World Business Report Podcast
The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.
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Why is the world watching Hungary’s general election?
Friday
Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán faces a historic election amid economic challenges.
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Fuel protests cause disruption on Ireland's roads
Friday
The Strait of Hormuz remains almost shut to shipping, hurting economies around the world
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Is the ceasefire in the Gulf too late to stop food prices rising?
Thursday
The conflict pushes up the cost of fertiliser, a key ingredient in global food production
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First Iranian oil for India in seven years
Thursday
For the first time in seven years, India has bought its first cargo of Iranian oil
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Shipping companies still reluctant to pass through Strait of Hormuz.
Wednesday
A shipping company says, "We won’t leave the Persian Gulf due to the safety of our crews"
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What the US-Iran ceasefire means for oil prices, flights and bills
Wednesday
Ships are starting to move through the Strait of Hormuz, but hundreds are still backed up
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Trump's Hormuz deadline looms
Tuesday
He says 'a whole civilisation will die tonight' in Iran without a Strait of Hormuz deal
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Ten days of Ukrainian drone strikes reduce Russia's seaborne crude oil exports
Tuesday
Ukrainian drones have struck Russia's oil export facilities in the Baltic and Black Seas.
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Trump gives Iran threatening deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz
Last Monday
US President Donald Trump has given Iran a deadline of tomorrow to make a deal
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Japan hints at talks with Iran as Middle East tension grows
Last Monday
Japan relies on the Middle East region for over 90 percent of its crude oil imports.
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Is the Strait of Hormuz opening up again?
Fri 3 Apr 2026
Companies are starting to send vessels back through one of the world’s busiest routes.
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French container ship reportedly passes through Strait of Hormuz
Fri 3 Apr 2026
First western-owned container ship passes through the crucial Gulf trade route - reports
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SpaceX eyes take off with over $1 trillion valuation
Thu 2 Apr 2026
Could Space X become one of the world’s most valuable companies?
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Countries hold summit over Strait of Hormuz trade crisis
Thu 2 Apr 2026
More than forty countries discuss plans to reopen the vital shipping lane.
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How will rising oil prices affect airlines?
Wed 1 Apr 2026
Jet fuel costs are rising, driven by ongoing conflict in the Middle East
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Could there be a revival of the coal industry?
Wed 1 Apr 2026
As Asia struggles without fuel imports, we explore the increased use of 'dirty' fuels.
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Two of the biggest names in your kitchen could soon be joining forces
Tue 31 Mar 2026
Unilever is combining its food arm with McCormick to create a global giant.
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Why Sri Lanka is raising electricity prices for most households
Tue 31 Mar 2026
Sri Lanka is forced to increase power tariffs as energy costs begin to bite
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Kharg Island: What role does it play in Iran’s economy?
Mon 30 Mar 2026
Oil prices continue to be high as the US-Israel war with Iran enters its fifth week.
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Why diesel is rising quicker in price than other fuel?
Mon 30 Mar 2026
Diesel has been rising faster than other fuels due to the war in Iran
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BYD profits fall 19%: What’s driving the decline?
Sat 28 Mar 2026
EV giant posts first profit fall in four years as competition in China cuts margins.
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Fears of fuel shortages lead to panic buying in Australia
Fri 27 Mar 2026
Petrol and diesel pumps are running dry at hundreds of service stations across Australia.
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Meta shares slide after landmark ruling on social media addiction
Thu 26 Mar 2026
Shares of Alphabet, Google's parent company, were also down.
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Meta and Alphabet shares fall following social media trial defeat
Thu 26 Mar 2026
Tech giants shares down as investors ponder implications of social media legal setback.
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Meta and YouTube found liable in landmark social media addiction trial
Wed 25 Mar 2026
A jury in the US has found Meta and Google liable in a landmark case.
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Asian economies feel the pain of the US-Israel war with Iran
Wed 25 Mar 2026
A lengthy US-Israel war with Iran could prove ‘traumatic’ say Asian Development Bank.
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From state of emergency to rationing: fuel shortages cause chaos across the globe
Tue 24 Mar 2026
The Philippines declares state of emergency
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The Philippines declares state of emergency over fuel crisis
Tue 24 Mar 2026
The Philippines declares a state of emergency faced with a shortage of fuel supplies
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Oil, outages and energy shifts: the global ripples from the Middle East
Mon 23 Mar 2026
As the war in the Gulf continues, other regions make adjustments for their economies.
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Markets rally as Trump signals progress with Iran
Mon 23 Mar 2026
President Trump signals possible progress towards ending the Middle East conflict
