World Business Express Episodes Episode guide
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Trump and Xi talks come to a close
Trump and Xi's summit concludes: What has each side achieved?
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14/05/2026 GMT
Finance, economy and business news from BBC journalists around the world
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Trump flies to China for talks with Xi
Tariffs, tech competition, the Iran war & Taiwan top the agenda for the two superpowers.
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US inflation leaps to 3.8%
Blockades of the Strait of Hormuz resulted in higher energy and grocery prices.
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Narendra Modi urges Indians to WFH
The PM says the austerity measures will cut India's fuel use and save foreign exchange.
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Donald Trump warns EU of new tariffs by 4 July
Last week, the US President threatened to raise the tariff on imported EU cars to 25%
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Air Asia boss admits high fuel costs are hard to manage
Tony Fernandes, the chief executive of the low cost carrier, has been speaking to the BBC.
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India and Vietnam look to deepen economic ties
India is chasing $20 billion in trade with Vietnam as leaders meet
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What's life like for seafarers stuck in the Strait of Hormuz?
As the US-Iran war escalates, we hear about the welfare of ship crews stranded
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GameStop wants eBay for $55.5bn
US retailer GameStop has put in an offer to buy online marketplace eBay for $56bn
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Global fertiliser shortage threatens 2026 crop yields
Farmers' now predicted to produce lower crop this year affecting 10 billion meals a week.
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Oil prices take a rollercoaster ride
The price of Brent crude hit a four year high on Thursday before falling back.
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Oil price rose over $116 after reports of 'extended' Iran blockade
It is the highest price so far this month
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United Arab Emirates is quitting the Opec and Opec+
The decision is seen as a blow to the cartel
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How is the rise in jet fuel prices impacting the global aviation industry?
Jet fuel prices have soared from $85 per barrel to up to $200 in recent weeks
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Expect global markets to fall - says Bank of England
Deputy governor fears share prices do not reflect the risks facing the economy
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Warner Brothers Discovery shareholders agree Paramount deal
They vote yes to $100 billion acquisition by Paramount
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EU frees up money for Ukraine
The bloc finally unlocks a $100 billion loan for Kyiv
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The new head of the Fed?
Donald Trump’s nominee for Fed chair is grilled by senators
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Tensions in the Gulf as US seizes Iranian ship
Global markets have dipped as Iran says it will retaliate against what it says is piracy
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Oil prices plunge after Iran says Strait of Hormuz is open again
Iran's Foreign Minister says ships can again use the crucial Persian Gulf sea route.
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Could Europe have ‘maybe six weeks of jet fuel left’?
IEA boss Fatih Birol warns Europe has ‘maybe just 6 weeks of jet fuel left’
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Pressure on US to ease global economic pain
World finance ministers voice anger at the financial strains caused by Middle East crisis
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IMF warns of global recession
The world economy is at risk of recession, warns IMF
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US blockade of Strait of Hormuz begins
The US has begun its blockade of the key shipping route the Strait of Hormuz
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Fuel protests cause disruption on Ireland's roads
The Strait of Hormuz remains almost shut to shipping, hurting economies around the world
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09/04/2026 GMT
Finance, economy and business news from BBC journalists around the world
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What the US-Iran ceasefire means for oil prices, flights and bills
Ships are starting to move through the Strait of Hormuz, but hundreds are still backed up
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Ten days of Ukrainian drone strikes reduce Russia's seaborne crude oil exports
Ukrainian drones have struck Russia's oil export facilities in the Baltic and Black Seas.
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Japan hints at talks with Iran as Middle East tension grows
Japan relies on the Middle East region for over 90 percent of its crude oil imports.
