World Business Report
By BBC
Analysis of the big global business and economic issues, as they affect consumers and investors. Broadcast on weekdays.
Episodes (20)
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Nvidia “re-invents the computer” with new chip
NVIDIA is betting its new AI-powered processor will reinvent the personal computer, not just for tech enthusiasts but for everyday users. CEO Jensen Huang claims this shift is as transformative as the smartphone revolution, with 100% of the global PC industry
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How will Nvidia reinvent your laptop?
NVIDIA is poised to redefine the personal computer with a new ARM-based processor designed for Windows laptops, marking a seismic shift in the PC industry. The move, which has the full backing of the global PC ecosystem, aims to bring AI-powered 'agentic' comp
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Toy Story is back!
The fifth Toy Story film isn't just a nostalgic reunion—it's a cultural commentary on how technology is reshaping childhood, relationships, and even the way we create art. As Woody and Buzz return to face a world where screens dominate playtime, the movie posi
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Who gets to regulate AI?
The question of who should regulate AI is at the heart of a global reckoning, as President Trump signs a voluntary executive order requiring tech giants to share frontier AI models with the government 30 days before release. While the order is non-binding, exp
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The US seeks to refloat its tariffs policy
The U.S. is attempting to resurrect its controversial tariff policy under President Donald Trump, proposing new duties of 10% to 12.5% on imports from 60 countries—including the EU, Canada, Mexico, and the UK—using Section 301 of the U.S. Trade Act. This time,
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Can Trump's latest tariff plan on 60 countries stick?
The Trump administration's latest tariff plan targeting 60 countries—ranging from the EU and Brazil to Switzerland—rests on a revived legal tool: Section 301, which allows the U.S. to impose import taxes on goods made with forced labor. Unlike earlier tariffs
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Is the FIFA World Cup boosting the US job market?
The US job market surged in May with 172,000 new jobs added—more than double forecasts—driven primarily by leisure, hospitality, and government sectors. While the World Cup is fueling temporary hiring at sports bars and event venues, economists caution that th
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Another legal setback for Trump
Donald Trump has suffered a major legal defeat over his controversial H-1B visa policy, which raised fees from a few thousand dollars to $100,000 in an effort to prioritize American workers. A Massachusetts judge ruled the policy unconstitutional, stating it f
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China and North Korea: Strengthening Ties
China's recent high-profile visit by President Xi Jinping to North Korea signals a strategic pivot in regional diplomacy, not just symbolic pageantry. While Beijing claims to want a stable, non-threatening North Korea, the reality is more complex: China now fa
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UK watchdog investigates mega takeover with Paramount and Warner Bros
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched a formal investigation into Paramount's proposed $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros., marking a pivotal moment in the global media consolidation race. Despite the merger being approved by Warne
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US Inflation Hits Three-Year High as Energy Prices Surge
US inflation has hit its highest level in three years, driven primarily by soaring global energy prices following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz—a critical chokepoint for world oil supplies. While the US doesn't import directly from the strait, the disrup
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US inflation hits three-year high
US inflation has surged to a three-year high of 4.2% in May, driven by a 23.5% spike in energy prices and persistent global supply pressures, despite President Donald Trump's repeated claims that inflation was under control. The data has reignited debate over
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SpaceX Prepares for a Historic Market Launch
SpaceX is on the brink of a historic public market debut, with the world watching as the aerospace giant prepares for what could be the largest IPO in history. Unlike traditional listings, SpaceX has bypassed conventional price discovery by setting a fixed $13
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It's official: 2026 is an El Niño year
2026 is officially set to be a super El Niño year, with scientists warning it could rank among the strongest on record—potentially triggering trillions in global economic losses. As sea surface temperatures in the tropical Pacific surge above the 0.5°C thresho
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SpaceX Begins Trading in Landmark $1.8 Trillion Listing
SpaceX has officially begun trading on public markets in a landmark $75 billion IPO that values the company at nearly $1.8 trillion—making Elon Musk a potential trillionaire. Despite being loss-making, the company’s debut sparked a party-like atmosphere at the
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Elon Musk becomes the world's first trillionaire
Elon Musk has become the world's first trillionaire after SpaceX's historic IPO, which valued the company at over $2 trillion following a 20% surge on its debut day. The launch, the largest in stock market history, was driven by massive investor enthusiasm for
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Will energy prices come down after US and Iran deal?
The US-Iran peace deal has sent oil prices plunging to a three-month low, but experts warn that relief at the pump is far from guaranteed. While the agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and pause hostilities for 60 days is a major geopolitical shift, the g
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How will a US and Iran deal affect global shipping?
A fragile peace deal between the US and Iran has sparked global market rallies and cautious optimism, but shipping industry leaders remain deeply skeptical about the reality on the ground. Despite President Trump's claims of ships already sailing through the S
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Why is consumer spending falling in China?
China's consumer spending has fallen for the first time in over three years, with retail sales dropping 0.6% in May—a sign of deepening economic uncertainty. Despite official narratives framing the slowdown as a deliberate shift toward 'quality over quantity'
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SpaceX overtakes Amazon to become world's fifth most valuable firm
SpaceX has surged past Amazon to become the world's fifth most valuable company, valued at over $2.5 trillion after just three days of public trading—despite having only $19 billion in revenue and a $5 billion net loss. This meteoric rise isn't driven by finan
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