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Iran traders protest as rial plunges
Traders shut shops and take to the streets over rapidly falling value of Iran’s currency
29 Dec 2025,26 mins
What is the economic impact of the fighting between Thailand and Cambodia?
Thailand bombs Cambodia's border area as ceasefire talks continue
26 Dec 2025,26 mins
World Business Report Review of the year 2025 - from tariffs to Labubu
We look at the biggest business and economic stories from 2025
25 Dec 2025,26 mins
Pakistani auctions its state airline live on TV
The televised sale of Pakistan International Airlines reached just over $480 million.
24 Dec 2025,26 mins
US economy better than expected
US economy grows but consumer confidence is down.
23 Dec 2025,26 mins
Another dramatic turn in the Warner Bros Discovery takeover
Billionaire Larry Ellison promised $40 billion of his money for in improved Paramount bid
22 Dec 2025,26 mins
Is EU money enough for Ukraine?
Ukraine gets a loan from the EU but is it sufficient?
19 Dec 2025,26 mins
Will Europe use frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine?
In a summit in Brussels, Ukraine tells the EU that it needs Russian assets.
18 Dec 2025,26 mins
How is the US ship blockade affecting Venezuelans?
There are fears that the economic situation may get worse
17 Dec 2025,26 mins
Why is black unemployment rising in the US?
Unemployment rates for African Americans have hit a four year high
16 Dec 2025,26 mins
Will the EU hit the brakes on its combustion car ban?
Will the European Union water down it's plan to ban petrol and diesel vehicles by 2035?
15 Dec 2025,26 mins
Trade tensions: EU vs China
Trade tensions escalate between the EU and Chinese businesses
12 Dec 2025,26 mins
Disney & OpenAI deal: Threat or opportunity?
Disney is investing $1 billion in OpenAI, letting fans make AI videos with its characters
11 Dec 2025,26 mins
Interest rates: Will the cuts help Americans?
The US Federal Reserve cut interest rates to their lowest level in three years.
10 Dec 2025,26 mins
The chip race heats up as the White House eases rules on China
Nvidia gets permission to export its high-end H200 chip to China
09 Dec 2025,26 mins
Paramount Skydance has made another offer to buy Warner Bros Discovery
It said its proposal was a "superior alternative" to Netflix's
08 Dec 2025,26 mins
Netflix to take over Warner Bros film and streaming business
Netflix to buy the film and streaming businesses of Warner Bros for $72bn.
05 Dec 2025,26 mins
Will Putin's visit to India help Russia to continue to trade oil?
Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived for a two-day visit to India.
04 Dec 2025,26 mins
EU set to put forward proposal to spend Russian state assets
Will the EU agree to spend Russian frozen assets for Ukraine's finance needs?
03 Dec 2025,26 mins
Trump launches savings scheme for newborn babies
The US government will provide $1,000 savings for children born over the next four years
02 Dec 2025,26 mins
US manufacturing sounds alarm bells on the economy
Factory activity shrinks again for the ninth month in a row
01 Dec 2025,26 mins
US Black Friday sales
What can Black Friday sales tell us about consumer confidence in the US economy?
28 Nov 2025,26 mins
Hong Kong's deadliest fire in decades
As firefighters work to put out the flames, we look at fire safety in tall buildings
27 Nov 2025,26 mins
What does the UK budget show us about global debt challenges?
The UK government has unveiled its latest budget
26 Nov 2025,26 mins
Half of Venezuela flights cancelled
Many airlines have cancelled international flights to and from Caracas
25 Nov 2025,26 mins
Goodbye Doge
Bisi Adebayo examines why the US government ended its cost-cutting mission ahead of time.
24 Nov 2025,26 mins
G20 summit opens in South Africa, despite US absence
This is the first G20 summit on African soil
21 Nov 2025,26 mins
Is the Trump effect working on the US economy?
Employers added 119,000 jobs in September
20 Nov 2025,26 mins
Do NVIDIA results suggest AI boom or bubble?
The chipmaker's $57 billion in quarterly revenue beat Wall Street estimates
19 Nov 2025,26 mins
AI bubble rattles global markets
What risks could AI pose for the future?
18 Nov 2025,26 mins