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Tariffs: It's a bad day for the US markets

US markets are down today—could uncertainty over tariffs be fuelling the decline?

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US markets under pressure as Trump targets Canada with new tariffs

Trump targets Canada with even more tariffs

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Tariffs, threats and backtracking

But America still plans a 25% tariff on Canadian steel and aluminium imports.

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South Africa’s budget deadlock: Treasury proposes smaller VAT hike

South Africa’s Treasury has unveiled a revised budget with a smaller VAT hike

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Tariffs: The EU and Canada retaliate

Canada and the EU have announced reciprocal levies on US goods.

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Should Germany rethink its debt strategy?

Germany plans to loosen constitutional debt limits

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Trump threatens 200% tariff on EU alcohol

He was responding to the EU's plan to impose a 50% tariff on US whiskey

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Lebanon's economic crisis: is there a way forward?

Efforts to pull Lebanon out of its economic crisis, as IMF warns of challenges ahead

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Gold hits $3,000 per ounce

Gold soars to $3,000; Canada's new PM faces economic woes.

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Trade turmoil hits the global economy

Tariffs will hit world growth and raise inflation, says a major global policy forum.

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OECD says Mexico economy will shrink due to US tariffs

Mexico is now forecast to contract by 1.3% this year and shrink a further 0.6% next year

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Germany passes historic debt reform

The German parliament has passed a vote on a historic debt reform.

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How has Ukraine’s energy infrastructure survived the war?

Ukraine's power plants have been the subject of missile assaults

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Turmoil on Turkish markets after arrests

Turkey's currency falls after the detainment of Istanbul's mayor.

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First broadcast 19/03/2025 22:32 GMT

The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½.

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Trade wars: China targets Canada

China is imposing tariffs on Canada. We hear from a seafood exporter.

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First broadcast 20/03/2025 22:32 GMT

The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½.

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How a fire shut down Europe's busiest airport

Europe's busiest airport, Heathrow, will be closed all day following a fire.

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Africa's economic future: growth or uncertainty?

Africa is projected to be world's second fastest growing region

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Turkish economy under pressure from anti-government protests

The unrest has caused the Turkish lira to fall again

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Trump vows tariff on Venezuela oil buyers

President Trump said countries buying oil or gas from Venezuela will pay extra tariffs.

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Ukraine and Russia agree Black Sea ceasefire

White House says Russia and Ukraine agreed safe passage for commercial shipping

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Ceasefire terms: Is Russia lying?

Ukraine's president says Russia is "lying" about the terms of their Black Sea ceasefire.

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UK announces extra $2.8 bn for defence

The announcement was made as part of the UK Chancellors Spring Budget

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Trump targets the auto industry in new tariffs

Donald Trump targets car imports in new tariffs

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Trump announces tax on imported cars

The president said the measure would lead to "tremendous growth" for the industry

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Canada defiant on Trump car tariffs

Canada PM says the US is no longer a reliable partner after car tariffs.

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UN reacts to Myanmar earthquake

The UN speaks to World Business Report

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Myanmar Earthquake: How does aid get to where it’s needed?

Myanmar’s major earthquake is a further blow to the troubled economy of the country.

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Myanmar earthquake: assessing the humanitarian and economic toll

The ruling military junta says the death toll has now surpassed two thousand

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