World Business Report Podcast
The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.
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US allows Russian oil sales to tackle rising prices
Friday
India has been granted a 30 day waver to buy sanctioned Russian oil to ease supply fears
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The economic hardship for Iran and its citizens
Thursday
What do people in the country think about the war?
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Can Gulf countries export oil before storage runs out?
Thursday
Crude oil supplies from Iraq and Kuwait could stop shipping within days
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How are shipping delays at the Strait of Hormuz impacting global business?
Wednesday
The US-Israel war with Iran has brought a crisis in global shipping
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Crude warning: Energy experts say Strait of Hormuz closure could force energy prices higher
Wednesday
President Trump pledged help for oil tankers, but experts expect prices to stay high
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Trump: US Navy could escort tankers through Hormuz
Tuesday
Shipping traffic almost entirely halted through the key sea route after Iranian threats
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Strait talking: Energy markets rocked as conflict intensifies
Tuesday
Energy prices spike after Qatar closes its LNG base and the Strait of Hormuz remains shut
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What the US-Israel war with Iran means for global trade
Last Monday
Flights, shipping lanes and energy prices have all been hit.
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Iran: War in Middle East rattles global markets
Last Monday
Strikes send oil prices higher and travel stocks tumbling
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Paramount–Skydance looks set to buy Warner Bros Discovery
Last Saturday
Netflix has walked away from the tug-of-war over one of Hollywood's most storied studios
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The battle for Warner Brothers takes a dramatic turn
Fri 27 Feb 2026
Netflix investors cheered the decision to walk away from the movie studio
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The legal spotlight falls on tech giants Meta and Google
Fri 27 Feb 2026
A court in the US hears a woman's claims she suffered harm due to social media
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Another business leader steps down over ties with Jeffery Epstein
Thu 26 Feb 2026
Today it's the president and chief executive of the World Economic Forum
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US eases restrictions on Venezuelan oil exports to Cuba
Wed 25 Feb 2026
The island needs imported oil to run the grid
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China and Germany’s leaders meet, seeking closer ties
Wed 25 Feb 2026
Germany’s chancellor, Friedrich Merz has met with Chinese President, Xi Jinping
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President Trump is set to deliver the 2026 State of the Union address
Tue 24 Feb 2026
Donald Trump unveils plans in the annual address to the nation
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What does Trump's new 10% tariff mean for consumers?
Tue 24 Feb 2026
We look at prices for Americans as new tariffs come into force
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EU puts its trade deal with the US on hold
Mon 23 Feb 2026
The EU suspends its ratification of a trade deal struck over the summer
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Nations react to US tariff chaos
Mon 23 Feb 2026
India and the EU both postpone progress on trade with the US
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Trump announces new 10% global tariff after Supreme Court ruling
Fri 20 Feb 2026
Trump unveils 10% global tariff after the Supreme Court blocks his wider levies.
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US Supreme Court strikes down Trump tariffs
Fri 20 Feb 2026
The court says President Trump exceeded his authority in using a national emergency law
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Nationwide union strike in Argentina over labour reforms
Thu 19 Feb 2026
Buses, trains and planes were disrupted as workers walked out in protest
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Has controversy overshadowed India’s AI summit?
Thu 19 Feb 2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has pitched India as a key player in the global AI race
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Mark Zuckerberg defends Meta in landmark social media addiction trial
Wed 18 Feb 2026
Reports from the courtroom say the Meta boss was testy under questioning
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Is it a Tokyo drift for tourism?
Wed 18 Feb 2026
Number of tourists visiting Japan falls for first time in four years
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Shein under the EU's microscope
Wed 18 Feb 2026
The European Commission is examining the global Chinese fashion firm
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France and India close to landing fighter plane deal
Tue 17 Feb 2026
President Macron is in India to meet Prime Minister Modi – and also discuss AI
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India steps into the AI spotlight
Mon 16 Feb 2026
How could artificial intelligence reshape economies and regulation?
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Disney bites back to protect its characters
Mon 16 Feb 2026
The US entertainment giant gets tough with ByteDance over alleged copyright infringement
