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US mortgage rates highest since 2023

Buying a home in America has just become even more expensive as mortgage rates have gone up for a seventh straight week to their highest level in nearly three years. We'll find out what's pushing the ...

2026-10-08

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Indian businesses brace for higher interest rates

Interest rates rise in the world's most-populous country for the first time in four years: will it curb inflation? Also, are hybrid vehicle prices about to jump in the EU? World Business Express - Fin...

2026-10-07

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Paramount takes over Warner Bros in mega deal

Paramount Skydance has officially taken over Warner Bros Discovery in a $110bn merger that is set to change the entertainment industry. We hear what this mean for cineme goers across the globe. As Li...

2026-10-07

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Education protests continue in France

Mass protests and school blockades have swept across France as teenagers, teachers, and unions demand more investment in dilapidated classrooms and smaller class sizes. India says its trade talks wit...

2026-10-06

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Markets rally after surprise Brazilian election result

Brazil's presidential election fails to return a frontrunner. This sets up a second-round runoff later this month between right-wing Senator Flávio Bolsonaro finishes and incumbent President Luiz Inác...

2026-10-06

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Spain's housing crisis leads to snap General Election

Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez seeks new mandate after Parliament rejected housing reforms. The election will be held on November 29. More oil is leaving the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman tha...

2026-10-05

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Why has Nike lost its shine?

In a bid to head off a US diesel export ban, G7 countries agree to release 100mn barrels of diesel and crude. We ask if the plan will be enough to keep global supplies flowing. And a home for one euro...

2026-10-03

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G7 agrees to release diesel from strategic reserves

Thieves target holders of cryptocurrencies in their own homes. As crypto coins have risen in value, reports of these violent robberies linked to digital assets have emerged in the UK, France and the U...

2026-10-03

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G7 agrees to release diesel from strategic reserves

Thieves target holders of cryptocurrencies in their own homes. As crypto coins have risen in value, reports of these violent robberies linked to digital assets have emerged in the UK, France and the U...

2026-10-03

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Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal walkout could cost millions

One of the biggest names in world sport, Cristiano Ronaldo, has left the Portuguese national teams training camp, amidst speculation he could retire from international football. Ronaldo is the most fa...

2026-10-02

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US government borrowing costs hit the highest level since 2002

Government borrowing costs are rising sharply around the world, led by a sell-off in US government bonds. The yield on the benchmark 10-year US Treasury has climbed above 5.3%, its highest in more tha...

2026-10-01

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Ukraine introduces emergency power cuts in Kyiv

Ukraine has begun introducing emergency power cuts in Kyiv as Russia steps up its attacks on energy infrastructure. Kyiv has been preparing for a renewed onslaught before winter begins, by building fi...

2026-10-01

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Kenya breaks ground on a major new oil refinery

The construction of a $16bn dollar oil refinery in Lamu, coastal Kenya is expected to create about 60,000 jobs and be completed within three years. It hopes to provide 1,000 megawatts of power generat...

2026-09-30

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Trump: AI companies to self-regulate

On Tuesday Trump, Musk and tech CEOs signed a document they have referred to as the "Accord on Super Intelligence." We go to the U.S. to hear the latest. Manchester City has been found guilty of all...

2026-09-30

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US ban on Canadian exports comes into effect

A US ban on several Canadian imports, including alcohol, dairy and motorcycles, has come into effect as a trade war between the two neighbours drags on. We hear from two business owners about the impa...

2026-09-29

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Musk's SpaceX Starship orbits earth

Starship carried out two laps of the Earth – rather than the planned six – before SpaceX decided to end the mission early and bring it back to Earth. There was concern launch would not go ahead as pla...

2026-09-29

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How will the latest US-China trade deal impact businesses?

The US and China are cutting tariffs on billions of dollars’ worth of goods. What does it mean for trade between the two countries? Plus, what’s pushing oil prices higher again? And why are some peopl...

2026-09-28

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Manchester City found guilty of breaking Premier League rules

Independent panel finds City guilty on more than 100 charges after a lengthy investigation into financial rule breaches. Talks between US and China continue during President Xi's visit to Washington ...

2026-09-26

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Much ceremony little substance between Xi and Trump

Both leaders toasted each other, agreed to an economic future together and little concrete has been announced. We hear how the visit has been received in both China and the US. Also, we hear from th...

2026-09-25

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What does China and the USA want from the state visit?

On today’s episode, we take a look at the stories shaping global business and markets. We discuss China’s state visit to the United States with Claire Reade, exploring the key issues and what the visi...

2026-09-25

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