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World Business Report — 209 episodes

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Petrol and gasoline prices set to go higher

2

Why AI technology 'went rogue'

3

Brazil hit by US tariffs

4

More US tariffs on Canada

5

How will Trump's tariffs affect Canadian businesses?

6

New Prime Minister, familiar challenge

7

Andy Burnham becomes the UK new prime minister

8

Who really wins the World Cup?

9

Asian shares sink despite AI boom

10

Canadian forest fires choke much of North America

11

Profits surge at Apple and Nvidia supplier TSMC

12

New York bans new data centres

13

Chinese EVs save economy from a serious slowdown

14

US banks make huge profits

15

Could AI boom bring about a three-day working week?

16

Twelve US states take on Paramount

17

Cashing in on Taylor Swift's wedding trash

18

Still in the game?

19

Passenger survives aeroplane drama

20

Volkswagen makes sweeping production cuts

21

Volkswagen makes sweeping production cuts

22

Chinese factories raise their prices

23

George Johnson: 'He was extraordinary'

24

Ukraine's drone strikes hit Russia's oil industry

25

SpaceX's lift-off moment stalls

26

Ethanol fuels row in India

27

The future of gaming after Xbox cuts

28

Easyjet accepts $7bn takeover offer

29

America at 250: swifties and soccer fans turn up

30

Taylor Swift's wedding and 4th July - big money celebrations take over NYC

31

How much could Taylor Swift's wedding cost?

32

Warnings you could get stuck in queues on EU borders

33

Why are central banks still worried about inflation?

34

EU imposed €3 fee on small parcels in hit to Shein, Temu and AliExpres

35

The Yen: How low can it go?

36

Japan's currency hit its weakest level in nearly 40 years

37

Could This Be Britain's Next Prime Minister?

38

South Korea bets $880bn on chips and AI

39

New York rent freeze: What next?

40

Asia leads tech stock sell-off

41

What does the World Cup, Barbra Streisand, Levi's, and Heinz have in common?

42

Europe's heatwave: Too hot to tour?

43

Heatwave blasts western Europe

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Heatwave blasts western Europe

45

Farming during Europe's intense heatwave

46

Russia's economy is hurting

47

UK PM announces resignation

48

UK PM Resigns: What Business Wants Now

49

World Cup hydration breaks give advertisers advantage

50

India's biggest ever share offer

51

US lifts Iran naval blockade following US-Iran deal

52

Eyes on the Strait of Hormuz as oil tankers start moving

53

Is Russia running short on fuel?

54

Ready, Fed, Go!

55

SpaceX overtakes Amazon to become world's fifth most valuable firm

56

Why is consumer spending falling in China?

57

How will a US and Iran deal affect global shipping?

58

Will energy prices come down after US and Iran deal?

59

Elon Musk becomes the world's first trillionaire

60

SpaceX Begins Trading in Landmark $1.8 Trillion Listing

61

It's official: 2026 is an El Niño year

62

SpaceX Prepares for a Historic Market Launch

63

US inflation hits three-year high

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US Inflation Hits Three-Year High as Energy Prices Surge

65

UK watchdog investigates mega takeover with Paramount and Warner Bros

66

China and North Korea: Strengthening Ties

67

Another legal setback for Trump

68

Markets Rattled by Tech Sell-Off and Middle East Tensions

69

Is the FIFA World Cup boosting the US job market?

70

US jobs growth way better than expected

71

Why water bottles have been given a red card by FIFA

72

Can Trump's latest tariff plan on 60 countries stick?

73

The US seeks to refloat its tariffs policy

74

Who gets to regulate AI?

75

Toy Story is back!

76

How will Nvidia reinvent your laptop?

77

Nvidia “re-invents the computer” with new chip

78

Has Blue Origin blown its reputation?

79

Gulf conflict overshadows defence gathering in Singapore

80

Why is Patagonia suing a drag queen?

81

Russia's economy stumbles as war with Ukraine intensifies

82

DJ J Worra "AI is scary. I've been fooled by it"

83

A slice of the AI pie

84

BP sack boss over 'bullying' behaviour

85

Former F1 boss on Ferrari's electric gamble

86

Pope Leo says AI must be “disarmed”

87

Oura ring sets eyes on Wall Street

88

US Federal Reserve appoints new chair

89

Hike, Cut or Hold? What will the new Fed head do on interest rates

90

AI, billions and the race to go public

91

Inside Space X's IPO plan

92

Why did Bolt's CEO fire whole HR team?

93

Trump leaves, Putin enters

94

Why did a former Google CEO get booed?

95

Kenya's government cuts fuel prices after deadly protests

96

Musk and Altman are 'toddlers'

97

Major rail strike brings New York to a halt

98

Trump heads home after high-stakes China talks

99

Trump and Xi talks come to a close

100

Will Donald Trump's visit to China benefit the global economy?

101

The start of the deal: Trump and Xi meet

102

Donald Trump and Xi Jinping discuss tariffs, trade, and AI

103

Trump flies to China for talks with Xi

104

US price worries: customers tighten purse strings

105

US inflation leaps to 3.8%

106

Fmr World Bank Chief: "China should stop hoarding food and fertiliser"

107

Narendra Modi urges Indians to WFH

108

Why is US consumer confidence at a record low?

109

Donald Trump warns EU of new tariffs by July 4

110

EU and airlines disagree on fuel shortage concerns

111

Air Asia boss admits high fuel costs are hard to manage

112

How Ted Turner changed the media landscape

113

India and Vietnam look to deepen economic ties

114

Tensions rise in the Persian Gulf

115

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

116

Hostility fears escalate in the Persian Gulf

117

GameStop wants eBay for $56bn

118

Trump announces 25% tariffs on cars from the EU

119

Global fertiliser shortage threatens 2026 crop yields

120

Oil hits new highs - how bad will it get?

121

Oil prices on a rollercoaster ride

122

Powell says he will stay on as Federal Reserve Governor

123

You could be paying more for fuel for longer as oil price rises again

124

How will leaving OPEC impact the UAE's oil production?

125

United Arab Emirates is quitting the Opec and Opec+

126

Is Sierra Leone's diamond industry under threat?

127

EU frees up money for Ukraine

128

US senators grill new Fed chair

129

The new head of the Fed?

130

US businesses begin claiming tariff refunds

131

Tensions in the Gulf as US seizes Iranian ship

132

IMO warning for ships in the Strait of Hormuz

133

Oil price plunges after Iran says Strait of Hormuz is open again

134

Jet fuel warning in Europe

135

Could Europe have ‘maybe 6 weeks of jet fuel left’?

136

Trump threatens to fire Fed chairman

137

Pressure on US to ease global economic pain

138

IMF warns conflict could tip global economy into recession

139

IMF warns of global recession

140

Trump’s shipping blockade, the Philippines’ tax breaks, and Hungary’s political shakeup

141

US blockade begins on Strait of Hormuz

142

Inheritance: Samsung Episode 1

143

Why is the world watching Hungary’s general election?

144

Fuel protests cause disruption on Ireland's roads

145

Is the ceasefire in the Gulf too late to stop food prices rising?

146

First Iranian oil for India in seven years

147

Shipping companies still reluctant to pass through Strait of Hormuz.

148

What the US-Iran ceasefire means for oil prices, flights and bills

149

Trump's Hormuz deadline looms

150

Ten days of Ukrainian drone strikes reduce Russia's seaborne crude oil exports

151

Trump gives Iran threatening deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

152

Japan hints at talks with Iran as Middle East tension grows

153

Is the Strait of Hormuz opening up again?

154

French container ship reportedly passes through Strait of Hormuz

155

SpaceX eyes take off with over $1 trillion valuation

156

Countries hold summit over Strait of Hormuz trade crisis

157

How will rising oil prices affect airlines?

158

Could there be a revival of the coal industry?

159

Two of the biggest names in your kitchen could soon be joining forces

160

Why Sri Lanka is raising electricity prices for most households

161

Kharg Island: What role does it play in Iran’s economy?

162

Why diesel is rising quicker in price than other fuel?

163

BYD profits fall 19%: What’s driving the decline?

164

Fears of fuel shortages lead to panic buying in Australia

165

Meta shares slide after landmark ruling on social media addiction

166

Meta and Alphabet shares fall following social media trial defeat

167

Meta and YouTube found liable in landmark social media addiction trial

168

Asian economies feel the pain of the US-Israel war with Iran

169

From state of emergency to rationing: fuel shortages cause chaos across the globe

170

The Philippines declares state of emergency over fuel crisis

171

Oil, outages and energy shifts: the global ripples from the Middle East

172

US allows Russian oil sales to tackle rising prices

173

Can Gulf countries export oil before storage runs out?

174

Strait talking: Energy markets rocked as conflict intensifies

175

Iran: War in Middle East rattles global markets

176

Could US access to Greenland's minerals be the answer to President Trump's territorial ambitions?

177

Review of the year 2025 - from tariffs to Labubu

178

South Korea: How are events affecting the economy?

179

17/12/2024

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Fears for the future of three Volkswagen factories in Germany

181

US economy picks up, global stocks slip up

182

Former President Trump announces his Vice Presidential running mate

183

President Putin in China to boost strategic ties

184

Binance founder sentenced to 4 months in jail

185

Madonna sued after allegedly arriving on stage two hours late for tour

186

President Biden claims landmark law known as Inflation Reduction Act will boost economy on its first anniversary

187

India suffers from unusually early severe heatwave

188

EU subsidises nations that banned Ukraine’s grain

189

UK’s inflation rate stays in double-digits

190

China's economy gathers speed but youth unemployment rate worsens

191

EU rejects Poland and Hungary's ban on Ukrainian grain

192

Sri Lanka IMF bailout: How will it help the country?

193

First Republic: 11 US banks ride to rescue

194

Credit Suisse gets $54 billion lifeline

195

Credit Suisse shares plunge as concerns over bank widen

196

US bank crisis: The fallout continues

197

SVB Crisis: What happened and what’s ahead?

198

US Fed meets to decide on interest rates

199

US Government to pass $433 Billion economic package

200

Taxing the internet in Africa

201

Polish Premier Appoints New Cabinet

202

Burning Tanker 'In Danger of Exploding'

203

UK and EU 'Close to Brexit Breakthrough'

204

US State Approves Keystone Pipeline

205

Mugabe Defies Demands to Step Down

206

Failed Coup May Impact Turkey's Economy

207

Air Asia Crash: 'Faulty Part' Major Factor

208

Tax Raid on German FA in 'Bribes' Row

209

Oil Companies Press UN For Emissions Agreement