World Business Report
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World Business Report
The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.
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Is there still hope for the US economy?
The IMF's latest report acknowledges that US growth has actually been stronger this year than it was expecting. But with a government shutdown enterin...
France to suspend pension reform
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has presented the government’s long-awaited budget. But will it pass? And can the government finally resolve t...
Why Microsoft is switching from one of the world's most used operating systems?
Why is Microsoft switching off from one of the world's most used operating systems. And how bad that could be for millions of computer users around th...
China posts strong export data amid rising US trade risks
Hannah Mulane breaks down China’s latest economic data. Could it strengthen their hand ahead of trade talks with the US?
We also look at whether...
Trump threatens a "massive" increase in tariffs on Chinese goods
President Trump is threatening to cancel his meeting with Xi Jinping and, in a post on Truth Social, warned of “strange things happening in China.” He...
US steps up to save the Argentine Peso
The US has purchased Argentine pesos, taking the next step in a controversial effort to calm a currency crisis hitting the South American country and...
JP Morgan Chase boss talks about AI impact on business
The Chief Executive of JP Morgan Chase Jamie Dimon shares his views on AI, and whether he thinks the hype around it will continue. The German Chancell...
US top banker warns of potential risk of stock market decline
In a BBC interview, the head of America's largest bank, J P Morgan, has warned that US stock markets do not currently reflect the level of risk of a s...
Is AI the next tech bubble?
Warnings the value of AI companies are stretched... we'll bring you reaction from industry experts.
Trade relations between India and the UK are...
Bank of England warns AI-bubble could burst
The Bank of England has warned of the risk of an AI-bubble, after it assessed some company values in the sector as "stretched". In a report out today,...
Trump and Carney talk trade at the White House
Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Washington, trying to revive trade talks with Donald Trump.
The European Union is turning up the pres...
Renewable energy overtakes coal
After more than a century of dominance, coal has been overtaken by renewable energy as the world’s biggest source of electricity – a historic moment,...
Another collapse – can France cope?
France faces fresh political turmoil as PM Sébastien Lecornu resigns. Sam Fenwick hears from businesses and investors on shifting confidence in the co...
What will France's government collapse mean for businesses?
France's government has fallen apart again over how to handle it's public spending budget. We hear how the collapse will affect French businesses.
US farmers hit by shutdown amid trade wars
US farmers are under pressure with trade wars, crop prices and now a government shutdown. Andrew Peach speaks to two of them about how their livelihoo...
Japan is running out of Asahi beer
Japan is facing a shortage of Asahi products, including beer, tea, and soft drinks after a major cyber-attack. We hear from businesses affected.
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Is cybercrime the biggest threat to global business in 2025?
Sam Fenwick takes a look at the soaring cost of cybercrime, as attacks sweep across industries and threaten global business stability, spotlighting Ja...
Is cybercrime the biggest threat to global business in 2025?
Sam Fenwick takes a look at the soaring cost of cybercrime, as attacks sweep across industries and threaten global business stability, spotlighting Ja...
Elon Musk: The world's first half-trillionaire
Elon Musk has become the first person ever to reach a net worth of more than $500billion. But how did he get to this point?
French authorities h...
US shutdown costs $400M daily as furloughs begin for federal workers
The US government shutdown is less than a day old, and federal workers are already receiving furlough notices. It’s the first closure in almost seven...
The US government has shutdown over a spending row
The US government has shutdown after senators failed to agree on a funding bill. We look at the main reason behind the shutdown - healthcare.
P...
US government shutdown
Funding for the US government will be cut off at the end of Tuesday unless President Donald Trump's Republican Party can agree with opposition Democra...
What will a US shutdown mean for its workers?
The US government is hours away from shutting down unless a funding deal is struck. Who will feel the impact first? We hear from the people whose jobs...
Would US drug prices drop?
U.S. pharmaceutical lobby group PhRMA has said that it would launch a new website in January to help patients buy prescription drugs directly from man...
Criminals offer reporter money to hack BBC
What would it take for you to sell out your boss? Cyber criminals offer a BBC Correspondent a cut of the action in return for passcodes.
And Z...
Businesses assess Trump tariffs on drugs, trucks and furniture
US President Donald Trump has announced a new wave of tariffs, including a 100% levy on branded or patented drug imports, 25% tariffs on heavy-duty tr...
Donald Trump announces new wave of tariffs on branded pharmaceutical products
US President Donald Trump has announced a new wave of tariffs, including a 100% levy on branded or patented drug imports from 1 October - unless a com...
Trump signs TikTok deal
US President Trump has signed an executive order that will hand TikTok to a group of investors who include Larry Ellison, one of the richest men in th...
China commits to its first ever emissions targets
The world’s biggest polluter, China, is promising to cut carbon emissions for the first time - but what does that mean for businesses trying to keep u...
US set to support Argentina's economy
The US has said that it's currently in negotiation for $20 billion to support Argentina’s economy. President Javier Milei thanks the US government...
What will Germany’s new budget mean for the economy?
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz introduces the 2026 budget with €126.7 billion in new investments for infrastructure, transport, schools, and other m...
Nvidia investing $100 billion in OpenAI
The world’s most valuable company, Nvidia, is investing $100 billion into OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, to build what it calls the next generation of...
Could Argentina expect a financial lifeline from the US?
As presidents Javier Milei and Donald Trump meet the White House is hinting it could step in to support Argentina's economy. We look at how Argentina...
Could doctors be exempt from Trumps $100,000 visa fee?
The White House said doctors could be exempt from the Trump administration's new $100,000 fee for high-skilled H-1B visa applications. We hear from th...
What will Trump’s H-1B visa move mean for the US economy?
Another day, another announcement from the US administration. The H-1B - a special visa which allows companies to hire highly skilled foreign workers,...
US-China talks: What’s been agreed?
US president Donald Trump and China's leader Xi Jinping were in talks for more than two hours today. It’s their first call in over three months, but h...
TikTok talks: who wins if Washington strikes a deal?
The future of TikTok in the US hangs in the balance today with two President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi jinping talking over the phon...
Disney suspends talk show host
Disney has suspends top U.S. talk show host Jimmy Kimmel over controversial political remarks. We look at the business reasons and ramifications behin...
Trump and Starmer forge tech alliance
President Trump and Prime Minister Keir Starmer have signed what they’re calling a Tech Prosperity Deal, committing to deeper UK–US cooperation on art...
US Federal Reserve cuts interest rates
The US central bank - the Federal Reserve - has lowered interest rates for the first time since President Trump began his second term. But what does t...