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World Business Report Episodes

  1. The US, economics and an important election

    Economics Editor Faisal Islam joins us to discuss the economics behind the US election.

  2. The US warns China against financially aiding Russia

    White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan warns China to not aide Russia.

  3. The US votes on crucial shutdown bill

    It is hoped the vote will avoid a government shutdown

  4. The US Imposes New Sanctions on Venezuela

    There's been international condemnation of Sunday's presidential election in Venezuela

  5. The US House passes $15 minimum wage bill

    But the Senate will be a major hurdle for implementation.

  6. The US Federal Reserve releases its policy meeting minutes

    The US Federal Reserve say rates will continue to go up in the short term.

  7. The US Federal Reserve hold rates, but signal one to come

    The central bank waits for inflation to cool 鈥� but for how long?

  8. The US Federal Reserve cuts rates second time in a row

    America鈥檚 central bank rates down to 4.5% from 4.75%

  9. The US economy grows more than expected

    The US economy did better than expected at the end of last year despite rising costs.

  10. The US Commerce Secretary says her country doesn't want to 'decouple' from China

    Gina Raimondo is the latest of four US top officials to visit China this year

  11. The US and UK announce new Russia sanctions

    International condemnation has grown steadily louder against Russia.

  12. The US and China try to reach trade deals

    The leaders will try to stabilise economic, trade and investment relations

  13. The UN condemns attacks on Ukrainian grain ports

    Wheat prices have risen sharply after Russia pulls out of Black Sea deal

  14. The UK after Brexit

    On the day the UK leaves the European Union we consider the future for Britain and Europe

  15. The Trump Organisation on trial

    Civil fraud trial against Donald Trump's empire begins in New York

  16. The trillion dollar court battle

    Two of the world's biggest energy firms are in court fighting over a new oil project

  17. The tragic cost of migrant smuggling

    At least 50 people have been found dead in a truck outside the Texas city of San Antonio.

  18. The ticking tech bomb

    Mass layoffs by tech companies are hitting global markets.

  19. The threat of rising inflation

    France is to pay low income families 鈧�100 each to cushion the impact of rising inflation

  20. The store bucking the High Street gloom

    UK electrical goods chain Richer Sounds is doing better than many of its peers

  21. The sterling sinks as the dollar's rally continues

    The British pound falls to its lowest level against the US dollar since 1985

  22. The Security Challenge of Policing Big Events

    After the Manchester terror attack we assess the challenge of providing event security.

  23. The search for a COVID-19 coronavirus vaccine

    Why aren't some of the world's biggest pharmaceutical companies rushing to help find one?

  24. The role of the US-China relationship in the global economy

    Could relations between the world's two largest economies improve?

  25. The rise of K-pop

    We find out why K-pop or Korean pop music has become an industry in its own right.

  26. The rise of essential oils

    We ask if the growth in use of essential oils leads to over-exploitation of some plants.

  27. The rise of digital doctors

    With online medical appointments growing, are they as good or secure as the real thing?

  28. The rise of Alibaba

    As the Chinese internet giant Alibaba releases its latest figures, we look at its rise.

  29. The race to combat Ebola

    Despite available vaccines, the latest Ebola outbreak shows no sign of being contained.

  30. The quest to tax the tech titans

    There's an intense economic debate over whether and how to make tech giants pay more tax.

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