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The daily drama of money and work from the BBC.

hace 8 h

US-Iran deal: Can the Strait of Hormuz get the world moving again?

The US and Iran are on the verge of a major deal aimed at reopening one of the world's most important shipping lanes. But even if an agreement is signed, how quickly can things return to normal? How soon can oil tankers and LNG shipments return to service? When might energy supplies begin to ease? And how long before drivers, businesses and households actually feel the benefit through lower prices? Markets may react within hours, but the real-world impact could take much longer. This is the latest episode of our weekly Power Players show. It's hosted by Rahul Tandon in the UK and our North America Business Correspondent Michelle Fleury in New York, in conversation with the BBC's Economics Editor Faisal Islam. Producer: Niamh McDermott Editor: Stephen Ryan Executive Producer: Justin Bones (Picture: People drive past an anti-U.S. billboard depicting U.S. President Donald Trump and the Strait of Hormuz, in Tehran, Iran, May 17, 2026. Credit: Majid Asgaripour/WANA - West Asia News Agency)

17 min
hace 1 día

Founders: The supermarket billionaire who ran for New York City mayor

Greek-born billionaire John Catsimatidis rose from working in a New York grocery store to build the Gristedes supermarket chain and a wider business empire after leaving university before graduating. Now head of the Red Apple Group, with interests spanning real estate, energy, aviation and media, he remains a prominent figure in US business and politics, regularly discussing business with President Trump, despite setbacks including a collapsed airline venture and an unsuccessful run for New York mayor. Founders - the stories of the emotions from the highs and lows of starting a successful business Presenter: Leanna Byrne Producer: Amber Mehmood You can email the time: businessdaily@bbc.co.uk (Picture: John Catsimatidis attends the Economic Club of New York in New York City, U.S., May 28, 2026. Credit: REUTERS/Jeenah Moon)

17 min
hace 2 días

Follow the Money: who profits from the Iran war?

When the US and Israel struck Iran in March 2026, Wall Street was opening as missiles were still flying. Within hours, a small number of investors and companies stood to make billions. The conflict has already cost an estimated $40 billion. Sam Fenwick follows the money; from defence contractors replacing weapons systems, to gas exporters benefiting from disruption in the Strait of Hormuz, and to anonymous traders who appear to have bet on the strikes before the news broke. Presenter: Sam Fenwick Producer: Matt Lines You can email the team on businessdaily@bbc.co.uk (Picture: Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Thomas Hudner fires a missile in support of Operation Epic Fury, Mar. 1, 2026. Credit: U.S. Navy photo)

17 min
hace 3 días

Sherbro Island: can Sierra Leone build a global business hub?

Off the coast of Sierra Leone, Sherbro Island has been earmarked for an ambitious transformation: a new centre for international business and investment, designed to rival cities like Singapore or Hong Kong. The BBC’s Ed Butler travels to the island to investigate the project and speaks to developer Siaka Stevens, who is leading the effort alongside supporters including film-star Idris Elba, about the vision and what it will take to deliver it. But how realistic is the ambition, and can it become more than a promise? Presenter/producer: Ed Butler Editor: Stephen Ryan Each Monday on Business Daily, we take you around the globe to the heart of the stories and meeting those living through them. You can email the team: businessdaily@bbc.co.uk

20 min
hace 6 días

The Weekly: AI rivals race to list shares

Connecting the timezones we get different perspectives on the key global business stories of the week, setting you up for the weekend. Rahul Tandon discusses OpenAI’s plans to sell shares with Emily Peck from Axios and David Kuo from The Smart Investor. Plus, who are their business heroes and villains of the week? Presenter: Rahul Tandon Producer: Josh Martin You can email the team: businessdaily@bbc.co.uk (Picture: CEO of OpenAI Sam Altman waves as he speaks with reporters, following meetings on Capitol Hill, in Washington, D.C. in June 2026. Credit: REUTERS/Kylie Cooper)

25 min
10 jun

Power Players: Elon Musk and SpaceX’s IPO liftoff

It’s not just about rockets. This week, Michelle, Rahul and Will explore one of the most anticipated stock market debuts in history: the SpaceX IPO. With a potential $1.75 trillion valuation and intense global investor interest, it’s widely tipped as one of the biggest market launches ever. But can the company live up to the hype — or is this Elon Musk’s biggest gamble yet? Plus: what does SpaceX actually do, and why does it matter to investors? This is the latest episode of our weekly Power Players show, hosted by Rahul Tandon and Will Bain in the UK, and North America Business Correspondent Michelle Fleury in New York. Producer: Rebecca Smyllie You can email the team: businessdaily@bbc.co.uk (Picture: Tesla and SpaceX's CEO Elon Musk reacts during an event in London, UK in 2023. Credit: Kirsty Wigglesworth/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo)

21 min
9 jun

Founders: Caecilia Chu on 200 rejections and building YouTrip

We meet Caecilia Chu, founder of one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing fintech companies, YouTrip.Growing up in a small public housing flat in Hong Kong, she watched her father study at night for years to become an accountant, only to later struggle to secure a bank loan to start his own business. The experience left a lasting impression and sparked her interest in making financial services more accessible. She tells Leanna Byrne how she went from a failed first startup and hundreds of investor rejections to building a company that now processes billions of dollars in payments each year. She also shares how the pandemic-era collapse in travel nearly wiped out the business overnight, forcing a dramatic pivot that ultimately helped YouTrip survive. Founders with Leanna Byrne - The stories of the emotions from the highs and lows of starting a successful business Producer: Amber Mehmood (Picture: Caecilia Chu) You can contact us by email to businessdaily@bbc.co.uk

17 min
8 jun

Follow the Money: FIFA’s billions — where your World Cup ticket money goes

World Cup 2026 will span the United States, Canada and Mexico, with demand for tickets at record levels. Fifa stands to earn nearly $9 billion from the tournament, more than the entire Paris 2024 Olympics. So who pays, and where does the money actually go? Sam Fenwick follows the cash through the business of the World Cup: the rising price of tickets, Fifa’s own resale platform, the billions generated by broadcast rights and sponsors, and the host cities covering security and transport costs while receiving little direct revenue in return. Featuring Mark DiDonato (Florida State University), ticketing consultant Jim McCarthy, Amir Somoggi (Sports Value), and Alan Rothenberg, who led the 1994 US World Cup and now sits on the Los Angeles host committee. On Tuesdays, we Follow the Money with Sam Fenwick. Discover where the cash you're spending goes. Presenter: Sam Fenwick Producer: Matt Lines You can contact the team on businessdaily@bbc.co.uk (Photo: A Germany fan during training at the Fifa World Cup 2026 in North Carolina, USA. Credit: Chuck Burton/Reuters)

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01/04/2018

mlopez1965

Excelente programación ... sigan ingual Keep on doing same.. If it possible ... Me encantaría si pudiesen hablar ahora de Latinoamérica y en especial de Mexico mi país. Tenemos libertades y democracia, pero con grandes fallas en terrenos de seguridad, participación y con grandes incógnitas en la economía. Todo creo es por que nuestras Republicas son siempre gobernadas por los mismos (patricios de la política) y que nunca dejan el poder Si investigan descubrirán a familias que se dedican a ello por tradición familiar El problema débiles esquemas para que participemos como ciudadanos ... Best of all my BBC friends you are my commute companion now for a couple of years.
Interesting first, but very repetitive after a while

18/10/2012

bigotron

I really liked this podcast when I first discovered it. However, after listening to it for a few months without missing an episode my opinion started to change.The large majority of episodes deal on three subjects: the Euro crisis, the US economy or China's economy (eventually some other asian country), leaving a smaller number of episodes to cover other subjects. I don't know if they do it because of the target audience (mostly americans and/or europeans?). I don't know if it has to do with British nationalism, but in occasions I have the impression that some of the commentators almost rejoice when talking about the Euro (currency) crisis, when I hear such comments I definitely do not perceive a neutral standpoint from the presenter, which I would expect. I still listen to it often, but when I hear an episode presenting something I consider I've recently heard, I feel like moving on.