World Business Report Podcast
The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú.
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Toys: a German success story
Today
Europe's largest economy shrank again in 2024, but a major toymaker is bucking the trend
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US. Fed holds interest rates steady amid Trump’s criticism
Yesterday
Benchmark interest rate now sits at a range of 4.25 percent to 4.5 percent
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ASML reports large rise in bookings  for advanced chipmaking tools
Yesterday
Chipmaker ASML says its outlook for 2025 remains promising
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Will Heathrow’s third runway finally take flight?
Tuesday
UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves set to endorse expansion of Europe’s busiest airport
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Boeing reports the biggest annual loss since 2020
Tuesday
Struggling plane maker Boeing posted fourth-quarter results
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Nvidia's shares drop nearly $600 billion as DeepSeek disrupts AI giant
Monday
Nvidia took a big hit after Chinese start up DeepSeek gained attention in the AI sector
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Chinese chatbot DeepSeek overtakes AI market
Monday
Chinese AI chatbot sparks market turmoil for rivals
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Pressure on OPEC: Trump’s Path to Ending the Ukraine Conflict
Last Friday
Trump’s oil plan to end Ukraine war.
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How is the energy industry responding to Trump’s new policies?
Last Friday
How is the energy industry responding to President Trump’s new policies?
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How will Donald Trump's vision for the US economy affect its closest trading partners?
Last Thursday
How will Donald Trump's vision for the US economy affect its closest trading partners?
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How will tariffs hurt global trade collaborations?
Last Thursday
The world prepares for President Trump’s first major global speech
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Donald Trump threatens more sanctions on Russia
Last Wednesday
The US president Trump threatens Vladimir Putin with taxes, tariffs and sanctions
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Miami's Republican mayor discusses Trump's climate policy
Last Wednesday
How do some Republican politicians see President Trump’s approach to climate change?
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Trump unveiled billions of dollars to build AI infrastructure in the US
Tue 21 Jan 2025
He announced up to $500 Billion AI Initiative
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President Trump begins first full day in office with deportations, climate and energy at the top of the agenda
Tue 21 Jan 2025
Trump begins first full day in office with deportations and climate on top of agenda
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Donald Trump was sworn in as US president - what's next?
Mon 20 Jan 2025
What should we expect for the global economy?
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Washington gears up for Trump's inauguration
Mon 20 Jan 2025
The world prepares for President Trump as Washington gears up for his inauguration.
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Will TikTok go dark in the US after the Supreme Court rejects its appeal?
Fri 17 Jan 2025
TikTok faces a ban in the US by Sunday after the Supreme Court upholds the ban law.
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US Supreme Court upholds TikTok ban
Fri 17 Jan 2025
The US Supreme Court has upheld a law signed by President Biden banning TikTok.
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Israel’s military spending increases significantly in 2024
Thu 16 Jan 2025
Israel’s military spending increases to 9% of the GDP in 2024
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The jobs needed to rebuild Gaza's economy
Thu 16 Jan 2025
Following a ceasefire deal, we look at what kind of jobs could be created in Gaza.
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How much will it cost to rebuild Gaza after 15 months of war?
Wed 15 Jan 2025
Gaza ceasefire: Rebuilding Gaza requires billions of dollars
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Mozambique's new president sworn in amid opposition boycott
Wed 15 Jan 2025
President Daniel Chapo takes office during a ceremony in Maputo
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Miners and body bags hauled from South African mine
Tue 14 Jan 2025
The men have been underground for several months
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Pakistan’s textile industry hit by rising energy costs
Tue 14 Jan 2025
Pakistan Textile Council warns of business closures due to rising energy costs.
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Lebanon’s President appoints new Prime Minister
Mon 13 Jan 2025
Nawaf Salam has been confirmed as the country's new prime minister
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China posts record annual trade surplus of nearly $1tn amid looming US tariff threats
Mon 13 Jan 2025
China's trade surplus surged to an unprecedented $992 billion in 2024
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Rebuilding after LA’s wildfires – who will pay
Fri 10 Jan 2025
LA wildfires reveal the challenges in insuring against extreme weather events.
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Donald Trump sentenced in New York to 'unconditional discharge'
Fri 10 Jan 2025
A New York court has sentenced Trump to 'unconditional discharge' on all 34 charges.
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Fierce wildfires continue burning out of control in California
Thu 9 Jan 2025
More than 350,000 energy customers without power