Business Matters Podcast
Global business and finance news and discussion from the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½.
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US-China: Tariff Deal or No Deal?
Yesterday
If President Trump approves, the U.S. and China will extend their tariff truce
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US-EU trade deal: A mixed industry response
Tuesday
We hear from the industries affected by the US-EU trade deal
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Wall Street ends another week at record highs
Saturday
Experts suggest US stocks are way in excess of expectations.
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Trump clashes with US central bank chair over building renovation
Last Friday
Donald Trump claims further budget overruns on Federal Reserve renovations
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Can the US and EU seal a trade deal in time?
Last Thursday
EU edges closer to tariff agreement with Washington
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Trump announces US trade deal with Japan
Last Wednesday
Trump announces ‘massive’ trade deal with Japan with 15% tariffs
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Challenging economic times for Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba
Tue 22 Jul 2025
Ishiba says Japan needs political stability to deal with its economic problems
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Japan votes amid economic pressure
Sat 19 Jul 2025
The election is for half of the Upper Chamber in parliament
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Congress approves first-ever crypto rules for stablecoins
Fri 18 Jul 2025
For the first time, U.S. lawmakers have passed a bill to regulate stablecoins
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Trump rows back on threats to Fed Chairman
Thu 17 Jul 2025
Stock market volatility after Trump criticises Federal Reserve Chairman
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Sacre bleu! Will the French allow their PM to reduce the number of public holidays?
Wed 16 Jul 2025
France's PM want more work days to lower debt
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US President Donald Trump is "very unhappy" with Russia
Tue 15 Jul 2025
Trump threatens Russia with tariffs while unveiling new Ukraine weapons plan
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Air India Crash: Preliminary Report Findings
Sat 12 Jul 2025
A report on last month’s crash finds fuel to engines was cut shortly after take-off.
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Brazil vows to match US tariffs
Fri 11 Jul 2025
Brazil is ready to match any tariffs imposed by the US
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Trump plans to hit Brazil with 50% tariffs
Thu 10 Jul 2025
President Trump announces plans for a 50% tariff on Brazilian goods.
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Trump pledges a 50% tariff on copper imports
Wed 9 Jul 2025
US President Donald Trump threatens a 50% tariffs on copper imports
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President Trump threatens tariffs on 14 countries
Tue 8 Jul 2025
Goods from Japan and South Korea face 25% tariffs in August.
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Trump signs landmark policy bill into law
Sat 5 Jul 2025
President Trump has signed his flagship tax and spending package into law
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Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' clears final hurdle in congress
Fri 4 Jul 2025
President Trump to sign the bill into law on Independence Day
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What's in Vietnam's new trade deal with the US?
Thu 3 Jul 2025
President Trump sets 20% tariff on Vietnamese imports
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US vice president saves Trump's ‘big, beautiful’ bill in Senate
Wed 2 Jul 2025
The US Vice President's vote crucial to passing Trump' tax and spending bill.
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Record level of concerns hit global supply chains
Tue 1 Jul 2025
Global supply chain faces record high disruptions
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What is behind the calmness in global markets?
Sat 21 Jun 2025
The strange calm of global markets, despite the upheavals of recent months.
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Can Israel's economy sustain an extended conflict?
Fri 20 Jun 2025
How war with Iran can have an impact on Israel’s economy
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Trump doubles steel and aluminium tariffs
Wed 4 Jun 2025
President Trump signs order hiking steel and aluminium tariffs to 50%
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South Koreans vote for new president after failed martial law bid
Tue 3 Jun 2025
South Korea election: Snap presidential election after turmoil affecting the economy
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Nvidia earnings boom to 70% despite tariffs
Thu 29 May 2025
Chip maker Nvidia's earnings in 2025 boomed in the first quarter despite export controls.
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Optimism over US-EU trade talks
Tue 27 May 2025
United States and European Union agree to continue trade negotiations.