World Business Report Podcast
The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the 蜜芽传媒.
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Is Washington DC a 'safe zone' for businesses?
Yesterday
Donald Trump says Washington DC is a 'safe space' but what's it like for businesses?
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Could China and Russia re-shape global energy?
Yesterday
What is the economic impact of China and Russia agreeing to build a new gas pipeline?
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Guyana Election: Oil boom and Venezuela tensions
Monday
Guyana votes for a new leader amid an oil boom and rising tensions with Venezuela
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Is any intervention to the Fed a global risk?
Monday
The head of the ECB fears the impact of Donald Trump intervening into the Federal Reserve
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Is the US Fed's independence at stake?
Friday
Fed governor Lisa Cook attempts to block President Trump from firing her
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The legal battle between Fed Governor and US President
Friday
Lisa Cook has asked the court to declare Trump's firing order "unlawful and void"
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The USA sticks to plans on charges for some small parcels
Last Thursday
The US government sticks to plans of ending tariff exemptions for many parcel imports
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President Trump wants the US government to take a share when American companies succeed
Last Thursday
What does that tell us about Republican economics?
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India labels Trump's tariffs 'unfair and unjust'
Last Wednesday
India's criticised the US president's 50% trade levy as "unfair, unjust and unreasonable"
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Trump's 50% tariff on India kicks in
Last Wednesday
India is now hit with the highest tariffs in the world
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US central bank governor to sue Trump
Last Tuesday
Lisa Cook plans to sue Trump over his order to fire her from the Federal Reserve.
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Growing pressure on the US Federal Reserve
Last Tuesday
Why is independence of the Fed so important to US economy?
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South Korean President meets with Donald Trump at the White House
Mon 25 Aug 2025
President Trump has serious discussions with South Korea on trade
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Global postal services suspend low-cost parcels to the US over tariffs
Mon 25 Aug 2025
Shipments from the EU, Australia and Asia are stopped
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Fed Chair Powell eyes September rate cut
Fri 22 Aug 2025
Jerome Powell signals the US may be ready for its first interest cut since December
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All eyes on Jerome Powell鈥檚 major speech at Jackson Hole
Fri 22 Aug 2025
Fed Chair Jerome Powell makes his annual address at Jackson Hole.
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How does the EU-US trade deal affect the car industry?
Thu 21 Aug 2025
The EU and US clarify details of a tentative trade deal.
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EU and US release details of their tariff deal
Thu 21 Aug 2025
The US and EU confirmed a 15% tariff deal, including cars and pharmaceuticals.
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Federal Reserve comes under pressure as interest rate decision looms
Wed 20 Aug 2025
Federal Reserve faces scrutiny ahead of interest rate decision
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Doll-maker Labubu鈥檚 profits to rise nearly 400%
Wed 20 Aug 2025
Pop Mart鈥檚 CEO also announces new mini Labubu dolls.
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China鈥檚 gains from US tariffs: cheap Russian oil and Brazilian soybeans
Tue 19 Aug 2025
American farmers warn of lasting damage as Chinese importers pick cheaper alternatives
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India removes cotton import duties
Tue 19 Aug 2025
India has suspended import tax on cotton until the end of September.
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Ukraine talks: Will Ukraine and Russia negotiate a full peace deal?
Mon 18 Aug 2025
Trump says the US will provide security guarantees for Ukraine
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Qantas hit with record fine over COVID layoffs
Mon 18 Aug 2025
An Australian court found the airline illegally sacked 1,800 workers during the pandemic
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Trump Putin summit is under way in Alaska
Fri 15 Aug 2025
We examine what the meeting could mean for Ukraine, Russia, and the global economy
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Is China losing its steam?
Fri 15 Aug 2025
Chinese Factory output, retail sales, and investment all slow in July
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Los Angeles Olympics 2028 to allow naming rights to be sold
Thu 14 Aug 2025
Los Angeles Olympics will allow the sale of naming rights for the first time.
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Trump and Putin meeting: how further sanctions could hit the Russian economy
Thu 14 Aug 2025
Putin says US is making 鈥渟incere effort鈥� on Ukraine peace
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Brazil offers $5 billion for companies hit by tariffs
Wed 13 Aug 2025
Brazil outlines measures to help companies affected by import tariffs in the US.
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Are US tariffs driving stock market highs?
Wed 13 Aug 2025
We explore the longer term global economic picture
