x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

Business

FRANCE 24 English

A daily update on the latest business and economic news. Live from Monday to Thursday at 9:15am and 6:45pm Paris time.

business

All Episodes

00:05:33

Off-grid solar energy holds key to narrowing energy...

Business ·

2025/01/27

As a major energy summit kicks off in Tanzania towards the goal of delivering affordable electricity to 300 million more people by 2030, FRANCE 24's Yuka Royer speaks with Sarah Malm, Executive Director at GOGLA, about the importance of off-grid solar power. But first, the release of Chinese AI chatbot DeepSeek has caused a global rout in technology stocks, with US chip designer Nvidia losing about $600 billion in its market value in a single day.

en

00:04:44

Chinese chatbot DeepSeek leaps to top spot on App...

Business ·

2025/01/27

DeepSeek not only has a cute whale as its logo, but is fast becoming a whale of a player in the AI game. The Chinese chatbot has leapt to the top of the iPhone App Store downloads leaderboard in the US, overtaking ChatGPT, and in France it's currently sitting in second place. It's free to use and open source, with the Chinese company saying it used cheaper computer chips and less data than its American rival OpenAI.

en

00:06:13

Davos 2025: Trump tells businesses to build in...

Business ·

2025/01/23

US President Donald Trump addressed business leaders in Davos, with a clear message: build in America, or face tariffs. FRANCE 24's Charles Pellegrin was on the ground to catch their reactions. IDA Ireland's CEO also spoke to FRANCE 24 about how Irish businesses are preparing for a second Trump presidency.

en

00:08:13

Syria plans privatisation of state-owned ports,...

Business ·

2025/01/23

Syria's new interim government wants to privatise parts of its previously state-run economy in a bid to draw foreign investment, but says it needs international sanctions lifted to get the country back on its feet. Also in this edition: China tries again to prop up its struggling stock market, and the EU sets a new record for renewable energy production.

en

00:05:02

Trump tariffs: French and German leaders emphasise...

Business ·

2025/01/22

As Donald Trump accused the European Union of "treating the US very very badly" by running a large trade surplus and threatened to slap new tariffs, the leaders of France and Germany showed a united front, as they held talks to discuss the rising threat. Plus, Netflix is raising subscription fees again in several countries, as it saw record numbers of new subscribers over the holiday period.

en

00:05:26

Davos 2025: AI will push 70% of job skills to change...

Business ·

2025/01/22

As Donald Trump announced a 500 million dollar private investment project into AI infrastructure, France 24's Charles Pellegrin speaks with Karin Kimbrough, Chief Economist at LinkedIn, about how artificial intelligence will change the future of work. The company's recent report says the technology will force workers to change their job skills, but will also provide new opportunities.

en

00:06:28

Davos 2025: Ukraine's economy in the spotlight at...

Business ·

2025/01/22

With global business and finance leaders gathered in Davos, the focus on day three of the World Economic Forum turns to Ukraine's economy and its unexpected resilience. FRANCE 24 Business Editor Charles Pellegrin speaks to Beata Javorcik, Chief Economist at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development.

en

00:05:30

Panama Canal: What the 1999 deal stipulates and how...

Business ·

2025/01/21

During his inaugural speech, US President Donald Trump threatened to "take back" the Panama Canal. Built in the early 20th century, the waterway is a key maritime trade route. The US relinquished control in 1999 in a deal that obliged the operator to charge ships fairly. We'll take a closer look at the economy behind the canal. Plus, Donald Trump is promising to significantly change the US's trade policy with tariffs. But do these taxes protect domestic jobs and people?

en

00:08:23

Davos 2025: Hitachi Energy CEO calls for boosting of...

Business ·

2025/01/21

Energy demand is skyrocketing, fuelled by the demand for artificial intelligence. But as Hitachi Energy CEO Andreas Schierenbeck tells FRANCE 24's Charles Pellegrin at the World Economic Forum in Davos, power grids are not up to scratch and need significant investments. The annual gathering in the Swiss Alps is being held as Donald Trump's return to the White House rattles the world. EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen defended free trade and economic liberalism in her Davos keynote

en

00:06:26

Davos participants prepare for a Trump 2.0 world

Business ·

2025/01/21

On day two of the World Economic Forum in Davos, discussions are revolving around new US President Donald Trump following his inauguration. Whether it’s EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz or Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, they're all taking the stage and responding to Trump's return. Meanwhile, business leaders are recalibrating their policies to fit a new reality. FRANCE 24's Charles Pellegrin speaks to Julie Teigland, EMEIA Area Managing Partner at EY,

en

00:06:36

Billionaire wealth growing at 'unimaginable' rate as...

Business ·

2025/01/20

Oxfam's annual inequality report shows the rapid acceleration of wealth accumulation by the world's richest in 2024, as 44 percent of the world continues to live in poverty. FRANCE 24's Business Editor Charles Pellegrin speaks with Oxfam International's Executive Director Amitabh Behar at the opening of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

en

00:06:00

Trump will save TikTok if viable deal is on table,...

Business ·

2025/01/16

Donald Trump's incoming national security adviser, Mike Waltz, says the incoming US president will put measures in place to keep TikTok from going dark, as a possible ban looms. A law requiring TikTok's Chinese owner ByteDance to either sell its US operation or face a ban is coming into effect on Sunday, unless the US Supreme Court overturns it. Meanwhile, many of the app's 170 million US users have been flocking to another Chinese social media platform, RedNote.

en

00:04:02

The economic cost of rebuilding Gaza after...

Business ·

2025/01/16

Estimates of the cost to reconstruct the devastated Gaza Strip after more than a year of bombardment range from $50 to 80 billion and beyond. The UN says that if Israel's nearly two-decade blockade of Gaza continues, it would take 350 years for the enclave's economy to recover. We take a closer look in this edition.

en

00:03:10

The economic fallout of the Gaza War

Business ·

2025/01/15

As a ceasefire deal has been reached between Israel and Hamas, Yuka Royer takes a look at the economic and social costs of the war in Gaza. The United Nations has repeatedly warned about famine spreading across the territory, with food inflation reaching more than 400% and real GDP shrinking by 86% in the first half of 2024. Meanwhile, the Palestinian Authority has also been facing worsening fiscal challenges due to a large part of its tax revenues withheld by Israel.

en

00:05:52

US markets watchdog sues Musk over disclosure of...

Business ·

2025/01/15

The US Securities and Exchange Commission has filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk for not disclosing his 5 percent stake in Twitter in a timely manner in early 2022, ahead of his takeover of the platform later that year. The SEC says this created an artificially low stock price that deprived Twitter stock owners of as much as $150 million. Musk's attorney called the filing a ''sham". Also in this edition: we see how Mexico is preparing for Trump's second term in office and the looming threat of

en

00:05:45

St. Helena: 'The world's most remote EV charging point'

Business ·

2025/01/14

The tiny British overseas territory of St. Helena, where Napoleon was sent into exile, is now the proud owner of the world's most remote EV charging point. The South Atlantic island currently only has four electric cars, but is hoping to go all electric as part of a broader push to become carbon neutral. But first, in his general policy speech in parliament, France's new Prime Minister François Bayrou warns that the country is now the most indebted in its history.

en

00:05:07

Spain floats 100 percent tax for non-EU real estate...

Business ·

2025/01/14

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has announced a plan to tax non-residents from outside the EU up to 100 percent for real estate purchases, this as Spain faces a housing crisis. Also in this edition: TikTok denies reports that Chinese officials are exploring its sale to Elon Musk as a US ban on the app looms.

en

00:05:14

Biden administration announces new rules to govern...

Business ·

2025/01/13

As it embarks on its final week, the Biden administration has announced sweeping new rules to control the export of US-made advanced AI chips. The new curbs are not just aimed at China, Russia, Iran and North Korea, but at most of the world – with the exception of just 18 of the US's closest allies. Plus, global oil prices continue to rise and shipping data shows dozens of tankers have dropped anchor, following the latest round of US sanctions targeting Russia's shadow fleet.

en

00:06:30

California wildfires could be most expensive in US...

Business ·

2025/01/13

The wildfires that have devastated the Los Angeles area are projected to carry an economic cost of up to $150 billion, with residents navigating an increasingly difficult insurance market as firms shy away from the risk of frequent natural disasters. We take a closer look. Also in this edition: Bangladesh's garment industry is on the rebound, but workers say their lives are as hard as ever.

en

00:04:41

Deflation fears rise in China as consumer prices slow...

Business ·

2025/01/09

Consumer prices in China grew barely 0.1% in December compared to a year before, marking the fourth consecutive month that price increases have slowed down. This raises the threat of a deflationary spiral which would further damage the country's economy. The Chinese government has made boosting domestic consumer spending its top priority for 2025. Also in this edition, we look at the economic incentives behind Mark Zuckerberg's decision to get rid of third-party fact checkers.

en

425 results

Similar Podcasts

TaxTalent.com The Golden Rule Podcast

Adam Golden

TaxTalent.com Podcast

Tony Santiago

Handelsblatt Crime - spannende Streitfälle der deutschen Wirtschaft

Ina Karabasz, Solveig Gode, Sönke Iwersen

Deffner und Zschäpitz – Der Wirtschafts-Talk von WELT

WELT

Black Box - La scatola nera della finanza

Guido Brera e Gian Luca Comandini -...