World Business Report BBC Podcasts
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Europe eyes latest rate cut
We speak to the head of Sweden’s central bank, after it voted to cut interest rates; making it one of the first to do so in the region.
The bank moved ahead of the U.S Federal Reserve for the first time this century.
Elsewhere, Ed Butler looks at why Ghana could face issues with the World Bank over its LGBT policies, and why the rising prices of doner kebabs in Germany is becoming a political issue. -
TikTok takes revenge
TikTok has filed a lawsuit aiming to block a US law that would ban in the video app in the country unless it is sold by its Chinese parent company.
In the filing, the social media company called the act an "extraordinary intrusion on free speech rights" of the company and its 170 million American users.
Also, Rahul Tandon, looks at the Disney financial results and finds out what can you buy with Argentina's new 10 000 pesos banknote. -
Saudi’s growing deficit in the spotlight
Saudi’s state-oil company Aramco saw profits drop this week, but its payout to the government will still reach an eye-watering $31 billion. We see if the Saudi economy can cope with all its expensive mega projects.
Also, Ed Butler explores the latest issues at Boeing, and finds out why India is becoming a hot new destination for big concerts. -
EU and France holds talks with Xi
On his first visit to Europe since 2019, president Xi Jinping has been talking about trade ties. The West is worried about cheap Chinese imports of electric cars.
Also, Rahul Tandon finds out why global petrol demand growth could halve in 2024 and what impact the shutdown in Israel would have on Al Jazeera's business operations. -
Xi Jinping returns to Europe
Chinese leader Xi Jinping chooses France for his first visit to the continent after a five-year absence. We get the latest.
Kosovo is home to Europe’s largest zinc, lead and silver mine. We visit it to know a bit more about central Europe’s smallest economy per capita.
And we hear about a new form of ghost flights and the fine that the Australian airline Qantas has just received for using them. -
Israel stops trade with Turkey
The Israeli Foreign Ministry is to reduce Turkish imports both to Israel and to the occupied Palestinian territories. It’s also appealing for sanctions against Turkey for violating existing trade agreements.
Also, in the programme, we look at Brazil’s plans to propose a global annual tax for billionaires at the G20 in July
Customer Reviews
Delayed Podcast Posting
Business goes on but this podcast doesn’t!
It’s just ok.
Not analytical enough, WOKE bias … CLIMATE CRISIS, also not a fan of an Divina Gupta who sounds like an elementary school teacher.
Biased and non factual
The 5-July, 2023 episode is all you need to hear to know this podcast talks as if their opinions are facts.