World Business Report Episodes Episode guide
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BRICS: Over 50 countries gather in South Africa
BRICS leaders will seek to widen their influence
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China property giant Evergrande files for US bankruptcy protection
The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.
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China property giant Evergrande files for US bankruptcy protection
Evergrande: China property giant files for US bankruptcy protection
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Investors securing higher returns on US bonds
Investors in the US receive better return on bonds
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Drought-hit Panama canal extends restrictions
Drought-hit Panama canal shipping rout restrictions extended
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President Biden claims landmark law known as Inflation Reduction Act will boost economy on its first anniversary
President Biden says the clean energy law will boost the US economy.
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Vietnam EV maker VinFast valued at more than Ford or GM
VinFast: Vietnam EV maker has been valued at more than Ford or GM
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Retail sales increase in the US
US consumer spending rose more than anticipated in July
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China halts youth jobless data as economy falters
China halts youth jobless data as unemployment has been on the rise
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The battle for US Steel
Shares in US steel rise to their highest levels in more than a year
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China’s property giant share price plunge to a record low
Country Garden, China’s property giant share price plunge to a record low
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Hawaii wildfires: what's next for the tourism industry?
At least 55 people are known to have died from devastating wildfires in Maui, Hawaii.
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More troubles for the Chinese property sector
Country Garden warns investors it could see a US$7bn loss for the first half of the year.
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Hawaii fires: businesses evacuate staff and tourists
Hawaii tries to deal with a catastrophic wildfire that has taken 36 lives.
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US inflation up again
After 13 months of falls, prices in the US rose again.
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US bans investing in China's high-tech sectors
President Joe Biden stops US investors from putting money into China’s high-tech sector
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Deflation in China
China's economy struggles with falling prices
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Brazil aims to stop deforestation of the Amazon
Eight South American countries who share a slice of the Amazon are aiming to save it
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Chinese exports fall
Global demand for Chinese goods has fallen by 14.5%.
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US trucking giant Yellow files for bankruptcy
Yellow files for bankruptcy after running trucks across America for almost a century
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Saudi Aramco sees profits fall
The oil producer, mostly owned by the Saudi Government, saw a 38% drop
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US job figures for July hold steady
US employment held steady for July bolstering hopes the economy will avoid a downturn.
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Canada cancels bid for 2030 Commonwealth Games
Canada has withdrawn its bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games due to rising costs
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Tech giants Amazon and Apple deliver results
The world’s two biggest tech companies Apple and Amazon deliver their latest results.
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Tom Brady becomes Birmingham City minority owner
The NFL legend will become chairman of a new advisory board for the club
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Meta blocks news in Canada over new laws
The move comes in response to Canadian legislation requiring payment news publishers.
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Russian drone strike threatens grain supply
Reaction to the Russian drone strike on a Ukrainian port threatening grain supplies.
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Donald Trump faces more indictments
Former President Trump faces indictments over the 2020 election
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Nigeria: President faces protests over economic policies
Mr Tinubu said his recent scrapping of a fuel subsidy saved Nigeria some $1.3bn
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China's deflating economy
China confronts the threat of economic stagnation as it fails to bounce back post-Covid.