World Business Report Podcast
The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.
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Social media on trial in LA
Yesterday
A Los Angeles trial targets Meta & Google over alleged teen addiction by app design.
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Nikkei hits record after Takaichi victory
Yesterday
Japanese stocks surge after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichiās election win
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The EU gets tough with TikTok
Saturday
The EU's told TikTok to change its 'addictive design' or face fines
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Could the tech bubble burst?
Thursday
Questions are being raised over the future of AI after a week of big stock market drops
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Is AI putting software at risk?
Thursday
Nearly $1 trillion has been wiped off software and services stocks
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US hosts critical minerals landmark summit
Last Wednesday
Nations gather for Critical Minerals Ministerial in Washington
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Wegovy maker, Novo Nordisk, warns of price squeeze
Last Wednesday
Novo Nordisk has been hit by competition and lower prices
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Disney appoints a new CEO
Last Tuesday
Josh DāAmaro is set to take over from current Disney CEO Bob Iger
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X offices raided in France
Last Tuesday
Elon Musk's social media company X has been raided in France.
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A USāIndia trade deal: What's in it?
Last Monday
President Trump says India will buy more US goods and stop purchasing Russian oil
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Has gold lost its lustre?
Last Monday
The price of gold has plummeted, bringing an abrupt halt to its recent rally
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Trump nominates next US Federal Reserve chair
Fri 30 Jan 2026
President Trump chooses Kevin Warsh to lead the US Fed
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President Trump nominates Kevin Warsh as US Fed Chair
Fri 30 Jan 2026
The former Federal Reserve governor has been a critic of America's central bank.
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Toyota sets record sales in 2025
Thu 29 Jan 2026
What did the Japanese carmaker do differently to others?
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Amazon cuts 16,000 jobs as it pushes AI and efficiency
Wed 28 Jan 2026
Is artificial intelligence starting to replace workers?
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The Swiss franc flies high
Wed 28 Jan 2026
The Swiss franc soars to its highest level against the dollar in more than a decade
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India and EU announce 'mother of all trade deals'
Tue 27 Jan 2026
After two decades, India and the European Union have announced a trade deal
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India and EU agree game-changing trade deal
Tue 27 Jan 2026
India and the EU announce a landmark trade deal amid trade tensions with the US
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How are businesses impacted by protests in Minneapolis?
Mon 26 Jan 2026
Protests continue over ICE agents sent by Donald Trump to remove illegal immigrants
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North Sea nations bet big on wind power
Mon 26 Jan 2026
Ten European countries pledge $11.3 billion investment in offshore wind
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Ukraine's battle to keep the lights on
Fri 23 Jan 2026
Ukrainians are fighting to stay warm after attacks on the country's energy networks.
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TikTok secures US future
Fri 23 Jan 2026
The siteās famous algorithm will be retrained exclusively on American user-data
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Whatās really in Trumpās Greenland framework deal?
Thu 22 Jan 2026
Trump says his Greenland framework will be āamazingā for the United States
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Could a Jeff Bezos satellite network rival Starlink?
Thu 22 Jan 2026
The Amazon founder is going head to head with Elon Musk
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Trump backs down from tariff threats over Greenland dispute
Wed 21 Jan 2026
Trump says American and NATO representatives had āformed the framework of a future deal''
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Snap cuts deal to settle social media addiction lawsuit
Wed 21 Jan 2026
The settlement comes just days before the landmark case was due to go to trial in LA
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Davos dominated by President Trump's ambition of Greenland
Tue 20 Jan 2026
The World Economic Forum is in full swing in Davos, Switzerland.
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US Dollar falls as Trump doubles down on Greenland
Tue 20 Jan 2026
President Trump insists thereās āno going backā on taking control of the island
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Donald Trump steps up pressure over Greenland
Mon 19 Jan 2026
European leaders push back strongly. What could it mean for business?
