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US consumer confidence and electric vehicles

We find out why US consumers are feeling so unsure about the economy. And how Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD is adapting to the global shift away from oil.

US consumers are feeling less confident about their economy than at any other time. We hear from researchers and businesses about why war in the Middle East is making households fearful of the cost of living and rising energy prices.
And, we hear from one of the bosses of electric vehicle giant BYD about how it's performing amid the global shift away from fossil fuels.
Also, how table-top board game Warhammer is riding the zeitgeist to win new fans.
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27 minutes

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Fri 24 Apr 2026 22:32GMT

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  • Fri 24 Apr 2026 21:32GMT
  • Fri 24 Apr 2026 22:32GMT