World Business Report Podcast
The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.
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Spain's housing crisis leads to snap General Election
Mon 5 Oct 2026
Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez seeks new mandate after Parliament rejected housing reforms.
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Why has Nike lost its shine?
Fri 2 Oct 2026
Sportswear giant Nike announces job cuts and forecasts falling revenues.
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G7 agrees to release diesel from strategic reserves
Fri 2 Oct 2026
US calls on countries to release diesel from strategic reserves to bring prices down.
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G7 agrees to release diesel from strategic reserves
Fri 2 Oct 2026
The G7 says it is ready to co-ordinate action with the International Energy Agency.
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Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal walkout could cost millions
Thu 1 Oct 2026
How much will it cost to Portugal camp?
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US government borrowing costs hit the highest level since 2002
Thu 1 Oct 2026
Government borrowing costs are rising globally, led by a sell-off in US Treasuries.
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Ukraine introduces emergency power cuts in Kyiv
Wed 30 Sep 2026
President Zelensky said energy facilities were targeted across Ukraine
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Kenya breaks ground on a major new oil refinery
Wed 30 Sep 2026
Why a new oil refinery for Kenya could deliver greater fuel independence for Africa
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US ban on Canadian exports comes into effect
Tue 29 Sep 2026
Alcohol and dairy among the roughly $1bn products impacted
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How will the latest US-China trade deal impact businesses?
Mon 28 Sep 2026
Tariffs will be cuts on goods, and a trade truce is extended to January
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Manchester City found guilty of breaking Premier League rules
Fri 25 Sep 2026
Independent panel finds City guilty after investigation into financial rule breaches
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Much ceremony little substance between Xi and Trump
Fri 25 Sep 2026
Xi's state visit is drawing to a close with little known about any new agreements.
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President Xi goes to Washington
Wed 23 Sep 2026
China's leader arrives in the US capital ahead of talks with Donald Trump
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Could a shortage of tankers keep oil prices high?
Tue 22 Sep 2026
The rising cost of shipping risks keeping fuel costs higher for longer
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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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Brazil hit by US tariffs
Wed 22 Jul 2026
A 25% US tariff targets Brazilian goods such as sugar, ethanol and footwear
