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World Business Report
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The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.
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Trump flies to China for talks with Xi
3w ago00:08:57Tap to summarizeTariffs, tech competition, the Iran war and Taiwan top the agenda for the two superpowers. Trump, last visited in 2017. He returns to a stronger, more assertive China. Tens of thousands take to the streets of Buenos Aires to protest the economic policies of Argentina's President Javier Milei. And India hikes the tariff on imports of gold and silver from 6% to 15%.
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US price worries: customers tighten purse strings
3w ago00:26:26Tap to summarizeAre higher prices in the US starting to show up in household bills as inflation moves closer to 4%? We’ll be looking at where that pressure is coming from, how long it might last, and what it means for businesses and consumers already feeling the squeeze. Also today, after an awkward intervention from President Macron, we get the mood from the tech-focused Africa Forward summit, where leaders and investors are debating the future of digital growth on the continent. And we hear why eBay has ruled out a deal to merge with GameStop, ending speculation over a possible takeover in the gaming retail space. (Picture: Allison Dinner/EPA/Shutterstock)
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US inflation leaps to 3.8%
3w ago00:08:56Tap to summarizeThe blockade of the Strait of Hormuz have caused higher energy and grocery prices. The average US price for a gallon of unleaded is at its highest level since July 2022, at $4.50.A Japanese snack maker says it's been forced to print its packaging in black and white because of ink shortages caused by the crisis in the Persian Gulf.And it's the first day of the Cannes Film Festival in the south of France, one of the biggest events in the world of cinema.
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Fmr World Bank Chief: "China should stop hoarding food and fertiliser"
3w ago00:26:26Tap to summarizeOil prices are rising as tensions in the Middle East continue to disrupt supply, with petrol in parts of the US now topping six dollars a gallon. David Malpass, former US Treasury Under-Secretary under President Trump and former World Bank President, tells Sam Fenwick that China should stop hoarding food and fertiliserAnd what does all this mean on the ground for small businesses already under pressure? Also, Nintendo shares fall after a price hike for its new Switch 2 console, as booming demand for AI drives up the cost of memory chips and pushes prices higher for gamers. We’ll be asking what’s behind the global scramble for semiconductors — and how far those costs could go. And Iran’s saffron industry is being hit by the conflict — pushing up prices for one of the world’s most expensive spices. (Picture: The crude oil tanker Odessa, carrying UAE crude after passing through the Strait of Hormuz with its AIS transponder turned off, at Daesan port, Seosan, South Korea, 8 May 2026. Credit: Reuters / Kim Soo-hyeon)
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Narendra Modi urges Indians to WFH
3w ago00:08:57Tap to summarizeThe PM says austerity measures will cut India's fuel use and save foreign exchange. India imports 90% of its oil. Its fuel bill has spiked since the US and Israel's war on Iran.President Emmanuel Macron goes on a charm offensive in Africa. He's visiting Kenya for the two day Africa Forward Summit, a gathering meant to showcase France’s new policy for the continent. And singer Dua Lipa is suing Samsung for $15mn for using her image without her permission
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Why is US consumer confidence at a record low?
3w ago00:26:25Tap to summarizeUS job numbers are rising and the stock market is booming near record highs. So why are consumers feeling so pessimistic about the economy?As a Mexican trade mission visits Canada, the two countries look to deepen economic ties.Also Instagram’s direct messages are no longer fully private, and gamers face higher prices as console costs climb.[Picture: Customers shop for groceries at a Publix supermarket in Miami, Florida, USA. Photo Credit: CRISTOBAL HERRERA-ULASHKEVICH/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock
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Donald Trump warns EU of new tariffs by July 4
3w ago00:08:46Tap to summarizeLast week, the US President threatened to raise the tariff on the import of EU cars to 25% if the European Parliament delayed a new EU/US tariff agreement.The annual conference of ASEAN, the grouping of South East Asian states, is meeting in the Philippines with the shadow of the war in the Persian Gulf hanging over the event.And at least 11 miners have died after an accident at an artisinal mine in Kenya
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EU and airlines disagree on fuel shortage concerns
4w ago00:26:28Tap to summarizeAs airlines cut flights over high jet fuel costs the EU's transport commissioner says passengers must still be compensated.We hear from the Global Fashion Summit in Copenhagen on how the industry is responding to rising costs and supply chain issues.And would you sue for guaranteed access to a sun lounger on your holidays?
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Air Asia boss admits high fuel costs are hard to manage
4w ago00:08:56Tap to summarizeTony Fernandes, the chief executive of the low-cost carrier, has been speaking to the BBC. He says the current high fuel costs are more complex for the airline to manage than during the COVID-19 pandemic. Plus, Danish shipping giant Maersk says it will be able to adapt if charges are introduced for ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz. And the African nation of Madagascar is struggling to deal with fuel shortages as a result of the war in the Persian Gulf.
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How Ted Turner changed the media landscape
4w ago00:26:30Tap to summarizeWe look back on the life of the CNN founder, Ted Turner, who has died. We hear from Brian Selter, CNN chief media analyst, and Lisa Napoli who was an intern in the network's early days. Also, conflict in the Middle East has driven aluminium prices to a four-year high. So how will this affect the price of cars and canned goods? And with six weeks to go before the FIFA World Cup, how US hotels are seeing fewer bookings than they expected.(Picture: Turner Enterprises Chairman Ted Turner participates in a panel at the 2010 Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills, California. Credit: REUTERS/Phil McCarten)
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