World Business Report Podcast
The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.
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US inflation heats up
Yesterday
US inflation rose more than expected, climbing to 3.7% in the year to September.
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IMF warns of global GDP shock if AI bust happens
Tuesday
This comes as global tech and semi-conductor share prices fell
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Formula 1 heads back to Africa
Tuesday
Rwanda will host the F1 African Grand Prix in a 10-year deal starting in the early 2030s.
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Counting the fuel costs of two major conflicts
Monday
European foreign ministers condemn President Trump's plan to import diesel from Russia
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Missile attacks disrupt Saudi flights
Monday
Thousands of flights are cancelled following deadly missile attacks on Saudi Arabia
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Trump strikes deal with Putin on diesel
Last Friday
President Trump announced a deal with Russian President Putin to supply diesel
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Microsoft hit by US green card restrictions
Last Friday
The US blocks Microsoft, other tech companies on green card sponsorship
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Is AI powering a global trade boom?
Last Thursday
The WTO raises its global trade forecast as demand for AI products surges
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US mortgage rates highest since 2023
Last Wednesday
US mortgage rates rise to 7.49%, highest in nearly 3 years years.
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Indian businesses brace for higher interest rates
Last Wednesday
Interest rates rise in India for the first time in four years: will it curb inflation?
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Paramount takes over Warner Bros in mega deal
Tue 6 Oct 2026
Warner Bros Discovery and Paramount are now Skydance in $110bn merger deal
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Education protests continue in France
Tue 6 Oct 2026
Teenagers, teachers, and unions demand more investment in French education.
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Markets rally after surprise Brazilian election result
Mon 5 Oct 2026
Brazil's election heads to a runoff.
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Spain's housing crisis leads to snap General Election
Mon 5 Oct 2026
Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez seeks new mandate after Parliament rejected housing reforms.
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Why has Nike lost its shine?
Fri 2 Oct 2026
Sportswear giant Nike announces job cuts and forecasts falling revenues.
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G7 agrees to release diesel from strategic reserves
Fri 2 Oct 2026
US calls on countries to release diesel from strategic reserves to bring prices down.
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G7 agrees to release diesel from strategic reserves
Fri 2 Oct 2026
The G7 says it is ready to co-ordinate action with the International Energy Agency.
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Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal walkout could cost millions
Thu 1 Oct 2026
How much will it cost to Portugal camp?
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US government borrowing costs hit the highest level since 2002
Thu 1 Oct 2026
Government borrowing costs are rising globally, led by a sell-off in US Treasuries.
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Ukraine introduces emergency power cuts in Kyiv
Wed 30 Sep 2026
President Zelensky said energy facilities were targeted across Ukraine
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Kenya breaks ground on a major new oil refinery
Wed 30 Sep 2026
Why a new oil refinery for Kenya could deliver greater fuel independence for Africa
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US ban on Canadian exports comes into effect
Tue 29 Sep 2026
Alcohol and dairy among the roughly $1bn products impacted
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How will the latest US-China trade deal impact businesses?
Mon 28 Sep 2026
Tariffs will be cuts on goods, and a trade truce is extended to January
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Manchester City found guilty of breaking Premier League rules
Fri 25 Sep 2026
Independent panel finds City guilty after investigation into financial rule breaches
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Much ceremony little substance between Xi and Trump
Fri 25 Sep 2026
Xi's state visit is drawing to a close with little known about any new agreements.
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What does China and the USA want from the state visit?
Thu 24 Sep 2026
We find out what a trade truce could look like for China and the USA.
