World Business Report Podcast
The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the ĢƵ.
Episodes to download
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The USA's employment slump
Friday
American labour market figures are raising concerns as it's much worse than expected.
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The heatwave economy
Thursday
We find out how businesses and agriculture are coping with the heatwave in Europe
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Cashing in on SpaceX
Thursday
It's potentially a big payday for staff of SpaceX who got shares in its historic IPO.
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It's extra time at FIFA
Wednesday
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has called a crisis meeting in Morocco.
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Why are oil company profits so high?
Tuesday
Saudi Arabia's Aramco and UK's BP post big increases in profits.
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Blues on the Danube
Last Monday
Why business, trade and energy production relies on the Danube river?
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Ukraine takes aim at Russia's economy
Fri 31 Jul 2026
Ukrainian drone attacks hit warehouses and logistics centres across Russia.
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FIFA fallout: 'What's wrong with wanting to make money?'
Fri 31 Jul 2026
Opposition grows to FIFA's plans to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors.
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UEFA Shows FIFA the Red Card
Thu 30 Jul 2026
UEFA threatens World Cup boycott over FIFA commercial plans
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Have FIFA scored an own goal?
Wed 29 Jul 2026
FIFA offers federations $40 million each to back its plan to sell its commercial rights.
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Luxury fashion houses bag a return to sales growth
Wed 29 Jul 2026
Jewellery and a strong North American market helped luxury goods giant LVMH grows sales
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Is the World Cup up for sale?
Tue 28 Jul 2026
FIFA plans to to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors.
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AI investors spark Asia shares sell-off
Tue 28 Jul 2026
South Korea's Kospi index halts trading after huge falls for tech stocks like Samsung
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Spains tourism is at tipping point
Mon 27 Jul 2026
Thousands have protested across Spain against the impact of mass tourism.
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Wildfires hit businesses across France and Spain
Mon 27 Jul 2026
Wildfires are disrupting businesses, transport and tourism across France and Spain
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Paramount Skydance pauses its $110bn acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery
Fri 24 Jul 2026
The sale will be paused until the beginning of June 2027
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Trump targets trade partners with new wave of tariffs
Thu 23 Jul 2026
President Trump unveils new import taxes on 60 countries, including China and the EU.
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Petrol and gasoline prices set to go higher
Thu 23 Jul 2026
Attacks on ships in the Red Sea has led to increased oil prices
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Why AI technology 'went rogue'
Wed 22 Jul 2026
The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the ĢƵ
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Brazil hit by US tariffs
Wed 22 Jul 2026
A 25% US tariff targets Brazilian goods such as sugar, ethanol and footwear
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More US tariffs on Canada
Tue 21 Jul 2026
The US is hitting its neighbour Canada with 50% Tariffs - but who will pay the bill?
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How will Trump's tariffs affect Canadian businesses?
Tue 21 Jul 2026
Donald Trump hits Canada with fifty percent tariffs
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New Prime Minister, familiar challenge
Mon 20 Jul 2026
Can the UK's new PM tackle the cost-of-living crisis and revive economic growth?
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Andy Burnham becomes the UK new prime minister
Mon 20 Jul 2026
Andy Burnham promises to reverse the decline of British industry
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Who really wins the World Cup?
Fri 17 Jul 2026
As sponsor of both Spain and Argentina, Adidas celebrates victory either way.
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