World Business Report Podcast
The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.
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US price worries: customers tighten purse strings
Yesterday
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%
Yesterday
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"
Monday
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
Monday
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?
Friday
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
Friday
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
Last Thursday
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
Last Thursday
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
Last Wednesday
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
Last Wednesday
India is chasing $20 billion in trade with Vietnam as leaders meet
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Tensions rise in the Persian Gulf
Last Tuesday
With the US and Iran trading fire in the Strait of Hormuz, will the ceasefire hold?
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What's life like for seafarers stuck in the Strait of Hormuz?
Last Tuesday
As the US-Iran war escalates, we hear about the welfare of ship crews stranded
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Hostility fears escalate in the Persian Gulf
Mon 4 May 2026
Fears grow after the US sailed two warships through the Strait of Hormuz
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GameStop wants eBay for $56bn
Mon 4 May 2026
US retailer GameStop has put in an offer to buy online marketplace eBay for $56bn
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Trump announces 25% tariffs on cars from the EU
Fri 1 May 2026
Donald Trump has accused the EU of not complying with its trade deal
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Global fertiliser shortage threatens 2026 crop yields
Fri 1 May 2026
Farmers now predicted to produce lower crop this year affecting 10 billion meals a week.
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Oil hits new highs - how bad will it get?
Thu 30 Apr 2026
Oil prices rose sharply again today, the highest level in four years.
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Oil prices on a rollercoaster ride
Thu 30 Apr 2026
The price of Brent crude hit a four year high on Thursday before falling back.
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Powell says he will stay on as Federal Reserve Governor
Wed 29 Apr 2026
Powell says he will stay on as Federal Reserve Governor, even after chairmanship ends
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You could be paying more for fuel for longer as oil price rises again
Wed 29 Apr 2026
It is the highest price so far this month
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How will leaving OPEC impact the UAE's oil production?
Tue 28 Apr 2026
The United Arab Emirates is leaving major oil producing organisations OPEC and OPEC+
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United Arab Emirates is quitting the Opec and Opec+
Tue 28 Apr 2026
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has said it is quitting the Opec
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Is Sierra Leone's diamond industry under threat?
Mon 27 Apr 2026
We go to diamond mining region, Sierra Leone to find out why the gems legacy is at risk
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How is the rise in jet fuel prices impacting the global aviation industry?
Mon 27 Apr 2026
Jet fuel prices have soared from $85 per barrel to up to $200 in recent weeks
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US consumer confidence and electric vehicles
Fri 24 Apr 2026
US consumer confidence has sunk to its lowest level on record, driven by war in Iran.
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Expect global markets to fall, says Bank of England
Fri 24 Apr 2026
Deputy governor fears share prices do not reflect the risks facing the economy
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Is a $110bn Paramount–Warner deal about to reshape Hollywood?
Thu 23 Apr 2026
Shareholders approve a $110bn merger between Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros Discovery
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Warner Brothers Discovery agree to Paramount acquisition
Thu 23 Apr 2026
Shareholders vote yes to hundred billion dollar deal
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Iran seizes cargo ships in Strait of Hormuz
Wed 22 Apr 2026
Iran seizes two cargo ships as tensions in the Strait of Hormuz escalate
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