World Business Report Podcast
The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.
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UK bans trade with Israeli West Bank settlements
Yesterday
The UK has announced sanctions on illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied territories
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Thousands to be laid off as Europe's car industry suffers
Monday
Jaguar Land Rover has confirmed plans to cut around 4,000 jobs worldwide
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Germany's far-right is gaining ground
Monday
A victory for Germany's far-right fuels calls for faster growth
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Fifty years of Wallace & Gromit, Shaun the Sheep and Friends
Friday
Aardman Animations, creators of Wallace & Gromit, celebrate their 50th anniversary
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What will El Niño cost us?
Last Thursday
Panama Canal operator cuts daily transit vessels because of low rainfall.
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Record fine over US basketball player’s wages
Last Thursday
LA Clippers fined $30 million - owner and former Microsoft boss Steve Ballmer also fined.
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Is this the biggest oil deal in history?
Last Wednesday
The US and Venezuela reach an oil deal worth billions, but who will it benefit?
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United States signs oil deal with Venezuela
Last Wednesday
The US will control a fifth of Venezuela's oil reserves under the agreement
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How will bond market turmoil affect you?
Last Tuesday
As conflict flares again in the Gulf, oil prices push global bond markets to new highs.
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Shein's Big IPO - and a smaller valuation
Last Tuesday
Shein launches its IPO in Hong Kong, with shares falling as much as 10% in early trading
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Apple's new chief
Mon 31 Aug 2026
As Tim Cook heads for the exit, we profile Apple's new boss John Ternus.
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US-Iran conflict: What next for oil and trade?
Mon 31 Aug 2026
The US and Iran exchange fire again as tensions return to the Strait of Hormuz.
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US Central Bank Chair says inflation isn't beaten yet
Fri 28 Aug 2026
Kevin Warsh was speaking at the annual Jackson Hole conference in Wyoming.
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Warsh strikes cautious tone on US interest rates
Fri 28 Aug 2026
Fed chair Kevin Warsh warns inflation could keep US interest rates higher for longer
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AI firms call for countries to beef up their cyber defences... against AI
Thu 27 Aug 2026
They warn AI inspired cyber-attacks are growing in number and becoming sophisticated.
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Hormuz Oil Flows Recover
Thu 27 Aug 2026
Qatar and Kuwait have restored crude exports to about 70% of pre-war levels
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Meta agrees to pay up to $18Bn in record legal settlement
Wed 26 Aug 2026
Facebook and Instagram owner was accused of having addictive products that harm children.
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Meta agrees $18bn settlement
Wed 26 Aug 2026
The deal follows claims by 29 US states that Meta’s platforms harmed children.
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Canada hits back at the US with $20Bn tariffs on US goods
Tue 25 Aug 2026
Canada has announced ‘dollar-for-dollar’ counter-tariffs on a swath of US goods.
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Can Washington really cut Iran off from the global economy?
Tue 25 Aug 2026
Iran says it is 'fully prepared' to broaden US economic sanctions
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Iran faces 'greatest financial offensive ever'
Mon 24 Aug 2026
The US announced a host of sanctions against Iran and threatened its supporters.
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US warns Iran of "the single greatest financial offensive ever"
Mon 24 Aug 2026
What could fresh US sanctions mean for Iran's economy and its trading partners?
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Title: El Niño: What could it mean for the global economy?
Fri 21 Aug 2026
Short: A powerful El Niño could push global temperatures to record highs
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Moderna shares get a shot in the arm after cancer vaccine results
Thu 20 Aug 2026
Moderna shares soar 172% after strong results for its vaccine for melanoma skin cancer.
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The economic cost of Russia’s war in Ukraine
Wed 19 Aug 2026
How the war is reshaping the Russian and Ukrainian economies
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US - Canada trade: Deal or No Deal?
Wed 19 Aug 2026
The US has paused 50% tariffs on Canada, hours before they were due to come into effect
