Bloomberg Daybreak: Europe Edition

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Federal Reserve officials have dialed back their expectations for interest-rate cuts this year, though Chair Jerome Powell kept the door open for more as he emphasized the new forecasts represented a conservative approach. (2) G7 leaders are set to reach a political agreement to provide Ukraine with $50 billion of aid using the profits generated by frozen Russian sovereign assets, according to an Elysee official. (3) Labour is expected to reiterate its promise to target carried interest in its election policy pledges when the party announces its election manifesto today. (4) French President Emmanuel Macron said he won't resign if his party suffers a poor result in a snap parliamentary election as he appealed to voters not to succumb to the "fever of the extremists." (5) Fired SpaceX engineers have filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk for sexual harassment and retaliation in California state court, escalating their multifront legal battle with the billionaire chief executive and his aerospace company. SpaceX and Elon Musk did not immediately respond to requests for comment on the lawsuit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes.On today's podcast:(1)  Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire warned that France would be plunged into a debt crisis similar to one sparked in the UK two years ago if far-right leader Marine Le Pen were to win legislative elections slated for the end of the month and implement her economic program. (2) Conservatives on the left and right of the UK's ruling party lashed out against Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's manifesto, saying there's little prospect the electoral offer will shift opinion polls showing Keir Starmer's Labour is set for power in next month's election.(3) Federal Reserve officials may not be ready to finalize closely watched projections for interest rates until the publication of a key report on consumer prices on the final day of their two-day policy meeting.(4) The Biden administration is considering further restrictions on China's access to chip technology used for artificial intelligence, targeting new hardware that's only now making its way into the market, people familiar with the matter said.(5) While the Italian prime minister's star keeps rising internationally, problems lurk back home with allies she can't quite trust and an economy operating on borrowed time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes.On today's podcast:(1) Rishi Sunak faced last-minute calls by cabinet ministers to add new tax cuts and a tougher migration policy to the Conservative manifesto after early drafts provoked disquiet over the lack of big-ticket pledges that might prevent a heavy defeat in the UK general election.(2) Far-right leader Marine Le Pen’s National Rally is seen garnering 34% of voter intentions in the first round of upcoming French legislative elections, compared with 19% for President Emmanuel Macron’s ruling party, according to a poll.(3) Bill Gross is finding opportunities in Europe after surprising election results in the region rattled markets and sent French bond yields to their highest mark this year.(4) The European Central Bank must stay cautious, and last week’s cut in borrowing costs won’t necessarily be followed by further rapid moves, according to President Christine Lagarde.(5) Apple took the wraps off long-awaited new artificial intelligence features, including a partnership with ChatGPT maker OpenAI, betting that a personalized and understated approach to the technology will win over customers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marine Le Pen's far-right surge challenges Macron in France; Italy's PM cements power. Israel's Gantz calls for elections amid criticism for Netanyahu. UK Labour scraps pension plans. Apple's AI focus at developers conference.

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 next week’s U.S CPI data and Fed decision, and a look at Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference. In the UK – a preview of London tech week. In Asia – a look ahead to India CPI data and a monetary policy decision from the Bank of Japan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes.On today's podcast:(1) After a series of recent setbacks, Europe’s far-right parties are aiming for gains in elections to the European Parliament that kicked off on Thursday. (2) The European Central Bank delivered on its promise to cut interest rates but left investors querying where policy is headed next by also saying it will take longer for inflation to reach 2%.(3) In a staggering loss for US prosecutors, a jury found UK tech tycoon Mike Lynch not guilty of criminal charges that he pulled off Silicon Valley’s biggest-ever fraud 13 years ago by duping Hewlett Packard Co. into buying his software startup for $11 billion.(4) Britain’s next government will immediately face a funding crunch in town halls after councils warned of a £6.2 billion ($7.9 billion) hole in their budget plans over the next two years.(5) Keir Starmer’s Labour Party plans to provide mortgage guarantees to first-time buyers in a bid to help young Britons get onto the housing ladder if it wins next month’s general election.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

European Central Bank plans to lower interest rates, Nvidia reaches $3 trillion market cap, FTSE 100 reshuffle, Nigel Farage's Reform UK gains popularity, Namibia's green hydrogen potential and economic impact

UK Party Leaders clash over tax policies, Indian PM Modi faces coalition challenges, US job openings decline, Intel sells Irish plant stake, UK introduces King Charles banknotes

India's election results anticipate Modi's third term victory and the impact on markets. UK's Conservative Party faces challenges with Farage's election decision. Marks & Spencer CEO's pay rise and NYSE glitch cause trading chaos. GameStop shares surge due to Reddit account's $116 million position.

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