World Business Report

World Business Report

The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.

World Business Report

Episodes (68 available)

World Business Report, Trump's Hormuz deadline looms

He says 'a whole civilisation will die tonight' in Iran without a Strait of Hormuz deal

7 Apr 2026

26 mins

World Business Report, Ten days of Ukrainian drone strikes reduce Russia's seaborne crude oil exports

Ukrainian drones have struck Russia's oil export facilities in the Baltic and Black Seas.

7 Apr 2026

9 mins

World Business Report, Trump gives Iran threatening deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

US President Donald Trump has given Iran a deadline of tomorrow to make a deal

6 Apr 2026

26 mins

World Business Report, Japan hints at talks with Iran as Middle East tension grows

Japan relies on the Middle East region for over 90 percent of its crude oil imports.

6 Apr 2026

9 mins

World Business Report, Is the Strait of Hormuz opening up again?

Companies are starting to send vessels back through one of the world’s busiest routes.

3 Apr 2026

26 mins

World Business Report, French container ship reportedly passes through Strait of Hormuz

First western-owned container ship passes through the crucial Gulf trade route - reports

3 Apr 2026

9 mins

World Business Report, SpaceX eyes take off with over $1 trillion valuation

Could Space X become one of the world’s most valuable companies?

2 Apr 2026

26 mins

World Business Report, Countries hold summit over Strait of Hormuz trade crisis

More than forty countries discuss plans to reopen the vital shipping lane.

2 Apr 2026

9 mins

World Business Report, How will rising oil prices affect airlines?

Jet fuel costs are rising, driven by ongoing conflict in the Middle East

1 Apr 2026

26 mins

World Business Report, Could there be a revival of the coal industry?

As Asia struggles without fuel imports, we explore the increased use of 'dirty' fuels.

1 Apr 2026

9 mins

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