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4 DEC 2025 · Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes.
On today's podcast:
(1) French President Emmanuel Macron sought Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s help in ending the war in Ukraine and urged Beijing to boost investment in France, as both sides look to rebalance their economic ties.
(2) The UK government appears poised to approve China’s plan for a massive new embassy in London, as Prime Minister Keir Starmer looks to put spying fears aside and revive his plans for a diplomatic reset with Beijing.
(3) Donald Trump’s aides and allies are discussing the possibility of making Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent the top White House economic adviser — in addition to his current job — should the president pick Kevin Hassett as the next chair of the Federal Reserve, according to people familiar with the matter.
(4) The London Stock Exchange Group has agreed a deal with OpenAI that will give ChatGPT access to its licensed financial news and data.
(5) Meta Platforms has poached Apple Inc.’s most prominent design executive in a major coup that underscores a push by the social networking giant into AI-equipped consumer devices.
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3 DEC 2025 · Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes.
On today's podcast:
(1) The Kremlin said Vladimir Putin held “very useful” talks with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner though the sides failed to reach agreement on a plan to end Russia’s war in Ukraine.
(2) The European Union has reached a deal to phase out Russian gas faster than originally planned, a move that aims to finally sever ties between the bloc and its once-primary energy supplier.
(3) French President Emmanuel Macron is preparing for talks with President Xi Jinping as part of a three-day visit to China in the wake of its dispute with Japan over Taiwan's status.
(4) London listings will make a comeback starting next year, aided by a recently unveiled stamp duty holiday, as a top banker at Goldman Sachs says the City must stay competitive compared to its rivals.
(5) OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman is redirecting internal resources to speed up improvements to ChatGPT, declaring a “code red” situation that will delay work on other initiatives.
Podcast Conversation: https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2025-12-02/is-ai-burnishing-the-beatles-legacy-or-ruining-itSee https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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2 DEC 2025 · Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes.
On today's podcast:
(1) Almost $1 billion of leveraged crypto positions were liquidated during another sharp drop in prices on Monday that brought fresh momentum to a wide-ranging selloff.
(2) The European Union’s top diplomat expressed concern that US attempts to push Ukraine into a lopsided peace plan would only encourage Russia’s warmongering as Kyiv’s allies brace themselves for a week of talks to end Moscow’s invasion.
(3) As Europe embarks on a historic rearming effort, its defense companies are scrambling for a vital component in high-tech weapons: rare earth minerals, which more nimble US rivals are scooping up.
(4) The UK will adopt a more pro-business approach to China but not trade its national security for greater trade ties, Keir Starmer said as he sought to clarify his Labour administration’s approach to the Asian nation.
(5) The dispute between China and Japan could drag on for a year, Taiwanese Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung said, adding Taipei hoped the two sides can find a way to resolve their differences.
Podcast Conversation: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-12-01/35-best-food-gifts-of-2025-from-kitchen-tools-to-mail-order-steaksSee https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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1 DEC 2025 · Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes.
On today's podcast:
(1) Rachel Reeves denied misleading the British public about the state of the UK’s public finances ahead of her budget, as she faced ongoing criticism over her messaging in the run-up to Wednesday’s £26 billion package of tax hikes.
(2) Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he’ll make a renewed push to curb UK welfare spending, as he vies to revive his ailing premiership and sell a budget which was poorly received by voters.
(3) US and Ukrainian negotiators said they had productive discussions about a framework for a peace deal, but there was no final breakthrough as President Donald Trump continues to push for a truce with Russia.
(4) President Donald Trump said Sunday he has decided on his pick for the next Federal Reserve chair after making clear he expects his nominee to deliver interest-rate cuts.
(5) Switzerland voted to reject a 50% inheritance tax on super-rich residents after wealthy entrepreneurs threatened to leave the country.
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28 NOV 2025 · Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Host Nathan Hager take a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week.
- In the US – a look ahead to earnings from Crowdstrike, Snowflake, and Salesforce.
- In the UK – a look ahead to the seventh Milken Institute Middle East and Africa Summit.
- In Asia – a look ahead to whether Asia's Labubu toy has hit its peak.
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28 NOV 2025 · Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes.
On today's podcast:
(1) Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades, which killed at least 94 people and injured 76, has intensified scrutiny of the city’s safety-inspection system and whether officials responded forcefully enough to warning signs.
(2) The UK government dropped a key measure from its flagship workers’ rights package in a bid to quell concerns of businesses who had warned the legislation would damage growth and employment.
(3) US President Donald Trump’s proposals for ending the war in Ukraine could be the basis for future agreements, but no final version exists yet, Russian President Vladimir Putin said, while signaling an openness to talks.
(4) Top Chinese diplomat Wang Yi used a call with his French counterpart to say the two sides needed to support each other, underscoring Beijing’s push to win diplomatic backing during a spat with Japan.
(5) Coffee lovers hoping for quick relief from historically high prices may have to wait longer as the expected pullback from a reduction in US tariffs has yet to materialize, according to Italian roaster Illycaffe.
Podcast Conversation: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-11-27/sorry-mom-the-shopping-bots-suggested-a-bathrobe-for-christmasSee https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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27 NOV 2025 · Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes.
On today's podcast:
(1) Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves did enough in her budget to help her and Prime Minister Keir Starmer survive, building back a vital fiscal buffer and expanding welfare.
(2) The UK government is expecting a bigger windfall from major reforms to a preferential tax system for wealthy residents, despite a growing number of ultra-rich individuals relocating to other territories.
(3) Hong Kong’s deadliest residential fire in decades has killed at least 44 people and left hundreds missing, throwing fresh scrutiny on the city’s housing standards as Chinese President Xi Jinping urges all-out efforts to reduce casualties
(4) Global equities were close to erasing their November losses as rising bets for Federal Reserve interest-rate cuts revived markets after a selloff sparked by worries over frothy AI valuations.
(5) US economic activity was little changed in recent weeks, though overall consumer spending declined further except among higher-end shoppers, the Federal Reserve said.
Podcast Conversation: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-11-26/to-wear-or-not-to-wear-pjs-is-the-ultimate-air-travel-question#:~:text=Takeaways%20by%20Bloomberg%20AI,tell%20its%20citizens%20to%20do.See https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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26 NOV 2025 · UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves expanded her fiscal headroom to £22 billion by upping a range of taxes including: a levy on homes valued above £2 million, increasing fuel duty, and freezing the threshold people start paying income tax for longer. But her crucial budget was overshadowed when the Office for Budget Responsibility released its economic analysis, including all the budget's key measures, ahead of the Chancellor's big speech. Our budget top team of Bloomberg's Chief UK economist Dan Hanson, our UK Political Editor Alex Wickham, and Opinion Columnists Rosa Prince and Marcus Ashworth.See https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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26 NOV 2025 · Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes.
On today's podcast:
(1) In the 83 days since UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves announced the date of her second budget, she’s told both bond-market investors and Labour Party backbenchers that it’s been drafted with them in mind. Today it will become clear whether she can please both of these very different audiences.
(2) Reform UK's leader Nigel Farage has rejected claims he made racist comments as a teenager, after an investigation rocked his attempts to paint Reform UK as a moderate party.
(3) US presidential envoy Steve Witkoff, fresh from the triumph of the Gaza peace deal, held a phone call last month with a senior Kremlin official to suggest they work together on a similar plan for Ukraine — and that Vladimir Putin should raise it with Donald Trump.
(4) White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett is seen by advisers and allies of President Donald Trump as the frontrunner to be the next Federal Reserve chair, according to people familiar with the matter, as the search for a new central bank leader enters its final weeks.
(5) Apple will retake its crown as the world’s largest smartphone maker for the first time in more than a decade, lifted by the successful debut of a new iPhone series and a rush of consumers upgrading devices, according to Counterpoint Research.
(6) During the Ukraine war, Russia has stepped up its courting of African governments with offers of military cooperation, weapons, grain, and fertilizers - https://www.bloomberg.com/graphics/2025-russia-africa-fishing/.
Podcast Conversation: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-11-25/ai-slop-recipes-are-taking-over-the-internet-and-thanksgiving-dinnerSee https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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25 NOV 2025 · On today's podcast:
(1) Russia and Ukraine exchanged fire early Tuesday with heavy air raids on Kyiv and assaults on southern Russian areas, just hours after President Donald Trump struck a positive tone on prospects for a ceasefire deal.
(2) The European Union’s antitrust chief ruled out easing the bloc’s tech rulebook, after US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said Brussels needed to change its digital regulations in order to get a deal to lower steel and aluminum tariffs.
(3) President Donald Trump held back-to-back calls with the leaders of China and Japan, as escalating tensions over Taiwan threaten to derail his weeks-old trade truce with Beijing.
(4) Nvidia shares fell on a report that Meta Platforms is in talks to spend billions on Google’s AI chips, suggesting the internet search leader is making headway in efforts to rival the industry’s bestselling AI accelerator.
(5) Chancellor Rachel Reeves will slash the amount Britons can save in their tax-free cash ISA each year to £12,000 in a bid to get households investing more in UK stocks. (6) Pret’s CEO is https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-11-25/can-pret-a-manger-tempt-city-of-london-workers-with-13-salads?sref=AuZ8DRMf for the chain in a post-pandemic world where inflation remains high, competition is stiff and consumers are feeling the pinch.
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