World Business Report Podcast
The latest business and finance news from around the world from the BBC
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Russians go to the polls
Friday
We take a look at Russia's economy as it holds presidential elections
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A bid to buy TikTok
Thursday
The social media app's future in the US hangs on a decision in the Senate
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Corporate defaults hit highest rate since 2010
Thursday
Companies struggle to pay debts as the impact of higher interest rates kicks in
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How will a new bill aimed at TikTok affect US businesses?
Wednesday
Some US legislators brand TikTok a "national security threat".
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What will happen to TikTok in the US?
Wednesday
US House passes bill that could force TikTok's owner to sell the app or see it banned
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US inflation rises to 3.2%
Tuesday
Airfare, car insurance and clothing were among the items driving the increase
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Boeing whistleblower found dead
Tuesday
He had given evidence in a lawsuit against the firm in the days before his death
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US budget: Biden to increase tax for wealthy earners and corporations
Last Monday
He wants to raise taxes by trillions on corporations and high earners
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Haiti: "Insecurity kills people and the economy"
Last Monday
Haitian economist Enomy Germain on the challenges businesses face
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Congress move that could ban TikTok in the US sparks user revolt
Fri 8 Mar 2024
The Chinese-owned app urged users to call politicians to complain about a bill
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Binance vs Nigerian government
Fri 8 Mar 2024
Binance has stopped all transactions using the naira amid a dispute with the authorities
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Sweden joins Nato after decades of neutrality
Thu 7 Mar 2024
The country becomes the 32nd member of Nato after two years of negotiation
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Tech giant ASML set for Dutch exit?
Thu 7 Mar 2024
Why Europe’s most valuable tech firm might move abroad?
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Nikki Haley quits her presidential campaign
Wed 6 Mar 2024
Donald Trumps Republican rival Nikki Haley drops out of the presidential race
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Israel's economy over impact of the war
Wed 6 Mar 2024
What's happened with the economy after months of war?
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It's Super Tuesday
Tue 5 Mar 2024
Millions of Democrats and Republicans will vote for who they want to run for president
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China sets ambitious economic target
Tue 5 Mar 2024
China's leaders have set an ambitious 5% GDP target - despite recent sluggish growth.
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China: National People's Congress preview
Mon 4 Mar 2024
The National People's Congress starts on Tuesday and it's aim is to stimulate the economy
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Why EU fines Apple for €1.8bn?
Mon 4 Mar 2024
EU fines Apple €1.8bn for breaking streaming rules
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Musk v OpenAI: ideology or money?
Fri 1 Mar 2024
Elon Musk sues ChatGPT-maker OpenAI over Microsoft links
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Poland says restrictions to Ukrainian food products are necessary
Fri 1 Mar 2024
Polish Agriculture Minister says Ukraine to be compensated for grain destroyed by farmers
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Why junior doctors in South Korea are fighting for their rights?
Thu 29 Feb 2024
Three quarters of the country's junior doctors have walked out of their jobs
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US to investigate if Chinese electric cars pose national security risk
Thu 29 Feb 2024
President Joe Biden says he worries they might gather data on citizens and infrastructure
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Boeing has 90 days to fix safety concerns
Wed 28 Feb 2024
Boeing has 90 days to come up with a plan to fix safety problem, says regulators
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South Korea: Birth rate falls to new record low
Wed 28 Feb 2024
Economic incentives fail to boost population in the nation with the lowest fertility rate
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Michigan presidential primary election
Tue 27 Feb 2024
Both Democrats and Republicans are holding primaries in Michigan on Tuesday
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Nigerians take to the streets over soaring food and fuel prices
Tue 27 Feb 2024
Trade unions begin two days of protests against president Bola Tinubu's economic reforms
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Ukrainian grain destroyed near Polish border
Mon 26 Feb 2024
Around 160 tons of Ukrainian grain was destroyed amid a cross-border row over prices
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Farmers protest across Europe
Mon 26 Feb 2024
European farmers complain about "unfair" competition and low prices