World Business Report Podcast
The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.
Episodes to download
![]()
Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal walkout could cost millions
Yesterday
How much will it cost to Portugal camp?
![]()
US government borrowing costs hit the highest level since 2002
Yesterday
Government borrowing costs are rising globally, led by a sell-off in US Treasuries.
![]()
Ukraine introduces emergency power cuts in Kyiv
Wednesday
President Zelensky said energy facilities were targeted across Ukraine
![]()
Kenya breaks ground on a major new oil refinery
Wednesday
Why a new oil refinery for Kenya could deliver greater fuel independence for Africa
![]()
![]()
US ban on Canadian exports comes into effect
Tuesday
Alcohol and dairy among the roughly $1bn products impacted
![]()
![]()
How will the latest US-China trade deal impact businesses?
Monday
Tariffs will be cuts on goods, and a trade truce is extended to January
![]()
Manchester City found guilty of breaking Premier League rules
Last Friday
Independent panel finds City guilty after investigation into financial rule breaches
![]()
Much ceremony little substance between Xi and Trump
Last Friday
Xi's state visit is drawing to a close with little known about any new agreements.
![]()
What does China and the USA want from the state visit?
Last Thursday
We find out what a trade truce could look like for China and the USA.
![]()
Trump welcomes Xi to the White House
Last Thursday
A trade truce between Washington and Beijing has been extended by two months
![]()
Presidents Trump and Xi prepare to talk trade, tariffs and tech
Wed 23 Sep 2026
The leaders of China and the US will meet at a tense point in their relationship.
![]()
President Xi goes to Washington
Wed 23 Sep 2026
China's leader arrives in the US capital ahead of talks with Donald Trump
![]()
UN General Assembly: will diplomacy talks help the global oil market?
Tue 22 Sep 2026
How will it affect petrol and diesel costs?
![]()
Could a shortage of tankers keep oil prices high?
Tue 22 Sep 2026
The rising cost of shipping risks keeping fuel costs higher for longer
![]()
What the paramount warner merger could mean for Hollywood
Mon 21 Sep 2026
Paramount Skydance given the green light for merger with Warner Bros Discovery
![]()
Novo Nordisk shares slide
Mon 21 Sep 2026
Shares in Novo, the company behind Ozempic and Wegovy have fallen more than five per cent
![]()
Saudi Arabia halts October crude deliveries to some European refineries
Fri 18 Sep 2026
Oil deliveries via Saudi Arabia's East/West pipeline have fallen after Houthi attacks.
![]()
Japan is raising rates again
Fri 18 Sep 2026
The Bank of Japan has raised its key interest rate for the second time in three months
![]()
Canada wants closer ties with the European Union
Thu 17 Sep 2026
PM Mark Carney is in Europe to discuss if Canada could become an EU Associate Member.
![]()
How can the EU make a social media ban a success?
Thu 17 Sep 2026
The EU has announced social media restrictions for some young people.
![]()
Fed raises US interest rates by 0.25%
Wed 16 Sep 2026
US Rate rise is the first since 2023, as the Federal Reserve focuses on inflation fight.
![]()
US businesses brace for Fed decision
Wed 16 Sep 2026
Will the Federal Reserve increase interest rates?
![]()
Why are you paying more to borrow money?
Tue 15 Sep 2026
How the bond market affects your costs and can the US tame them?
![]()
How rising fuel is affecting German industry
Tue 15 Sep 2026
Fuel prices in Germany have risen to their highest since March 2022.
![]()
Does AI need a kill switch?
Mon 14 Sep 2026
Anthropic co-founder speaks to the BBC about the dangers of AI development.
![]()
Is an AI 'slowdown' even possible without China?
Mon 14 Sep 2026
AI CEOs are calling for development of the technology to 'slow down'.
![]()
Global shipping threatened by Houthi military advances
Fri 11 Sep 2026
Yemen rebels now control the Red Sea
![]()
"It's like somebody turned the faucet off" - gas prices keep inflation high
Fri 11 Sep 2026
Rising energy costs keep US inflation high and it's having an impact on businesses
