World Business Report Podcast
The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.
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Two of the biggest names in your kitchen could soon be joining forces
Yesterday
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
Yesterday
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?
Monday
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?
Monday
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?
Saturday
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
Friday
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
Last Thursday
Shares of Alphabet, Google's parent company, were also down.
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Meta and Alphabet shares fall following social media trial defeat
Last Thursday
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
Last Wednesday
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
Last Wednesday
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
Last Tuesday
The Philippines declares state of emergency
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The Philippines declares state of emergency over fuel crisis
Last Tuesday
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
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IEA warns looming global energy crisis is worst in history
Fri 20 Mar 2026
The body says the world faces the “greatest global energy security challenge in history”
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"Work from home and limit flights", urges IEA, as fuel crisis deepens
Fri 20 Mar 2026
The International Energy Agency says everyone needs to cut their energy consumption.
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Shockwaves hit energy market as gas price soars
Thu 19 Mar 2026
Two of the world’s most important gas production sites are hit in missile strikes
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Gas prices soar after strikes on energy facilities in Qatar and Iran
Thu 19 Mar 2026
Gas prices rise sharply following an attack on Qatar's Ras Laffan energy complex.
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How important is the South Pars field to global gas supply?
Wed 18 Mar 2026
We ask what impact strikes on the world's largest gas field will have beyond the region.
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Oil shock spreads global strain
Wed 18 Mar 2026
Oil prices climb above 109 dollars after airstrikes hit a key Iranian gas facility
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As oil price surges, will US fracking production increase?
Tue 17 Mar 2026
Much of America's oil comes from fracking, but can production increase to meet demand?
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Oil prices continue surge
Tue 17 Mar 2026
Oil prices continue to rise as the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively shut.
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Global financial fraud hits $442bn
Mon 16 Mar 2026
Interpol highlights a global surge in AI enabled fraud
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Oil tensions and global trade risks
Mon 16 Mar 2026
Oil routes in the Gulf face new risks as tensions rise.
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Turmoil in the Strait of Hormuz sees oil price surge again
Fri 13 Mar 2026
Oil prices reach the highest price per barrel in more than three years
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US eases Russias oil sanctions
Fri 13 Mar 2026
Russia said it had about 100 million barrels of oil currently in transit
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Can a temporary US shipping rule ease fuel costs?
Thu 12 Mar 2026
US may adjust shipping rules, letting more tankers move oil between ports to curb prices
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Shipping workers all at sea
Thu 12 Mar 2026
As the Strait of Hormuz remains shut what is being done to keep seafarers safe?
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Could a $20 billion dollar insurance scheme get more Hormuz ships moving?
Wed 11 Mar 2026
We'll ask if it's enough to get crews back to work
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'Largest ever' oil reserve release agreed by 32 countries
Wed 11 Mar 2026
International Energy Agency member countries agree to release some emergency oil reserves
