World Business Report
Analysis of the big global business and economic issues, as they affect consumers and investors. Broadcast on weekdays.
Israel-Iran attacks: economic impact
How could the Israel-Iran attacks impact the global economy? We speak to experts on the region. What's happening with global shipping? We speak to a company which transports freight in Europe, North America, Asia and the Middle East. Also, what about the health of the Israeli economy? We sepak to…
What we know about Air India plane crash so far
A London-bound Air India plane carrying 242 people crashes in a residential area shortly after take-off in Ahmedabad, western India. We hear from Anita Mendiratta, a specialist on aviation. And we look at how the premier of the Canadian province of Alberta - the landlocked neighbour of the United States…
More than 200 people in India have died in a plane crash
An Air India plane, bound for London with 242 people on board, crashed shortly after take-off in Ahmedabad. We catch up with the latest developments in western India, and what it means for the people and companies involved. Elsewhere, police have been guarding government buildings as Kenya's leaders announce their…
Disney and Universal sue AI company Midjourney
Disney and Universal are suing AI photo generation company Midjourney alleging its popular image generator had become a "bottomless pit of plagiarism". Rahul Tandon finds out how likely the lawsuit is to be successful. Also, can we expect peace between the US and China in their crucial trade war as…
US-China trade talks: Has a deal been done?
US President Donald Trump claims a trade deal with China has been done. We explore the key issues in high-stakes trade talks in London. Did President Xi get what he wanted? How a disgruntled worker caused an entrepreneur's worst nightmare in wiping out years of work at an Indian grocery…
US-China trade talks: second day concludes
U.S.-China trade talks in London are progressing and may extend to a third day, U.S. negotiators said, as both sides seek a breakthrough on rival export controls that risked derailing a fragile tariff truce. The World Bank has followed the International Monetary Fund in sharply cutting its growth forecast for…
US-China trade talks: What’s up for grabs?
While the US and China negotiating teams are locked in a second day of trade talks in London, we look at the key figures and businesses caught in the middle between the World’s two largest economies. With the UK announcing a multibillion dollar project to build a new nuclear power…
Trade Talks: US and China meet in London
With trade tariffs slowing growth in China, the US wants to talk about rare earth minerals. We'll have the latest on trade negotiations in London. And there's plenty of food on the programme as we meet meat producers in Spain worried about US tariffs. We'll also hear how the cost…
US-China trade war: Talks in London begin
Top government officials from the US and China have arrived in London for talks to see if there's any middle ground to end the ongoing trade war between the World's two largest economies. We look at what the sticking points will be, how they could take some heat out of…
US-China trade war: The beginning of the end?
The US and China governments have announced their set to hold trade talks in London on Monday, so has a phone call between the presidents of the World's two largest economies begun the end of their ongoing tariff battle? Elsewhere, we discuss whether the fallout between Donald Trump and Elon…
What does the Trump/Musk spat mean for the US business?
How has something meant to be big and beautiful, has created so much bad blood between he world's richest man, and the President of the world's richest economy? With the US stock markets just open we'll look at the continuing fall out from President Trump's explosive social media bust up…
Tensions rise as Trump and Musk clash following White House exit
Tensions are flaring between Donald Trump and his former adviser Elon Musk, just days after a seemingly cordial Oval Office departure. Plus, the European Union is calling on China to relax its grip on rare earth exports - vital components for everything from electric cars to household appliances. The restrictions…
Nintendo's long-awaited Switch 2 has been released worldwide
As Nintendo launches its brand new Switch 2, we'll ask what the future holds for gaming consoles - as people increasingly stream their games. Before that, David Harper hears how the restrictions on exports of rare earth materials from China are hitting production of items including cars. Plus we've waited…
The impact of Trump’s tax bill
A report by the US Congressional Budget Office in Washington found Wednesday that President Donald Trump’s tax bill adds $2.4 trillion to US debt. Also, Rahul Tandon looks at the impact that hackers are having on some of the world's best-known retailers and other brands – North Face, Cartier and…
Global stocks hit an all-time peak amid trade uncertainty
Global stocks hit an all-time peak: does it mean the global markets are really suffering, despite increasing uncertainty about the direction of the American economy? We'll also find out what affect some of President Trump's tariffs are likely to have in the US. You can contact us on WhatsApp or…
Trump signs order hiking steel tariffs
The global steel industry is again braced to be impacted by Donald Trump's implementation of a 50% tariff, which he vowed last week in front of a crowd of steel workers in Pennsylvania. In South Korea, the liberal candidate, Lee Jae-myung, has been confirmed as the clear winner of the…
South Korea presidential election: how will it affect the economy?
Polls have closed in South Korea’s presidential election, where people have been voting to elect a new leader, six months after the former president tried to bring the country under military rule. We look at the economy, the US trade negotiations and speak to local business owner. Also, the world…
Trump hopes to hold a phone call with China’s Xi to discuss tariffs
US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are expected to hold a phone call to discuss tariffs and trade issues, according to the White House. There's been no confirmation from Beijing. Rahul Tandon hears from Nazak Nikakhtar, a former assistant secretary of state for industry and analysis in…
How is China going to hit back in the US trade war?
The heat seems to be back under those trade tensions between the US and China - we'll hear why Beijing has accused the US of “seriously violating” the trade truce between the pair, and look at how it plans to respond in just a moment Also plans to boost internal…
Elon Musk’s White House farewell
On the day Elon Musk departs the White House, and his work at DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency), Devina Gupta examines what he has achieved in the role, what his priorities will be at Tesla and Space X, and whether he and President Trump will remain friends Also, as the…