Bloomberg Daybreak: Europe Edition

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.

President Donald Trump is likely to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell soon, a White House official said, and discussed the possible move in a meeting with congressional Republicans on Tuesday night. While the lawmakers voiced support for the move, which would likely roil financial markets and lead to a consequential legal showdown, Trump has not made a final decision and could change his mind, according to the official who requested anonymity to discuss a private conversation. In response to multiple similar reports, President Trump says his administration is “very concerned”, but “not planning on doing anything” about Fed Chair Jerome Powell. Paul Sweeney and Lisa Mateo speak with Bloomberg's Chris Condon about the potential fallout. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.