World Business Report Episodes Episode guide
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Covid rules tighten
The impact of the Omicron variant on the global economy
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Coal power generation hits record
Despite the Glasgow climate summit aim of reducing coal use, coal power has hit a record
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Turkey cuts interest rates again
We meet some of those affected by rising prices in Turkey as interest rates are cut again
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Turkey cuts interest rates again
We meet some of those affected by rising prices in Turkey as interest rates are cut again
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US central bank signals interest rate hikes in 2022
The Federal Reserve will withdraw support for the post-pandemic US economy more quickly
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EU outlines new gas strategy
The European Commission has outlined a strategy to try and stabilise gas prices in the EU
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The economic impact of the Omicron variant
There are warnings that the Omicron Covid variant could have a severe impact this winter
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The economic impact of the Omicron variant
There are warnings that the Omicron Covid variant could have a severe impact this winter
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Turkish lira falls to record low
Turkey's currency hit a new low, amid fears of further interest rate cuts
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UN discussions over 'killer robots'
There are discussions in Geneva over how to govern the use of lethal autonomous weapons
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Israeli PM in landmark visit to UAE
Naftali Bennet becomes the first Israeli PM to visit the UAE
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US inflation hits highest level for nearly 40 years
American shoppers, especially those on low incomes have felt the pinch of higher
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US inflation hits highest level for nearly 40 years
American shoppers, especially those on low incomes have felt the pinch of higher prices
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Silent strike in Myanmar
Anti-coup activists have protested against Myanmar's leaders by enacting a silent strike
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WHO warns rich countries could hoard vaccines
The WHO says new variant fears could prompt hoarding, harming developing countries.
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New Zealand to phase out smoking
New Zealand is to ban sale of tobacco to its next generation, aiming to phase out smoking
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Scholz becomes German leader
Olaf Scholz has been sworn in as German chancellor, after 16 years of Angela Merkel rule
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Scholz becomes German leader
Olaf Scholz has been sworn in as German chancellor, after 16 years of Angela Merkel rule
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Biden and Putin hold virtual summit
The US and Russian leaders discuss Ukraine and possible new Western sanctions
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China lifts Lithuania imports block
Beijing has lifted a four day block on Lithuanian exports crossing into China
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New York City to impose vaccine mandate on all private sector workers
All New Yorkers will need to be vaccinated if they want to go to work, says the mayor.
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Putin visits India
Russian president Vladimir Putin has held high level talks with India's PM Narendra Modi
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Covid response divides nations
Governments' response to rising infection rates sparks wave of protests
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US jobs report misses expectations
We hear the effect on the US stock markets of the latest US employment figures
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US jobs report misses expectations
We hear the effect on the US stock markets of the latest US employment figures
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Shell pulls out of Cambo oil field development
Shell has pulled out of the controversial Cambo oil field development west of Shetland
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WTA suspends China tennis tournaments
Amid concern about tennis player Peng Shuai the WTA has suspended its China tennis events
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WTA suspends China tennis tournaments
Amid concern about tennis player Peng Shuai the WTA has suspended its China tennis events
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EU outlines Global Gateway plans
The European Union has launched a global investment scheme to rival China's Belt and Road
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EU outlines Global Gateway plans
The European Union has launched a global investment scheme to rival China's Belt and Road