Business Matters Podcast
Global business and finance news and discussion from the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ.
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The US reacts to the first Federal Reserve rate cut in four years
Yesterday
Experts and businesses debate the impact of the half-percent cut in US interest rates.
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Lebanon sees nine killed by exploding pagers
Wednesday
Hezbollah blames Israel after devices also injure thousands of people.
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Sri Lanka's economic prospects ahead of this weekend's elections
Tuesday
What in store for Sri Lanka's economy as the country prepares to go to the polls
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Can Pakistan avoid a debt default?
Last Saturday
Amid many economic challenges, the government wants to ensure it keeps its IMF support
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China: Why are investors leaving the market?
Last Friday
Chinese stocks fell to the lowest since January 2019
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Business reacts to US Election Debate
Last Thursday
The fiery debate took place last night in Pennsylvania
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Vice President Kamala Harris faces Donald Trump in US TV debate
Wed 11 Sep 2024
Vice President Kamala is up against Donald Trump in a TV debate
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US Secretary of State visits Haiti to discuss democratic transition
Fri 6 Sep 2024
The country is under a state of emergency as gangs try to expand their control
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President Biden could block Nippon Steel acquisition of US steel
Thu 5 Sep 2024
US Steel's share price fell 17.5% today as the markets absorbed the reports.
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Social media platform X suspended in Brazil
Sat 31 Aug 2024
A Supreme Court judge has ordered "immediate and complete suspension"
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Donald Trump campaigns in Michigan and Wisconsin
Fri 30 Aug 2024
He won these states in 2016 but lost them in 2020
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Bumper earnings for chips giant Nvidia, but what about its production delays?
Thu 29 Aug 2024
The AI boom has seen huge demand for the firm's advanced computer chips
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US consumer confidence reaches a six-month high
Wed 28 Aug 2024
What does the willingness of Americans to go out and spend mean for the rest of the world?
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How should messaging apps like Telegram be regulated?
Tue 27 Aug 2024
We examine why French authorities have arrested the app's Russian-born boss
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Will America's central bank cut interest rates?
Sat 24 Aug 2024
There are worries as jobless claims have increased and housing affordability has worsened
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How is Kamala Harris connecting with voters on the economy?
Fri 23 Aug 2024
We hear how she has supercharged Democratic fundraising and about her policy pledges
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Gold prices hit new record high
Thu 22 Aug 2024
Investors pile back into the commodity ahead of expected interest rate cuts in the US
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Former President Trump announces his Vice Presidential running mate
Tue 16 Jul 2024
JD Vance joins the Republican ticket for the 2024 US Presidential Election.
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Democrat senator calls for President Biden to stand aside
Thu 11 Jul 2024
Democrat senator Peter Welch calls for President Biden to stand aside as party nominee
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Sam Bankman-Fried 'Crypto King' sentenced to 25 years in prison
Fri 29 Mar 2024
Co-founder of FTX has been jailed for "one of the biggest financial frauds" in US history
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Japan earthquake: What impact will it have on the economy?
Tue 2 Jan 2024
We assess the economic impact of a major earthquake in Japan.
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Global shipping firms set to resume to Red Sea route after attacks
Wed 27 Dec 2023
Shipping giant prepares to begin shipping operations in the Red Sea
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Biden meets Wang as the US and China prepare for the scheduled leaders' summit
Sat 28 Oct 2023
US President Biden met with China's Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, in the White House
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FTX: 'King of Crypto' testifies to judge in fraud trial
Fri 27 Oct 2023
'King of Crypto', Sam Bankman-Fried, testifies to a judge at his trial in fraud trail
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Meta sued by US states
Wed 25 Oct 2023
The company has been accused of misleading the public about the risks of social media
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Argentina heads to the ballot box for presidential election
Sat 21 Oct 2023
People in Argentina heading to the voting centres on Sunday for the presidential election
