World Business Report Podcast
The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the 麻豆社.
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Trump and Xi talks come to a close
Fri 15 May 2026
Presidents Trump and Xi end talks: What has been achieved?
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Will Donald Trump's visit to China benefit the global economy?
Thu 14 May 2026
As the US president's trip to China ends, has a smoother path to global trade been paved?
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The start of the deal: Trump and Xi meet
Thu 14 May 2026
Talks start between Presidents Xi and Trump in Beijing: What's at stake for both?
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Donald Trump and Xi Jinping discuss tariffs, trade, and AI
Wed 13 May 2026
Donald Trump visits China hoping to improve trade relations with Xi Jinping.
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Trump flies to China for talks with Xi
Wed 13 May 2026
Tariffs, tech competition, the Iran war & Taiwan top the agenda for the two superpowers.
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US price worries: customers tighten purse strings
Tue 12 May 2026
US inflation is rising again. It鈥檚 at its highest level since it hit 4% three years ago
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US inflation leaps to 3.8%
Tue 12 May 2026
Blockades of the Strait of Hormuz have led to higher energy and grocery prices.
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Fmr World Bank Chief: "China should stop hoarding food and fertiliser"
Mon 11 May 2026
David Malpass' comments come as Presidents Trump and Xi are due to meet in China
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Narendra Modi urges Indians to WFH
Mon 11 May 2026
The PM says the austerity measures will cut India's fuel use and save foreign exchange.
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What's life like for seafarers stuck in the Strait of Hormuz?
Tue 5 May 2026
As the US-Iran war escalates, we hear about the welfare of ship crews stranded
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GameStop wants eBay for $56bn
Mon 4 May 2026
US retailer GameStop has put in an offer to buy online marketplace eBay for $56bn
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Trump announces 25% tariffs on cars from the EU
Fri 1 May 2026
Donald Trump has accused the EU of not complying with its trade deal
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The new head of the Fed?
Tue 21 Apr 2026
Donald Trump鈥檚 nominee for the chair of the Federal Reserve is grilled by senators
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Tensions in the Gulf as US seizes Iranian ship
Mon 20 Apr 2026
Global markets dip as Iran says it will retaliate against what it says is piracy
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First Iranian oil for India in seven years
Thu 9 Apr 2026
For the first time in seven years, India has bought its first cargo of Iranian oil
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What the US-Iran ceasefire means for oil prices, flights and bills
Wed 8 Apr 2026
Ships are starting to move through the Strait of Hormuz, but hundreds are still backed up
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Ten days of Ukrainian drone strikes reduce Russia's seaborne crude oil exports
Tue 7 Apr 2026
Ukrainian drones have struck Russia's oil export facilities in the Baltic and Black Seas.
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Could there be a revival of the coal industry?
Wed 1 Apr 2026
As Asia struggles without fuel imports, we explore the increased use of 'dirty' fuels.
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Why Sri Lanka is raising electricity prices for most households
Tue 31 Mar 2026
Sri Lanka is forced to increase power tariffs as energy costs begin to bite
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Why diesel is rising quicker in price than other fuel?
Mon 30 Mar 2026
Diesel has been rising faster than other fuels due to the war in Iran
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US allows Russian oil sales to tackle rising prices
Fri 6 Mar 2026
India has been granted a 30 day waver to buy sanctioned Russian oil to ease supply fears
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Can Gulf countries export oil before storage runs out?
Thu 5 Mar 2026
Crude oil supplies from Iraq and Kuwait could stop shipping within days
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Strait talking: Energy markets rocked as conflict intensifies
Tue 3 Mar 2026
Energy prices spike after Qatar closes its LNG base and the Strait of Hormuz remains shut
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Iran: War in Middle East rattles global markets
Mon 2 Mar 2026
Strikes send oil prices higher and travel stocks tumbling
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China and Germany鈥檚 leaders meet, seeking closer ties
Wed 25 Feb 2026
Germany鈥檚 chancellor, Friedrich Merz has met with Chinese President, Xi Jinping
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What does Trump's new 10% tariff mean for consumers?
Tue 24 Feb 2026
We look at prices for Americans as new tariffs come into force
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Nations react to US tariff chaos
Mon 23 Feb 2026
India and the EU both postpone progress on trade with the US
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Is it a Tokyo drift for tourism?
Wed 18 Feb 2026
Number of tourists visiting Japan falls for first time in four years
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US hosts critical minerals landmark summit
Wed 4 Feb 2026
Washington is keen to secure essential supplies for electric vehicles and semiconductors
