BBC Radio Podcasts from World Business Report
Why is US consumer confidence at a record low?
Lowest US consumer sentiment ever despite rising job numbers and a booming stock market
Donald Trump warns EU of new tariffs by July 4
Last week, the US President threatened to raise the tariff on imported EU cars to 25%.
EU and airlines disagree on fuel shortage concerns
Some airlines want to cancel flights without compensation for passengers.
Air Asia boss admits high fuel costs are hard to manage
Tony Fernandes, the chief executive of the low cost carrier, has been speaking to the BBC
How Ted Turner changed the media landscape
We look back on the life and legacy of CNN founder, Ted Turner who died at the age of 87
India and Vietnam look to deepen economic ties
India is chasing $20 billion in trade with Vietnam as leaders meet
Tensions rise in the Persian Gulf
With the US and Iran trading fire in the Strait of Hormuz, will the ceasefire hold?
What's life like for seafarers stuck in the Strait of Hormuz?
As the US-Iran war escalates, we hear about the welfare of ship crews stranded
Hostility fears escalate in the Persian Gulf
Fears grow after the US sailed two warships through the Strait of Hormuz
GameStop wants eBay for $56bn
US retailer GameStop has put in an offer to buy online marketplace eBay for $56bn
Trump announces 25% tariffs on cars from the EU
Donald Trump has accused the EU of not complying with its trade deal
Global fertiliser shortage threatens 2026 crop yields
Farmers now predicted to produce lower crop this year affecting 10 billion meals a week.
Oil hits new highs - how bad will it get?
Oil prices rose sharply again today, the highest level in four years.
Oil prices on a rollercoaster ride
The price of Brent crude hit a four year high on Thursday before falling back.
Powell says he will stay on as Federal Reserve Governor
Powell says he will stay on as Federal Reserve Governor, even after chairmanship ends
You could be paying more for fuel for longer as oil price rises again
It is the highest price so far this month
How will leaving OPEC impact the UAE's oil production?
The United Arab Emirates is leaving major oil producing organisations OPEC and OPEC+
United Arab Emirates is quitting the Opec and Opec+
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has said it is quitting the Opec
Is Sierra Leone's diamond industry under threat?
We go to diamond mining region, Sierra Leone to find out why the gems legacy is at risk
How is the rise in jet fuel prices impacting the global aviation industry?
Jet fuel prices have soared from $85 per barrel to up to $200 in recent weeks
US consumer confidence and electric vehicles
US consumer confidence has sunk to its lowest level on record, driven by war in Iran.
Expect global markets to fall, says Bank of England
Deputy governor fears share prices do not reflect the risks facing the economy
Is a $110bn Paramount–Warner deal about to reshape Hollywood?
Shareholders approve a $110bn merger between Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros Discovery
Warner Brothers Discovery agree to Paramount acquisition
Shareholders vote yes to hundred billion dollar deal
Iran seizes cargo ships in Strait of Hormuz
Iran seizes two cargo ships as tensions in the Strait of Hormuz escalate
EU frees up money for Ukraine
The bloc finally unlocks a $100 billion loan for Kyiv
US senators grill new Fed chair
Kevin Warsh prepares to take charge of the US Federal Reserve
The new head of the Fed?
Donald Trump’s nominee for the chair of the Federal Reserve is grilled by senators
US businesses begin claiming tariff refunds
The Trump administration has begun processing refunds for billions of dollars in tariffs.
Tensions in the Gulf as US seizes Iranian ship
Global markets dip as Iran says it will retaliate against what it says is piracy
IMO warning for ships in the Strait of Hormuz
Iran says the Strait of Hormuz is open, but the IMO warns ships not to use it
Oil price plunges after Iran says Strait of Hormuz is open again
Iran's Foreign Minister says ships can again use the crucial Persian Gulf sea route.
Jet fuel warning in Europe
IEA warns Europe may only have six weeks of jet fuel supplies left.
Could Europe have ‘maybe 6 weeks of jet fuel left’?
That’s a warning from the International Energy Agency boss (Fatih Birol)
Trump threatens to fire Fed chairman
The threat has fuelled concerns about central bank independence in the United States.
Pressure on US to ease global economic pain
World finance ministers voice anger at the financial strains caused by war with Iran
IMF warns conflict could tip global economy into recession
The IMF says global growth could fall next year
IMF warns of global recession
The world economy is at risk of recession, warns IMF
Trump’s shipping blockade, the Philippines’ tax breaks, and Hungary’s political shakeup
What impact will the US blockade on the Strait of Hormuz have on global energy prices?
US blockade begins on Strait of Hormuz
The US has begun its blockade of the key shipping route the Strait of Hormuz.
Why is the world watching Hungary’s general election?
Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán faces a historic election amid economic challenges.
Fuel protests cause disruption on Ireland's roads
The Strait of Hormuz remains almost shut to shipping, hurting economies around the world
First Iranian oil for India in seven years
For the first time in seven years, India has bought its first cargo of Iranian oil
What the US-Iran ceasefire means for oil prices, flights and bills
Ships are starting to move through the Strait of Hormuz, but hundreds are still backed up
Why Sri Lanka is raising electricity prices for most households
Sri Lanka is forced to increase power tariffs as energy costs begin to bite
Why diesel is rising quicker in price than other fuel?
Diesel has been rising faster than other fuels due to the war in Iran
US allows Russian oil sales to tackle rising prices
India has been granted a 30 day waver to buy sanctioned Russian oil to ease supply fears
Can Gulf countries export oil before storage runs out?
Crude oil supplies from Iraq and Kuwait could stop shipping within days
Strait talking: Energy markets rocked as conflict intensifies
Energy prices spike after Qatar closes its LNG base and the Strait of Hormuz remains shut
Iran: War in Middle East rattles global markets
Strikes send oil prices higher and travel stocks tumbling
Could US access to Greenland's minerals be the answer to President Trump's territorial ambitions?
The US, Greenland and Denmark are set to talk in Washington
Review of the year 2025 - from tariffs to Labubu
We look at the biggest money and work stories from 2025