World Business Report Episodes Episode guide
-
Trump’s social media business set to go public
Trump's social media company will become publicly listed potentially netting him $3bn
-
Media merger could provide $3bn windfall for Trump
Trump’s social media company will go public after merger with shell company approved.
-
US Department of Justice and 16 other states sue Apple
US Department of Justice take action against Apple over monopolising smartphone market
-
US sues Apple over iPhone 'monopoly power'
The US Justice Department says Apple used its power to limit competition.
-
Fed signals three interest rate cuts in 2024
The US central bank left interest rates unchanged at a 23-year-high
-
EU imposes tariffs on Ukrainian produce
EU agrees to cap tariff-free Ukrainian imports.
-
Hong Kong passes controversial security law
Will tougher restrictions scare away foreign investors?
-
Bank Of Japan ends negative interest rates
The Bank of Japan has raised interest rates for the first time in 17 years.
-
Electricity and food shortages lead to rare protests in Cuba
The island is experiencing one of its worst crisis in decades.
-
A big week for central banks around the world
Investors wait to see if Japan’s central bank will end negative interest rates.
-
US opiod crisis
More Americans than ever are dying from fentanyl overdoses
-
Russians go to the polls
We take a look at Russia's economy as it holds presidential elections
-
A bid to buy TikTok
The social media app's future in the US hangs on a decision in the Senate
-
Corporate defaults hit highest rate since 2010
Companies struggle to pay debts as the impact of higher interest rates kicks in
-
How will a new bill aimed at TikTok affect US businesses?
Some US legislators brand TikTok a "national security threat"
-
What will happen to TikTok in the US?
US House passes bill that could force TikTok's owner to sell the app or see it banned
-
US inflation rises to 3.2%
Airfare, car insurance and clothing were among the items driving the increase
-
Boeing whistleblower found dead
He had given evidence in a lawsuit against the firm in the days before his death
-
US budget: Biden proposes to increase tax for wealthy earners and corporations
He wants to raise taxes by trillions on corporations and high earners
-
Haiti: "Insecurity kills people and the economy"
Haitian economist Enomy Germain on the challenges businesses face
-
Congress move that could ban TikTok in the US sparks user revolt
The Chinese-owned app urged users to call politicians to complain about a bill
-
Binance v Nigerian government
Binance has stopped all transactions using the naira amid a dispute with the authorities
-
Sweden joins Nato after decades of neutrality
The country becomes the 32nd member of Nato after two years of negotiation
-
Tech giant ASML set for Dutch exit?
Why Europe’s most valuable tech firm might move abroad?
-
Nikki Haley quits her presidential campaign
Donald Trumps Republican rival Nikki Haley drops out of the presidential race
-
Israel's economy takes a hit from the war in Gaza
What impact has the fighting had on Israeli productivity?
-
It's Super Tuesday
Millions of Democrats and Republicans will vote for who they want to run for president
-
China sets ambitious economic target
China's leaders have set an ambitious 5% GDP target - despite recent sluggish growth.
-
China: National People's Congress preview
The National People's Congress starts on Tuesday and it's aim is to stimulate the economy
-
EU fines Apple for €1.8bn
EU fines Apple €1.8bn for breaking streaming rules