World Business Report Episodes Episode guide
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Donors and the US election
Who are the donors shaping the US election?
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How are strikes and protests affecting Israel's economy?
We hear from a businessman about why he's encouraging his staff to strike
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Social media platform X suspended in Brazil
A Supreme Court judge has ordered "immediate and complete suspension"
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X braces for a ban in Brazil
The social platform has missed a deadline imposed by a judge and expects to be blocked
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Protests in Argentina over pension cuts
Javier Milei announced he would block plans to raise pensions in line with inflation
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Germany’s DAX Index at record high
The index tracks the country's 40 largest companies on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange
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Record sales for NIVIDIA, but what about its next AI chips?
Tech companies are scrambling for its technology, but the firm has seen production delays
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Can the UK 'reset' relations with the EU?
Four years after Brexit, UK's Prime Minister seeks new approach to relations with the EU
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Pentagon says tanker Sounion 'appears to be leaking oil' in the Red Sea
The Greek-flagged ship is carrying about 1 million barrels of crude oil
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US national security adviser visits China
Jake Sullivan will discuss Taiwan and trade with Chinese authorities
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How should messaging apps like Telegram be regulated?
We examine why French authorities have arrested the app's Russian-born boss
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Telegram: CEO Pavel Durov arrested in France
We look into who he is, and the doubts around the app's safety
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How will America's central bank respond to rising jobless claims?
The Federal Reserve Chair has suggested interest rates could be cut in September
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US Federal Reserve Chair says time to cut rates
Jerome Powell's evaluation influences markets and much of the financial industry
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What will Kamala Harris say about the US economy?
We hear what the presidential nominee could do for American voters on lower incomes
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A labour dispute halts Canada’s rail freight network
The world's second-largest country by area relies heavily on train transport
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Who wins and loses when gold prices hit a new record high?
Investors pile back into the commodity ahead of expected interest rate cuts in the US
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Why is China investigating EU dairy imports?
Beijing is putting a spotlight on European Union subsidies on dairy products
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EU to set lower tariffs on Tesla's cars made in China
The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC
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Kamala promises to raise US corporate tax rate
Donald Trump wants to slash the corporate tax rate to 15 per cent.
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Democratic National Convention kicks off in Chicago
The four-day event will see Kamala Harris formally confirmed as presidential candidate
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British businessman Mike Lynch has gone missing
The former CEO of Autonomy was on board a yacht in the Mediterranean.
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What would a Kamala Harris’ presidency mean for the US economy?
Kamala Harris has outlined her economic programme ahead of the US presidential election
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How can Thailand's new prime minister revitalise its economy?
She also has to manage relations with the military, which constrains elected governments.
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Will there be enough of the Mpox vaccine after the recent outbreak?
As the new Mpox variant reaches Europe, are there enough vaccines to deal with it?
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WHO declares Mpox outbreak a global health emergency
The World Health Organisation says the emergency is of international concern
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US inflation falls to 2.9% in July
New data shows inflation in the US is slowing down.
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Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will step down in September
Rise in the cost of living and scandals in his party has plummeted approval ratings
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Starbucks gets a new CEO
Starbucks replaces boss after sales slump
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South Korea urges carmakers to disclose battery information in EVs
The call comes after battery fires caused safety concerns