World Business Report

By BBC

Analysis of the big global business and economic issues, as they affect consumers and investors. Broadcast on weekdays.

Episodes (48)

Two of the biggest names in your kitchen could soon be joining forces

How will rising oil prices affect airlines?

SpaceX eyes take off with over $1 trillion valuation

French container ship reportedly passes through Strait of Hormuz

Is the Strait of Hormuz opening up again?

Trump gives Iran threatening deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

Trump's Hormuz deadline looms

Shipping companies still reluctant to pass through Strait of Hormuz.

Is the ceasefire in the Gulf too late to stop food prices rising?

Fuel protests cause disruption on Ireland's roads

Why is the world watching Hungary’s general election?

Inheritance: Samsung Episode 1

Trump’s shipping blockade, the Philippines’ tax breaks, and Hungary’s political shakeup

IMF warns conflict could tip global economy into recession

Trump threatens to fire Fed chairman

Jet fuel warning in Europe

IMO warning for ships in the Strait of Hormuz

US businesses begin claiming tariff refunds

US senators grill new Fed chair

Iran seizes cargo ships in Strait of Hormuz

Warner Brothers Discovery agree to Paramount acquisition

Is a $110bn Paramount–Warner deal about to reshape Hollywood?

Expect global markets to fall, says Bank of England

US consumer confidence and electric vehicles

How the rise in jet fuel prices impacting the global aviation industry?

Is Sierra Leone's diamond industry under threat?

How will leaving OPEC impact the UAE's oil production?

Powell says he will stay on as Federal Reserve Governor

Oil hits new highs - how bad will it get?

Trump announces 25% tariffs on cars from the EU

Hostility fears escalate in the Persian Gulf

Tensions rise in the Persian Gulf

How Ted Turner changed the media landscape

Air Asia boss admits high fuel costs are hard to manage

EU and airlines disagree on fuel shortage concerns

Why is US consumer confidence at a record low?

Oil deadlock deepens

US inflation leaps to 3.8%

US price worries: customers tighten purse strings

Trump flies to China for talks with Xi

Donald Trump and Xi Jinping discuss tariffs, trade, and AI

The start of the deal: Trump and Xi meet

Will Donald Trump's visit to China benefit the global economy?

Trump heads home after high-stakes China talks

Musk and Altman are 'toddlers'

Why did a former Google CEO get booed?

Why did Bolt's CEO fire whole HR team?

Hike, Cut or Hold? What will the new Fed head do on interest rates

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