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26:31

Gold prices hit new record high

World Business Report ·

2024/08/21

Gold prices hit new record high as investors pile back into the commodity ahead of expected interest rate cuts in the US. We look into the details. A month after the resignation of the Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina, the BBC talks to former IMF economist and new central bank Governor, Ahsan Mansur, about the economic challenges the country faces. And we find out why protesters in Serbia are against a lithium mine that could cover 90% of the metal's demand in Europe.

26:24

EU to set lower tariffs on Tesla's cars made in China

World Business Report ·

2024/08/20

Tesla's Chinese-made electric vehicles imported into the European Union will be subject to lower tariffs than those produced by competitors. We listen to the EU's arguments, and look at the implications this can have on the European market. Ghana's president has launched the start of the construction of a multibillion-dollar petroleum hub in the west of the country. But landowners at the proposed site are not happy about it. We find out why. And 'Black Myth: Wukong', a new game made by Chinese

26:29

Democratic National Convention kicks off in Chicago

World Business Report ·

2024/08/19

The Democratic National Convention kicks off in Chicago, in a four-day event that will see Kamala Harris formally confirmed as the party's presidential candidate. We hear from correspondents on the ground. The government in Nicaragua has outlawed 1,500 civil society groups in one day. They're accused of failing to report their finances and face the confiscation of all their property. We hear about the economic implications. And British tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch is among the missing along with

26:28

What would a Kamala Harris’ presidency mean for the...

World Business Report ·

2024/08/16

Kamala Harris has outlined her economic programme ahead of the US presidential election in November. She discussed what the so called "opportunity economy" would mean for Americans, and in particular the middle class, while also addressing the key issues of the campaign – health care costs and rising food inflation.The English Premier League is the most-watched sports league in the world, broadcasting in 212 territories to 643 million homes, with a potential TV audience of 4.7 billion people. But as

26:30

Will there be enough of the Mpox vaccine after the...

World Business Report ·

2024/08/15

As Sweden's confirmed the first case of the new Mpox variant outside Africa, we spoke to Paul Chaplin, of drug manufacturer Bavaria Nordic who are the main producer of the vaccine, on whether there's enough of the vaccine to fight the disease.In the US the White House says its negotiated a big cut in the prices of some key medicines. The deal was reached with big pharmaceutical companies and covers ten medicines for conditions including diabetes and heart failure. But how has the US government

26:27

WHO declares Mpox outbreak a global health emergency

World Business Report ·

2024/08/15

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the mpox outbreak in parts of Africa a public health emergency of international concern. We hear about the economic implications. Japan registered an annual GDP growth of 3.1% in the second quarter of the year, a figure above expectations. But can we say the country-s economy is back on its feet? We find out. And North Korea will soon open some areas of the country to new visitors after years of shut borders, according to some tour operators. We

26:28

US inflation falls to 2.9% in July

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2024/08/14

New data shows inflation in US is slowing down. Will it mean the US central bank will cut interest rates in September? We speak to a panel of guests sharing their thoughts.And Japan is set for a new Prime Minister as Kishida bows out as party leader.

26:29

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will step down...

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2024/08/14

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announces he will step down in September, once his party has elected a new leader. Rise in the cost of living and scandals in his party has plummeted his government's approval ratings. We get the latest. Many YouTube users in Russia report that the platform has either stopped working or they're being restricted access to certain channels. We hear about the impact this is having on businesses that rely on YouTube to get their income. In Seville, the city

26:28

South Korea urges carmakers to disclose battery...

World Business Report ·

2024/08/13

South Korea is advising carmakers to disclose EV batteries information after fire incidents caused concerns over their safety. We look into the details. Car leasing companies say they are having to take cuts when selling used electric cars. We hear about the impact this can have in the industry. And beer is at the heart of a dispute between the Democratic Republic of Congo, And Zambia. We listen to what is happening at the border of the two neighbouring countries.

26:26

ILO says youth unemployment rate is at a 15-year low

World Business Report ·

2024/08/12

The International Labour Organisation says youth unemployment has fallen to its lowest level in 15 years but it warns challenges are bigger for young people in certain regions. We look into where this is happening. Inflation in India has dropped to 3.54% in July, and is now the lowest in almost five years. We hear about the reasons and the consequences of this decline. And the business travel industry has recovered from the pandemic blow despite companies making less trips. We look at how corporate

26:27

Venezuela: businesses call for transparency in...

World Business Report ·

2024/08/09

Fedecamara, the Venezuelan Federation of Chambers of Commerce, calls for transparency in election results to help businesses recover markets' trust and attract foreign investment. We talk to its president, Adan Celis. Voiceover and movement actors continue striking in the US. They want the videogame industry to agree to pay performers when their work is used by AI to generate new scenes. We hear from one of the union's negotiators. Colombian policymakers are pushing a bill to ban merchandise

26:20

Muhammad Yunus takes oath as leader of Bangladesh

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2024/08/08

Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus is sworn in as leader of Bangladesh’s interim government days after Former Prime Minister, Sheikh Hasina fled across the border to India. We get the latest. As US voters prepare to elect their new president, the cost of housing remains one of the main topics in the agenda. We take a look at the challenges Americans face to get on the property ladder. And Nasa is rushing to bring back to Earth two astronauts who blasted off on a test mission to the International Space

26:25

Bangladesh welcomes a new leader

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2024/08/08

After the celebrations on the streets and jubilant return to Bangladesh for Muhammad Yunus - we hear the economic reality facing the interim leader and his country...Also, we hear from Professor Lorna Woods, from the University of Essex as the UK authorities grapple with the part social media played in widespread anti-immigration riots.

26:11

Inside Out 2 helps Disney's profits, but there is...

World Business Report ·

2024/08/07

The runaway success of Disney's Inside Out 2 has helped boost the entertainment giant's profits, but there are troubles elsewhere in the Magic Kingdom. Roger Hearing will be finding out why consumer demand seems to be slowing. We hear how a tribe who live in the Bolivian rainforest may live a far healthier life than people with far more material wealth.And how much do Olympians really get paid if they win a gold, silver or bronze medal?

26:28

Glencore ditches plans to sell off coal business

World Business Report ·

2024/08/07

Under pressure from investors, mining giant Glencore is shelving its plans to sell off its coal-mining business. What does that say about the company’s commitment to a greener transition? We examine the cost of living in Nigeria, which has seen a week of protests. And why Elon Musk is suing companies who refused to advertise on his social media platform X.

26:28

How Tim Walz might change the US economy?

World Business Report ·

2024/08/06

A major Democratic party donor in the US tells us why adding Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to the Harris presidential ticket is the right pick for the party. We find out who is being lined up as Bangladesh's interim leader and what they want for their economy. And Uber was once a company synonymous with government rows but have managed to ride out the market storm - one taxi ride at a time.

26:21

Kamala Harris picks Tim Walz as running mate in US...

World Business Report ·

2024/08/06

Kamala Harris has picked Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as running mate in the US presidential elections. The former high school teacher will be vice-president if she wins. We get the latest. Students in Bangladesh want the country's Nobel Peace Prize winner, Muhammad Yunus, to be named chief adviser of a new interim government. This comes a day after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fled the country in the face of a popular uprising. We hear about Yunus's work and the state of the nation's economy. A US

26:28

Is the world's biggest economy slowing?

World Business Report ·

2024/08/05

Weak economic data from the US has fuelled speculation that the world's largest economy is slowing. In London, the FTSE 100 fell and stocks in Asia have tumbled. We take a look at what's perplexing investors around the world.The Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has resigned following weeks of deadly anti-government protests. How has the crucial garment and textiles industry been impacted?And how product placement is being used at the Olympic Games in Paris after one brand became highly

26:27

Global stock markets fall

World Business Report ·

2024/08/05

It's been a torrid day on the world's stock markets. Japan's Nikkei index leads the sell-off with a fall of over 12 percent. European and US markets are also down. And in Bangladesh, the prime minister resigns and flees the country just before protesters storm her official residence. What happens next, and will Bangladeshi businesses now be able to get back on their feet?

26:28

US jobs figures fuel fears over economy

World Business Report ·

2024/08/02

As the US publishes disappointing jobs figures we look back at a week in which global stock markets have wobbled.Also, we look at how protests in Bangladesh have affected the country’s leading garment trade industry. Its’ taken a financial hit worth billions of dollars….And, as the athletics kicks off at Paris 2024 - how the super-shoe has become a controversial issue for athletes.

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