a huge parliamentary majority with votes still being counted, a result that upends British politics after Rishi Sunak's Conservatives imploded. (2) Labour passed the magic number of 326 seats for a House of Commons majority just before 5 a.m. on Friday, confirming a change of government that was predicted for months but is still a remarkable turnaround for Starmer's party in a single electoral cycle. (3) Some big Tory names have already lost their seats including Defence Secretary Grant Shapps. The exit poll puts them on course to win 131 seats, as Nigel Farage's populist Reform UK Party took chunks out of the Tory support. (4) UK equity-index futures climbed and the pound held recent gains after the Labour Party won a majority of seats in Parliament, giving it a clear mandate to deliver on its pledge for greater economic stability. (5) Before the vote, Labour placed economic stability at the top of its manifesto and pledged to stick to tough spending rules. Rachel Reeves, an ex-Bank of England staffer who's set to become the UK's finance minister, said that the administration would not raise three of the UK's key taxes on wages and goods. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 4, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) The drumbeat of pressure on Joe Biden to drop out of the US presidential race intensified Wednesday with a bombshell report in the New York Times that he had conceded the possibility to a key ally, as well as movement within his own party to demand his withdrawal. (2) Vice President Kamala Harris has long been written off by many fellow Democrats, with her struggles as the second-in-command seeming to dim her prospects of one day becoming president. But as pressure mounts on President Joe Biden to step aside, party members are suddenly seeing her in a new light. (3) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Donald Trump should come forward with his plan to quickly end the war with Russia, warning that any proposal must avoid violating the nation’s sovereignty. (4) Just over six weeks since a UK general election was called, voters will have their say on the next government with polling stations open from 7am to 10pm. (5) Federal Reserve officials said they were awaiting additional evidence that inflation is cooling and were divided on how long to keep interest rates elevated at their last policy meeting See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 3, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Boris Johnson made an unexpected campaign appearance on Tuesday night to urge Conservative voters to deny Labour a landslide victory at the UK general election, a last throw of the dice by Rishi Sunak's Tories to try to prevent huge losses that are expected at Thursday's vote. (2) The last time the Labour party took over from the Conservatives, it shocked markets by surrendering control of UK interest rates to a newly-independent Bank of England in its first days on the job. (3) Marine Le Pen's National Rally is trying to outmaneuver rivals that are pulling out well-worn tricks to keep the far-right out of power in the final round of legislative elections on Sunday. (4) President Joe Biden blamed travel plans that took him to France and Italy in the weeks ahead of his disastrous debate against Donald Trump for his poor performance on stage, seeking to explain a moment that has upended the 2024 race and imperiled his re-election prospects. (5) For the first time in its history, the S&P 500 closed above 5,500 on Tuesday to extend a blistering 2024 rally that's left analysts scrambling to update their targets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 2, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) The European Central Bank doesn’t yet have sufficient evidence that inflation threats have passed, President Christine Lagarde said — feeding expectations that officials will take a break from cutting interest rates this month. (2) French President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist alliance and the left-wing New Popular Front are weighing whether to pull candidates from the second round of the legislative election on Sunday to keep the ascendant far right out of power. (3) Tuition caps and rising inflation have forced schools to slash costs and recruit more lucrative international students. That strategy is now colliding with limits on immigration. (4) The Democratic National Committee is considering formally nominating Joe Biden as early as mid-July to ensure that the president is on November ballots, while helping to stamp out intra-party chatter of replacing him after last week’s poor debate performance. (5) The criminal trial over Donald Trump’s attempt to overturn the 2020 election could be delayed for a year or more after the US Supreme Court ruled Monday that presidents have some immunity for their “official” acts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 1, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Marine Le Pen’s National Rally scored an emphatic victory in the first round of France’s legislative election and set its sights on an absolute majority as President Emmanuel Macron and her other opponents began maneuvering to keep the far right from power. (2) The euro strengthened as traders digested signs Marine Le Pen’s far-right party was poised to win the first round of France’s legislative election with a smaller margin than some polls had indicated. (3) Officials arriving at the European Central Bank’s annual retreat in Portugal this week will struggle to escape the political drama engulfing the euro zone’s second-biggest state. (4) Opinion polls in Britain are still pointing to a crushing defeat for the governing Conservatives after 14 years in power as the election campaign reaches its final days. (5) President Joe Biden’s campaign is going on the attack against a chorus of donors, consultants, officials and media voices calling on him to drop out of the 2024 race after his devastating debate performance. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 29, 2024

Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Guest Host John Tucker takes a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US – a preview of the June jobs report. In the UK – a look ahead to UK elections. In Asia – a look ahead to the July 1st anniversary of the handover of Hong Kong to China from British colonial rule. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 28, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) President Joe Biden stumbled through exchanges in Thursday's presidential debate, a performance that risks exacerbating concerns about his age and intensifying Democratic worries about their candidate's ability to defeat Republican Donald Trump in November's election. (2) The International Monetary Fund said Thursday that the US is running deficits that are too big and is weighed down by too much debt, and it warned of dangers from increasingly aggressive trade policies. (3) European Union leaders nominated Ursula von der Leyen for a second term as president of the bloc's executive arm, as part of an agreement on top jobs for the next five-year mandate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 27, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Keir Starmer accused Rishi Sunak of being “out of touch” with voters as the Labour leader promised to fix Britain’s stagnant economy and ailing public services, and the prime minister used the final televised debate to attack his poll-leading rival on taxes ahead of next week’s election. (2) Finance chieftains are once again looking to invest in London as political turmoil in France and the US make the UK look more competitive on the global stage, according to the chief executive officer of a top London lobbying group. (3) Former French President Francois Hollande indicated he’d be ready to build a new coalition that could govern if elections deliver a hung parliament as a leftist bloc he’s joined struggles to paper over internal divisions. (4)European Union leaders are poised to nominate Ursula von der Leyen for a second term as president of the bloc’s executive arm as part of a top jobs deal for the next five-year mandate. (5) The era of big paychecks for Chinese financiers is fast coming to an end as some of the industry’s biggest companies impose strict new limits to comply with President Xi Jinping’s “common prosperity” campaign. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 26, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Leaders of France’s three biggest political groups clashed in their first televised debate on everything from retirement and taxes to immigration as they sought to convince voters that they can be trusted to run Europe’s second-biggest economy. (2) Keir Starmer, who polls show is on course to be Britain’s next prime minister, said his Labour Party would target economic growth of at least 2.5% if it came to power at the July 4 general election. (3) Italy will be offered the chance to fill a senior role in the next European Commission as centrist parties look to wrap up a deal on the bloc’s top jobs before a summit later this week. (4) Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook said it will be appropriate to reduce interest rates “at some point,” adding that she expects inflation to improve gradually this year before more rapid progress in 2025. (5) Rivian Automotive will get a much-needed cash infusion through a new partnership with Volkswagen AG as automakers large and small rethink their strategies in a slowing electric-vehicle market. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 25, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Nvidia Corp. shares entered correction territory on Monday, as an ongoing selloff erased a historic amount of value for the AI-focused chipmaker. (2) The Federal Reserve has shown other US regulators a three-page document of possible changes to their bank-capital overhaul that would significantly lighten the load on Wall Street lenders, according to people familiar with the matter. (3) Wikileaks co-founder Julian Assange will plead guilty to leaking US national security secrets and return to his home country of Australia, under a deal with the Justice Department that ends an almost 15-year battle over his prosecution. (4) President Emmanuel Macron said the agendas of the far-right and far-left blocs in France’s upcoming legislative elections pit the country’s people against each other, going so far as to say that “extreme” parties could spark a “civil war.” (5) Britain’s housing crisis has become so acute that the next government will need to build the equivalent of another city the size of London to make up for five decades of below-target construction, analysis of official data shows. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 24, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes.On today's podcast: (1) Rishi Sunak's chances of avoiding a landslide defeat in the UK general election dwindled further as his governing Conservative Party struggled to contain revelations that several of the prime minister's close aides placed bets on the date of the vote. (2) Emmanuel Macron again sought to explain his decision to dissolve parliament, saying he aimed to take into account the defeat his party suffered in European elections and to avoid an even greater risk of turmoil to come. (3) China and the European Union agreed to start talks on the bloc's plans to impose tariffs on electric vehicles imported from the Asian nation. (4) US prosecutors have recommended to senior Justice Department officials that Boeing Co. face criminal charges for violating a settlement related to two fatal crashes, Reuters reported, citing two people familiar with the matter it didn't identify. (5) The so-called Ozempic Revolution has wiped billions off the market value of food and drink companies. But new weight-loss drugs are giving a boost to at least one line of products that have sometimes previously faced sluggish demand: yogurt. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 22, 2024

Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Tom Busby takes a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US – a look ahead to U.S GDP, PCE data. In the UK – a look ahead to Iran’s Presidential election. In Asia – a discussion on the first 2024 U.S Presidential debate and how the U.S-China relationship will gain attention. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 21, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) French President Emmanuel Macron spent much of his tenure persuading bankers and fund managers to flock to Paris after Brexit. His decision to call snap elections may give some in the industry pause. (2) German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and the leaders of the country’s 16 federal states discussed plans to outsource asylum procedures to a third country, inspired by similar initiatives in the UK and Italy. (3) As the cheap-money era fades into history, the world’s biggest real-estate investor Blackstone is moving into riskier new terrain in the hunt for stellar returns. (4) The Bank of England breathed fresh life into hopes for an imminent cut in interest rates, hinting that more of its officials may be close to backing a pivot away from the highest borrowing costs in 16 years. UK consumer confidence improved for a third consecutive month to the strongest level in 2 and 1/2 years, reflecting a rosier economic outlook ahead of the general election. (5) Keir Starmer is preparing a blitz of planning reforms if his Labour Party wins the UK election next month, aimed at immediately boosting housebuilding in Britain as he seeks to deliver 1.5 million homes over five years. (6) A pair of large bets in the fed funds futures market are attracting attention on Wall Street by setting aside the market-implied consensus for the Federal Reserve’s first interest-rate cut. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 20, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) This may be one meeting where the Bank of England is thankful the decision has been made for them. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s move three weeks ago to call an election has all but ruled out a rate cut when policymakers announce their decision at 12 p.m London time. (2) Rishi Sunak’s Conservative Party is heading for an electoral wipeout in the UK general election on July 4, according to three major polls on Wednesday, including one that projected even the premier will lose his seat. (3) Amid a brutal hiring war, Steve Cohen’s Point72, Ken Griffin’s Citadel and other giant hedge funds are going in a radical new direction: Training schemes for in-house superstars. (4) The head of France’s Medef business lobby criticized the campaign programs of both the far right and an alliance of leftist parties, saying they are a danger to the economy. (5) Citigroup said artificial intelligence is likely to displace more jobs across the banking industry than in any other sector as the technology is poised to upend consumer finance and makes workers more productive. (6) As in past disputes, China looks to be readying a series of actions to punish the European Union for its proposed tariffs on electric cars. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 19, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Nvidia’s relentless rally has propelled the semiconductor giant’s market capitalization over its mega-cap tech peers, helping it clinch the title of the world’s most-valuable company as the artificial intelligence wave continues. (2) Rishi Sunak’s Conservatives are on track to lose more than two thirds of the seats they won at the last general election when Britons cast their votes next month, according to the latest seat-by-seat analysis pointing to an electoral wipe-out for the prime minister’s party. (3) Some UK private schools say they’ll have to cut bursary programs that help low-income families should the party follow through on charging schools a value-added tax. (4) France and Italy will be among seven countries that will face a European Union infringement procedure for their excessive deficits last year, according to a person familiar with the matter. (5) National Rally leader Jordan Bardella said he will not become prime minister if his party doesn’t get a resounding victory in France’s snap election, setting a high bar for the far right to take the reins of policymaking. (6) Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived for his first visit to North Korea in 24 years as the US warned the meeting could further arms transfers from Kim Jong Un’s regime that aid the Kremlin in its assault on Ukraine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 18, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) France’s political turmoil is causing concern in some European Union capitals that initiatives like joint military spending and a fresh push to support Ukraine could fall by the wayside. (2) European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said officials are being “attentive” to financial market-developments, shortly after her colleague Philip Lane said he’s not worried about French turbulence. (3) Nickel is pouring into the electric vehicle supply chain from an Indonesian industrial park with a history of fatal accidents. (4) Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit North Korea and Vietnam in rare trips to long-time partners as he faces renewed challenges in his war on Ukraine. (5) Banks and asset managers including HSBC Holdings and BlackRock are helping finalize proposals for UK housing and energy policy that could form key planks of the Labour Party’s growth agenda if it wins next month’s general election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 17, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Far-right leader Marine Le Pen said she won't try to push out President Emmanuel Macron if she wins France's snap parliamentary election in an appeal to moderates and investors. (2) French and Swiss finance firms are more likely to have former politicians as board members than their European peers, underscoring the close links between policy making and the world of money in the two nations, an Ernst & Young study showed. (3) The specter of the UK's epic market meltdown two years ago is looming large over politicians as Britain prepares to go to the polls on July 4. (4) Less than three weeks before the UK's general election, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was beset by disastrous polls over the weekend that suggest he has little chance of turning his Conservative Party's fortunes around before the vote on July 4th. (5) In the face of calls around the world to diversify out of the dollar in recent years, the US has nabbed almost one-third of all the investment that flowed across borders since Covid struck. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 15, 2024

Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Tom Busby takes a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US – a look ahead to U.S Retail Sales, and Housing data. In the UK – a preview of next week’s Bank of England meeting. In Asia – a look ahead to a slew of Chinese eco activity data. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 14, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On Today's Podcast: (1) The Bank of Japan is making investors wait until its July meeting for details on its paring of bond buying, sparking renewed weakness in the yen and a pushing back of bets on an interest rate hike next month. (2) French bonds tumbled, driving yields over safer German peers to the highest level in seven years, amid concerns Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally party will usher in looser fiscal policies if it wins upcoming elections. (3) Reform UK leader Nigel Farage declared his party “the opposition to Labour” after an opinion poll showed it had overtaken the Conservatives for the first time, the latest evidence suggesting Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is heading for a heavy election defeat. (4) Labour Leader Keir Starmer set out his party’s plan for government in a cautious pitch focused on growth and security that prioritized preserving a commanding lead in UK polls, while skirting the tough economic choices he’ll have to make if he wins power. (5) The UK’s Labour Party confirmed plans to raise taxes on private equity fund managers. In its election manifesto, published Thursday, Labour pledged to change the taxation rules, which the party said would raise £565 million ($722 million) annually if it wins the general election on July 4. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 13, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Federal Reserve officials have dialed back their expectations for interest-rate cuts this year, though Chair Jerome Powell kept the door open for more as he emphasized the new forecasts represented a conservative approach. (2) G7 leaders are set to reach a political agreement to provide Ukraine with $50 billion of aid using the profits generated by frozen Russian sovereign assets, according to an Elysee official. (3) Labour is expected to reiterate its promise to target carried interest in its election policy pledges when the party announces its election manifesto today. (4) French President Emmanuel Macron said he won't resign if his party suffers a poor result in a snap parliamentary election as he appealed to voters not to succumb to the "fever of the extremists." (5) Fired SpaceX engineers have filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk for sexual harassment and retaliation in California state court, escalating their multifront legal battle with the billionaire chief executive and his aerospace company. SpaceX and Elon Musk did not immediately respond to requests for comment on the lawsuit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 12, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire warned that France would be plunged into a debt crisis similar to one sparked in the UK two years ago if far-right leader Marine Le Pen were to win legislative elections slated for the end of the month and implement her economic program. (2) Conservatives on the left and right of the UK's ruling party lashed out against Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's manifesto, saying there's little prospect the electoral offer will shift opinion polls showing Keir Starmer's Labour is set for power in next month's election. (3) Federal Reserve officials may not be ready to finalize closely watched projections for interest rates until the publication of a key report on consumer prices on the final day of their two-day policy meeting. (4) The Biden administration is considering further restrictions on China's access to chip technology used for artificial intelligence, targeting new hardware that's only now making its way into the market, people familiar with the matter said. (5) While the Italian prime minister's star keeps rising internationally, problems lurk back home with allies she can't quite trust and an economy operating on borrowed time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 11, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes.On today's podcast: (1) Rishi Sunak faced last-minute calls by cabinet ministers to add new tax cuts and a tougher migration policy to the Conservative manifesto after early drafts provoked disquiet over the lack of big-ticket pledges that might prevent a heavy defeat in the UK general election. (2) Far-right leader Marine Le Pen’s National Rally is seen garnering 34% of voter intentions in the first round of upcoming French legislative elections, compared with 19% for President Emmanuel Macron’s ruling party, according to a poll. (3) Bill Gross is finding opportunities in Europe after surprising election results in the region rattled markets and sent French bond yields to their highest mark this year. (4) The European Central Bank must stay cautious, and last week’s cut in borrowing costs won’t necessarily be followed by further rapid moves, according to President Christine Lagarde. (5) Apple took the wraps off long-awaited new artificial intelligence features, including a partnership with ChatGPT maker OpenAI, betting that a personalized and understated approach to the technology will win over customers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 10, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) After a crushing defeat in the European Parliament election on Sunday, French President Emmanuel Macron called a snap legislative ballot in a desperate bid to stop the rise of his far-right rival, Marine Le Pen. (2) Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is set to solidify her power after winning the vote in Italy for the European Parliament as far-right parties gained across the union. (3) Benny Gantz resigned from Israel's emergency government and called for elections, criticizing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over his handling of the war against Hamas. (4) Britain's Labour opposition has scrapped plans to reintroduce a tax-free limit on pension saving as the five main political parties prepare to publish their manifestos this week amid questions about how they'll pay for their campaign pledges. (5) Apple's developers conference on Monday will show whether the iPhone maker can become a major player in the burgeoning field of artificial intelligence, marking a critical moment for a company forced to adapt to a new era. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 8, 2024

Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Tom Busby takes a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US – a preview of next week’s U.S CPI data and Fed decision, and a look at Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference. In the UK – a preview of London tech week. In Asia – a look ahead to India CPI data and a monetary policy decision from the Bank of Japan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 7, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) After a series of recent setbacks, Europe’s far-right parties are aiming for gains in elections to the European Parliament that kicked off on Thursday. (2) The European Central Bank delivered on its promise to cut interest rates but left investors querying where policy is headed next by also saying it will take longer for inflation to reach 2%. (3) In a staggering loss for US prosecutors, a jury found UK tech tycoon Mike Lynch not guilty of criminal charges that he pulled off Silicon Valley’s biggest-ever fraud 13 years ago by duping Hewlett Packard Co. into buying his software startup for $11 billion. (4) Britain’s next government will immediately face a funding crunch in town halls after councils warned of a £6.2 billion ($7.9 billion) hole in their budget plans over the next two years. (5) Keir Starmer’s Labour Party plans to provide mortgage guarantees to first-time buyers in a bid to help young Britons get onto the housing ladder if it wins next month’s general election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 6, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) The European Central Bank is poised to start lowering interest rates from record highs, confident that inflation is sufficiently contained to ease the burden on the economy. (2) Nvidia was already the world’s most valuable semiconductor firm. Now, it’s become the first computer-chip company ever to hit $3 trillion in market capitalization. (3) A flood of cash from passive equity allocations will pour into the stock market in early July, setting up a continuing rally through the early summer, according to Goldman Sachs Group Inc.’s trading desk. (4) LondonMetric Property will join the FTSE 100 Index in a reshuffle that pushes Ocado Group out of Britain’s blue-chip gauge for the first time in six years. (5) The return of Brexit architect Nigel Farage as leader of Reform UK and a candidate in next month’s general election has seen the right-wing party close to within just two points of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s governing Conservatives, threatening a dire election result for the premier, a new poll by YouGov showed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 5, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Rishi Sunak reached for a tried-and-tested Conservative weapon in his first UK election campaign debate with Keir Starmer, repeatedly warning that the Labour leader would raise taxes. But their heated prime-time TV clash showed up the prime minister’s own weaknesses as much as his opponent’s. (2) Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is gearing up for coalition talks after his party lost its majority in parliament, forcing him to rely on allies to form a government for the first time since he stormed to power a decade ago. (3) US job openings fell in April to the lowest level in over three years, consistent with a gradual slowdown in the labor market. (4) Intel agreed to sell a stake in a venture that controls a plant in Ireland to Apollo Global Management Inc. for $11 billion, helping bring in more external funding for a massive expansion of its factory network. (5) UK banknotes featuring the portrait of King Charles III will enter circulation Wednesday, though they’re likely to be rare for some time in everyday cash transactions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 4, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) India will announce election results later today, with investors already cheering a third term victory for Prime Minister Narendra Modi based on exit polls, pushing stocks to a record. (2) Rishi Sunak is considering hardening his Conservative Party’s position on the European Convention on Human Rights, as disastrous polling and Brexit architect Nigel Farage’s decision to stand for Reform UK in the general election leave the premier’s ruling party facing a potential wipe out. (3) Marks & Spencer’s chief executive officer pay rose by about £2 million ($2.6 million) last year as the UK retailer’s turnaround progressed. (4) A glitch during a software update early Monday led the New York Stock Exchange to erroneously halt trading on about 40 stocks and display odd trades showing a 99% drop in companies including Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway. (5) GameStop shares have surged after the Reddit account that drove the meme-stock mania of 2021 posted what appeared to be a $116 million position in the video-game retailer on Sunday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 3, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) South Africa's African National Congress has begun talks with rivals to form a government following its worst performance since Nelson Mandela led it to power at the end of apartheid in 1994. (2) Keir Starmer will today pitch Labour as the "party of national security" in a bid to squeeze Rishi Sunak's Conservatives on traditional Tory turf as the rivals prepare to face off in a UK election debate on Tuesday. (3) Claudia Sheinbaum is set to become Mexico's first female leader in a landslide victory, capitalising on outgoing President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador's popularity while also inheriting rampant criminal violence and a large fiscal deficit left by his government. (4) Oil swung between gains and losses after OPEC+ set out a plan to restore some production as early as October, despite concerns over the demand outlook and robust supply from outside of the group. (5) Emmanuel Macron wants to strengthen France's global influence. Unrest on an island territory thousands of miles from Paris is a huge test for that ambition See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 1, 2024

Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Tom Busby takes a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US – a preview of the May jobs report in the U.S, and a look ahead to Gamestop earnings. In the UK – a look ahead to the next ECB decision and European Parliament elections. In Asia – a preview of China trade data, TSMC's sales and revenue, and the Computex tech show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 31, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Donald Trump was found guilty in the first criminal trial of a former US president in the nation’s history, a verdict that could reshape the political landscape five months before Election Day. (2) President Joe Biden will allow Ukraine to launch US-provided munitions against military targets inside a limited area of Russia, overcoming concern that any such move could provoke a wider war with the West. (3) US officials have slowed the issuing of licenses to chipmakers such as Nvidia Corp. and Advanced Micro Devices Inc. for large-scale AI accelerator shipments to the Middle East, according to people familiar with the matter, while officials conduct a national security review of AI development in the region. (4) Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky, who plans to purchase the company that owns UK’s Royal Mail, says the British postal service needs new investment to be competitive. (5) Just hours after South African President Cyril Ramaphosa confidently predicted that the ruling party would easily retain its three-decade stranglehold on politics, it was increasingly clear that voters had other ideas — sending the country into uncharted terrain. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 30, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) BHP has decided against making a firm offer for Anglo American, instead walking away for now from what would have been the biggest mining deal in over a decade. (2) Jamie Dimon said he expects problems to emerge in private credit and warned that "there could be hell to pay," particularly as retail clients gain access to the booming asset class. (3) The European Central Bank is set to take the unprecedented step of imposing fines on several lenders for their protracted failure to address the impact of climate change. (4) Saudi Arabia is preparing to formally launch a secondary offering of shares in oil giant Aramco as soon as Sunday, a deal that could raise more than $10 billion and rank among the largest of its kind in recent years. (5) Wall Street firms are buying up family-owned businesses from electricians to pest control. The UK's richest plumber has regrets about selling out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 29, 2024

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Ukraine must be allowed to target missile crews inside Russia with European-supplied weapons, according to French President Emmanuel Macron. (2) Germany and France have agreed to make rapid progress to deepen the European Union’s capital markets to boost investment in the bloc after years of discussions, French President Emmanuel Macron said. (3) Keir Starmer’s poll-leading opposition Labour Party is seeking to reassure the City of London it is not considering further taxes on Britain’s banks if it wins power at the UK general election on July 4. (4) The White House said an Israeli strike on an encampment in Rafah that left dozens dead was devastating but would not cause President Joe Biden to freeze additional arms shipments to the country. (5) With just hours left on the clock, advisers for BHP Group and Anglo American Plc were still struggling to find a breakthrough to salvage BHP’s ambitious $49 billion takeover plan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.