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World Business Report
Analysis of the big global business and economic issues, as they affect consumers and investors. Broadcast on weekdays.
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World Business ReportSaudi Arabia halts October crude deliveries to some European refineries
The situation is a result of reduced deliveries of crude oil via Saudi Arabia's East/West pipeline which was attacked by Houthi rebels from Yemen. Warren…
World Business ReportJapan is raising rates again
Japan's central bank has raised interest rates to their highest level since 1995, we'll be finding out how one business is feeling and will more rate hikes be…
World Business ReportCanada wants closer ties with the European Union
Canada's PM Mark Carney is in Europe to discuss an EU-Canada Associate Member deal. President Trump suggests such a deal would be ‘hostile act’. Motorists in…
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How can the EU make a social media ban a success?
The European Union has announced plans for a social media ban for young people at the same time that tech bosses have backed restrictions for similar age…
World Business ReportFed raises US interest rates by 0.25%
The Federal Reserve has raised rates for the first time since 2023 the bank focuses on inflation fight. Chair Kevin Warsh defied Donald Trump’s calls for lower…
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US businesses brace for Fed decision
As businesses in the US prepare themselves for a potential interest rates hike, Luke Wilson hears from a dairy farmer about how it could impact his bottom…
World Business ReportCan Bessent tame the bond market?
In recent weeks the US Treasury Secretary has tried to tame the bond markets. But can Scott Bessent succeed where so many before him have failed? Also the…
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How rising fuel is affecting German industry
As fuel prices rise across the world, Luke Wilson hears from an economist in Germany about the impact on the country's industry. Plus, how are costs to borrow…
World Business ReportDoes AI need a kill switch?
Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark speaks to the BBC about the dangers of AI development and need for regulation, as the world's biggest AI bosses call for a…
World Business ReportIs an AI 'slowdown' even possible without China?
As bosses of AI companies call for a 'slowdown' in the development of the technology, the BBC's Luke Wilson explores if it's even possible without China…
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Global shipping threatened by Houthi military advances
The Houthis now control the vital Red Sea waterway including the key shipping lane through the Bab al-Mandab Strait. We hear from maritime and security…
World Business Report"It's like somebody turned the faucet off" - gas prices keep inflation high
Prices in the US rose by 3.4% in the year to August, with the cost of living being pushed up by higher gasoline prices. We hear how one business is being…
World Business ReportChina’s President to travel to the BRICS summit in India
The visit to New Delhi is Xi Jinping’s first trip to India in seven years. But will this diplomatic overture lead to stronger business ties between the two…
World Business ReportECB hikes rates to 2.5%
The European Central Bank has raised its key interest rate to 2.5%, as it steps up efforts to bring inflation under control. Will be taking a look at the kind…
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Is AI a threat to humanity?
An Anthropic researcher's post on X that there is a 10% chance that AI "could kill all humans" has been viewed more than ten million times. It comes as Jacob…
World Business ReportWorld oil price hits $100
Oil prices rise above $100 a barrel for first time since July as tensions escalate in the Middle East, we'll be finding out what this means for consumers this…
World Business ReportUK bans trade with Israeli West Bank settlements
The UK has announced new measures targeting Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, including a ban on trade with settlement businesses. The move…
World Business ReportTariff tensions heat up
Canadian retaliatory tariffs on a range of US goods worth around £20bn dollars have come into effect. We'll hear from a dairy farmer in Ohio about the impact…
World Business ReportThousands to be laid off as Europe's car industry suffers
Europe's carmakers are facing challenges from every direction. With Jaguar Land Rover announcing 4,000 job cuts worldwide and Volkswagen's plans to cut 50,000…
World Business ReportGermany's far-right is gaining ground
A victory for the far-right in Germany the AfD fuels calls for faster growth in Europe's biggest economy as businesses call for an economic reform. Meanwhile…
World Business Report50 years of Wallace & Gromit, Shaun the Sheep and Friends
It is birthday celebrations for Aardman Animations. The award-winning British studio behind Wallace and Gromit and Shaun the Sheep celebrates 50 years since it…
World Business ReportVolkswagen cuts 50,000 more jobs
The board of German car giant Volkswagen has approved a plan to cut another 50,000 jobs as part of the biggest restructuring in the group's history. It brings…
World Business ReportWhat will El Niño cost us?
The "supersized" El Niño weather system is hitting the global economy, with cocoa farmers in Ecuador already seeing prices for their products fall. As the…
World Business ReportRecord fine over US basketball player’s wages
The LA Clippers have been fined $30 million by the National Basketball Association after an investigation revealed that the club had circumvented salary rules…
World Business ReportIs this the biggest oil deal in history?
US oil giant Chevron says it will expand operations in Venezuela, with plans to invest more than $7 million to double its output there over the next five…
World Business ReportUnited States signs oil deal with Venezuela
A controversial oil deal gives the United States control of more than a fifth of Venezuela’s reserves. Plus, could Kenya be running short of milk? And…
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How will bond market turmoil affect you?
Escalating conflict in the Gulf is pushing oil prices ever higher. We explore the connection between energy prices and government borrowing to find out why…
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Shein's Big IPO - and a Smaller Valuation
Shein finally makes its stock market debut in Hong Kong, after failed attempts to list in New York and London. And the company is now valued at around a…
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Apple's new chief
In the 15 years since he's been charge at Apple, Tim Cook has turned the consumer tech company into a multi-trillion dollar success. What does new CEO John…
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US-Iran conflict: What next for oil and trade?
The US and Iran exchange fire for the first time in a month, as an oil tanker reportedly hits mines in the Strait of Hormuz. We look at what the renewed…
World Business ReportUS Central Bank Chair says inflation isn't beaten yet
The head of the US Federal Reserve, Kevin Warsh, says policymakers "have work to do" if they are not confident cost-of-living pressures are easing for…
World Business ReportWarsh Warning: Are Interest Rates Heading Higher?
In his first speech at Jackson Hole as Federal Reserve chairman, Kevin Warsh said that while inflation readings had looked better than expected over the…
World Business ReportAI firms call for countries to beef up their cyber defences... against AI
They warn cyber-attacks which use AI will become both more widespread and more sophisticated in a matter of months as the technology rapidly improves. UEFA is…
World Business ReportHormuz Oil Flows Recover
More oil is making its way through the Strait of Hormuz, despite the continuing war with Iran, with Kuwait and Qatar among the Gulf producers finding new ways…
World Business ReportMeta agrees to pay up to $18Bn in record legal settlement
The Facebook and Instagram owner was accused by several US States of having addictive products that harm children. Shares in US chip designer Nvidia rise in…
World Business ReportMeta agrees $18bn settlement
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has agreed to an $18bn settlement with 29 US states over claims that its platforms harmed children. The…
World Business ReportCanada hits back at the US with $20Bn tariffs on US goods
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne announced ‘dollar-for-dollar’ counter-tariffs on a swath of U.S. goods — with a sliding scale of 15, 25 and 50 per…
World Business ReportCan Washington really cut Iran off from the global economy?
We take a look at what the latest US sanctions could mean for Iran's trading partners. Plus, India's taking "express" action to bring down soaring onion…
World Business ReportIran faces 'greatest financial offensive ever'
The US has announced a host of sanctions against Iran and threatened its supporters in what Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said is "the single greatest…
World Business ReportUS warns Iran of "the single greatest financial offensive ever"
What could new sanctions mean for Iran's economy and its trading partners? Meanwhile, President Trump announces plans for a 50% tariff on Canadian vehicles…
World Business ReportTitle: El Niño: What could it mean for the global economy?
Long: Meteorologists warn a developing El Niño could be the strongest in living memory, with scientists saying next year could become the hottest on record. We…
World Business ReportEl Nino causes the economy to heat up
A strong weather system which causes the globe to heat up is already having an impact on business with the Panama Canal reducing the number of ships which can…
World Business ReportAmerica's $40 trillion debt
US government debt has topped $40 trillion for the first time, raising fresh questions about America’s finances and the cost of borrowing. We also look at a…
World Business ReportModerna shares get a shot in the arm after cancer vaccine results
Moderna shares soared more than 172% after strong results for its vaccine for melanoma skin cancer. Elsewhere, the Evergrande saga came to a dramatic…
World Business ReportThe economic cost of Russia’s war in Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin acknowledges that Ukrainian attacks and sanctions are affecting his country’s economy, while insisting there have been no…
World Business ReportUS - Canada trade: Deal or No Deal?
The US has paused 50% tariffs on Canada, hours before they were due to come into effect as the countries firm up a trade deal. Donald Trump said a deal has…
World Business ReportMeta on trial
Tech giant Meta on trial over claims it deliberately keeps young people scrolling. Four US states are seeking billions of dollars from the company, as part of…
World Business ReportIs social media about to change forever?
Facebook and Instagram's parent company, Meta is heading into a legal battle against a group of US states that argue it deliberately designed its products to…
World Business Report50% Tariff Warning: The US-Canada Trade War Escalates
The US has threatened Canda with a 50% tariff on goods, with billions of dollars of trade at stake. But can Canada persuade President Trump to change course?…
World Business ReportWhat a katsu curry can tell us about the Japanese economy
We speak to the creator of the Katsu Curry Index about what the price of the iconic Japanese dish can tell us about the yen, inflation and the country's…
World Business ReportYoung people want jobs
International Labour Organisation reported that joblessness among young people rose globally in 2025. We take a look at the issue of youth unemployment…
World Business ReportTech giants grilled over Australian Social Media ban
Australian lawmakers have been questioning executives from the likes of Meta and Tiktok over the country's social media ban for under 16s. Data suggests the…
World Business ReportHow Incheon Airport has become the world's busiest airport
Incheon Airport near the South Korean capital of Seoul has become the world's busiest international airport for the first time, handling more than 38 million…
World Business ReportMaersk en-route to success
Maersk's CEO exclusively tells World Business Express the company is investing more in alternative routes after the trouble in the Strait of Hormuz There's a…
World Business ReportLos Angeles Lakers face takeover
The Los Angeles Lakers are to be sold for a reported record-breaking $12.5bn to American businessman Josh Kushner and former Disney chief executive Bob Iger…
World Business ReportUS Prices: What's Getting More Expensive
The latest US inflation data is out, but with the cost of living still a major concern for households, how are Americans feeling about their finances? Plus…
World Business ReportTotal solar eclipse boosts tourism
As parts of Europe head for a "once-in-a-lifetime" total solar eclipse, we hear from one region in Iceland on how they are seeing a boost in tourism in a year…
World Business ReportNvidia raises $500bn for AI Data Centres
Some of the world's biggest banks and investment firms have partnered with the chip giant to invest in artificial intelligence infrastructure. The money from…
World Business ReportWhy are billionaires investing in the Premier League?
A consortium led by businessman Amit Bhatia, including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin are in talks to buy around a 30% stake…
World Business ReportChina launches first regular Arctic shipping route
The "Ice Silk Road" will run along the north Russian coast on its journey between Ningbo on China’s east coast and Felixstowe in the UK. Sea Legend, the…