World Business Report Episodes Episode guide
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First broadcast 16/09/2024 21:32 GMT
The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.
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Murdochs ‘Succession’ court battle begins
Rupert Murdoch wants to alter the family trust
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Can Pakistan avoid a debt default?
Amid many economic challenges, the government wants to ensure it keeps its IMF support
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China to raise retirement age as population ages and pension woes mount
China to raise retirement age as pension pressure grows
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Boeing faces potential strike in Seattle
Will workers vote against the existing agreement?
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Why are investors pulling back from China?
Chinese stock markets have fallen to five-year low
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Business reacts to US Election Debate
The fiery debate took place last night in Pennsylvania
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Kenya Airport controversy causes passenger disruption
Spat over Kenya airport modernisation plans prompts flight disruption
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Vice President Kamala Harris faces Donald Trump in US TV debate
Vice President Kamala is up against Donald Trump in a TV debate
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Ireland takes stock after Apple loses tax appeal
An EU court ruled the tech giant must pay €13 billion in back taxes to Ireland
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Europe in need of investment
Where will Europe find billions of additional annual investment?
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Chinese data fuels fears of deflation
Fears grow of deflation in China
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Concern over cooling of the US labour market
US job growth fell short of expectations last month. Is a recession looming?
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US job growth slightly slower than predicted
Jobs numbers leave Fed on track to cut interest rates
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US Secretary of State visits Haiti to discuss democratic transition
The country is under a state of emergency as gangs try to expand their control
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China offers Africa $51 billion
China pledges a $51 billion fund for Africa
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President Biden could block Nippon Steel acquisition of US steel
US Steel's share price fell 17.5% today as the markets absorbed the reports.
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Nvidia: is the AI boom over?
Investors think what happened was a correction in the market
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Volkswagen could close down factories in Germany
It has lead to debate in Germany about the company and the country’s economic future
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Why's Europe's car industry stuck in neutral?
Volkswagen considers German plant closures to save billions in costs
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Donors and the US election
Who are the donors shaping the US election?
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How are strikes and protests affecting Israel's economy?
We hear from a businessman about why he's encouraging his staff to strike
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Social media platform X suspended in Brazil
A Supreme Court judge has ordered "immediate and complete suspension"
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X braces for a ban in Brazil
The social platform has missed a deadline imposed by a judge and expects to be blocked
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Protests in Argentina over pension cuts
Javier Milei announced he would block plans to raise pensions in line with inflation
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Germany’s DAX Index at record high
The index tracks the country's 40 largest companies on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange
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Record sales for NIVIDIA, but what about its next AI chips?
Tech companies are scrambling for its technology, but the firm has seen production delays
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Can the UK 'reset' relations with the EU?
Four years after Brexit, UK's Prime Minister seeks new approach to relations with the EU
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Pentagon says tanker Sounion 'appears to be leaking oil' in the Red Sea
The Greek-flagged ship is carrying about 1 million barrels of crude oil
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US national security adviser visits China
Jake Sullivan will discuss Taiwan and trade with Chinese authorities