World Business Report Episodes Episode guide
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Confidence in the US economy sinks
A new survey shows that public confidence in the US has plummeted since the trade war
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What are the economic implications of deep-sea mining?
President Trump signed a controversial executive order to step up deep-sea mining
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US and China: Who will blink first?
China says no to trade talks until the US withdraws its tariffs, so who will blink first?
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India-Pakistan trade tension over Kashmir attack
India-Pakistan trade tensions impact trade and economy
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US and China: What's going on?
China says it's open to tariff talks and the US wants dialogue. Where will it all lead?
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China is 鈥榦pen鈥� to trade talks with the US
China says the door for trade talks with the US is wide open.
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Trump suggests China tariffs will fall
Trump suggests China tariffs will fall
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IMF downgrades global economic growth
IMF downgrades global economic growth due to impact of tariffs
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Big falls on Wall Street as the week begins
President Trump's desire to replace Jerome Powell is affecting share prices.
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Tension grows between President Trump and Jerome Powell
Head of the Federal Reserve Powell has faced criticism from Trump
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Xi concludes regional tour in Cambodia hailing "ironclad friendship
But Pnomh Penh faces US tariffs of nearly 50%
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Global trade uncertainty 'is off the charts'
The IMF warns that economic growth will suffer due to tariffs and the ongoing trade war
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European Central Bank cuts rates warning of "exceptional uncertainty"
ECB will 鈥渨ait and see鈥� if planned tariffs trigger inflation across the Eurozone
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Warning issued over any US-China trade war
The WTO fears a trade war between the two largest economies will affect the whole World
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WTO says exports from North America will slump 12%
The World Trade Organisation also said global trade output will decline 0.2% this year
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Sudan's civil war is devastating lives and its economy
The Red Cross is urging all sides to stop attacks on civilian infrastructure
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Luxury goods company LVMH shares take a tumble
LVMH suffers a 3% decline in first quarter sales
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Why is tech giant, Meta, in court?
Tech giant, Meta, faces a legal battle that could lead to its break-up.
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Xi Jingping hits back at US tariffs
The Chinese leader stated 鈥楾he Trade war and tariff war will produce no winner鈥�
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Global markets in flux as trade war between China and US escalates
Global markets continue to struggle after a difficult week
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China US trade fight intensifies
China has played its latest hand by upping tariffs on US imports to 125%
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Donald Trump recognises tariff 'transition difficulty' as US stock market falls again
Donald Trump has recognised tariff 'transition difficulty' as US stock market falls again
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EU pauses retaliation tariffs against US
Spokesman for European Commission, Olof Gill, said the EU was ready to negotiate
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China now faces 125% US tariffs in trade war
Most other countries will now have a 90-day pause on higher tariffs
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China retaliates to US tariffs
China has retaliated with an 84% levy on US goods
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Will tariffs lead to a global recession?
A former World Bank economist says more tariffs will push many countries into recession.
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China fights back
Trump threatens 104% tariffs on China
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A rollercoaster ride for the markets
The US stock markets fall to complete a volatile day for the global economy.
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Wild stock market swings
EU Trade Ministers meet to discuss Trump tariffs
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Wall Street reels after Trump tariff shock wipes trillions off markets
Markets tumble after Trump tariffs. Also, TikTok survives another day in the US
