Bloomberg Daybreak: Europe Edition

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 electionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.