World Business Report Episodes Episode guide
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What can we expect from US elections?
What do Donald Trump and Kamala Harris propose for the country's economy?
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The US, economics and an important election
Economics Editor Faisal Islam joins us to discuss the economics behind the US election.
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US jobs data: Bad news for Kamala Harris?
The world's biggest economy added just 12,000 jobs last month.
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Businesses counting the cost of flooding in Spain
Business owners in Valencia are reeling from the flooding devastation
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US elections: Will the economy decide the vote?
New claims for unemployment benefits in the U.S. hits five-month low
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How badly could Lebanon's economy be hit by the ongoing conflict?
New research suggests that Lebanon’s economy could shrink by more than 20%
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Can budgets transform economies?
Do national budgets revolutionize economies?
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Europe's biggest carmaker in deep trouble
Volkswagen's profits plunge to a three-year low.
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EU starts tariffs on electric vehicles from China
EU begins tariffs on Chinese made electric cars
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Is the UK on the brink of a big minimum wage jump?
Local media reports say the government might increase minimum salaries by 6%
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Market reaction in wake of Japan election
Markets react to Japan election results.
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Fears for the future of three Volkswagen factories in Germany
IGMetall Trade Union says VW wants to close three of its manufacturing plants in Germany.
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It’s election weekend in Japan– what can we expect?
Experts and Japanese business owners discuss Japan’s economy
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Georgia’s path to EU looms over election
Georgian’s will soon head to the polls in divisive election.
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How will Canada’s new immigration plan affect the economy?
The new plan will reduce permanent residency by 21%
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More turbulence for Boeing
Striking workers reject latest pay offer.
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First broadcast 23/10/2024 21:32 GMT
The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.
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EVs: Volvo CEO's warning
Volvo CEO warns that China could overtake the rest of the world in EV investment.
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Former boss of Abercrombie and Fitch arrested
US police arrested him on suspicion of sex trafficking
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Putin opens key trade summit
India and China’s leaders among those attending BRICS meeting in Russia.
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Israel targets Hezbollah funding
Israel claims a bunker under a Beirut hospital holds money belonging to Hezbollah
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Cuba’s double whammy
The island faces more power blackouts and some businesses will be closed until Wednesday
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Cuba’s energy blackout
Massive power cut across the country.
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Why is China's economic growth slowing?
It's the lowest figure in a year and a half prompting stimulus measures from Beijing
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ECB cuts interest rates
The European Central Bank has cut interest rates to support a slowing Eurozone economy.
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TSMC profits surge driven by strong AI-related demand
This growth surpassed market expectations
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Migrant workers struggle amid Lebanon's conflict
Exploring the struggles of domestic workers left behind amid Lebanon’s security crisis
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Albania receives first asylum seekers from Italy
If rejected they will be sent back to countries deemed safe
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IMF warns of rising global debt
The IMF warns that global debt is projected to surpass $100 trillion by year’s end
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Google aims to achieve limitless energy
IT giant hopes to start using the first nuclear reactor this decade