World Business Report
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China's Xi Jinping visits Washington for a meeting with President Donald Trump.
Also, how Cambodia is fighting financial scams.
And why McDonalds is betting big on chicken.
(Picture: U.S. President Trump Meets With China's President Xi At Zhongnanhai. Credit: Getty Images)
President Trump will welcome China's leader to the US capital ahead of talks ranging from tariffs to energy costs to the future of AI.
The trip is Xi's first state visit to the US in just under a decade and his third meeting with Trump since the US president began his second term in office.
Meanwhile, the head of the International Monetary Fund has warned that advanced economies need to reduce borrowing because of the spiralling cost...
We're assessing where a busy day of diplomacy at the UN General Assembly has left the global oil market. Face-to-face talks have begun between the US and Iran. But President Trump also concedes that a peace deal is unlikely before November. Can the stretched global oil supply survive that long?
Also with Ed Butley, why are Xboxes on the wane, and why do women screenwriters write better movies?
(Picture: 81st United Nations General ...
The prices companies are paying for shipping the fuel have risen 12 fold in the last few months.
In that time Brent Crude oil has fallen below 100 dollars a barrel, relieving some pressure that the rising prices have put on inflation around the world.
But there are concerns that the shortage in tankers could reverse those falls.
Also, Volkswagen's top executive in China says the country's domestic car market is going to decline by 20 ...
Paramount Skydance has settled a lawsuit with dozens of US states, removing a major hurdle to its $110bn (£82.8bn) merger with Warner Bros Discovery. We hear from the Hollywood film editor.
Also in the show, we are looking ahead to talks between Presidents Trump and Xi Jinping this week and we hear of more passenger chaos, this time in US airports.
(Picture: Paramount water tower at Paramount Studios in Hollywood. Credit: Reuters)
Shares in Novo, the company behind Ozempic and Wegovy have fallen more than five per cent as the Danish pharmaceutical company sets out its future growth strategy.
China and the US talk AI ahead of talks between the countries' leaders this week.
And thousands protest in Barcelona against overtourism and plans to expand the city's airport.
Presenter: Luke Wilson Producer: Barbara George
The situation is a result of reduced deliveries of crude oil via Saudi Arabia's East/West pipeline which was attacked by Houthi rebels from Yemen.
Warren Buffett's son Howard replaces him as Chair of Berkshire Hathaway.
And we why US College football is coming to Wembley Stadium in London.
Japan's central bank has raised interest rates to their highest level since 1995, we'll be finding out how one business is feeling and will more rate hikes be the new normal.
The Australian government is considering a total ban on smart glasses in its offices and schools over security concerns.
And Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappé has ended his partnership with Nike after two decades.
Presenter: Guy Kilty Producer: Barbara George
Canada's PM Mark Carney is in Europe to discuss an EU-Canada Associate Member deal. President Trump suggests such a deal would be ‘hostile act’.
Motorists in Nigeria express fury at the rising cost of petrol and diesel.
And thousands of staff at a UK bank are demanding concessions after the company said it wants employees to work from the office more often.
The European Union has announced plans for a social media ban for young people at the same time that tech bosses have backed restrictions for similar age groups. Luke Wilson hears from a researcher of Digital Child Futures about what makes a successful ban.
Plus, as Americans Todd Boehly and Mark Walter sell their stakes in Chelsea, where does this leave the football club?
The Federal Reserve has raised rates for the first time since 2023 the bank focuses on inflation fight. Chair Kevin Warsh defied Donald Trump’s calls for lower borrowing costs.
2026 summer wheat exports from Russia and Ukraine will be 60% lower than pre-war average. Attacks on ports and shipping are to blame. Experts tell World Business Report that global wheat prices are likely to rise.
One of Ed Sheeran's support acts has bee...
As businesses in the US prepare themselves for a potential interest rates hike, Luke Wilson hears from a dairy farmer about how it could impact his bottom line.
Plus, as President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen backs a proposal for Canada to become an associate member of the EU we ask, just what could that relationship look like?
In recent weeks the US Treasury Secretary has tried to tame the bond markets. The cost of bonds affects how much you pay for borrowing such as mortgages and credit cards. But can Scott Bessent succeed where so many before him have failed?
Also the luxury brand LVMH appears to be losing some of its shine. Why has the luxury giant lost its appeal and how much is the second-hand market to blame?
Elsewhere the Ebola outbreak in the Democ...
As fuel prices rise across the world, Luke Wilson hears from an economist in Germany about the impact on the country's industry.
Plus, how are costs to borrow money affecting mortgage rates?
Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark speaks to the BBC about the dangers of AI development and need for regulation, as the world's biggest AI bosses call for a pause in development, we find out does AI need a kill switch?
Also, Africa’s biggest ever share sale has been launched, Aliko Dangote wants millions of Nigerians to own a piece of his oil refinery, to help his plans for expansion. And Russia’s wartime economy may sti...
As bosses of AI companies call for a 'slowdown' in the development of the technology, the BBC's Luke Wilson explores if it's even possible without China onboard.
Plus, Africa's biggest ever public share has opened in Nigeria and how are oil prices reacting to the closure of a key pipeline in Saudi Arabia.
The Houthis now control the vital Red Sea waterway including the key shipping lane through the Bab al-Mandab Strait. We hear from maritime and security experts. As oil prices hit an unprecedented six dollars per barrel in the U.S., we go to South Dakota and Massachusetts to speak to American business owners about the impact of higher prices and lower wages. And on the twenty fifth anniversary of 9/11, &nbs...
Prices in the US rose by 3.4% in the year to August, with the cost of living being pushed up by higher gasoline prices. We hear how one business is being impacted.
China sets targets to boost the percentage of EV's and autonomous vehicles on its roads.
And athletes compete for a share of 10 million dollars at the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest Hungary.
Presenter: Luke Wilson Producer: Barbara George
The visit to New Delhi is Xi Jinping’s first trip to India in seven years. But will this diplomatic overture lead to stronger business ties between the two countries? We go to our correspondent on the ground who tells us more. How much does the BRICS summit matter? A Brazilian economist tells us her view.
An expert on Yemen explains the latest shipping crisis in the region, after Houthi rebels take the city of Mocha on the Re...
The European Central Bank has raised its key interest rate to 2.5%, as it steps up efforts to bring inflation under control. Will be taking a look at the kind of impact this is having and will other central banks follow suit.
Oil as hit over a hundred dollars a barrel, with jet fuel costs in some parts of the world pushed even higher.
And the Chinese telecoms giant Huawei goes on trial in New York.
Presenter: Luke Wilson Producer:...
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