World Business Report
Analysis of the big global business and economic issues, as they affect consumers and investors. Broadcast on weekdays.
Gautam Adani: How will US fraud charges affect Indian economy?
India's parliament has been suspended after clashes broke between the BJP and Congress party. The opposition party has been demanding answers regarding bribery charges related to Adani Group. How will US fraud charges affect Indian economy? Also, we look at Mexican trade deals with the US and hear from Jorge…
Tackling Lebanon's food supply crisis as thousands return home
As Lebanese citizens return to the south of their country following the ceasefire, we delve into the challenges they face in securing food and rebuilding their lives.We’ll also take a closer look at Donald Trump’s pick to lead U.S. trade policy and what this choice could mean for global trade…
How will Trump employ tariffs on imports during his presidency?
Following the announcement of 25% tariffs on all goods coming from Mexico and China, how will President elect Donald Trump employ tariffs during his presidency? The Israeli Cabinet has approved a ceasefire deal with Hezbollah in Lebanon. The sale of new homes in the US slumped in October to its…
Trump's tariff threats shake global markets
President-Elect Donald Trump has unveiled plans for sweeping tariffs, raising concerns about their potential impact on both the US and global economies.And we'll also be hearing about the squeeze on jobs and living standards as Namibians get ready to head to the polls.In Europe - tensions between the European Union…
Markets cheered Donald Trump's Treasury Secretary pick
Stocks climbed and the dollar fell in response to President-elect Donald Trump's nomination of Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary.Also, why German steel maker Thyssenkrupp says it's cutting 11,000 workers.And as Black Friday approaches, we talk to the producer of a new documentary on hyper consumerism.
Northvolt's Collapse: A Setback for Europe’s Green Revolution?
On the programme, we examine the collapse of Swedish battery maker Northvolt, a key player in Europe's push for green energy and electric vehicles. What caused its downfall, and is there any future for the firm or Europe’s electric vision? We also delve into a suspected sabotage of undersea cables,…
Poorer countries disappointed with latest COP29 offer
The offer proposes wealthier countries give $250bn per year by 2035 to developing nations to help tackle climate change. We find out more. The world's largest man-made reservoir, Lake Kariba, has been hit by drought. We hear about the consequences this could have in the economies of Zambia and Zimbabwe…
Spain fines budget airlines over unnecessary charges
Spain hits budget airlines with big fines for putting extra charges on passengers, but the airlines say they'll fight this through the European courts if necessary.Japan launches another stimulus package to try to boost its economy, but will consumers, given $200, actually spend it or save it?And the Olympic gold…
US SEC Chairman says he’ll resign when Trump is inaugurated
Andrew Peach discussed Gary Gensler’s announcement that he will resign as Chairman of the US Securities and Exchange Commission on the day that Donald Trump takes office. Gensler is known to be a sceptic of crypto currencies unlike the incoming President who received heavy backing from the crypto community during…
Kenya's government cancelled all Adani contracts
Kenyan President William Ruto has ordered the cancellation of the airport deal and another one to develop power transmission lines in Kenya - post the US indictment. We hear from the government spokesperson Gabriel Muthuma.We get reaction from India to the criminal charges against Gautam Adani, one of the world’s…
Adani boss accused of $250m bribery over solar contracts in India
Gautam Adani, chair of India’s Adani Group and one of the world’s wealthiest individuals, has been indicted in a New York federal court alongside others over an alleged multi-billion-dollar fraud scheme.Archegos founder Bill Hwang has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for orchestrating one of the largest economic frauds…
Ford and VW cut jobs in Europe
Both Ford and VW are cutting jobs in Europe. Why is it that Germany's car industry is no longer the powerhouse that it used to be? We've been hearing from Ford's boss in the UK.And...We're about to hear from US Prosecutors on what Google could be expected to do to…
Trump taps pro-tariff Lutnick as Commerce Secretary
Donald Trump says Howard Lutnick, the boss of financial firm Cantor Fitzgerald, will spearhead the administration's "tariff and trade agenda".Meanwhile, Pakistan's former climate change minister Sherry Rehman, sparks a debate at the UN climate talks in Baku, Azerbaijan saying attendees are there “for life and death reasons.” And what does…
Sabotage suspected over severed undersea Baltic cables
Why the suspected sabotage of an undersea communications cable could be a warning, of an expensive trend... We'll ask whether companies and countries are taking the threat to undersea cabling seriously enough, and spending enough And the boss of one of Africa's biggest banks tells us why he's bullish on…
Tackling hunger and poverty takes centre stage as G20 Summit begins
On the programme,the G20 summit begins in Rio de Janeiro, focusing on mobilising finance, boosting investments, and reinforcing the global financial safety net.Also, Denmark's Green Tripartite Minister, Jeppe Bruus, speaks with Rahul Tandon about the world’s first tax on livestock emissions and the reasons behind this groundbreaking decision.Plus, India’s Supreme…
Delhi becomes world’s most polluted city
India’s capital Delhi has overtaken the Pakistani city of Lahore as the most polluted city on Earth. Devina Gupta asked daily wage workers how they are coping while doing their duties.In Spain, political pressure builds as Valencia’s leader faces backlash over the deadly October floods… We’ll hear from Spain’s economy…
Trump and the Eurozone: Economic Woes Ahead?
How will Trump impact the Eurozone, and can Sri Lanka's president fix its economy?
Donald Trump's pick for health secretary shakes the biotech industry
Global vaccine makers' shares dip after news that Robert F Kennedy Jr is Donald Trump's pick to lead US health department. We find out why. One of China's investments in a Colombian mine has backfired after a drug gang commandeered part of the business. We look into what happened. The…
Philippines braces for a fifth typhoon
Philippines braces for a fifth typhoon in three weeks. Past storms left more 150 dead, and thousands have now been evacuated. We get the latest. As the consequences of global warming become more clear, some of the private finance is now backing stronger moves into renewable energy to mitigate what…
What should we expect from Musk's new role?
US President-elect Donald Trump has picked Elon Musk for a role in government cost-cutting, as part of his drive to "dismantle" bureaucracy. We speak to Trevor Traina, former United States Ambassador to Austria during Donald Trump's first presidency. Also, China is showing off its latest generation of stealth fighter jets…