World Business Report
Analysis of the big global business and economic issues, as they affect consumers and investors. Broadcast on weekdays.
BP steps up cost cutting as profits slide
Oil giant BP is pulling back billions that had been earmarked for shareholders as it looks to steady its finances after a fall in profits. Leanna Byrne asks what it means for BP’s longer-term strategy in energy? Also, how unusual is it for a major artist to walk away from…
Social media on trial in LA
A landmark US trial begins today in Los Angeles, where plaintiffs say Instagram and YouTube were built to addict kids. We hear from our North America Technololgy Correspondent on what the families said today in court. Then to Japan, where Sanae Takaichi’s decisive election win is being read by markets…
Nikkei hits record after Takaichi victory
Long:Japanese stocks have surged after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s resounding election win, pushing the Nikkei to a record high. Andrew Peach looks at what it means for Japan’s economy. We’ll also hear about concerns from Indian farmers over the country’s interim trade agreement with the United States. And why a…
The EU gets tough with TikTok
With TikTok being told by the EU to change what it believes is an 'addictive design' or face fines, we speak to cyber-psychologist Dr Sarah Hodge, and France's ambassador for digital affairs and AI, Clara Chappaz, on whether the continent is set to follow Australia's lead and ban children below…
The key questions on tech sell off
We answer the basic questions you want answering about the AI-Induced sell off of tech stocks this week You'll hear why one of the world's biggest car makers Stellantis has seen its value cut by a fifth And as the Winter Olympics gets under way - we meet the owner…
Could the tech bubble burst?
After a week of significant drops across many AI and tech-related stocks, we speak to Nobel Prize winner Daron Acemoglu, and economist Cary Leahey of Columbia University in New York, to examine whether the tech bubble could be set to burst. With Nike under investigation by Donald Trump's administration over…
Is AI putting software at risk?
Almost $1 trillion has been knocked off the value of software and services companies as investors weigh whether artificial intelligence has been hit particularly hard, so we ask: what does that mean for the profession itself. We also look at why interest rates in Europe and the UK are on…
US hosts critical minerals landmark summit
The US is ramping up efforts to secure its supplies of critical minerals. Vice-president JD Vance has proposed creating a new critical mineral trading bloc to loosen China’s control over the sector. The approach could reshape global supply chains for materials essential to electric vehicles, semiconductors and defence systems. Ed…
Wegovy maker, Novo Nordisk, warns of price squeeze
The maker of Ozempic says tougher competition from generics in India and China will hit profits this year. Leanna Byrne speaks to its chief financial officer. Plus, Spain moves closer to banning social media for under-16s. And the United States renews a trade deal giving 32 African countries duty-free access…
Disney appoints a new CEO
There’s a major shift at the top of the Walt Disney Company, as one of entertainment’s most iconic brands welcomes a new leader. Ed Butler examines who Josh D’Amaro is, why he’s been chosen, and what his appointment reveals about the wider state of the industry. Plus, how high street…