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Finance, economy and business news from BBC journalists around the world

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EU-Mercosur deal gets green light
A trade agreement between the EU and the South American trade bloc is approved
09 Jan 2026,9 mins
Why does the US want Greenland?
US Secretary of State to meet Danish officials next week over the territory's future
08 Jan 2026,9 mins
China accuses the US of bullying over Venezuela’s oil
President Trump says Venezuela to turn over millions of barrels of 'sanctioned oil' to US
07 Jan 2026,9 mins
Greenland businesses at the eye of geopolitical storm
European leaders rally around Greenland after President Trump says US 'needs Greenland'
06 Jan 2026,9 mins
05/01/2026 GMT
Finance, economy and business news from BBC journalists around the world
05 Jan 2026,9 mins
Anti-government protests over the economy in Iran turn deadly
Trump warns US will intervene if Iran kills protesters
02 Jan 2026,9 mins
Bulgaria adopts the Euro
Bulgaria is the 21st country in the European Union to adopt the currency
01 Jan 2026,9 mins
Global economic predictions for 2026
We're almost at the end of the year - what could 2026 hold for the global economy?
31 Dec 2025,9 mins
Iran's store owners take to the streets in anger
Massive protests in Iran as shopkeepers shut their stores
30 Dec 2025,9 mins
Families seek answers a year after the South Korean plane crash
This was the biggest plane crash since 1997, killing 179 people on board.
29 Dec 2025,9 mins
1MDB: Ex-Malaysia PM Najib Razak found guilty in state funds scandal
Najib Razak has been jailed for 15 years for abuse of power and money laundering.
26 Dec 2025,9 mins
The market moments that shaped the year
We look back at the market-moving moments that defined the year
24 Dec 2025,9 mins
Is the US economy in better shape than expected?
Questions remain about what GDP data means for interest rates, jobs and households
23 Dec 2025,9 mins
Why is bourbon maker Jim Beam pausing production?
Jim Beam says it will halt production at its main Kentucky distillery for a year.
22 Dec 2025,9 mins
TikTok lives to scroll another day
TikTok's Chinese owners have signed a deal with the US to avoid a ban
19 Dec 2025,9 mins
Price increases in America ease unexpectedly
Why did US inflation cool more than expected in November?
18 Dec 2025,9 mins
Why will the world use more coal than ever this year?
The International Energy Agency says it’s the first overall increase in fifteen years
17 Dec 2025,9 mins
US jobs report shows rise in unemployment
The unemployment rate is at a four-year high of 4.6%, up from 4.4%
16 Dec 2025,9 mins
Spain hits Airbnb with a major multimillion fine for illegal listings
Spain fines Airbnb fined for advertising unlicensed properties
15 Dec 2025,9 mins
Australia's under-16s social media ban faces courtroom test
Reddit says Australia’s social media ban threatens privacy and political rights
12 Dec 2025,9 mins
'Piracy' in the Caribbean?
Venezuela criticises the US for seizing an oil tanker
11 Dec 2025,9 mins
What’s up with surging silver prices?
Silver has jumped more than 100% since January
10 Dec 2025,9 mins
Does China actually want Nvidia’s AI chips?
President Trump says China can buy the most advanced American-made semiconductors
09 Dec 2025,9 mins
Paramount challenges Netflix
Paramount has launched a hostile 108 billion dollar bid for Warner Bros Discovery
08 Dec 2025,9 mins
Netflix to buy Warner Bros film and streaming
The streaming company agrees to pay $72bn (£54bn) in this major Hollywood deal
05 Dec 2025,9 mins
Putin in India
During his two-day visit in Delhi, President Putin will focus on trade and defence.
04 Dec 2025,9 mins
Can Europe survive without Russian gas?
This decision came after a deal between EU members.
03 Dec 2025,9 mins
Oil shortage could leave country without fuel
Belgrade braces for energy crisis as US sanctions on Russian-owned NIS take full effect.
02 Dec 2025,9 mins
Online retail giant hack exposes nearly 34 million customers' data
The exposed data includes names, emails, phone numbers and shipping addresses.
01 Dec 2025,9 mins
India economy grows faster than expected
India's GDP grows at 8.2%, beating the expectation.
28 Nov 2025,9 mins