World Business Report
Analysis of the big global business and economic issues, as they affect consumers and investors. Broadcast on weekdays.
What the US-Israel war with Iran means for global trade
The conflict has caused the closure of shipping lanes, with up to a fifth of global energy and as much as a third of other commercial shipping impacted. Thousands of flights have also been suspended, with airports as well as refineries the target of Iranian attacks. We get reaction to…
Iran: War in Middle East rattles global markets
Airlines have grounded flights, one of the world’s busiest airports has shut, and oil prices are climbing after strikes in the Middle East. We hear from investors and analysts as they react in real-time to the US-Israel war with Iran. And we find out how the disruption is affecting air…
Paramount–Skydance looks set to buy Warner Bros Discovery
A plot twist in Hollywood has taken place in the last 24 hours, but in the spreadsheets rather than on the screens, as Netflix decides it's not willing to counter Paramount–Skydance's US$111bn bid for Warner Bros Discovery. We discuss what this means for the studio house that brought Bugs Bunny,…
The battle for Warner Brothers takes a dramatic turn
Paramount-Skydance is the only show in town for ownership of Warner Brothers, with a deal valuing the movie maker and media empire at $111bn. But even if it seals the deal with shareholders and boards it still needs to get past regulators on both sides of the Atlantic. We head…
The legal spotlight falls on tech giants Meta and Google
With a landmark court case in California hearing from a woman who says tech giants Meta and YouTube’s owner Google harmed her mental health as a child, we catch up with our correspondent in Los Angeles, Peter Bowes, on the legal proceedings and discuss how damaging and addictive social media…
Another business leader steps down over ties with Jeffery Epstein
The president and chief executive of the World Economic Forum, Borge Brende is stepping down after an investigation into his links with Jeffrey Epstein. The Forum says it found no additional concerns. The price of lithium, a key ingredient in EV batteries, has surged after one of the world’s top…
US eases restrictions on Venezuelan oil exports to Cuba
The United States says it will ease restrictions on Venezuelan oil exports to Cuba's private sector as Washington's blockade leads to a worsening crisis on the Caribbean island. Former US treasury secretary and onetime Harvard president Larry Summers retires from his roles at the university. Elsewhere in Milan, Gucci is…
China and Germany’s leaders meet, seeking closer ties
The German chancellor, Friedrich Merz, says there is a 'great opportunity' to develop a relationship with China, following a meeting with its leader Xi Jinping, in Beijing. Merz is currently on his first visit to China, which is Germany's biggest trading partner, since becoming leader 10 months ago. Plus a…
President Trump is set to deliver the 2026 State of the Union address
President Donald Trump is delivering the 2026 State of the Union address to the nation. We examine how this might affect the state of the US economy. Also what does the business community want to hear in the coming year ? A Florida based business shares his thoughts with us…
What does Trump's new 10% tariff mean for consumers?
President Trump's new global 10% tariff comes into force today, and could rise to 15% for all of the US's trade partners. We find out what it means for Americans, and who if anyone could get a refund from the original tariffs. Plus after four years, what is the economic…
EU puts its trade deal with the US on hold
We look at one of the world's biggest trading blocks the EU which has now delayed ratifying its trade deal with the EU. Rahul Tandon talks to the retailer from Colorado and Ulrike Malmendier, a member of the German Council of Economic experts. Also, we find out what is the…
Nations react to US tariff chaos
Countries around the world are once again facing a lack of clarity over US trade policy, following the US Supreme Court's ruling that the tariffs imposed by the Trump administration are illegal. In response, President Trump said he'll immediately introduce a new fifteen per cent import tax. Both India and…
Trump announces new 10% global tariff after Supreme Court ruling
Donald Trump calls the US Supreme Court's decision to strike down his sweeping tariffs "deeply disappointing" as he announces a new 10% levy on global imports. In this special programme we take a closer look at that Supreme Court ruling, with reaction from businesses and global trade experts...and from the…
Trump announces new 10% global tariff after Supreme Court ruling
Donald Trump calls the US Supreme Court's decision to strike down his sweeping tariffs "deeply disappointing" as he announces a new 10% levy on global imports. In this special programme we take a closer look at that Supreme Court ruling, with reaction from businesses and global trade experts...and from the…
US Supreme Court strikes down Trump tariffs
We have the latest from New York with the BBC's Michelle Fleury. And we hear from Beth Benike, the owner of Busy Baby baby products in Minnesota. Plus we ask Diane Swonk, KMPG's Chief US Economist what this all means for the US economy?
Nationwide union strike in Argentina over labor reforms
Buenos Aires comes to a halt as workers stage another general strike over labor reforms - with protestors gathering outside Congress, as politicians inside debated. We hear the latest from the ground. US imports continued to outpace exports last year, pushing the country’s trade deficit to a record high of…
Nationwide union strike in Argentina over labour reforms
Buenos Aires comes to a halt as workers stage another general strike over labour reforms, with protestors gathering outside Congress, as politicians inside debated. Also, why has the US trade deficit reached a record-high of $1.2 trillion. And, as Nestlé announces its full years results we hear why the company…
Nationwide union strike in Argentina over labour reforms
Buenos Aires comes to a halt as workers stage another general strike over labour reforms, with protestors gathering outside Congress, as politicians inside debated. Also, why has the US trade deficit reached a record-high of $1.2 trillion. And, as Nestlé announces its full years results we hear why the company…
Has controversy overshadowed India’s AI summit?
Leanna Byrne looks at the opening of India’s AI Impact Summit, where the withdrawal of Microsoft founder Bill Gates has cast a shadow after he cancelled his keynote appearance. His foundation says he stepped back to avoid distracting from the event. France and Germany are at odds over their joint…
Zuckerberg defends Meta in landmark social media addiction trial
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg appeared in a California court on Wednesday, defending his leadership in a landmark case over whether social media is addictive for children. Banking giants JPMorganChase is to open more than 160 new branches in over 30 states. So why the move back into launching physical banks…