World Business Report Episodes Episode guide

Jet fuel warning in Europe

IEA warns Europe may only have six weeks of jet fuel supplies left.
Trump threatens to fire Fed chairman

The threat has fuelled concerns about central bank independence in the United States.
IMF warns conflict could tip global economy into recession

The IMF says global growth could fall next year
Trump’s shipping blockade, the Philippines’ tax breaks, and Hungary’s political shakeup

What impact will the US blockade on the Strait of Hormuz have on global energy prices?
Why is the world watching Hungary’s general election?

Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán faces a historic election amid economic challenges.
Is the ceasefire in the Gulf too late to stop food prices rising?

The conflict pushes up the cost of fertiliser, a key ingredient in global food production
Shipping companies still reluctant to pass through Strait of Hormuz

A shipping company says, "We won’t leave the Persian Gulf due to the safety of our crews"
Trump's Hormuz deadline looms

He says 'a whole civilisation will die tonight' in Iran without a Strait of Hormuz deal
Trump gives Iran threatening deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

US President Donald Trump has given Iran a deadline of tomorrow to make a deal
Is the Strait of Hormuz opening up again?

Companies are starting to send vessels back through one of the world’s busiest routes.
SpaceX eyes take off with over $1 trillion valuation

Could Space X become one of the world’s most valuable companies?
How will rising oil prices affect airlines?

Jet fuel costs are rising, driven by ongoing conflict in the Middle East
Two of the biggest names in your kitchen could soon be joining forces

Unilever is combining its food arm with McCormick to create a global giant
Kharg Island: What role does it play in Iran’s economy?

Oil prices continue to be high as the US-Israel war with Iran enters its fifth week.
BYD profits fall 19%: What’s driving the decline?

EV giant posts first profit fall in four years as competition in China cuts margins.
Meta shares slide after landmark ruling on social media addiction

Shares of Alphabet, Google's parent company, were also down.
Meta and YouTube found liable in landmark social media addiction trial

A jury in the US has found Meta and Google liable in a landmark case.
From state of emergency to rationing: Fuel shortages cause chaos across the globe

The Philippines declares state of emergency and Slovenian introduces rationing over fuel
Oil, outages and energy shifts: the global ripples from the Middle East

As the war in the Gulf continues, other regions make adjustments for their economies.
IEA warns looming global energy crisis is worst in history

The body says the world faces the “greatest global energy security challenge in history”
Shockwaves hit energy market as gas price soars

Two of the world’s most important gas production sites are hit in missile strikes
How important is the South Pars field to global gas supply?

We ask what impact strikes on the world's largest gas field will have beyond the region.
As oil price surges, will US fracking production increase?

Much of America's oil comes from fracking, but can production increase to meet demand?
Global financial fraud hits $442bn

Interpol highlights a global surge in AI enabled fraud
Turmoil in the Strait of Hormuz sees oil price surge again

Oil prices reach the highest price per barrel in more than three years
Can a temporary US shipping rule ease fuel costs?

US may adjust shipping rules, letting more tankers move oil between ports to curb prices.
Could a $20 billion dollar insurance scheme get more Hormuz ships moving?

We'll ask if it's enough to get crews back to work
What is needed to steady volatile oil markets?

As the oil price see-saws, what can be done with strategic reserves to steady the market?
Oil prices ease as Trump says Iran war over “pretty quickly”

But prices are still much higher than before conflict started
Middle East crisis: Israel bombing Beirut

We hear from a Lebanese business owner