World Business Report Podcast
The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.
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Why water bottles have been given a red card by FIFA
Yesterday
Added costs for fans heading to the World Cup as FIFA backtracks on water bottle rules
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Can Trump's latest tariff plan on 60 countries stick?
Wednesday
US cites forced labour concerns as the reason for its latest levies on trading partners
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The US seeks to refloat its tariffs policy
Wednesday
A White House advisor proposes new duties of at least 10% on 60 countries
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Who gets to regulate AI?
Tuesday
President Trump signs executive order to vet AI models before they are released.
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How will Nvidia reinvent your laptop?
Monday
AI expands further as one firm files to go public, and another launches some new tech.
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Nvidia “re-invents the computer” with new chip
Monday
The world’s most valuable company pivots into chips for personal computers
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Has Blue Origin blown its reputation?
Last Friday
Jeff Bezos' space firm has suffered a big setback with its latest rocket exploding
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Gulf conflict overshadows defence gathering in Singapore
Last Friday
The Shangri-la forum is Asia's largest annual defence conference.
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Why is Patagonia suing a drag queen?
Last Thursday
Outdoor brand Patagonia sues drag queen for trademark infringement.
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Russia's economy stumbles as war with Ukraine intensifies
Last Thursday
The rouble has surged to its strongest level on the back of widening trade imbalances.
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DJ J Worra "AI is scary. I've been fooled by it"
Wed 27 May 2026
DJ J Worra on the threat of AI after Spotify launches new remix tool.
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A slice of the AI pie
Wed 27 May 2026
Samsung workers are set for a $400,000 bonus after a deal to share AI profits
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BP sack boss over 'bullying' behaviour
Tue 26 May 2026
Oil Giant BP has fired its chairman over his 'bullying' behaviour
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Former F1 boss on Ferrari's electric gamble
Tue 26 May 2026
Ferrari's share prices have dipped about 7% since the company announced it's new EV.
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Pope Leo says AI must be “disarmed”
Mon 25 May 2026
Pope Leo has raised his strong concerns on the development of Artificial Intelligence
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Oura ring sets eyes on Wall Street
Mon 25 May 2026
Smart ring maker Oura has filed to go public in the US
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Hike, Cut or Hold? What will the new Fed head do on interest rates
Fri 22 May 2026
Kevin Warsh becomes the 17th Chair of the US Central Bank when sworn in later
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AI, billions and the race to go public
Thu 21 May 2026
AI giants including OpenAI, Anthropic and SpaceX explore potential stock market listings.
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Inside Space X's IPO plan
Thu 21 May 2026
Elon Musk's Space X is going public, in, maybe, the biggest initial public offering ever
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Why did Bolt's CEO fire whole HR team?
Wed 20 May 2026
Ryan Breslow defends his decision saying they 'created problems that didn't exist.'
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Trump leaves, Putin enters
Wed 20 May 2026
The Russian leader meets with President Xi after the US President's visit to Beijing
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Why did a former Google CEO get booed?
Tue 19 May 2026
Eric Schmidt is heckled at a graduation; we find out why from a student in the room.
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Kenya's government cuts fuel prices after deadly protests
Tue 19 May 2026
Kenya's government cuts diesel prices after anger over fuel costs took to the streets
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Musk and Altman are 'toddlers'
Mon 18 May 2026
Elon Musk and Sam Altman are described as 'toddlers' as their trial concludes.
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Major rail strike brings New York to a halt
Mon 18 May 2026
Transit workers walk out in America's busiest city
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Trump heads home after high-stakes China talks
Fri 15 May 2026
We reflect on two days of US-China meetings as the US president returns to Washington.
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Trump and Xi talks come to a close
Fri 15 May 2026
Presidents Trump and Xi end talks: What has been achieved?
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Will Donald Trump's visit to China benefit the global economy?
Thu 14 May 2026
As the US president's trip to China ends, has a smoother path to global trade been paved?
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The start of the deal: Trump and Xi meet
Thu 14 May 2026
Talks start between Presidents Xi and Trump in Beijing: What's at stake for both?
