World Business Report Episodes Episode guide
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US inflation hits highest level for nearly 40 years
American shoppers, especially those on low incomes have felt the pinch of higher
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US inflation hits highest level for nearly 40 years
American shoppers, especially those on low incomes have felt the pinch of higher prices
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Silent strike in Myanmar
Anti-coup activists have protested against Myanmar's leaders by enacting a silent strike
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WHO warns rich countries could hoard vaccines
The WHO says new variant fears could prompt hoarding, harming developing countries.
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New Zealand to phase out smoking
New Zealand is to ban sale of tobacco to its next generation, aiming to phase out smoking
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Scholz becomes German leader
Olaf Scholz has been sworn in as German chancellor, after 16 years of Angela Merkel rule
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Scholz becomes German leader
Olaf Scholz has been sworn in as German chancellor, after 16 years of Angela Merkel rule
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Biden and Putin hold virtual summit
The US and Russian leaders discuss Ukraine and possible new Western sanctions
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China lifts Lithuania imports block
Beijing has lifted a four day block on Lithuanian exports crossing into China
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New York City to impose vaccine mandate on all private sector workers
All New Yorkers will need to be vaccinated if they want to go to work, says the mayor.
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Putin visits India
Russian president Vladimir Putin has held high level talks with India's PM Narendra Modi
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Covid response divides nations
Governments' response to rising infection rates sparks wave of protests
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US jobs report misses expectations
We hear the effect on the US stock markets of the latest US employment figures
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US jobs report misses expectations
We hear the effect on the US stock markets of the latest US employment figures
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Shell pulls out of Cambo oil field development
Shell has pulled out of the controversial Cambo oil field development west of Shetland
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WTA suspends China tennis tournaments
Amid concern about tennis player Peng Shuai the WTA has suspended its China tennis events
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WTA suspends China tennis tournaments
Amid concern about tennis player Peng Shuai the WTA has suspended its China tennis events
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EU outlines Global Gateway plans
The European Union has launched a global investment scheme to rival China's Belt and Road
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EU outlines Global Gateway plans
The European Union has launched a global investment scheme to rival China's Belt and Road
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Inditex: Zara founder's daughter takes over
High street fashion giant Inditex has appointed the founder's daughter as its new chair
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Inditex: Zara founder's daughter takes over
High street fashion giant Inditex has appointed the founder's daughter as its new chair
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Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey steps down as CEO
Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey is stepping down as chief executive of the company.
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Countries shut borders over Omicron variant fears
More countries including Japan have closed their borders over Omicron Covid variant fears
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Omicron Covid variant causes market jitters
Stock markets set for a volatile week, as concern over a new Covid variant spreads
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More countries impose travel bans on Southern Africa
The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.
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Markets on edge about new Covid variant
Stock markets around the world have declined as news of a new Covid-19 variant emerged
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Markets on edge about new Covid variant
Stock markets around the world have declined as news of a new Covid-19 variant emerged
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Covid cases soar in the US
Scientists are warning the United States could be entering a fifth wave of infections
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Germany's economic challenges
Economic growth has slowed in Germany, and we look at the new government's key challenges
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Samsung to build microchip factory in Texas
South Korea's Samsung has chosen Taylor, Texas for a new $17bn computer chip factory