World Business Report

Title: El Niño: What could it mean for the global economy?

Long: Meteorologists warn a developing El Niño could be the strongest in living memory, with scientists saying next year could become the hottest on record. We look at what that could mean for busines...

2026-08-22

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El Nino causes the economy to heat up

A strong weather system which causes the globe to heat up is already having an impact on business with the Panama Canal reducing the number of ships which can pass through and certain food prices in I...

2026-08-21

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America's $40 trillion debt

US government debt has topped $40 trillion for the first time, raising fresh questions about America’s finances and the cost of borrowing. We also look at a new trade deal between Switzerland and Chi...

2026-08-21

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Moderna shares get a shot in the arm after cancer vaccine results

Moderna shares soared more than 172% after strong results for its vaccine for melanoma skin cancer. Elsewhere, the Evergrande saga came to a dramatic conclusion in a Shenzhen court. And what will Walm...

2026-08-20

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The economic cost of Russia’s war in Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin acknowledges that Ukrainian attacks and sanctions are affecting his country’s economy, while insisting there have been no critical consequences. In this special episod...

2026-08-20

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US - Canada trade: Deal or No Deal?

The US has paused 50% tariffs on Canada, hours before they were due to come into effect as the countries firm up a trade deal. Donald Trump said a deal has been reached, but the Canadian Prime Ministe...

2026-08-19

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Meta on trial

Tech giant Meta on trial over claims it deliberately keeps young people scrolling. Four US states are seeking billions of dollars from the company, as part of a wider case brought by 29 states. New t...

2026-08-19

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Is social media about to change forever?

Facebook and Instagram's parent company, Meta is heading into a legal battle against a group of US states that argue it deliberately designed its products to be addictive for younger users. It could p...

2026-08-18

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50% Tariff Warning: The US-Canada Trade War Escalates

The US has threatened Canda with a 50% tariff on goods, with billions of dollars of trade at stake. But can Canada persuade President Trump to change course? We take a look into the talks that have be...

2026-08-18

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What a katsu curry can tell us about the Japanese economy

We speak to the creator of the Katsu Curry Index about what the price of the iconic Japanese dish can tell us about the yen, inflation and the country's tourism boom. Elsewhere we dig into the Chinese...

2026-08-17

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Young people want jobs

International Labour Organisation reported that joblessness among young people rose globally in 2025. We take a look at the issue of youth unemployment. Elsewhere, President Trump says he'll declare ...

2026-08-15

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Tech giants grilled over Australian Social Media ban

Australian lawmakers have been questioning executives from the likes of Meta and Tiktok over the country's social media ban for under 16s. Data suggests the majority of Australian teens still use the...

2026-08-14

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How Incheon Airport has become the world's busiest airport

Incheon Airport near the South Korean capital of Seoul has become the world's busiest international airport for the first time, handling more than 38 million international passengers in the first half...

2026-08-14

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Maersk en-route to success

Maersk's CEO exclusively tells World Business Express the company is investing more in alternative routes after the trouble in the Strait of Hormuz There's a new holder of the title of the world's bu...

2026-08-13

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Los Angeles Lakers face takeover

The Los Angeles Lakers are to be sold for a reported record-breaking $12.5bn to American businessman Josh Kushner and former Disney chief executive Bob Iger. We hear from a former insider on what this...

2026-08-13

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US Prices: What's Getting More Expensive

The latest US inflation data is out, but with the cost of living still a major concern for households, how are Americans feeling about their finances? Plus, Colombia’s new president is set to declare ...

2026-08-12

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Total solar eclipse boosts tourism

As parts of Europe head for a "once-in-a-lifetime" total solar eclipse, we hear from one region in Iceland on how they are seeing a boost in tourism in a year when they have seen a decline in tourists...

2026-08-12

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Nvidia raises $500bn for AI Data Centres

Some of the world's biggest banks and investment firms have partnered with the chip giant to invest in artificial intelligence infrastructure. The money from the likes of Goldman Sachs, BlackRock and...

2026-08-11

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Why are billionaires investing in the Premier League?

A consortium led by businessman Amit Bhatia, including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin are in talks to buy around a 30% stake in Liverpool football club. We find out ...

2026-08-11

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China launches first regular Arctic shipping route

The "Ice Silk Road" will run along the north Russian coast on its journey between Ningbo on China’s east coast and Felixstowe in the UK. Sea Legend, the Chinese container shipping company behind it, s...

2026-08-10

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