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World Business Report

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The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    Trump threatens a "massive" increase in tariffs on Chinese goods

    President Trump is threatening to cancel his meeting with Xi Jinping and, in a post on Truth Social, warned of “strange things happening in China.” He says Beijing is planning sweeping export controls on rare earths — and the U.S. is now calculating a massive tariff hike. U.S. businesses trading with China are watching closely —and soybean farmers especially so. We speak to their trade body and ask their reaction. Plus, cocoa prices have taken a tumble to their lowest level in nearly two years, after a wild rally that squeezed chocolate makers and boosted farmer incomes. So what’s behind the drop, and what does it mean for growers on the ground? And Pokémon cards have become a serious business. Since they first came out in 1996, the value of certain rare cards has skyrocketed — we’re talking up to 4,000% over the past two decades. So what’s behind the boom? You can contact us on WhatsApp or send us a voicenote: +44 330 678 3033.

    26 min
  2. US steps up to save the Argentine Peso

    2 DAYS AGO

    US steps up to save the Argentine Peso

    The US has purchased Argentine pesos, taking the next step in a controversial effort to calm a currency crisis hitting the South American country and its president, Trump ally Javier Milei. In the US though, it's a different story – farmers, especially soybean farmers, have lost ground to Argentina in global markets, especially in China, due to its trade war with the US. And Pokémon cards are hitting record highs, as some of them have seen values rise by 4000%, according to Card Ladder, which tracks values. Presenter: Sarah Rogers Producer: Ahmed Adan Editor: Justin Bones and Shea Conduct

    9 min

  3. 3 DAYS AGO

    JP Morgan Chase boss talks about AI impact on business

    The Chief Executive of JP Morgan Chase Jamie Dimon shares his views on AI, and whether he thinks the hype around it will continue. The German Chancellor, Friedrich Merz vows to do everything possible to counter EU rules banning the sale of new CO2 emitting cars after 2035. And we hear how Doanld Trumps tariffs pilicy is affecting Switzerland which is facing duties of some 39 per cent on its exports to the US. (Picture: Jamie Dimon. Credit; Shannon Stapleton Reuters)

    26 min
  4. US top banker warns of potential risk of stock market decline

    3 DAYS AGO

    US top banker warns of potential risk of stock market decline

    In a BBC interview, the head of America's largest bank, J P Morgan, has warned that US stock markets do not currently reflect the level of risk of a serious fall. Jamie Dimon said he was "far more worried than others" about a major market correction. China has tightened its rules on the export of rare earths – the elements that are crucial to the manufacture of many high-tech products. And the price of silver hit its highest level in decades. The metal reached more than $50 an ounce. Presenter: Sarah Rogers Producer: Ahmed Adan Editor: Justin Bones

    9 min

  5. 4 DAYS AGO

    Is AI the next tech bubble?

    Warnings the value of AI companies are stretched... we'll bring you reaction from industry experts. Trade relations between India and the UK are at an all-time high according to politicians and business leaders... We ask what business opportunities that might offer. And why we might need new names for vegetarian sausages and veggie burgers? You can contact us on WhatsApp or send us a voicenote: +44 330 678 3033.

    26 min
  6. Bank of England warns AI-bubble could burst

    4 DAYS AGO

    Bank of England warns AI-bubble could burst

    The Bank of England has warned of the risk of an AI-bubble, after it assessed some company values in the sector as "stretched". In a report out today, officials at the bank’s Financial Policy Committee drew comparisons with the pile-on for ‘dotcom’ stocks 25 years ago. The price of gold has hit a record high of more than $4,000 an ounce as investors look for safe places to put their money over concerns about economic and political uncertainty around the world. And the UK prime minister is leading a delegation of more than 100 entrepreneurs, business and cultural leaders and university vice-chancellors on his visit to India, as he attempts to boost UK investment. Presenter: Sarah Rogers Producer: Ahmed Adan Editor: Justin Bones

    9 min

  7. 5 DAYS AGO

    Trump and Carney talk trade at the White House

    Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Washington, trying to revive trade talks with Donald Trump. The European Union is turning up the pressure too, doubling its steel tariffs. Will that get Washington's attention? And Hollywood’s pushing back against a new video tool which they say breaches copyright.

    26 min
  8. Renewable energy overtakes coal

    5 DAYS AGO

    Renewable energy overtakes coal

    After more than a century of dominance, coal has been overtaken by renewable energy as the world’s biggest source of electricity – a historic moment, according to new data from the global energy think tank Ember. In the UK, police say they have dismantled an international gang suspected of smuggling up to 40,000 stolen mobile phones from the UK to China in the past year. The political crisis continues in France amid efforts to get a government together following the resignation of the third prime minister in a year. Presenter: Sarah Rogers Producers: Ahmed Adan and Niamh McDermott Editor: Justin Bones

    9 min
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The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.

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  • Channel
    BBC
  • Creator
    BBC World Service
  • Years Active
    2008 - 2025
  • Episodes
    933
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    World Business Report
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