World Business Report Podcast
The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the 91Èȱ¬.
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How does Europe continue to fund Ukraine's war effort?
Today
As Europe pledges to spend much more on defence, is the continent able to afford it?
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Donald Trump announces a one-month postponement for auto tariffs
Yesterday
The delay comes after Donald Trump met with the CEOs of the Big Three automakers
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Trump's tariffs escalate global trade tensions
Tuesday
Key trading nations are formulating their countermeasures
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The world trade war ramps up
Tuesday
China, Mexico and Canada begin to respond to President Trump’s tariffs
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Trump confirms 25% tariffs on canada and Mexico
Monday
Sweeping 25% tariffs set to take effect on Tuesday
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European defence manufacturers’ share prices jump
Monday
Investors expect many European countries to implement increases in defence spending
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Is the US-Ukraine deal off the table?
Last Friday
Unprecedented scenes in the White House may have ended any immediate prospect of a deal
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Free trade for India and EU?
Last Friday
The EU hopes to conclude a free trade agreement with India by the end of this year.
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Donald Trump set to impose delayed tariffs
Last Thursday
President Trump is expected to bring in tariffs which had been delayed.
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Crypto: The biggest heist ever
Last Thursday
The FBI has accused North Korea of stealing $1.5bn worth of the cryptocurrency Ethereum.
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Donald Trump threatens to slap 25% tariffs on the EU
Last Wednesday
EU was born to 'screw' US, Trump says
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BP turns its back on renewables
Last Wednesday
BP plans to raise oil and gas spending and cut its renewable energy investments.
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Ukraine reach minerals deal with US
Tue 25 Feb 2025
Reports suggest that the US has dropped some of its more drastic demands
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Singapore: AI taking over jobs
Tue 25 Feb 2025
Singapore's biggest bank says it expects to cut 4,000 roles because of AI.
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How will Ukraine's minerals deal with the US look?
Mon 24 Feb 2025
Will President Zelensky sign the deal?
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Germany has a new chancellor
Mon 24 Feb 2025
The man set to lead Germany, Friedrich Merz, is facing challenges already.
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Apple in UK government row
Fri 21 Feb 2025
Apple is removing its highest level data security tool from customers in the UK.
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Germany heads for crucial election
Fri 21 Feb 2025
We hear from businesses and economists on the most pressing issues
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Mexico vs US: guns, drugs and trade
Thu 20 Feb 2025
President Trump designated Mexican drug cartels as terrorist groups.
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Students protest in Indonesia over government budget cuts
Thu 20 Feb 2025
Hundreds have taken part in ‘Dark Indonesia’ demonstrations
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What could quantum computing mean for the business world?
Wed 19 Feb 2025
Microsoft says powerful quantum computers could come in years, not decades.
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Will fresh EU sanctions on Russia work?
Wed 19 Feb 2025
Brussels plans to target aluminium exports and ban more Russian state media
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The future of US-Russia economic relations
Tue 18 Feb 2025
The US and Russia say they intend to have economic and investment links
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Does Russia’s economy need a peace deal?
Tue 18 Feb 2025
Western sanctions, inflation soaring, and businesses under strain
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Who’s spent what on the war in Ukraine?
Mon 17 Feb 2025
European leaders meet in Paris to discuss military spending
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EU leaders gather to discuss defence
Mon 17 Feb 2025
Could Europe ramp-up defence spending to fill US deficit
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Who's going to fund Ukraine's war effort?
Fri 14 Feb 2025
Ukraine's President meets the US Vice President at the Munich security conference.
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What Trump tariffs targeting countries mean for businesses and consumers
Fri 14 Feb 2025
What tariffs targeting countries mean for businesses and prices in the US and the world
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Trump tariffs: What does this mean for businesses?
Thu 13 Feb 2025
President Donald Trump announced reciprocal tariffs on all US imports.