BBC World Business Report

World Business Report

Analysis of the big global business and economic issues, as they affect consumers and investors. Broadcast on weekdays.
Daily English United Kingdom Business
39 Episodes
12 – 32

Fed signals three interest rate cuts in 2024

The US central bank left interest rates unchanged at a range of 5.25% to 5.5%, a 23-year-high. We look into the details. Tech firms in Denmark have come together to develop and roll out a new computer game intended to engage girls in science and technology outside of the classroom…
20 Mar 6PM 27 min

EU imposes tariffs on Ukrainian produce

The European Union has agreed to extend duty free imports of Ukrainian produce, which have been a lifeline for its war-torn economy. But to ease farmer’s concerns about being undercut, price caps have been brought in on some Ukrainian items, including oats, eggs, poultry and sugar. Will Bain looks at…
20 Mar 11AM 27 min

Hong Kong passes controversial security law

Hong Kong lawmakers have passed a security law that critics fear will further erode civil liberties in the city. Will tougher restrictions scare away foreign investors? Bangalore, home to some of the biggest IT companies in India, is battling an acute water shortage. We get the latest from our correspondent.And…
19 Mar 6PM 26 min

Bank Of Japan ends negative interest rates

Japan’s central bank brings the era of negative interest rates to an end with its first rate rise in 17 years. Rahul Tandon looks at why and what this might mean for global markets.As the government in Pakistan continues to limit access to social media sites, we hear from a…
19 Mar 12PM 27 min

Electricity and food shortages lead to rare protests in Cuba

The island is experiencing one of its worst crisis in the last three decades, with people struggling to get staples like milk and bread. Presenter Sam Fenwick examines the difficulties the Cuban economy is facing. Former US President Donald Trump hasn't been able to find a private company to guarantee…
18 Mar 6PM 27 min

A big week for central banks around the world

As investors wait to see if Japan’s central bank will bring to an end eight years of negative interest rates, Rahul Tandon speaks to a former economist at the Bank of Japan about whether the policy has worked - and what would they do in the current economic climate.China's industrial…
18 Mar 12PM 30 min

US opiod crisis

The United States is warning the rest of the world that the US is the canary in the coalmine when it comes to the global opioid crisis. Our presenter Will Bain will be hearing what the US plans on doing. Also, the man who bankrolled Nikki Haley's failed bid for…
15 Mar 7PM 28 min

Russians go to the polls

We take a look at Russia's economy as the nation holds the first presidential elections since the beginning of war with Ukraine. Major internet disruption has been reported in various countries across Africa. We hear about the consequences it is having on businesses. And Japanese carmakers Nissan and Hinda want…
15 Mar 11AM 25 min

A bid to buy TikTok

Former Secretary of the U.S. Treasury Steven Mnuchin said he is arranging a team of investors to purchase Chinese social media giant TikTok. Our presenter Roger Hearing will be looking at how significant this move will be to stop Chinese influence in America. There is a defeat in the UK…
14 Mar 7PM 27 min

Corporate defaults hit highest rate since 2010

Companies across the world struggle to pay debts as the impact of higher interest rates starts to kick in, according to S&P. We look into the details. As US legislators discuss the future of TikTok in the country, we hear from a business that relies on the app to boost…
14 Mar 12PM 28 min

How will a new bill aimed at TikTok affect US businesses?

The US House of Representatives has approved a landmark bill that could see TikTok banned in America.The measure would give the social media giant's parent company ByteDance six months to sell its controlling stake, or the app will be removed in the US. Many people are concerned about the possible…
13 Mar 6PM 27 min

What will happen to TikTok in the US?

US House of Representatives passes bill that could force TikTok's owner to sell the app or see it banned in the country. We get the latest from our correspondent. The European Union has approved the world's first comprehensive framework for constraining the risks of artificial intelligence. We look into the…
13 Mar 11AM 28 min

US inflation rises to 3.2%

The inflation rate in the US picked up in February, as prices for petrol and housing pushed higher.The annual rate, which measures the pace of price increases, was 3.2% in February, up from 3.1% in January, the Labor Department said.Airfare, car insurance and clothing were among the items driving the…
12 Mar 6PM 27 min

Boeing whistleblower found dead

Former Boeing employee John Barnett had being giving evidence in a lawsuit against the firm in the days before his death. Transportation Attorney Mary Schiavo is a former Inspector General at the US Department of Transport – she told Vivienne Nunis about Mr Barnett’s testimony. Haiti's Prime Minister Ariel Henry…
12 Mar 11AM 27 min

US budget: Biden to increase tax for wealthy earners and corporations

US President Joe Biden delivered a $7.3 trillion election-year budget to the Congress. It contain proposal to raise taxes on wealthy earners and corporations and bring back a child tax credit for low and middle-income earners.The money will also help to fund childcare programs, funnel $258 billion to building homes,…
11 Mar 6PM 27 min

Haiti: "Insecurity kills people and the economy"

Haitian economist Enomy Germain explains the challenges businesses face in the country. We hear from him and a businessman based in Port-au-Prince. Dozens of paintings from a private collection of Russian and Ukrainian modern art have been sold to museums and private collectors around the world. But suspicions on their…
11 Mar 12PM 28 min

Congress move that could ban TikTok in the US sparks user revolt

The Chinese-owned app urged users to call politicians to complain about a bill that would force its parent company to either sell or shut down TikTok in the US. We ask an expert about the implications this could have. A power company has admitted it might be responsible for the…
8 Mar 5PM 29 min

Binance vs Nigerian government

Nigeria has been wrangling with the crypto-exchange Binance and recently stopped all transactions using local currency. The move comes after a tumultuous two weeks for the exchange in Nigeria where government officials blamed Binance for facilitating currency speculation and foreign exchange manipulation. The soaring exchange rates have worsened the cost…
8 Mar 10AM 29 min

Sweden joins Nato after decades of neutrality

The country becomes the 32nd member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation after two years of negotiation. We look into the consequences this can have.As award season continues in Hollywood, we hear about the impact last year's strikes had on the industry. And we explore why a growing number of…
7 Mar 6PM 27 min

Tech giant ASML set for Dutch exit?

Dutch company ASML producing machines which can make the most advanced computer chips and it's the only company in the world with that kind of technology. It's not a surprise that the current government is trying to ensure it continues to invest in the Netherlands.The semiconductor equipment maker is considering…
7 Mar 11AM 28 min
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