World Business Report Podcast
The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.
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Oil prices on a rollercoaster ride
Today
The price of Brent crude hit a four year high on Thursday before falling back.
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Powell says he will stay on as Federal Reserve Governor
Yesterday
Powell says he will stay on as Federal Reserve Governor, even after chairmanship ends
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You could be paying more for fuel for longer as oil price rises again
Yesterday
It is the highest price so far this month
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How will leaving OPEC impact the UAE's oil production?
Tuesday
The United Arab Emirates is leaving major oil producing organisations OPEC and OPEC+
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United Arab Emirates is quitting the Opec and Opec+
Tuesday
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has said it is quitting the Opec
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Is Sierra Leone's diamond industry under threat?
Monday
We go to diamond mining region, Sierra Leone to find out why the gems legacy is at risk
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How is the rise in jet fuel prices impacting the global aviation industry?
Monday
Jet fuel prices have soared from $85 per barrel to up to $200 in recent weeks
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US consumer confidence and electric vehicles
Last Friday
US consumer confidence has sunk to its lowest level on record, driven by war in Iran.
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Expect global markets to fall, says Bank of England
Last Friday
Deputy governor fears share prices do not reflect the risks facing the economy
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Is a $110bn Paramount–Warner deal about to reshape Hollywood?
Last Thursday
Shareholders approve a $110bn merger between Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros Discovery
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Warner Brothers Discovery agree to Paramount acquisition
Last Thursday
Shareholders vote yes to hundred billion dollar deal
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Iran seizes cargo ships in Strait of Hormuz
Last Wednesday
Iran seizes two cargo ships as tensions in the Strait of Hormuz escalate
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US senators grill new Fed chair
Tue 21 Apr 2026
Kevin Warsh prepares to take charge of the US Federal Reserve
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The new head of the Fed?
Tue 21 Apr 2026
Donald Trump’s nominee for the chair of the Federal Reserve is grilled by senators
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US businesses begin claiming tariff refunds
Mon 20 Apr 2026
The Trump administration has begun processing refunds for billions of dollars in tariffs.
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Tensions in the Gulf as US seizes Iranian ship
Mon 20 Apr 2026
Global markets dip as Iran says it will retaliate against what it says is piracy
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IMO warning for ships in the Strait of Hormuz
Sat 18 Apr 2026
Iran says the Strait of Hormuz is open, but the IMO warns ships not to use it
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Oil price plunges after Iran says Strait of Hormuz is open again
Fri 17 Apr 2026
Iran's Foreign Minister says ships can again use the crucial Persian Gulf sea route.
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Jet fuel warning in Europe
Thu 16 Apr 2026
IEA warns Europe may only have six weeks of jet fuel supplies left.
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Could Europe have ‘maybe 6 weeks of jet fuel left’?
Thu 16 Apr 2026
That’s a warning from the International Energy Agency boss (Fatih Birol)
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Trump threatens to fire Fed chairman
Wed 15 Apr 2026
The threat has fuelled concerns about central bank independence in the United States.
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Pressure on US to ease global economic pain
Wed 15 Apr 2026
World finance ministers voice anger at the financial strains caused by war with Iran
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IMF warns conflict could tip global economy into recession
Tue 14 Apr 2026
The IMF says global growth could fall next year
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Trump’s shipping blockade, the Philippines’ tax breaks, and Hungary’s political shakeup
Mon 13 Apr 2026
What impact will the US blockade on the Strait of Hormuz have on global energy prices?
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US blockade begins on Strait of Hormuz
Mon 13 Apr 2026
The US has begun its blockade of the key shipping route the Strait of Hormuz.
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Inheritance: Samsung Episode 1
Sun 12 Apr 2026
A brand new podcast series from the BBC on the story behind Samsung
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Why is the world watching Hungary’s general election?
Fri 10 Apr 2026
Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán faces a historic election amid economic challenges.
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Fuel protests cause disruption on Ireland's roads
Fri 10 Apr 2026
The Strait of Hormuz remains almost shut to shipping, hurting economies around the world
