Takaichi's Landslide Win & Starmer On The Brink as Key Aide Quits | Daybreak Europe 2/9/2026

Описание: 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 trading begins.

On today's show, the Nikkei 225 soared, leading Asia higher, after Sanae Takaichi’s historic election victory.

Keir Starmer is facing a battle for political survival after his top aide quit amid the controversy over former US envoy Peter Mandelson’s appointment.

Bloomberg understands that Chinese regulators have advised banks to limit their exposure to US Treasuries, citing concerns over market volatility and concentration risks.

Today's guests: Economist and Currency Strategist at Commonwealth Bank of Australia Carol Kong & Reform UK Deputy Leader, Richard Tice

Chapters:
00:00:00 - Daybreak Europe - 2/9/2026
00:02:51 - Japan Stocks Cheer Takaichi Win
00:05:35 - Historic Win for Japan’s Sanae Takaichi
00:10:22 - Yen Moves Away from Intervention Zone
00:16:57 - Oil Drops As Easing Middle Eastern Tensions
00:20:03 - Other Top Stories: Jimmy Lai Sentenced / Thai & Portuguese Elections
00:24:59 - Front Page News: Starmer’s Battle to Hold Power
00:26:26 - Takaichi Secures Japan’s Biggest Post-War Election Win
00:31:05 - Starmer’s UK Premiership Teeters As Key Aide Quits
00:33:20 - Richard Tice - Reform UK Deputy Leader
00:44:03 - Yen Volatility Stays Elevated | Chart Talk
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