World Business Report Podcast
The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.
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US Federal Reserve appoints new chair
Fri 22 May 2026
Kevin Warsh becomes new chair at a ceremony at the White House.
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South Korea: How are events affecting the economy?
New Year's Day 2025
We look at how South Korea's political instability is continuing to effect its economy.
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First broadcast 17/12/2024 22:32 GMT
Tue 17 Dec 2024
The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.
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Fears for the future of three Volkswagen factories in Germany
Mon 28 Oct 2024
IGMetall Trade Union says VW wants to close three of its manufacturing plants in Germany.
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US economy picks up, global stocks slip up
Thu 25 Jul 2024
Encouraging GDP growth on an uncertain day for markets
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Former President Trump announces his Vice Presidential running mate
Mon 15 Jul 2024
JD Vance joins the Republican ticket for the 2024 US Presidential Election.
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President Putin in China to boost strategic ties
Wed 15 May 2024
What’s the significance of Putin’s visit to China?
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Binance founder sentenced to 4 months in jail
Tue 30 Apr 2024
The founder of Binance, the giant crypto exchange, will spend 4 months in a US prison.
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Madonna sued after allegedly arriving on stage two hours late for tour
Fri 19 Jan 2024
Madonna is sued after allegedly arriving late on stage
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President Biden claims landmark law known as Inflation Reduction Act will boost economy on its first anniversary
Wed 16 Aug 2023
President Biden says the clean energy law will boost the US economy.
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India suffers from unusually early severe heatwave
Fri 21 Apr 2023
Ninety per cent of the population are in the danger zone of extreme heat in India
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EU subsidises nations that banned Ukraine’s grain
Thu 20 Apr 2023
EU offers compensation to countries which imposed a ban on importing Ukrainian grain.
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UK’s inflation rate stays in double-digits
Wed 19 Apr 2023
UK recorded a 10.1% inflation. Costs of food and drink grew at its fastest since 1977.
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China's economy gathers speed but youth unemployment rate worsens
Tue 18 Apr 2023
China's GDP grew faster than expected to 4.5% compared to the last year.
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EU rejects Poland and Hungary's ban on Ukrainian grain
Mon 17 Apr 2023
Three EU countries ban grain imports from Ukraine, EU says the decision is 'unilateral'
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Sri Lanka IMF bailout: How will it help the country?
Tue 21 Mar 2023
IMF approves a $3bn bailout aid for Sri Lanka. BBC’s Ed Butler joins us from Columbo.
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First Republic: 11 US banks ride to rescue
Fri 17 Mar 2023
11 major US banks have thrown a $30bn lifeline to First Republic Bank.
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Credit Suisse gets $54 billion lifeline
Thu 16 Mar 2023
Credit Suisse has accepted a $54bn bailout fund from the nation's central bank.
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Credit Suisse shares plunge as concerns over bank widen
Wed 15 Mar 2023
Credit Suisse share price sank up to 30%. Will it follow in the footsteps of SVB?
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US bank crisis: The fallout continues
Tue 14 Mar 2023
As a US banking crisis unfolds, how big might the fallout be?
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SVB Crisis: What happened and what’s ahead?
Mon 13 Mar 2023
What happened at SVB and what might happen next? (Picture: Getty Images)
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US Fed meets to decide on interest rates
Tue 31 Jan 2023
The US Federal Reserve will decide whether to raise interest rates.
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US Government to pass $433 Billion economic package
Thu 28 Jul 2022
It marks a significant breakthrough for Joe Biden’s economic agenda
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Taxing the internet in Africa
Mon 28 Dec 2020
Are some African nations restricting growth by taxing online activity?
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Polish Premier Appoints New Cabinet
Tue 9 Jan 2018
Law and Justice leader Mateusz Morawiecki has replaced almost half of his cabinet
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Burning Tanker 'In Danger of Exploding'
Mon 8 Jan 2018
Fire is raging on an oil tanker which collided with a cargo ship off the coast of China
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UK and EU 'Close to Brexit Breakthrough'
Mon 4 Dec 2017
There are indications an agreement on the first phase of Brexit talks could be struck
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US State Approves Keystone Pipeline
Mon 20 Nov 2017
Nebraska's approval clears the way for the controversial project to progress.
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Mugabe Defies Demands to Step Down
Mon 20 Nov 2017
Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe said he will preside over the next congress of Zanu PF
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Failed Coup May Impact Turkey's Economy
Mon 18 Jul 2016
We hear Turkey investors may be put off by a government crackdown after the failed coup.
