World Business Report Episodes Episode guide
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Russia looks to China for an agreement on a new gas pipeline
Siberia pipeline would deliver 50 billion cubic metres of natural gas per year.
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Sri Lanka IMF bailout: How will it help the country?
IMF approves a $3bn bailout aid for Sri Lanka. BBC’s Ed Butler joins us from Columbo.
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Sri Lanka's $2.9bn bailout by IMF
Sri Lanka has secured a $2.9bn bailout from the International Monetary Fund
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Why has Credit Suisse been taken over?
The UBS takeover of Credit Suisse has led to volatility on global markets.
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Global share markets unconvinced by support to rescue banks
The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank continues to have an impact around the world.
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First Republic: 11 US banks ride to rescue
11 major US banks have thrown a $30bn lifeline to First Republic Bank.
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Major US banks come up with $30bn to rescue First Republic
Major US banks come up with $30bn to rescue the troubled First Republic Bank
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Credit Suisse gets $54 billion lifeline
Credit Suisse has accepted a $54bn bailout fund from the nation's central bank.
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Swiss central bank ready to support Credit Suisse
Swiss regulators have said they are ready to help troubled banking giant Credit Suisse
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Credit Suisse shares plunge as concerns over bank widen
Credit Suisse share price sank up to 30%. Will it follow in the footsteps of SVB?
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Facebook owner Meta announces plans to cut 10,000 jobs
The company behind Facebook set to cut 10,000 jobs.
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US bank crisis: The fallout continues
As a US banking crisis unfolds, how big might the fallout be?
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Silicon Valley Bank collapse: what happens next?
The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank is shaping the business sector around the world.
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SVB Crisis: What happened and what’s ahead?
What happened at SVB and what might happen next? (Picture: Getty Images)
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Silicon Valley Bank: Collapse triggers Banks stocks plummet
Regulators take over firm behind market slump
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Financial markets head down after troubles at a US bank
Financial markets head down after troubles at a US bank
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EU will allow members to match US green energy subsidies
The European Commission loosens rules to prevent an exodus of businesses
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Biden budget proposal aims to raise taxes
President Joe Biden's budget proposal aims to cut U.S. deficits by nearly $3 trillion
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Protesters out on streets in Pakistan as IMF talks drag on
Talks to sort out Pakistan's IMF deal still to be resolved
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UN visits Ukraine to save the Black Sea grain deal
The UN Secretary General is visiting Ukraine to save the Black Sea grain deal
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Federal Reserve may increase interest rates
The chairman of the US central bank has said he could raise interest rates.
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France: Are mass strikes working?
Millions have taken to the streets across France over planned pension reforms
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China's economic growth is on hold
China surprised with the lowest growth target for the last 30 years.
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China decides to go steady on growth
Political leaders want to stabilise the Chinese economy. Can it last?
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China: What to expect from Congress
The National People's Congress gets underway this weekend
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Nigeria: old bank notes to remain legal tender until end of the year
Old 1000, 500 and 200 naira notes will remain legal tender until 31 December, 2023.
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Pakistan: Currency Lows and Interest Rate Hikes
The Pakistani rupee hits a historic low against the dollar, as interest rates rise to 20%
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Is youth unemployment in Africa a dividend or a burden?
Africa's population is set to double by 2050 and the challenge will be creating jobs
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Can Sri Lanka get through its economic crisis?
Sri Lanka's economic woes continues as workers defy protest ban.
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Tinubu wins Nigeria's presidential election
Bola Tinubu has been declared the winner of Nigeria's presidential election