World Business Report Podcast
The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.
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UK PM announces resignation
Mon 22 Jun 2026
Sir Keir Starmer says he will step down as Labour leader and UK prime minister.
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UK PM Resigns: What Business Wants Now
Mon 22 Jun 2026
We explore what business wants next for growth, investment and the economy.
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World Cup hydration breaks give advertisers advantage
Fri 19 Jun 2026
World Cup hydration breaks are giving advertisers a window of opportunity
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India's biggest ever share offer
Fri 19 Jun 2026
Mobile firm Reliance Jio hopes to raise $4 billion.
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US lifts Iran naval blockade following US-Iran deal
Thu 18 Jun 2026
The US has lifted its Iran naval blockade following the US-Iran deal
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Eyes on the Strait of Hormuz as oil tankers start moving
Thu 18 Jun 2026
It follows US and Iranian officials signing 'memorandum of understanding' to end the war.
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Is Russia running short on fuel?
Wed 17 Jun 2026
Russians across the whole country are facing petrol shortages
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SpaceX overtakes Amazon to become world's fifth most valuable firm
Tue 16 Jun 2026
Space X makes huge gains on New York's tech-focused Nasdaq stock exchange
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Why is consumer spending falling in China?
Tue 16 Jun 2026
For the first time since the pandemic consumers spending stalls in China
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How will a US and Iran deal affect global shipping?
Mon 15 Jun 2026
President Donald Trump promises to open the Strait of Hormuz
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Will energy prices come down after US and Iran deal?
Mon 15 Jun 2026
The US and Iran strike a deal - so when will the oil shock lose its spark?
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US jobs growth way better than expected
Fri 5 Jun 2026
The world’s biggest economy added way more jobs in May than economists had forecast
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The US seeks to refloat its tariffs policy
Wed 3 Jun 2026
A White House advisor proposes new duties of at least 10% on 60 countries
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Nvidia “re-invents the computer” with new chip
Mon 1 Jun 2026
The world’s most valuable company pivots into chips for personal computers
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A slice of the AI pie
Wed 27 May 2026
Samsung workers are set for a $400,000 bonus after a deal to share AI profits
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Former F1 boss on Ferrari's electric gamble
Tue 26 May 2026
Ferrari's share prices have dipped about 7% since the company announced it's new EV.
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Oura ring sets eyes on Wall Street
Mon 25 May 2026
Smart ring maker Oura has filed to go public in the US
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US Federal Reserve appoints new chair
Fri 22 May 2026
Kevin Warsh becomes new chair at a ceremony at the White House.
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Hike, Cut or Hold? What will the new Fed head do on interest rates
Fri 22 May 2026
Kevin Warsh becomes the 17th Chair of the US Central Bank when sworn in later
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Inside Space X's IPO plan
Thu 21 May 2026
Elon Musk's Space X is going public, in, maybe, the biggest initial public offering ever
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Trump leaves, Putin enters
Wed 20 May 2026
The Russian leader meets with President Xi after the US President's visit to Beijing
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Kenya's government cuts fuel prices after deadly protests
Tue 19 May 2026
Kenya's government cuts diesel prices after anger over fuel costs took to the streets
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Major rail strike brings New York to a halt
Mon 18 May 2026
Transit workers walk out in America's busiest city
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What's life like for seafarers stuck in the Strait of Hormuz?
Tue 5 May 2026
As the US-Iran war escalates, we hear about the welfare of ship crews stranded
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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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The new head of the Fed?
Tue 21 Apr 2026
Donald Trump’s nominee for the chair of the Federal Reserve is grilled by senators
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Tensions in the Gulf as US seizes Iranian ship
Mon 20 Apr 2026
Global markets dip as Iran says it will retaliate against what it says is piracy
