World Business Report Podcast
The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.
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UK watchdog investigates mega takeover with Paramount and Warner Bros
Yesterday
Paramount’s $110bn deal comes under scrutiny from Britain’s competition regulator
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China and North Korea: Strengthening Ties
Yesterday
Xi Jinping wraps up a symbolic visit to North Korea
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Markets Rattled by Tech Sell-Off and Middle East Tensions
Monday
Global markets tumble as investors react to a tech sell-off and Middlen East tensions
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Is the FIFA World Cup boosting the US job market?
Friday
Football World Cup fever helps create more jobs than expected
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US jobs growth way better than expected
Friday
The world’s biggest economy added way more jobs in May than economists had forecast
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Why water bottles have been given a red card by FIFA
Last Thursday
Added costs for fans heading to the World Cup as FIFA backtracks on water bottle rules
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Can Trump's latest tariff plan on 60 countries stick?
Last Wednesday
US cites forced labour concerns as the reason for its latest levies on trading partners
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The US seeks to refloat its tariffs policy
Last Wednesday
A White House advisor proposes new duties of at least 10% on 60 countries
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Who gets to regulate AI?
Last Tuesday
President Trump signs executive order to vet AI models before they are released.
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How will Nvidia reinvent your laptop?
Mon 1 Jun 2026
AI expands further as one firm files to go public, and another launches some new tech.
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Nvidia “re-invents the computer” with new chip
Mon 1 Jun 2026
The world’s most valuable company pivots into chips for personal computers
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Has Blue Origin blown its reputation?
Fri 29 May 2026
Jeff Bezos' space firm has suffered a big setback with its latest rocket exploding
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Gulf conflict overshadows defence gathering in Singapore
Fri 29 May 2026
The Shangri-la forum is Asia's largest annual defence conference.
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Why is Patagonia suing a drag queen?
Thu 28 May 2026
Outdoor brand Patagonia sues drag queen for trademark infringement.
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Russia's economy stumbles as war with Ukraine intensifies
Thu 28 May 2026
The rouble has surged to its strongest level on the back of widening trade imbalances.
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DJ J Worra "AI is scary. I've been fooled by it"
Wed 27 May 2026
DJ J Worra on the threat of AI after Spotify launches new remix tool.
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A slice of the AI pie
Wed 27 May 2026
Samsung workers are set for a $400,000 bonus after a deal to share AI profits
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BP sack boss over 'bullying' behaviour
Tue 26 May 2026
Oil Giant BP has fired its chairman over his 'bullying' behaviour
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Former F1 boss on Ferrari's electric gamble
Tue 26 May 2026
Ferrari's share prices have dipped about 7% since the company announced it's new EV.
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Pope Leo says AI must be “disarmed”
Mon 25 May 2026
Pope Leo has raised his strong concerns on the development of Artificial Intelligence
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Oura ring sets eyes on Wall Street
Mon 25 May 2026
Smart ring maker Oura has filed to go public in the US
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Hike, Cut or Hold? What will the new Fed head do on interest rates
Fri 22 May 2026
Kevin Warsh becomes the 17th Chair of the US Central Bank when sworn in later
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AI, billions and the race to go public
Thu 21 May 2026
AI giants including OpenAI, Anthropic and SpaceX explore potential stock market listings.
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Inside Space X's IPO plan
Thu 21 May 2026
Elon Musk's Space X is going public, in, maybe, the biggest initial public offering ever
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Why did Bolt's CEO fire whole HR team?
Wed 20 May 2026
Ryan Breslow defends his decision saying they 'created problems that didn't exist.'
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Trump leaves, Putin enters
Wed 20 May 2026
The Russian leader meets with President Xi after the US President's visit to Beijing
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Why did a former Google CEO get booed?
Tue 19 May 2026
Eric Schmidt is heckled at a graduation; we find out why from a student in the room.
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Kenya's government cuts fuel prices after deadly protests
Tue 19 May 2026
Kenya's government cuts diesel prices after anger over fuel costs took to the streets
