World Business Report Episodes Episode guide
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Consumer confidence grows in the US
People in the US are spending more than earlier in the year.
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South Korea pardons the 'Samsung Prince'
South Korea has pardoned the 'Samsung Prince' Lee Jae-yong
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First broadcast 11/08/2022 22:32 GMT
The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.
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US Attorney General asks judge to unseal Trump warrant
A judge must now decide if it's in the public interest to release the confidential file
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South Africa and EU reach deal over stranded citrus
South Africa and the EU reach a deal over tonnes of fruit stranded in European ports
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Disney overtakes Netflix in streaming war
The media giant has beaten expectations at a difficult time for on-demand services.
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Disney overtakes Netflix in streaming war
The media giant has beaten expectations at a difficult time for on-demand services.
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US inflation eases following petrol price drop
Inflation in the US eased in July after a drop in petrol prices
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Semiconductors: Fishing for CHIPS
US President Joe Biden has launched a $280bn boost for the semiconductor industry.
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Semiconductors: Fishing for CHIPS
US President Joe Biden has launched a $280bn boost for the semiconductor industry.
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Sri Lanka's utility regulator approves 75% energy price hike
As Sri Lanka's economic crisis continues, a 75% increase in power tariffs is confirmed
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Senate targets big firms in landmark bill
The Inflation Reduction Act promises to tackle some major global challenges.
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Senate targets big firms in landmark bill
The Inflation Reduction Act promises to tackle some major global challenges.
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Drivers protest against Bangladesh fuel price hike
Motorists in Bangladesh have been protesting against soaring diesel and petrol prices
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US jobs market defies recession fears
Employment has been lifted above its pre-pandemic level
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US jobs market defies recession fears
Employment has been lifted above its pre-pandemic level
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A world of its own: Football's Premier League
A football-focused special programme live from Manchester City's Etihad Stadium.
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'UK will fall into recession this year' says Bank of England
Bank of England governor warns interest rates may have to rise even higher
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'UK will fall into recession this year' says Bank of England
Bank of England governor warns interest rates may have to rise even higher
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Bank of England hike interest rates by 0.5%
Inflation has prompted the fastest rise in global interest rates since the early 1990s.
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UN chief slams 'immoral' oil and gas profits
Antonio Guterres has called for a windfall tax on the fossil fuel industry.
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UN chief slams 'immoral' oil and gas profits
Antonio Guterres has called for a windfall tax on the fossil fuel industry.
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OPEC+ to raise oil output
OPEC+ is set to raise oil output by a mere 100,000 barrels a day
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Nancy Pelosi visits Taiwan despite China's warnings
China has accused Mrs Pelosi of "playing with fire"
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Nancy Pelosi visits Taiwan despite China's warnings
China has accused Mrs Pelosi of "playing with fire"
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Talks in Taiwan: Could Nancy Pelosi’s visit cause friction in US-China relations?
Nancy Pelosi arrives in Taiwan for talks with the president.
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Ukraine: First grain ship leaves under Russia deal
The first ship carrying grain has left Odesa under a deal with Russia to ease food crisis
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Ukraine: First grain ship leaves under Russia deal
The first ship carrying grain has left Odesa under a deal with Russia to ease food crisis
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First grain ship leaves under Russia deal
The first ship carrying grain has left a Ukrainian port under a deal with Russia.
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Ukraine: First grain ship in Russia deal ready to sail
The blockade of Ukrainian ports has led to food shortages and price hike since the war
