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World Business Express Episodes

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    Gulf conflict overshadows defence gathering in Singapore

    The Shangri-la forum is Asia's largest annual defence gathering.

  2. Russia's economy stumbles as war with Ukraine intensifies

    The rouble has surged on the back of widening trade imbalances and high interest rates.

  3. A slice of the AI pie

    Samsung workers are set for a $400,000 bonus after a deal to share AI profits

  4. Former F1 boss on Ferrari's electric gamble

    Ferrari's share prices have dipped about 7% since the company announced it's new EV.

  5. Oura ring sets eyes on Wall Street

    Smart ring maker Oura has filed to go public in the US

  6. Hike, cut or hold? What will the new Fed head do on interest rates

    Kevin Warsh becomes the 17th Chair of the US Central Bank when sworn in later

  7. Inside Space X's IPO plan

    Elon Musk's Space X is going public, in, maybe, the biggest initial public offering ever

  8. Trump leaves, Putin enters

    The Russian leader meets with President Xi after the US President's visit to Beijing

  9. Kenya's government cuts fuel prices after deadly protests

    Kenya's government cuts diesel prices, after anger over fuel costs took to the streets

  10. Major rail strike brings New York to a halt

    Long Island Rail Road workers walk out leaving commuters scrambling for alternatives

  11. Trump and Xi talks come to a close

    Trump and Xi's summit concludes: What has each side achieved?

  12. 14/05/2026 GMT

    Finance, economy and business news from BBC journalists around the world

  13. Trump flies to China for talks with Xi

    Tariffs, tech competition, the Iran war & Taiwan top the agenda for the two superpowers.

  14. US inflation leaps to 3.8%

    Blockades of the Strait of Hormuz resulted in higher energy and grocery prices.

  15. Narendra Modi urges Indians to WFH

    The PM says the austerity measures will cut India's fuel use and save foreign exchange.

  16. Donald Trump warns EU of new tariffs by 4 July

    Last week, the US President threatened to raise the tariff on imported EU cars to 25%

  17. Air Asia boss admits high fuel costs are hard to manage

    Tony Fernandes, the chief executive of the low cost carrier, has been speaking to the BBC.

  18. India and Vietnam look to deepen economic ties

    India is chasing $20 billion in trade with Vietnam as leaders meet

  19. What's life like for seafarers stuck in the Strait of Hormuz?

    As the US-Iran war escalates, we hear about the welfare of ship crews stranded

  20. GameStop wants eBay for $55.5bn

    US retailer GameStop has put in an offer to buy online marketplace eBay for $56bn

  21. Global fertiliser shortage threatens 2026 crop yields

    Farmers' now predicted to produce lower crop this year affecting 10 billion meals a week.

  22. Oil prices take a rollercoaster ride

    The price of Brent crude hit a four year high on Thursday before falling back.

  23. Oil price rose over $116 after reports of 'extended' Iran blockade

    It is the highest price so far this month

  24. United Arab Emirates is quitting the Opec and Opec+

    The decision is seen as a blow to the cartel

  25. How is the rise in jet fuel prices impacting the global aviation industry?

    Jet fuel prices have soared from $85 per barrel to up to $200 in recent weeks

  26. Expect global markets to fall - says Bank of England

    Deputy governor fears share prices do not reflect the risks facing the economy

  27. Warner Brothers Discovery shareholders agree Paramount deal

    They vote yes to $100 billion acquisition by Paramount

  28. EU frees up money for Ukraine

    The bloc finally unlocks a $100 billion loan for Kyiv

  29. The new head of the Fed?

    Donald Trump’s nominee for Fed chair is grilled by senators

  30. Tensions in the Gulf as US seizes Iranian ship

    Global markets have dipped as Iran says it will retaliate against what it says is piracy

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