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ECB's Nagel 'Concerned' About Rise of Far-Right Parties (Video)

Senegal’s Debt Crisis Weighs On Its Long-Cherished Stability

Senegal’s running crisis feeds a political feud that threatens its long-cherished resilience

Gulf States Weigh Rare Meeting With Iran Next Week on Hormuz

A six-member bloc of Gulf states are considering meeting with Iranian officials next week to discuss the future of the Strait of Hormuz, people familiar with the matter said, in what would be the first gathering with the Islamic Republic since war erupted more than six months ago...

Inflation Fears Grow as US Leads Global Bond Selloff

Bloomberg Daybreak Europe is your essential morning viewing to stay ahead. Live from London, we set the agenda for your day, catching you up with overnight markets news from the US and Asia. And we'll tell you what matters for investors in Europe, giving you insight before tradin...

European SpaceX Rival Raises $450M to Build Rocket Engine

Helene Huby, The Exploration Company CEO and Founder, talks to Bloomberg's Daybreak Europe about raising $450 million in funding to help boost the development of Europe’s first reusable space capsule and a new rocket engine, which it says would be the largest in the region. (Sour...

India-China Ties: How Trump’s Trade War Is Bringing Modi, Xi Closer Together

India and China share a complicated relationship. The world’s two most populous nations are outright regional rivals who fought a border war in the 1960s. Relations were severely tested more recently by border clashes in 2020 that left soldiers dead on both sides.

Swedish Election Race Tightens Ahead of Sunday's Vote

As Swedish voters head to the polls on Sunday, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson of the Moderates is seeking a second term for his center-right government in a race that has tightened sharply in the final weeks. The four-party opposition led by Social Democrat Magdalena Andersson ha...

Far-Right Leader Roils Australian Politics With ‘Traitor’ Slur

Far-right leader Pauline Hanson has stirred fresh controversy in Australian politics after a video she posted branding a fellow lawmaker and former soldier a “traitor” prompted a volley of insults and recriminations.

Houthi-Saudi Clash Escalates as Rebels Push into Key Strait

The Houthis advanced toward Red Sea coastal areas bordering the strategic Bab el-Mandeb Strait, as fighting between the militant group and Saudi-backed Yemeni forces intensifies.

Political, Inflationary Risks On Europe's Horizon: Market Snapshot

The European Central Bank gathered to deliver an interest rate hike this week against a back drop of rising global bond yields, spiralling energy prices and growing political risk. Following a state election win for German's far-right AfD party in Saxony-Anhalt, attention now tur...

UAE Pledges $46 Billion to Germany in Race to Diversify From US

The United Arab Emirates pledged to invest €40 billion ($46 billion) in Germany in sectors ranging from artificial intelligence to energy and defense, an outlay that will deepen its ties to Europe and further diversify the Gulf nation’s trade relationships globally.

Iran and US Brace for Long War

Iran and the US are digging in for a protracted war, with little sign of a near-term ceasefire or return to normal Middle East energy flows even if hostilities remain at a low intensity. The conflict has entered a form of stalemate, with critical issues including control of the S...

Jon Ronson on Men Cast Adrift

Jon Ronson’s work often focuses on unusual people and societal undercurrents. His latest book, “The Castle,” features men struggling to find purpose in a changing world. (Source: Bloomberg)

Malaysia King Defers Ruling on Ex-PM Najib’s Pardon Bid

Malaysia’s King Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar has deferred a ruling on jailed former Prime Minister Najib Razak’s bid for a royal pardon, the government said in a statement on Friday.

Sweden's Election Has Investors Focused on Nuclear Power, Taxes and Welfare

Voters are set to decide on Sweden’s nuclear power expansion, taxes on the wealthy and the future of the krona in Sunday’s general election

Trump Rejects Warnings That AI May Lead to Human Extinction

President Donald Trump brushed aside warnings from artificial intelligence researchers that the technology is becoming too hard to control and could kill all humans, saying his paramount interest is maintaining an edge over China.

Taiwan’s No. 2 Makes Rare Europe Trip, Defying China’s Isolation

Taiwan’s No. 2 official is making a rare visit to Europe for a conference, a move that defies China’s push to diplomatically isolate the democratic island.

Trump’s Two Days in Dallas: $5,000 Cash, ‘Socialists’ and Opera

President Donald Trump exited his midterm convention in much the same position as he entered — staring down potentially bruising November elections and facing questions about his power to influence the results.