BBC Radio Podcasts from World Business Report
China accuses US of bullying over Venezuela’s oil
Trump says Venezuela will turn fifty million barrels of 'sanctioned oil' to the US.
What will happen to Venezuela's economy beyond the oil industry?
A student and business owner share their hopes for the future
Greenland businesses at the eye of geopolitical storm
European leaders rally around Greenland after President Trump says US 'needs Greenland'
What’s daily life like in post-Maduro Venezuela?
We talk to people in Caracas just days after the president’s ouster
US oil stocks jump
Investors bet upheaval in Venezuela could reshape access to its vast oil reserves
China's BYD overtakes Tesla
China's BYD overtakes Tesla as world's top electric vehicle seller
Anti-government protests over the economy in Iran turn deadly
Trump warns US will intervene if Iran kills protesters
How do economies hit by war rebuild in 2026?
Syria rolls out redesigned banknotes and Russia increases taxes.
Bulgaria adopts the Euro
At midnight Bulgaria became the 21st country in the European Union to adopt the Euro.
How is streaming changing what we listen to and watch?
Why Netflix is showing its latest hit at the cinema and MTV is closing video channels.
Global economic predictions for 2026
We're almost at the end of the year - what could 2026 hold for the global economy?
Billionaire investor Warren Buffett retires
The 95-year-old steps back after decades in finance
Iran's store owners take to the streets in anger
Massive protests in Iran as shopkeepers shut their stores
Iran traders protest as rial plunges
Traders shut shops and take to the streets over rapidly falling value of Iran’s currency.
Families seek answers a year after the South Korean plane crash
This was the biggest plane crash since 1997, killing 179 people on board.
What is the economic impact of the fighting between Thailand and Cambodia?
Thailand bombs Cambodia's border area as ceasefire talks continue
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.
Review of the year 2025 - from tariffs to Labubu
We look at the biggest money and work stories from 2025
Pakistani auctions its state airline live on TV
The televised sale of Pakistan International Airlines reached just over $480 million.
The market moments that shaped the year
We look back at the market-moving moments that defined the year
US economy better than expected
US economy grows but consumer confidence is down.
Is the US economy in better shape than expected?
Questions remain about what GDP data means for interest rates, jobs and households
Another dramatic turn in the Warner Bros Discovery takeover
Billionaire Larry Ellison promised $40 billion of his money for in improved Paramount bid
Why is whiskey maker Jim Beam pausing production?
Jim Beam says it will halt production at its main Kentucky distillery for a year
Is EU money enough for Ukraine?
Ukraine gets a loan from the EU but is it sufficient.
TikTok lives to scroll another day
TikTok's Chinese owners have signed a deal with the US to avoid a ban
Will Europe use frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine?
In a summit in Brussels, Ukraine tells the EU that it needs Russian assets.
Price increases in America ease unexpectedly
Why did US inflation cool more than expected in November?
How is the US ship blockade affecting Venezuelans?
There are fears that the economic situation may get worse.
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
Why is black unemployment rising in the US?
Unemployment rates for African Americans have hit a four year high
US jobs report shows rise in unemployment
The unemployment rate is at a four-year high of 4.6%, up from 4.4%
Will the EU hit the brakes on its combustion car ban?
Will the European Union water down it's plan to ban petrol and diesel vehicles by 2035?
Spain hits Airbnb with a major multimillion fine for illegal listings
Spain fines Airbnb fined for advertising unlicensed properties
Trade tensions: EU vs China
Trade tensions escalate between the EU and Chinese businesses
Australia's under-16s social media ban faces courtroom test
Reddit says Australia’s social media ban threatens privacy and political rights
Disney & OpenAI deal: Threat or opportunity?
Disney is investing $1 billion in OpenAI, letting fans make AI videos with its characters
“Piracy” in the Caribbean?
Venezuela criticises the US for seizing an oil tanker
Interest rates: Will the cuts help Americans?
The US Federal Reserve cut interest rates to their lowest level in three years.
What’s up with surging silver prices?
Silver has jumped more than 100% since January
The chip race heats up as the White House eases rules on China
Nvidia gets permission to export its high-end H200 chip to China
Does China actually want Nvidia’s AI chips?
President Trump says China can buy the most advanced American-made semiconductors
Paramount Skydance has made another offer to buy Warner Bros Discovery
It said its proposal was a "superior alternative" to Netflix's