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World Business Report

World Business Report

The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.

World Business Report

Episodes (79 available)

World Business Report, France takes a hard look at its finances

After days of violent unrest French lawmakers debate its controversial budget plans

20 Oct 2026

9 mins

World Business Report, French businesses count the cost of riots

The economic fallout from riots across France

19 Oct 2026

26 mins

World Business Report, AI boom fuels China’s exports

The world's second largest economy grew by 4.5% in the third quarter.

19 Oct 2026

9 mins

World Business Report, Students protest in France, as fiscal concern mounts

Energy costs soar driving inflation

16 Oct 2026

26 mins

World Business Report, Tesla shares rise after 'flying' car launch

Shares in Tesla have climbed following the launch of its new 'flying' sports car.

16 Oct 2026

9 mins

World Business Report, The Tesla Roadster is finally here

Tesla is set to show off its new EV, the Roadster, nearly nine years after the first one.

15 Oct 2026

26 mins

World Business Report, Brazil cuts working week from six days to five

Brazil's Congress has voted to give employees two days off per week.

15 Oct 2026

9 mins

World Business Report, US inflation is on the rise again

Inflation figures rose by 3.7% in September

14 Oct 2026

26 mins

World Business Report, US inflation heats up

US inflation rose more than expected, climbing to 3.7% in the year to September.

14 Oct 2026

9 mins

World Business Report, IMF warns of global GDP shock if AI bust happens

This comes as global tech and semi-conductor share prices fell

13 Oct 2026

26 mins

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