World Business Report Podcast
The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ.
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TikTok sued by 13 US states
Yesterday
The social media platform is accused of driving a mental health crisis among teenagers
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China imposes tariffs on EU products including brandy
Yesterday
Beijing has hit back after recent European Union tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles
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Hurricane Milton tears its way towards Florida
Monday
Floridians have been told to prepare for the state's largest evacuation effort for years
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Maldives president in Delhi to seek aid and reboot ties
Monday
The president of the Maldives is in India to ask for an economic bailout
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Oil markets react to speculation about where Israel may strike Iran
Last Thursday
President Biden's remarks about possible attacks on oil installations trigger price rise.
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OpenAI value almost doubles to $157bn
Last Wednesday
The maker of ChatGPT raises $6.6bn in its latest funding round
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Iran launches ballistic missiles at Israel
Last Tuesday
What could this mean for struggling economies in the region like Lebanon and Syria?
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US dockworkers go on strike
Last Tuesday
US dockworkers go on strike for the first time in nearly half a century.
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Strike poised to shut down major US ports
Mon 30 Sep 2024
A dockworkers' strike is set to halt container traffic along the east and gulf coasts
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Japanese stocks fall after new PM calls snap election
Mon 30 Sep 2024
Japanese shares fell sharply on Monday following the new PM's snap election call.
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US imposes tariffs on Chinese goods
Fri 27 Sep 2024
A range of US tariffs are imposed on imported Chinese goods.
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Is a trade war brewing between China and the US?
Fri 27 Sep 2024
As the US increases its tariffs on Chinese goods, China says it vows to respond…
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Japan’s hotly-contested leadership election
Thu 26 Sep 2024
All eyes on Japan as the ruling party select a new prime minister.
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Will China’s economic slowdown affect outside investment?
Thu 26 Sep 2024
China prepares a war chest to deal with the economic gloom
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Is an IMF bailout ever enough?
Wed 25 Sep 2024
Pakistan, Bangladesh negotiate bailout packages from the IMF.
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Is China’s central bank doing enough to revive its economy?
Tue 24 Sep 2024
China is stepping up efforts to revive its slowing economy.
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Sri Lanka elections: A change for the better?
Mon 23 Sep 2024
Sri Lanka’s new president Anura Kumara Dissanayake pledges for economic reform.
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Can a new CEO make Nike cool again?
Fri 20 Sep 2024
Struggling sportwear brand Nike brings in new CEO
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The view from Beirut as tensions soar
Thu 19 Sep 2024
Under the shadow of conflict is normal life possible in Lebanon?
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Flooding in Europe: mounting pressure for more funding
Thu 19 Sep 2024
A hotel owner says their business has been devastated by storm Boris
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US Federal Reserve cuts interest rates for the first time in four years
Wed 18 Sep 2024
The US central bank slashes interest rates by half a point
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Are consumers still feeling the pinch?
Wed 18 Sep 2024
The US Federal Reserve is expected to cut rates today, what does this mean for consumers?
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How far will the Federal Reserve cut interest rates?
Tue 17 Sep 2024
We preview tomorrow's predicted Federal Reserve rate cut. How far will the cut go?
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More funding needed for malnutrition crisis
Tue 17 Sep 2024
Is the international community doing enough to tackle extreme poverty?
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TikTok's day in court
Mon 16 Sep 2024
TikTok challenges the US government's order to move away from its Chinese parent company
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Can Pakistan avoid a debt default?
Fri 13 Sep 2024
Amid many economic challenges, the government wants to ensure it keeps its IMF support
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China to raise retirement age as population ages and pension woes mount
Fri 13 Sep 2024
China to raise retirement age as pension pressure grows
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Boeing faces potential strike in Seattle
Thu 12 Sep 2024
Will workers vote against the existing agreement?
