World Business Report Episodes Episode guide
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How are businesses in Lebanon dealing with the strikes?
We hear from Lebanon's business community as it comes under sustained Israeli bombardment
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Sri Lanka elections: A change for the better?
Sri Lanka’s new president Anura Kumara Dissanayake pledges for economic reform.
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What next for Lebanon?
As violence escalates, what is the future for Lebanon?
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Can a new CEO make Nike cool again?
Struggling sportwear brand Nike brings in new CEO
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The view from Beirut as tensions soar
Under the shadow of conflict is normal life possible in Lebanon?
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Flooding in Europe: Mounting pressure for more funding
A hotel owner says their business has been devastated by storm Boris
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US Federal Reserve cuts interest rates for the first time in four years
The US central bank slashes interest rates by half a point
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Are consumers still feeling the pinch?
The US Federal Reserve is expected to cut rates today, what does this mean for consumers?
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How far will the Federal Reserve cut interest rates?
The US central bank is expected to cut interest rates or the first time in four years
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More funding needed for malnutrition crisis
Is the international community doing enough to tackle extreme poverty?
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First broadcast 16/09/2024 21:32 GMT
The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.
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Murdochs ‘Succession’ court battle begins
Rupert Murdoch wants to alter the family trust
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Can Pakistan avoid a debt default?
Amid many economic challenges, the government wants to ensure it keeps its IMF support
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China to raise retirement age as population ages and pension woes mount
China to raise retirement age as pension pressure grows
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Boeing faces potential strike in Seattle
Will workers vote against the existing agreement?
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Why are investors pulling back from China?
Chinese stock markets have fallen to five-year low
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Business reacts to US Election Debate
The fiery debate took place last night in Pennsylvania
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Kenya Airport controversy causes passenger disruption
Spat over Kenya airport modernisation plans prompts flight disruption
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Vice President Kamala Harris faces Donald Trump in US TV debate
Vice President Kamala is up against Donald Trump in a TV debate
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Ireland takes stock after Apple loses tax appeal
An EU court ruled the tech giant must pay €13 billion in back taxes to Ireland
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Europe in need of investment
Where will Europe find billions of additional annual investment?
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Chinese data fuels fears of deflation
Fears grow of deflation in China
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Concern over cooling of the US labour market
US job growth fell short of expectations last month. Is a recession looming?
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US job growth slightly slower than predicted
Jobs numbers leave Fed on track to cut interest rates
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US Secretary of State visits Haiti to discuss democratic transition
The country is under a state of emergency as gangs try to expand their control
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China offers Africa $51 billion
China pledges a $51 billion fund for Africa
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President Biden could block Nippon Steel acquisition of US steel
US Steel's share price fell 17.5% today as the markets absorbed the reports.
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Nvidia: is the AI boom over?
Investors think what happened was a correction in the market
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Volkswagen could close down factories in Germany
It has lead to debate in Germany about the company and the country’s economic future
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Why's Europe's car industry stuck in neutral?
Volkswagen considers German plant closures to save billions in costs