World Business Report Episodes Episode guide

Why is Patagonia suing a drag queen?

Outdoor brand Patagonia sues drag queen for trademark infringement.
'Draft' US- Iran deal lowers oil price

Reports of a 'draft deal' between US and Iran sends oil prices down.
BP sack boss over 'bullying' behaviour

Oil Giant BP has fired its chairman over his 'bullying' behaviour
Pope Leo says AI must be “disarmed”

Pope Leo has raised his strong concerns on the development of Artificial Intelligence
US Federal Reserve appoints new chair

Kevin Warsh becomes new chair at a ceremony at the White House.
AI, billions and the race to go public

AI giants including OpenAI, Anthropic and SpaceX explore potential stock market listings.
Why did Bolt's CEO fire whole HR team?

Ryan Breslow defends his decision saying they 'created problems that didn't exist.'
Why did a former Google CEO get booed?

Eric Schmidt is heckled at a graduation; we find out why from a student in the room.
Musk and Altman are 'toddlers'

Elon Musk and Sam Altman are described as 'toddlers' as their trial concludes.
Trump heads home after high-stakes China talks

We reflect on two days of US-China meetings as the US president returns to Washington.
Will Donald Trump's visit to China benefit the global economy?

As the US president's trip to China ends, has a smoother path to global trade been paved?
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping discuss tariffs, trade, and AI

Donald Trump visits China hoping to improve trade relations with Xi Jinping.
US price worries: customers tighten purse strings

US inflation is rising again. It’s at its highest level since it hit 4% three years ago
Oil deadlock deepens

Ceasefire talks between the US and Iran are strained as nuclear and oil tensions grow
Why is US consumer confidence at a record low?

Lowest US consumer sentiment ever despite rising job numbers and a booming stock market
EU and airlines disagree on fuel shortage concerns

Some airlines want to cancel flights without compensation for passengers.
How Ted Turner changed the media landscape

We look back on the life and legacy of CNN founder Ted Turner who has died at 87
Tensions rise in the Persian Gulf

With the US and Iran trading fire in the Strait of Hormuz, will the ceasefire hold?
Hostility fears escalate in the Persian Gulf

Fears grow after the US sailed two warships through the Strait of Hormuz
Trump announces 25% tariffs on cars from the EU

Donald Trump has accused the EU of not complying with its trade deal
Oil hits new highs - how bad will it get?

Oil prices rose sharply again today, the highest level in four years.
Powell says he will stay on as Federal Reserve Governor

Powell says he will stay on as Federal Reserve Governor, even after chairmanship ends
How will leaving OPEC impact the UAE's oil production?

The United Arab Emirates is leaving major oil producing organisations OPEC and OPEC+
Is Sierra Leone's diamond industry under threat?

We go to diamond mining region, Sierra Leone to find out why the gems legacy is at risk
US consumer confidence and electric vehicles

US consumer confidence has sunk to its lowest level on record, driven by war in Iran.
Is a $110bn Paramount–Warner deal about to reshape Hollywood?

Shareholders approve a $110bn merger between Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros Discovery
Iran seizes cargo ships in Strait of Hormuz

Iran seizes two cargo ships as tensions in the Strait of Hormuz escalate
US senators grill new Fed chair

Kevin Warsh prepares to take charge of the US Federal Reserve
US businesses begin claiming tariff refunds

The Trump administration has begun processing refunds for billions of dollars in tariffs.
IMO warning for ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Iran says the Strait of Hormuz is open, but the IMO warns ships not to use it