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26:29

US Federal Reserve cuts interest rates

World Business Report ·

2025/09/17

The US central bank - the Federal Reserve - has lowered interest rates for the first time since President Trump began his second term. But what does this actually mean for companies? We speak to two business owners to find out their thoughts. ank - the Federal Reserve - has lowered interest rates for the first time since President Trump began his second term.Pomp and pageantry as King Charles welcomes the US president to the UK. We’ll be hearing what kind of reception Donald Trump has received.And

8:57

Will the Federal Reserve deliver its first 2025 rate...

World Business Report ·

2025/09/17

Leanna Byrne looks ahead to the U.S. Federal Reserve meeting on interest rates — will it deliver the first cut of 2025?We also explore how the soaring cost of tomatoes is adding to America’s food inflation and stretching household budgets. And after nearly half a century, Ben & Jerry’s co-founder Jerry Greenfield parts ways with the ice cream maker, intensifying its dispute with parent company Unilever.

26:29

Trump decertifies Colombia as US ally in drugs war

World Business Report ·

2025/09/16

Colombia loses its certification as a US ally in the war on drugs, as Trump accuses it of failing to rein in record cocaine production. We look at what it could mean for investment in the country - and hear from Colombia’s Ambassador to the US on what comes next.Meanwhile, Microsoft plans to invest $30 billion in AI and other advanced technology in the UK over the next few years. We speak to the company’s chief executive about the impact the financial commitment might have.And as Hollywood mourns

8:55

Jaguar Landrover extends production shutdown after...

World Business Report ·

2025/09/16

Jaguar Land Rover has extended its production shutdown until at least 24 September as it struggles with the fallout from a major cyber-attack. Also, Indian and US officials hold their first talks since Washington hit Delhi with a 50% tariff over Russian oil and weapons purchases.And Argentina’s president Javier Milei insists ‘the worst is over’ as he unveils a new budget.

26:29

US to stop the clock on TikTok ban

World Business Report ·

2025/09/15

As President Trump announces on social media that the US and China have reached a framework deal on the future ownership of Tiktok, presenter Sam Fenwick asks who might buy the social media platform? Also, the Pope calls out the widening pay gap between bosses like Elon Musk and other workers.And our reporter Hannah Mullane assesses the impact of artificial intelligence on graduate recruitment.

8:57

US and China reach deal to keep TikTok running

World Business Report ·

2025/09/15

A breakthrough deal on TikTok as the US and China reach an agreement, keeping the app alive for American users. Presenter Leanna Byrne also looks at the Pope’s concerns over executive pay. And why Labubu dolls are losing their charm.

26:28

Nepal’s first female PM faces many economic challenges

World Business Report ·

2025/09/12

Many Nepali businesses were closed during deadly anti-corruption protests, which toppled the government and saw its first female interim prime minister appointed.We look at India’s trade negotiations with the European Union and the United States. Plus, we hear from a South Korean worker caught up in immigration raids in Georgia, who was later deported.

26:09

Albania appoints AI-created minister

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2025/09/12

Albania appoints a minister to root out corruption, but is it just a PR stunt or could it really make a difference to how the county is run? We speak to Albania’s Prime Minister, Edi Rama, about the new appointment.We also ask whether funding for the Eurovision Song Contest is under threat as nations threaten to pull out over the war in Gaza.And one of the world’s most popular rappers, Bad Bunny, has added millions to Puerto Rico’s economy since July. We hear from a journalist about the artist’s

26:26

Detained Hyundai employees fly to South Korea

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2025/09/11

More than 300 South Koreans who were arrested in the raid in the Hyundai plant in Georgia have now been released from detention and flown to their country. And how can this affect the economic relations between both countries?London's underground rail system – the Tube – has been closed for five days by a strike over pay and conditions for train drivers, and this has been very stressful for commuters, but more than that, it has been very damaging for businesses. And Roger Hearing hears about

26:29

Mexico to impose 50 percent tariffs on Chinese cars

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2025/09/11

Mexico plans to increase tariffs on vehicles from China and other Asian countries to 50 percent. We speak to a former Mexican trade official about why President Sheinbaum is making this move and what it could mean for businesses and consumers.We have the latest on the fallout from the mass immigration raid at a Hyundai plant in the US state of Georgia.And a rollercoaster ride for Universal? We look at the ups and downs of the company’s plans to build its first theme park in Europe.

26:27

Larry Ellison is the world’s richest person for brief...

World Business Report ·

2025/09/10

US tech billionaire Larry Ellison becomes the world’s richest person for a brief period after shares in his business Oracle soars in early trading on the New York Stock Exchange. We examine how he briefly overtook Elon Musk.We are in Mexico City to hear about protests about the increasing numbers of outsiders coming in and pushing up things like house prices , and the impact this having on local residents.Presenter Roger Hearing examines these stories as well as hearing about some of the challenges

26:28

EU chief says Europe must fight for its future

World Business Report ·

2025/09/10

In her annual State of the Union address, European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen has told the European Parliament it needs to regain its independence and bolster its defence capabilities in a 'hostile' world. Also, Danish company Novo Nordisk, the maker of weight-loss drugs Wegovy and Ozempic, has announced plans to cut 9,000 jobs. And the British horse racing industry has gone on strike for the first time ever, in protest at proposed tax rises on bets placed on the sport. You can

26:27

Is the US economy weaker than expected?

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2025/09/09

The number of jobs created in the United States has been revised down. Not as many people got jobs as expected during the last months of Joe Biden's presidency and the first months of Donald Trump's return to the White House. It suggests the world's largest economy is weaker than expected, but could it also mean that Donald Trump will get his way and the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates? Roger Hearing speaks to two businesses in North Carolina and Ohio caught up in the tariff chaos

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Africa's largest hydro-electric dam transforming the...

World Business Report ·

2025/09/09

Ethiopia opens a power project it thinks could transform its economy. We'll hear from the project manager at the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam.Also, new electric car batteries that promise to end your range anxiety, and power up our EVs in super quick time...Also, how to reduce the cost of reoffending for the government? Let prisoners to ern their own money.You can contact us on WhatsApp or send us a voicenote: +44 330 678 3033.

26:27

French MPs bid farewell to François Bayrou

World Business Report ·

2025/09/09

France's political crisis has deepened with the government being toppled in the National Assembly through a no confidence vote. It forces prime minister François Bayrou to resign over plans to deal with the country's deficit by cutting public spending. Andrew Peach examines the family settlement confirming the long battle for control of Rupert Murdoch's global conservative media empire has drawn to a close. We are in Munich where the European auto industry is talking about threats from the US and

26:26

French PM François Bayrou on the brink in crucial vote

World Business Report ·

2025/09/08

The French prime minister, François Bayrou, is expected to be ousted in a confidence vote on Monday afternoon - which could lead to the collapse of his government. The Eurozones' second biggest economy is mired in debt - 114% of its annual economic output - and the prime minister has introduced an austerity budget, aimed to slash government spending by €44bn. But he does not have the votes to get it through.In Germany - the Munich car show is usually a glitzy and glamorous display of the latest

26:25

US immigration agents arrest workers at Hyundai plant

World Business Report ·

2025/09/05

We're on the ground in the US state of Georgia where immigration agents have arrested nearly 500 people during a raid on a Hyundai battery-production facility.And, we'll break down the latest US jobs report, which showed hiring in America stalled last month. We'll explain what that means for the Federal Reserve which has come under immense pressure from President Trump to cut rates.Also, McDonald’s is taking a stand on tipping. It says all restaurant workers should get a full minimum wage rather

26:28

The economic hit of Afghanistan's earthquakes

World Business Report ·

2025/09/05

Afghanistan is one of the world's poorest countries, and after its eastern region was hit by a level 6.0 earthquake killing thousands and displacing thousands more - we hear from Stephen Rodriques of the UN to find out the financial impact involved with rebuilding its infrastructure and supporting families who have lost everything. Hannah Mullane speaks to Han Lin about the growing financial pressure on businesses in China after the nation's pension system shake up. Meanwhile, we discuss the global

26:26

Trump's Fed nominee faces the senate committee

World Business Report ·

2025/09/04

The US president's pick Stephen Miran is nominated to serve as governor of the central bank. Will he cut interest rates?The Italian fashion designer and billionaire brand owner Giorgio Armani has died at the age of 91. We hear from his former employee.Is it the end of the illegally streamed sport programmes? We look at the closure of Streameast - the world’s largest illegal sports streaming site.You can contact us on WhatsApp or send us a voicenote: +44 330 678 3033.

26:27

What's the impact of India's tax cuts?

World Business Report ·

2025/09/04

The Indian government has announced massive tax cuts on items ranging from snacks and biscuits to electronic products and cars. But how will it affect the world's fastest growing major economy, and the businesses operating there? In the wake of Giorgio Armani's death at 91, Hannah Mullane speaks to author and writer Pauline Brown about what this could mean for his business empire worth more than US$7billion. Elsewhere, we discuss why Nigeria's banned the export of Shea butter nuts - which are used

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