World Business Express Episodes Episode guide
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Trump welcomes Xi to the White House
A trade truce between Washington and Beijing has been extended by two months
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President Xi goes to Washington
China's leader arrives in the US capital ahead of talks with Donald Trump
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Could a shortage of tankers keep oil prices high?
The rising cost of shipping risks keeping fuel costs higher for longer
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Novo Nordisk shares slide
Shares in Novo, the company behind Ozempic and Wegovy have fallen more than five per cent
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Japan is raising rates again
The Bank of Japan has raised its key interest rate for the second time in three months
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How can the EU make a social media ban a success?
The EU has announced social media restrictions for some young people.
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US businesses brace for Fed decision
Will the Federal Reserve increase interest rates?
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How rising fuel is affecting German industry
Fuel prices in Germany have risen to their highest since March 2022.
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Is an AI 'slowdown' even possible without China?
AI CEOs are calling for development of the technology to 'slowdown'.
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'It's like somebody turned the faucet off' - gas prices keep inflation high
Rising energy costs keep US inflation high and it's having an impact on businesses
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ECB hikes rates to 2.5%
The European Central Bank has raised interest rates as inflation keeps climbing
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World oil price hits $100
Oil prices rise above a hundred dollars a barrel as tensions escalate in the Middle East
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Tariff tensions heat up
Canada's tariffs on a range of US goods comes into force
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Germany's far-right is gaining ground
A victory for Germany's far-right fuels calls for faster growth
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Volkswagen cuts 50,000 more jobs
German car giant Volkswagen cuts 50,000 more jobs.
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Record fine over US basketball player’s wages
LA Clippers fined $30 million - owner and former Microsoft chief also fined
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United States signs oil deal with Venezuela
The US will control a fifth of Venezuela's oil reserves under the agreement
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Shein's Big IPO - and a Smaller Valuation
Shein launches its IPO in Hong Kong, with shares falling as much as 10% in early trading
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US-Iran conflict: What next for oil and trade?
The US and Iran exchange fire again as tensions return to the Strait of Hormuz.
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Warsh strikes cautious tone on US interest rates
Fed chair Kevin Warsh warns inflation could keep US interest rates higher for longer
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Hormuz Oil Flows Recover
Qatar and Kuwait have restored crude exports to about 70% of pre-war levels
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Meta agrees $18bn settlement
The deal follows claims by 29 US states that Meta’s platforms harmed children.
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Can Washington really cut Iran off from the global economy?
Iran says it is 'fully prepared' to broaden US economic sanctions
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US warns Iran of "the single greatest financial offensive ever"
What could fresh US sanctions mean for Iran's economy and its trading partners?
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El Nino causes parts of the global economy to heat up
Shipping and food impacted by El Nino
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Moderna shares get a shot in the arm after cancer vaccine results
Shares in the Covid vaccine maker soared on news it developed a vaccine for skin cancer
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US - Canada trade: Deal or No Deal?
The US has paused 50% tariffs on Canada, hours before they were due to come into effect
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Is social media about to change forever?
Meta is heading into a legal battle that could change how people use social media
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What the price of a katsu curry tells us about Japan's economy
You've heard of the Big Mac Index, but what about the Katsu Curry Index?
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Tech giants grilled over Australian Social Media ban
Govt questioned executives from companies like Meta and Tiktok