BBC Radio Podcasts from World Business Report
Disney suspends talk show host
We look at the business reasons and ramifications behind the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel
Trump and Starmer forge tech alliance
Trump says the US and UK will work together to “dominate” the future of AI
US Federal Reserve cuts interest rates
What impact will this have on the economy?
Will the Federal Reserve deliver its first 2025 rate cut?
Fed has not lowered interest rate since December
Trump decertifies Colombia as US ally in drugs war
The US accuses Colombia of failing to reduce cocaine production
Jaguar Land Rover extends production shutdown after cyber breach
Carmaker to freeze production until at least 24 September
US to stop the clock on TikTok ban
But who's going to buy the Chinese-owned social media platform?
US and China reach deal to keep TikTok running
Trump says Monday’s US-China trade meeting went 'very well'
Nepal’s first female PM faces many economic challenges
Many businesses were closed during deadly anti-corruption protests
Albania appoints AI-created minister
‘Diella’ will be responsible for tackling corruption
Detained Hyundai employees fly to South Korea
How the Hyundai raid could affect US-South Korea economic relations
Mexico to impose 50 percent tariffs on Chinese cars
The move is part of plans to ramp up domestic production
Larry Ellison is the world’s richest person for brief period
US tech billionaire Larry Ellison is the world’s richest person for a short time.
EU chief says Europe must fight for its future
Ursula von der Leyen tells Europe it must control its own defence and security.
Is the US economy weaker than expected?
Could a weaker US economy mean the Federal Reserve's more likely to cut interest rates?
Africa's largest hydro-electric dam transforming the economy?
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed formally launched the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam
French MPs bid farewell to François Bayrou
France's government collapses as MPs vote to oust prime minister Bayrou
French PM François Bayrou on the brink in crucial vote
French government facing collapse as PM Francois Bayrou expected to lose confidence vote
US immigration agents arrest workers at Hyundai plant
A majority of them were Koreans, making electric vehicles and batteries
The economic hit of Afghanistan's earthquakes
What's the cost in rebuilding east Afghanistan's infrastructure after the latest disaster
Trump's Fed nominee faces the senate committee
What do we know about Stephen Miran?
What's the impact of India's tax cuts?
India's announced massive tax cuts on items ranging across biscuits, electronics and cars
What’s fuelling the protests in Indonesia?
Nationwide protests have hit Indonesia over police violence and state spending priorities
Why are government debts going up globally?
We discuss why governments around the world are seeing their borrowing and debt rising?
Is Washington DC a 'safe zone' for businesses?
Donald Trump says Washington DC is a 'safe space' but what's it like for businesses?
Could China and Russia re-shape global energy?
What is the economic impact of China and Russia agreeing to build a new gas pipeline?
Guyana Election: Oil boom and Venezuela tensions
Guyana votes for a new leader amid an oil boom and rising tensions with Venezuela
Is any intervention to the Fed a global risk?
The head of the ECB fears the impact of Donald Trump intervening into the Federal Reserve
Is the US Fed's independence at stake?
Fed governor Lisa Cook attempts to block President Trump from firing her
The legal battle between Fed Governor and US President
Lisa Cook has asked the court to declare Trump's firing order "unlawful and void"
The USA sticks to plans on charges for some small parcels
The US government sticks to plans of ending tariff exemptions for many parcel imports
President Trump wants the US government to take a share when American companies succeed
What does that tell us about Republican economics?
India labels Trump's tariffs 'unfair and unjust'
India's criticised the US president's 50% trade levy as "unfair, unjust and unreasonable"
Trump's 50% tariff on India kicks in
India is now hit with the highest tariffs in the world
US central bank governor to sue Trump
Lisa Cook plans to sue Trump over his order to fire her from the Federal Reserve.
Growing pressure on the US Federal Reserve
Why is independence of the Fed so important to US economy?
South Korean President meets with Donald Trump at the White House
President Trump has serious discussions with South Korea on trade
Global postal services suspend low-cost parcels to the US over tariffs
Shipments from the EU, Australia and Asia are stopped
Fed Chair Powell eyes September rate cut
Jerome Powell signals the US may be ready for its first interest cut since December
All eyes on Jerome Powell’s major speech at Jackson Hole
Fed Chair Jerome Powell makes his annual address at Jackson Hole.
How does the EU-US trade deal affect the car industry?
The EU and US clarify details of a tentative trade deal.
EU and US release details of their tariff deal
The US and EU confirmed a 15% tariff deal, including cars and pharmaceuticals.
Federal Reserve comes under pressure as interest rate decision looms
Federal Reserve faces scrutiny ahead of interest rate decision
Doll-maker Labubu’s profits to rise nearly 400%
Pop Mart’s CEO also announces new mini Labubu dolls.
Trump visits flood damaged areas in Texas
President Trump has visited Texas where flash floods killed 120 people last weekend.
Review of the year - 2021
COP26 climate pledges; delivering a billion covid vaccines; Tesla's trillion dollar value
Review of the year - 2020
Can we build a more efficient world economy for the post Covid-19 era?