Best Backdoor Cut Podcasts (2025)

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BOE Set For Rate Cut, First Female BP CEO, Private Credit's Backdoor 16:29

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Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) The Bank of England will likely deliver a pre-Christmas interest-rate cut on Thursday as concerns shift away from inflation and toward the UK’s struggling economy and jobs market. (2) Central banks hike when there is a risk of inflation re-accelerating or …

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Daybreak Holiday: Market Expectations, The 12 Days of Christmas Cost 38:36

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On this special Christmas edition of Bloomberg Daybreak, host Nathan Hager speaks with: Cameron Dawson, Chief Investment Officer at Newedge Wealth and Brian Levitt, Global Market Strategist at Invesco discuss what we should expect from markets in 2026 Amanda Agati, Chief Investment Officer at PNC, breaks down the cost of the 12 days of Christmas. S…

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France Averts Shutdown, US Sanctions EU Tech Lawmaker, Brevan Howard's Exit 16:47

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Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) The French National Assembly approved a stopgap budget law for 2026 to keep the state running into January after lawmakers failed to reach an agreement on the full fiscal plan. (2) The Trump administration on Tuesday imposed visa sanctions on former Europe…

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Trump Warns Maduro, Ellison's $40B Guarantee, Novo's Weight Loss Pill 16:00

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Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) President Donald Trump warned President Nicolas Maduro not to challenge the US and vowed to keep oil seized from a supertanker but declined to say if he’s seeking to oust the Venezuelan leader. (2) Larry Ellison is throwing his personal fortune behind Para…

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US Pursues Third Tanker, 'Constructive' Talks, London's New Robotaxis 16:39

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Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) The US’s pursuit of a third oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela has intensified a blockade that the Trump administration hopes will cut off a vital economic lifeline for the country and isolate the government of President Nicolás Maduro. (2) Gold rose to…

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Daybreak Weekend: US GDP, UK Politics, China Eco 39:16

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Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Host Nathan Hager take a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US – a look ahead to U.S GDP data and a tech outlook for 2026. In the UK – a look at UK politics and what 2026 may hold in store for Prime Minister Keir Starmer. In Asia – a look ahead to the challenges facing China’s ec…

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EU's €90B Ukraine Loan, Shooting Suspect Found Dead, Why €23B Empire Fell 22:59

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Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) European Union leaders reached an agreement to loan Ukraine €90 billion ($106 billion) for the next two years, aiming to strengthen Kyiv’s hand at the negotiating table and keep the war-torn country afloat. (2) The Bank of Japan raised its benchmark intere…

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Bonus Interview: EU's Kallas Warns 'Putin Is Banking on Us To Fail' 7:59

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

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US-EU Digital Tax Threat, Venezuela Tanker Blockade, Kushner's Balkan Dreams 16:54

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Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) The Trump administration threatened retaliation against the European Union in response to efforts to tax American tech companies, singling out prominent companies, including Accenture, Siemens and Spotify Technology , as possible targets for new restrictio…

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Saudi Wealth Unveiled, Trump Sues BBC for $10B, Luxury Home Woes 18:33

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Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) The Olayan Group, a Saudi empire led by sisters Lubna and Hutham Olayan, has grown in influence, with a nearly $13 billion stock portfolio in the US and stakes in companies like BlackRock Inc. and JPMorgan. (2) US negotiators offered more significant secur…

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Bondi Beach Massacre, Meloni's Europe Warning, Private Equity Shakeup 17:06

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Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) At around 6:47 p.m., as the sun began to fade on a warm Sunday afternoon at Sydney’s iconic Bondi Beach, the first gunshots rang out. Soon two gunmen were spotted in a parking lot close to a grassy area just off the beach, where more than 1,000 members of …

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Daybreak Weekend: Jobs Preview, Paris Conference, BOJ Decision 39:19

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Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Host Nathan Hager take a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US – a look ahead to the November jobs report and quarterly earnings from Nike. In the UK – a look ahead to the Conference of Paris. In Asia – a look ahead to the next monetary policy decision from the Bank of Japan. See…

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Trump Offers Ukraine Security, UK Gilt Penalty Fades, Europe's AI Giant 21:25

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Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) President Donald Trump said the US would be willing to contribute assistance to Ukraine as part of a security agreement to end the war with Russia, but continued to express frustration with the pace of talks. (2) The seizure of an enormous oil supertanker …

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US Seizes Tanker Near Venezuela, Fed's 'Silent Dissenters', Europe's Coal Holdout 18:44

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Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) US forces intercepted and seized a sanctioned oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, marking a serious escalation of tensions between the two countries. (2) Ukraine sent a revised peace plan to Washington as President Donald Trump held a call with European…

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Fed Decision Day, France Approves Welfare Bill, Australia Bans Social Media for U-16s 16:39

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Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Federal Reserve officials are primed to deliver a third consecutive interest-rate cut on Wednesday, but the streak may end there. (2) France’s National Assembly adopted a social security bill for next year, avoiding a potential government crisis and making…

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Paramount's Hostile WBD Bid , Europe's Russian Assets Plan , Porsche Family Risks VW Recovery 17:11

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Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Paramount has launched a hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery Inc at $30 a share in cash on Monday, just days after the company agreed to a deal with Netflix Inc. The offer values Warner Bros. at $108.4 billion, including debt. (2) European lead…

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Europe Has A ‘Real Problem’, Trump Netflix-Warner Concern, Farage Woos UK Bankers 20:28

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Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) JPMorgan Chief Executive Officer Jamie Dimon called out slow bureaucracy in Europe in a warning that a “weak” continent poses a major economic risk to the US. (2) Keir Starmer will host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in London on Monday as the UK …

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Daybreak Weekend: Fed Decision, Cybersecurity Conference, China Eco 39:05

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Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Host Nathan Hager take a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US – a look ahead to next week’s Fed decision and earnings from Oracle and Adobe. In the UK – a look ahead to the Blackhat cybersecurity conference. In Asia – a look ahead to China consumer and producer price data. See o…

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German Coalition On Edge, Jane Street’s Savvy AI Bets, Jamie Oliver's Second Helping 16:44

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Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s ruling coalition with the Social Democrats faces a key vote in parliament on Friday that could precipitate its demise only seven months into its four-year term. (2) President Vladimir Putin arrived in New Delhi for his first sta…

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Macron & Xi Meet in Beijing, Meta’s Apple Talent Coup, Campari Seeks US Sunrise 17:43

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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 Chin…

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Kremlin Talks ‘Very Useful’, OpenAI CEO's Code Red, Surging Plastic Demand 16:56

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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 …

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Crypto’s $1 Billion Wipeout, EU Moscow Talks Warning, Litigation Finance Falters 18:44

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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 in…

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Rachel Reeves Denies Lying, Ukraine Talks Edge Forward, Swiss Reject Super-Rich Tax 19:03

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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 Sta…

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Daybreak Weekend: Tech Earnings, Middle East and Africa Summit, Labubu Craze 37:46

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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 h…

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Hong Kong Death Toll Rises, Trump 'Third World' Threat, New Subway In Europe 16:36

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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 m…

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Labour’s High-Tax Gamble, Devastating Hong Kong Fire, Private Equity Resistance 17:12

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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 …

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Special Episode: Reeves Hikes Taxes After Budget Pre-Release Shambles 25:18

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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…

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Make Or Break UK Budget, US Envoy’s Kremlin Advice, Africa's Political Fish 20:08

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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 …

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Russia & Ukraine Trade Fire, Trump-Xi Taiwan Tightrope, Pret’s Recipe For Revival 19:53

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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…

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Secret US-Russia Talks, CEOs' UK Budget Threat, Canary Wharf Crisis Eases 16:42

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Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) President Donald Trump’s proposed Nov. 27 deadline to secure Ukraine’s support for a US-backed peace plan isn’t set in stone and could drift into the following week, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said, suggesting that plenty of work remains. (2) Chief …

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The CEO Radar: AI Is Rising on CEO Agendas (Sponsored Content) 15:31

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AI is rising on the agendas of global CEOs, according to the latest edition of the CEO Radar. But a surprising number of chief executives are still struggling to embed the technology into their businesses. On this episode of the CEO Radar Podcast, Edward Adams of Bloomberg Media Studios is joined by BCG Global Chair Rich Lesser and Vlad Lukić, BCG …

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Daybreak Weekend: Retail Preview, UK Budget, China PMI 38:10

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

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AI Bubble Fears Return, Japan’s $112B Stimulus, Critics Blast Ukraine Plan 19:12

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Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Stocks are poised for their worst week in seven months as concerns over lofty valuations and the payoff of massive investments in AI prompt investors to retreat from riskier assets. (2) Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s cabinet approved the largest …

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Nvidia’s Strong Forecast, Trump Signs Epstein Bill, Oxford University Harassment 20:49

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Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of sexual assault and suicide. On today's podcast: (1) Nvidia delivered a surprisingly strong revenue forecast and pushed back on the idea that the AI industry is in a bubble, easing concerns that had spread across the tech sector…

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‘Healthy’ $1.6 Trillion Rout, China’s EU Trade Leverage, $100K Robot Police Dogs 21:47

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Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Stocks edged lower in the runup to Nvidia Corp.’s earnings, a key test for market stability, after concerns over lofty valuations triggered a selloff that wiped out about $1.6 trillion from global equities. (2) Nvidia, the world’s most valuable company, is…

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Global Stock Losses Deepen, Can AI Deliver Growth, Wealthy Brits Budget Prep 21:54

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Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Stocks sold off and Bitcoin hit a seven-month low as investors pulled back from riskier corners of the market before a high-stakes week featuring Nvidia Corp.’s earnings and a pivotal US jobs report. (2) The eye-watering valuations of artificial intelligen…

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Deep Bitcoin Bear Market, Trump Backs Epstein Vote, Desert Meteorite Hunters 16:36

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Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Just a little more than a month after reaching an all-time high, Bitcoin has erased the more than 30% gain registered since the start of the year as the exuberance over the pro-crypto stance of the Trump administration fades. (2) Keir Starmer’s government …

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Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend: Nvidia Earnings Preview 37:53

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Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Host Nathan Hager take a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US – a look ahead to earnings from Nvidia, Walmart, and Target. In the UK – a look ahead to the European Business Summit. In Asia – a look ahead to Japan’s upcoming GDP report. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf…

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Reeves Mulls Tax U-Turn, China’s Economy Falters, Keeping Vintage Time 19:52

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Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves is considering dropping plans to raise the headline rates of income tax and a slew of other levies in her upcoming budget. (2) China’s economic activity cooled more than expected at the start of the fourth quarter with an unprec…

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Record US Shutdown Ends, New EU Trade Offer To US, Russia Trademark Poaching 16:10

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Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) President Donald Trump signed legislation to end the longest government shutdown in US history, marking the official conclusion to a 43-day impasse. (2) The European Union is set to propose a plan to the US that would implement the next phase of the trade …

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Starmer Leadership Threat, China's Phantom Loans, Wall-St India Hiring Spree 16:33

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Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Allies of Keir Starmer sought to ward off a feared leadership challenge from one of the British premier’s best-known ministers, as cabinet feuds spilled into the open just weeks before the government is due to unveil a contentious budget. (2) The weakness …

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EU Eyes Huawei Ban, Swiss Tariff Deal Nears, Dubai’s Big Property Frenzy 19:11

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Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) The European Commission is exploring ways to force European Union member states to phase out Huawei Technologies Co. and ZTE Corp. from their telecommunications networks, according to people familiar with the matter. (2) Switzerland is close to securing a …

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US Shutdown Nears End, BBC Chiefs Forced Out, Last Solo Broker Standing 17:03

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Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) The US Senate took a major step toward re-opening the government after a group of moderate Democrats broke with their party leaders and voted to support a deal to end the record-breaking shutdown. (2) British Broadcasting Corp. Director-General Tim Davie i…

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Daybreak Weekend: Disney Earnings, Portugal Web Summit, China Singles’ Day 38:52

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Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Host Nathan Hager take a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US – a look ahead to earnings from Walt Disney and Paramount-Skydance. In the UK – a look ahead to Portugal’s Web Summit. In Asia – a look ahead to China Singles’ day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Musk's $1 Trillion Pay Deal, No AI Bailout Says Altman, Private Schools Chase Cash 19:11

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Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Tesla shareholders have approved a $1 trillion compensation package for Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk, the largest payout ever awarded to a corporate leader. (2) OpenAI CEO Sam Altman pushed back at the idea that the company would seek federal guarante…

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BOE Set To Hold Rates, US Court Questions Tariffs, EU Rethinks ESG Rules 28:29

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Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) The Bank of England will likely keep interest rates unchanged today at 4% in what is expected to be a closely contested decision. (2) The UK's biggest business lobby has warned Rachel Reeves against hitting companies with a series of smaller tax rises, say…

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Mamdani New NYC Mayor, $500 Billion Chip Selloff, AstraZeneca CEO’s Big Bet 16:52

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Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Zohran Mamdani was elected the 111th mayor of New York in a historic victory that will put an avowed democratic socialist in charge of the city that serves as the capital of global finance. (2) The global selloff in semiconductor stocks accelerated on conc…

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BONUS EPISODE: Reeves Paves Way for Tax Hikes In Pre-Budget Speech 18:26

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Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves declined to reiterate Labour’s manifesto commitment against broad-based tax hikes, as she made an unusual appeal to the British public to support her upcoming budget. In a rare pre-budget speech in Downing Street carried on national broadcasters, Reeves argued she would prioritize bringing down borrowing co…

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CEOs Predict Market Drop, 'Tough But Fair’ Budget, EU Climate Showdown 21:00

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Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) The current environment for large mergers and acquisitions is quite “constructive” for 2026 and 2027, particularly in the US, according to the chief executive officer of Goldman Sachs (2) The global stock rally hit a speed bump as uncertainty over the Fede…

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Oil Rises On Output Shift, Reeves Targets UK Rich, China's Massive Iron Mine 16:37

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Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Oil advanced a fourth day after OPEC+ said it planned to pause output increases in the first quarter of 2026, following another modest hike for next month. (2) A railway staff member who "saved many people's lives" while protecting train passengers from a …