World Business Report Podcast
The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.
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BP sack boss over 'bullying' behaviour
Yesterday
Oil Giant BP has fired its chairman over his 'bullying' behaviour
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Former F1 boss on Ferrari's electric gamble
Yesterday
Ferrari's share prices have dipped about 7% since the company announced it's new EV.
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Pope Leo says AI must be “disarmed”
Monday
Pope Leo has raised his strong concerns on the development of Artificial Intelligence
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Hike, Cut or Hold? What will the new Fed head do on interest rates
Friday
Kevin Warsh becomes the 17th Chair of the US Central Bank when sworn in later
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AI, billions and the race to go public
Last Thursday
AI giants including OpenAI, Anthropic and SpaceX explore potential stock market listings.
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Inside Space X's IPO plan
Last Thursday
Elon Musk's Space X is going public, in, maybe, the biggest initial public offering ever
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Why did Bolt's CEO fire whole HR team?
Last Wednesday
Ryan Breslow defends his decision saying they 'created problems that didn't exist.'
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Trump leaves, Putin enters
Last Wednesday
The Russian leader meets with President Xi after the US President's visit to Beijing
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Why did a former Google CEO get booed?
Last Tuesday
Eric Schmidt is heckled at a graduation; we find out why from a student in the room.
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Kenya's government cuts fuel prices after deadly protests
Last Tuesday
Kenya's government cuts diesel prices after anger over fuel costs took to the streets
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Musk and Altman are 'toddlers'
Mon 18 May 2026
Elon Musk and Sam Altman are described as 'toddlers' as their trial concludes.
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Major rail strike brings New York to a halt
Mon 18 May 2026
Transit workers walk out in America's busiest city
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Trump heads home after high-stakes China talks
Fri 15 May 2026
We reflect on two days of US-China meetings as the US president returns to Washington.
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Trump and Xi talks come to a close
Fri 15 May 2026
Presidents Trump and Xi end talks: What has been achieved?
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Will Donald Trump's visit to China benefit the global economy?
Thu 14 May 2026
As the US president's trip to China ends, has a smoother path to global trade been paved?
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The start of the deal: Trump and Xi meet
Thu 14 May 2026
Talks start between Presidents Xi and Trump in Beijing: What's at stake for both?
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Donald Trump and Xi Jinping discuss tariffs, trade, and AI
Wed 13 May 2026
Donald Trump visits China hoping to improve trade relations with Xi Jinping.
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Trump flies to China for talks with Xi
Wed 13 May 2026
Tariffs, tech competition, the Iran war & Taiwan top the agenda for the two superpowers.
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US price worries: customers tighten purse strings
Tue 12 May 2026
US inflation is rising again. It’s at its highest level since it hit 4% three years ago
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US inflation leaps to 3.8%
Tue 12 May 2026
Blockades of the Strait of Hormuz have led to higher energy and grocery prices.
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Fmr World Bank Chief: "China should stop hoarding food and fertiliser"
Mon 11 May 2026
David Malpass' comments come as Presidents Trump and Xi are due to meet in China
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Narendra Modi urges Indians to WFH
Mon 11 May 2026
The PM says the austerity measures will cut India's fuel use and save foreign exchange.
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Why is US consumer confidence at a record low?
Fri 8 May 2026
Lowest US consumer sentiment ever despite rising job numbers and a booming stock market
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Donald Trump warns EU of new tariffs by July 4
Fri 8 May 2026
Last week, the US President threatened to raise the tariff on imported EU cars to 25%.
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EU and airlines disagree on fuel shortage concerns
Thu 7 May 2026
Some airlines want to cancel flights without compensation for passengers.
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Air Asia boss admits high fuel costs are hard to manage
Thu 7 May 2026
Tony Fernandes, the chief executive of the low cost carrier, has been speaking to the BBC
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How Ted Turner changed the media landscape
Wed 6 May 2026
We look back on the life and legacy of CNN founder, Ted Turner who died at the age of 87
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India and Vietnam look to deepen economic ties
Wed 6 May 2026
India is chasing $20 billion in trade with Vietnam as leaders meet
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Tensions rise in the Persian Gulf
Tue 5 May 2026
With the US and Iran trading fire in the Strait of Hormuz, will the ceasefire hold?
