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World Business Report

Business EN ↓ 81 episodes

Analysis of the big global business and economic issues, as they affect consumers and investors. Broadcast on weekdays.

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Latest episode

Oct 2, 2026

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Episodes

Edit India's biggest ever share offer 19.06.2026

IPO aims to raise $4 billion for Jio Platforms hopes, the telecom unit of billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Reliance. Is the UK economy 6% smaller as a result of voting for Brexit in 2016? And Iran says ships won't be charged for passing through the Strait of Hormuz during the 60 days peace negotiations period.

US lifts Iran naval blockade following US-Iran deal 18.06.2026

The US has lifted its Iran naval blockade following the US-Iran deal. Both countries have signed a deal but what does it actually mean for the two nations? We head to Cuba where the government’s unveiled sweeping reforms, trying to steady an economy that’s really under pressure. And the Governor of Massachusetts has unofficially "legalised" the Scottish dish haggis, as the state continues to welco...

Eyes on the Strait of Hormuz as oil tankers start moving 18.06.2026

US and Iranian officials have signed a 'memorandum of understanding' to end the war which began in March. Oil and LNG prices are expected to fall as ship traffic resumes. Dozens of Ukrainian drones have struck the biggest oil refinery in Russia's capital Moscow. Many parts of Russia have suffered fuel shortages in recent weeks. And Cuba's Communist government has approved reforms to try and revive...

Is Russia running short on fuel? 17.06.2026

Donald Trump’s new Federal Reserve chair, Kevin Warsh, has held interest rates steady at his first policy meeting, despite being appointed with a clear expectation that borrowing costs would fall. What does it mean for ordinary business owners in the States? And we look how motorbike couriers smuggling Iranian fuel into Pakistan, where riders say the war has triggered a new boom. Plus how does one...

Ready, Fed, Go! 17.06.2026

US Fed Chair Kevin Warsh who was appointed by Trump is to set to oversee his first meeting, but will he hold rates steady? In Japan, six major ice cream makers have been raided following accusations that they have unfairly raised prices. And the Boss of Mondelez who own Cadbury and Toblerone speaks on why he decided to not exit Russia despite their invasion of Ukraine. Presenter Sarah Rogers Produ...

SpaceX overtakes Amazon to become world's fifth most valuable firm 16.06.2026

Elon Musk's SpaceX has overtaken Amazon to become the world's fifth most valuable company after a surge in its share price. Why are people keen to invest in commercial space? Also, Cuba's tourism feels the impact of US oil blockade as fewer people visit the country . We hear from a local tourist guide. And will AI replace jobs of young people? We hear from a father and daughter about the challenge...

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