World Business Report Podcast
The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the 91福利社.
Episodes to download
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World Cup hydration breaks give advertisers advantage
Yesterday
World Cup hydration breaks are giving advertisers a window of opportunity
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US lifts Iran naval blockade following US-Iran deal
Thursday
The US has lifted its Iran naval blockade following the US-Iran deal
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Eyes on the Strait of Hormuz as oil tankers start moving
Thursday
It follows US and Iranian officials signing 'memorandum of understanding' to end the war.
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Is Russia running short on fuel?
Wednesday
Russians across the whole country are facing petrol shortages
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SpaceX overtakes Amazon to become world's fifth most valuable firm
Tuesday
Space X makes huge gains on New York's tech-focused Nasdaq stock exchange
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Why is consumer spending falling in China?
Tuesday
For the first time since the pandemic consumers spending stalls in China
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How will a US and Iran deal affect global shipping?
Monday
President Donald Trump promises to open the Strait of Hormuz
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Will energy prices come down after US and Iran deal?
Monday
The US and Iran strike a deal - so when will the oil shock lose its spark?
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Elon Musk becomes the world's first trillionaire
Last Friday
SpaceX shares surged after the company's stock market debut in New York
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SpaceX Begins Trading in Landmark $1.8 Trillion Listing
Last Friday
SpaceX begins trading today in a record-breaking IPO
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SpaceX Prepares for a Historic Market Launch
Thu 11 Jun 2026
Wall Street awaits the biggest IPO in history as SpaceX prepares to start trading.
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US inflation hits three-year high
Wed 10 Jun 2026
Inflation in the US hit over 4 percent in May and energy prices were up over 23 percent
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US Inflation Hits Three-Year High as Energy Prices Surge
Wed 10 Jun 2026
Inflation in the United States has risen to its highest level in three years
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UK watchdog investigates mega takeover with Paramount and Warner Bros
Tue 9 Jun 2026
Paramount鈥檚 $110bn deal comes under scrutiny from Britain鈥檚 competition regulator
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China and North Korea: Strengthening Ties
Tue 9 Jun 2026
Xi Jinping wraps up a symbolic visit to North Korea
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Markets Rattled by Tech Sell-Off and Middle East Tensions
Mon 8 Jun 2026
Global markets tumble as investors react to a tech sell-off and Middlen East tensions
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Is the FIFA World Cup boosting the US job market?
Fri 5 Jun 2026
Football World Cup fever helps create more jobs than expected
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US jobs growth way better than expected
Fri 5 Jun 2026
The world鈥檚 biggest economy added way more jobs in May than economists had forecast
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Why water bottles have been given a red card by FIFA
Thu 4 Jun 2026
Added costs for fans heading to the World Cup as FIFA backtracks on water bottle rules
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Can Trump's latest tariff plan on 60 countries stick?
Wed 3 Jun 2026
US cites forced labour concerns as the reason for its latest levies on trading partners
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The US seeks to refloat its tariffs policy
Wed 3 Jun 2026
A White House advisor proposes new duties of at least 10% on 60 countries
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Who gets to regulate AI?
Tue 2 Jun 2026
President Trump signs executive order to vet AI models before they are released.
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How will Nvidia reinvent your laptop?
Mon 1 Jun 2026
AI expands further as one firm files to go public, and another launches some new tech.
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Nvidia 鈥渞e-invents the computer鈥 with new chip
Mon 1 Jun 2026
The world鈥檚 most valuable company pivots into chips for personal computers
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Has Blue Origin blown its reputation?
Fri 29 May 2026
Jeff Bezos' space firm has suffered a big setback with its latest rocket exploding