World Business Report Episodes Episode guide
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How should messaging apps like Telegram be regulated?
We examine why French authorities have arrested the app's Russian-born boss
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Telegram: CEO Pavel Durov arrested in France
We look into who he is, and the doubts around the app's safety
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How will America's central bank respond to rising jobless claims?
The Federal Reserve Chair has suggested interest rates could be cut in September
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US Federal Reserve Chair says time to cut rates
Jerome Powell's evaluation influences markets and much of the financial industry
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What will Kamala Harris say about the US economy?
We hear what the presidential nominee could do for American voters on lower incomes
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A labour dispute halts Canada’s rail freight network
The world's second-largest country by area relies heavily on train transport
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Who wins and loses when gold prices hit a new record high?
Investors pile back into the commodity ahead of expected interest rate cuts in the US
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Why is China investigating EU dairy imports?
Beijing is putting a spotlight on European Union subsidies on dairy products
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EU to set lower tariffs on Tesla's cars made in China
The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC
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Kamala promises to raise US corporate tax rate
Donald Trump wants to slash the corporate tax rate to 15 per cent.
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Democratic National Convention kicks off in Chicago
The four-day event will see Kamala Harris formally confirmed as presidential candidate
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British businessman Mike Lynch has gone missing
The former CEO of Autonomy was on board a yacht in the Mediterranean.
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What would a Kamala Harris’ presidency mean for the US economy?
Kamala Harris has outlined her economic programme ahead of the US presidential election
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How can Thailand's new prime minister revitalise its economy?
She also has to manage relations with the military, which constrains elected governments.
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Will there be enough of the Mpox vaccine after the recent outbreak?
As the new Mpox variant reaches Europe, are there enough vaccines to deal with it?
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WHO declares Mpox outbreak a global health emergency
The World Health Organisation says the emergency is of international concern
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US inflation falls to 2.9% in July
New data shows inflation in the US is slowing down.
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Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will step down in September
Rise in the cost of living and scandals in his party has plummeted approval ratings
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Starbucks gets a new CEO
Starbucks replaces boss after sales slump
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South Korea urges carmakers to disclose battery information in EVs
The call comes after battery fires caused safety concerns
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Funding Russia’s War Effort
Russia evacuates citizens in Kursk region
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ILO says youth unemployment rate is at a 15-year low
The International Labour Organisation warns the young are being left behind in some areas
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Venezuela: businesses call for transparency in election results
The Venezuelan Federation of Chambers of Commerce says tallies should be published
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A rollercoaster week in markets
An update on the rollercoaster week in global markets
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Muhammad Yunus takes oath as leader of Bangladesh
The Nobel laureate will lead the country's interim government
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Bangladesh welcomes a new leader
Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus is taking over as interim leader
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Inside Out 2 helps Disney's profits, but there is trouble elsewhere
Inside Out 2 has helped boost Disney's profits, but their theme parks are struggling
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Glencore ditches plans to sell off coal business
Why have investors put pressure on the firm to do this?
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How Tim Walz might change the US economy?
We take a look at how the potential new Vice President will change the US economy.
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Kamala Harris picks Tim Walz as running mate in US elections
The Minnesota Governor and former high school teacher will be vice-president if she wins