World Business Report

World Business Report

The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.

World Business Report

Episodes (69 available)

World Business Report, What's life like for seafarers stuck in the Strait of Hormuz?

As the US-Iran war escalates, we hear about the welfare of ship crews stranded

5 May 2026

9 mins

World Business Report, Hostility fears escalate in the Persian Gulf

Fears grow after the US sailed two warships through the Strait of Hormuz

4 May 2026

26 mins

World Business Report, GameStop wants eBay for $56bn

US retailer GameStop has put in an offer to buy online marketplace eBay for $56bn

4 May 2026

9 mins

World Business Report, Trump announces 25% tariffs on cars from the EU

Donald Trump has accused the EU of not complying with its trade deal

1 May 2026

26 mins

World Business Report, Global fertiliser shortage threatens 2026 crop yields

Farmers now predicted to produce lower crop this year affecting 10 billion meals a week.

1 May 2026

9 mins

World Business Report, Oil hits new highs - how bad will it get?

Oil prices rose sharply again today, the highest level in four years.

30 Apr 2026

26 mins

World Business Report, Oil prices on a rollercoaster ride

The price of Brent crude hit a four year high on Thursday before falling back.

30 Apr 2026

9 mins

World Business Report, Powell says he will stay on as Federal Reserve Governor

Powell says he will stay on as Federal Reserve Governor, even after chairmanship ends

29 Apr 2026

26 mins

World Business Report, You could be paying more for fuel for longer as oil price rises again

It is the highest price so far this month

29 Apr 2026

9 mins

World Business Report, How will leaving OPEC impact the UAE's oil production?

The United Arab Emirates is leaving major oil producing organisations OPEC and OPEC+

28 Apr 2026

26 mins

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