World Business Report Podcast
The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the Â鶹Éç.
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What can we expect from US elections?
Yesterday
What do Donald Trump and Kamala Harris propose for the country's economy?
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The US, economics and an important election
Yesterday
Economics Editor Faisal Islam joins us to discuss the economics behind the US election.
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US jobs data: Bad news for Kamala Harris?
Friday
The world's biggest economy added just 12,000 jobs last month
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Businesses counting the cost of flooding in Spain
Friday
Business owners in Valencia are reeling from the flooding devastation
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US elections: Will the economy decide the vote?
Thursday
New claims for unemployment benefits in the U.S. hits five-month low
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How badly could Lebanon's economy be hit by the ongoing conflict?
Thursday
New research suggests that Lebanon’s economy could shrink by more than 20%
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Europe's biggest carmaker in trouble
Last Wednesday
Volkswagen's profits plunge to a three-year low.
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EU begins tariffs on Chinese made electric cars
Last Tuesday
EU starts tariffs on electric vehicles from China
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Is the UK on the brink of a big minimum wage jump?
Last Tuesday
Local media reports say the government might increase minimum salaries by 6%
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Are three German Volkswagen plants under threat of closure?
Last Monday
IGMetall Trade Union says VW wants to close three of its factories in Germany.
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It’s election weekend in Japan– what can we expect?
Fri 25 Oct 2024
Experts and Japanese business owners discuss Japan’s economy
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Georgia’s path to EU looms over election
Fri 25 Oct 2024
Georgian’s will soon head to the polls in divisive election.
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How Canada’s immigration plan will affecting the economy?
Thu 24 Oct 2024
The new plan will reduce permanent residency by 21%
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Boeing workers prepare to vote on pay offer
Wed 23 Oct 2024
Workers in Seattle have been offered 35% pay increase over 4 years.
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Putin opens key trade summit
Tue 22 Oct 2024
India and China’s leaders among those attending BRICS meeting in Russia.
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Why is China's economic growth slowing?
Fri 18 Oct 2024
It's the lowest figure in a year and a half prompting stimulus measures from Beijing
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ECB cuts interest rates
Thu 17 Oct 2024
The European Central Bank has cut interest rates to support a slowing Eurozone economy.
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TSMC profits surge driven by strong AI-related demand
Thu 17 Oct 2024
This growth surpassed market expectations
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Migrant workers struggle amid Lebanon's conflict
Wed 16 Oct 2024
Exploring the struggles of domestic workers left behind amid Lebanon’s security crisis
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Albania receives first asylum seekers from Italy
Wed 16 Oct 2024
If rejected they will be sent back to countries deemed safe
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IMF warns of rising global debt
Tue 15 Oct 2024
The IMF warns that global debt is projected to surpass $100 trillion by year’s end
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Google aims to achieve limitless energy
Tue 15 Oct 2024
IT giant hopes to start using the first nuclear reactor this decade
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Can China’s New Stimulus Efforts Revive Its Economy?
Mon 14 Oct 2024
China’s new policies aim to boost economic growth - but what are they?
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Paris Motor Show: which EVs will win the market?
Mon 14 Oct 2024
European carmakers gathering in Paris
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Anger erupts at petrol price hike in Nigeria
Fri 11 Oct 2024
Nigeria's NNPC raises fuel prices as it ditches costly subsidies.