Bloomberg Daybreak: Europe Edition

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.

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 BusinessSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 ZoneSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

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 EconomySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 CoffeeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

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 ThreatSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 BoomsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

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 LearningSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 EconomySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 RenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 LouvreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

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.

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 DateGet the latest episode of the Mishal Hussain Show HereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 SmartphonesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 LuxurySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 DamageSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.