World Business Report Podcast
The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the ´óÏó´«Ã½.
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How will Donald Trump's vision for the US economy affect its closest trading partners?
Today
How will Donald Trump's vision for the US economy affect its closest trading partners?
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How will tariffs hurt global trade collaborations?
Today
The world prepares for President Trump’s first major global speech
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Donald Trump threatens more sanctions on Russia
Yesterday
The US president Trump threatens Vladimir Putin with taxes, tariffs and sanctions
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Miami's Republican mayor discusses Trump's climate policy
Yesterday
How do some Republican politicians see President Trump’s approach to climate change?
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Trump unveiled billions of dollars to build AI infrastructure in the US
Tuesday
He announced up to $500 Billion AI Initiative
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President Trump begins first full day in office with deportations, climate and energy at the top of the agenda
Tuesday
Trump begins first full day in office with deportations and climate on top of agenda
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Donald Trump was sworn in as US president - what's next?
Monday
What should we expect for the global economy?
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Washington gears up for Trump's inauguration
Monday
The world prepares for President Trump as Washington gears up for his inauguration.
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Will TikTok go dark in the US after the Supreme Court rejects its appeal?
Last Friday
TikTok faces a ban in the US by Sunday after the Supreme Court upholds the ban law.
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US Supreme Court upholds TikTok ban
Last Friday
The US Supreme Court has upheld a law signed by President Biden banning TikTok.
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Israel’s military spending increases significantly in 2024
Last Thursday
Israel’s military spending increases to 9% of the GDP in 2024
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The jobs needed to rebuild Gaza's economy
Last Thursday
Following a ceasefire deal, we look at what kind of jobs could be created in Gaza.
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How much will it cost to rebuild Gaza after 15 months of war?
Last Wednesday
Gaza ceasefire: Rebuilding Gaza requires billions of dollars
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Mozambique's new president sworn in amid opposition boycott
Last Wednesday
President Daniel Chapo takes office during a ceremony in Maputo
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Miners and body bags hauled from South African mine
Tue 14 Jan 2025
The men have been underground for several months
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Pakistan’s textile industry hit by rising energy costs
Tue 14 Jan 2025
Pakistan Textile Council warns of business closures due to rising energy costs.
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Lebanon’s President appoints new Prime Minister
Mon 13 Jan 2025
Nawaf Salam has been confirmed as the country's new prime minister
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China posts record annual trade surplus of nearly $1tn amid looming US tariff threats
Mon 13 Jan 2025
China's trade surplus surged to an unprecedented $992 billion in 2024
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Rebuilding after LA’s wildfires – who will pay
Fri 10 Jan 2025
LA wildfires reveal the challenges in insuring against extreme weather events.
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Donald Trump sentenced in New York to 'unconditional discharge'
Fri 10 Jan 2025
A New York court has sentenced Trump to 'unconditional discharge' on all 34 charges.
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Fierce wildfires continue burning out of control in California
Thu 9 Jan 2025
More than 350,000 energy customers without power
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Joe Biden declares an emergency in California as wildfires devastate Los Angeles
Thu 9 Jan 2025
President Biden declares an emergency in California as wildfires devastate in Los Angeles
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Deadly Los Angeles wildfires devastate homes and businesses
Wed 8 Jan 2025
Officials say Pacific Palisades fire is the most destructive in LA history
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Trump warns of new tariffs against EU
Wed 8 Jan 2025
President-elect Donald Trump is ramping up economic pressure on Denmark
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President Elect Trump launches scathing attack on renewable energy
Wed 8 Jan 2025
President Elect Trump launches scathing attack on renewable energy
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Meta announces cutting fact-checking on Facebook and Instagram
Tue 7 Jan 2025
Meta is abandoning the use of fact-checking on Facebook and Instagram.
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Concerns Trump tariff threat could trigger Canada recession
Tue 7 Jan 2025
Canadian business leader describes it as ‘a real job killer’
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Shipping companies place record orders for new container vessels
Mon 6 Jan 2025
Shipowners have ordered a record number of new container vessels after soaring profits
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Could blocked US steel deal strain global partnership
Sat 4 Jan 2025
How will blocked US Steel takeover impact the US-Japan relations?
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Biden rejects Nippon Steel’s $15bn takeover of US Steel
Fri 3 Jan 2025
US. President says foreign ownership could pose risks for national security