World Business Report Episodes Episode guide
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Apple breaks profit records
Apple breaks records with a profit of $34.6 billion on revenues of nearly $124 billion.
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US economy grows at 6.9%
In the last quarter of 2021 the US economy grew at a better than expected annualised 6.9%
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WTO lets China impose tariffs on the US
The World Trade Organisation authorises China to impose retaliatory duties on US imports
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Italian business leaders meet Putin
Despite the potential Ukraine conflict, Italian business leaders have met President Putin
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IMF downgrades the forecast for the global economy
The International Monetary Fund has trimmed half a percentage point off its projection
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Central Asia suffers power cuts
Millions of people in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan have suffered power cuts
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Ukraine: US troops on high alert over stand-off
Talks between Biden and key European allies over Russia have come to an end.
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European Commission announces Ukraine financial aid
The EU Commission president has announced $1bn in financial assistance for Ukraine
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Italy to elect a new president
The president will have to ensure political stability to underpin strong economic growth
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First broadcast 22/01/2022 01:06 GMT
The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.
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TotalEnergies and Chevron leave Myanmar
French and American energy giants TotalEnergies and Chevron are pulling out of Myanmar
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TotalEnergies and Chevron leave Myanmar
French and American energy giants TotalEnergies and Chevron are pulling out of Myanmar
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Ukraine tension mounts
As signs of a possible Russian invasion of Ukraine mount we gauge the mood in the country
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Ukraine tension mounts
As signs of a possible Russian invasion of Ukraine mount we gauge the mood in the country
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Biden defends his first year
He is defending his record at a moment when his approval rating is sinking.
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South Africa opens vaccine manufacturing site
South Africa's President Ramaphosa has opened a vaccine manufacturing site in Cape Town
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Microsoft plans to buy Activision Blizzard for nearly $70bn
It would be the biggest acquisition in the company's history.
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US airlines warn of 5G flight disruption
US airlines have warned that switching on new 5G mobile services could cause disruption
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China cuts interest rates
China cuts interest rates as economic growth slows.
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Credit Suisse chairman resigns
Antonio Horta-Osorio has resigned as chairman of Credit Suisse following Covid breaches
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China's economy grows at a slower pace
The days of double digit growth are over.
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EDF ordered to sell cheap nuclear power
French energy firm EDF has been ordered by the government to sell cheap nuclear power
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EDF ordered to sell cheap nuclear power
French energy firm EDF has been ordered by the government to sell cheap nuclear power
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EDF ordered to sell cheap nuclear power
French energy firm EDF has been ordered by the government to sell cheap nuclear power
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India and UK begin free trade talks
The first day of negotiations took place in New Delhi
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Covid closures at Chinese VW plants
Volkswagen China has closed two plants in Tianjin as a result of Covid outbreaks
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US inflation hits 7%
The US annual inflation rate rose to 7% in December, a figure not seen since 1982
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US inflation hits 7%
The US annual inflation rate rose to 7% in December, a figure not seen since 1982
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Facebook introduces employee vaccine requirement
Facebook's parent company Meta is mandating a booster Covid vaccination for office staff
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Facebook introduces employee vaccine requirement
Facebook's parent company Meta is mandating a booster Covid vaccination for office staff