World Business Express

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

World Service,240 episodes

Episodes

ListGrid

Netflix to buy Warner Bros film and streaming
The streaming company agrees to pay $72bn (£54bn) in this major Hollywood deal
05 Dec 2025,9 mins
Putin in India
During his two-day visit in Delhi, President Putin will focus on trade and defence.
04 Dec 2025,9 mins
Can Europe survive without Russian gas?
This decision came after a deal between EU members.
03 Dec 2025,9 mins
Oil shortage could leave country without fuel
Belgrade braces for energy crisis as US sanctions on Russian-owned NIS take full effect.
02 Dec 2025,9 mins
Online retail giant hack exposes nearly 34 million customers' data
The exposed data includes names, emails, phone numbers and shipping addresses.
01 Dec 2025,9 mins
India economy grows faster than expected
India's GDP grows at 8.2%, beating the expectation.
28 Nov 2025,9 mins
What a cyberattack means for Asahi beer
The Japanese brewer has delayed publishing its latest financial data
27 Nov 2025,9 mins
Taxing more to cut the debt
The UK Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, says she will cut borrowing to cut the debt.
26 Nov 2025,9 mins
Can the UK Budget balance the books?
Britain's finance minister is expected to announce tax increases.
25 Nov 2025,9 mins
Vodafone boss on the threat to the world’s internet
We hear from Vodafone's boss on rising threats to vital undersea internet cables.
24 Nov 2025,9 mins
Can Japan afford its billion dollar economic package?
Japan has signed off a $135 billion stimulus package to support the economy and consumers
21 Nov 2025,9 mins
Nvidia results: three numbers that matter
Is the AI boom over? The world’s most valuable company beats market expectations
20 Nov 2025,9 mins
Nvidia results: What does it mean for AI?
The chip giant at the heart of the AI boom is set to report its latest earnings
19 Nov 2025,9 mins
Three things we learnt from the Google Boss interview
We explain the top three things from the boss of Google's exclusive BBC interview
18 Nov 2025,9 mins
How is Japan and China's spat affecting the economy?
Japan and China's war of words continue following a dispute over Taiwan
17 Nov 2025,9 mins
Billions wiped out as AI sector bears the brunt of tech sell-off
AI giants including Nvidia, Alphabet and Oracle are taking heavy hits
14 Nov 2025,9 mins
The US is facing an economic blindspot
White House says shutdown could permanently disrupt US economic data
13 Nov 2025,9 mins
COP30: Amid protests, a call for a global carbon tax
Indigenous protesters storm conference, accuse officials of breaking land rights promises
12 Nov 2025,9 mins
Crypto queen jailed for 11 years over $6 Billion bitcoin scam
Qian Zhimin was convicted for trying to launder more than 60,000 bitcoins
11 Nov 2025,9 mins
Is the US government shutdown about to end?
US senators have passed a deal paving the way to ending the government shutdown
10 Nov 2025,9 mins
Jamaica to get $150 million from “catastrophe” bond
Jamaica will receive a full $150 million dollar payout from its catastrophe bond.
07 Nov 2025,9 mins
Global shipping giant Maersk raises its outlook
Due to high global container demand, Maersk boosts its profit outlook
06 Nov 2025,9 mins
Shein store opening in Paris draws protests
Shoppers queue to get into the shop, while protesters scream "Shame!" at them.
05 Nov 2025,9 mins
Tesla’s shipments are powering down in China
Sales of Tesla EVs made in China fall nearly 10%.
04 Nov 2025,9 mins
US Government shutdown close to becoming the longest in history
Workers feel impact as US Government nears longest ever shutdown
03 Nov 2025,9 mins
Hazelnut supply crisis threatens chocolates like Nutella
Ferrero Rocher and Nutella are in a standoff with Turkish hazelnut dealers.
31 Oct 2025,9 mins
Are we close to a US-China trade deal?
US President Trump and Chinese President Xi have announced a trade truce
30 Oct 2025,9 mins
Nvidia hits historic $5 trillion valuation
Nvidia has become the world's first $5 trillion company
29 Oct 2025,9 mins
Have the US and Japan formed a stronger alliance?
US President Donald Trump is in Tokyo looking to make deals
28 Oct 2025,9 mins
Trump seeks trade deals on his Asia tour
President Donald Trump is in Tokyo - what does this mean for US-Japan relations?
27 Oct 2025,9 mins