World Business Report

The latest business and finance news from around the world from the BBC

Confidence in the US economy sinks

A new survey by the University of Michigan's Institute for Social Research has revealed that consumer...

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What are the economic implications of deep-sea mining?

Donald Trump has signed a controversial executive order aimed at stepping up deep-sea mining within...

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US and China: Who will blink first?

China has said no to any trade talks until the US withdraws its tariffs, but which of the World's two...

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India-Pakistan trade tension over Kashmir attack

As tensions rise, Pakistan says any attempt by India to limit its water supply will be seen as an act...

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US and China: What's going on?

And Rahul Tandon talks to a former advisor to Jerome Powell about the US President's blistering attacks...

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China is ‘open’ to trade talks with the US

Beijing says the door for trade talks with the US is wide open, though it's also criticised President...

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Trump suggests China tariffs will fall

President Trump says tariffs on China “will not be anywhere near 145%” but won’t be removed all...

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IMF downgrades global economic growth

The International Monetary Fund has slashed its outlook for global growth, adding that US tariffs and...

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Big falls on Wall Street as the week begins

Stocks tumble on Wall Street as the week begins. The reason seems to be President Trump's desire to...

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VP Vance is in Delhi to meet Modi amid tariff tensions

US Vice President JD Vance has arrived in the Indian capital, Delhi, where he is due to hold talks with...

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Tension grows between President Trump and Jerome Powell

Tension has grown between President Trump and head of the Federal Reserve. Jerome Powell has faced fierce...

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Xi concludes regional tour in Cambodia hailing "ironclad friendship

As President Xi concludes his tour of key East Asian exporting nations, Will Bain explores what deepening...

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Global trade uncertainty 'is off the charts'

The head of the International Monetary Fund, Kristalina Georgieva, has warned that economic growth will...

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European Central Bank cuts rates warning of "exceptional uncertainty"

As the ECB cuts interest rates again, it would take a “wait and see” approach on whether planned...

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Warning issued over any US-China trade war

The World Trade Organisation's director general, Ngozi Okonjo- Iweala, has warned that a trade war between...

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WTO says exports from North America will slump 12%

The World Trade Organisation says exports from North America will slump 12%. The WTO also said global...

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Sudan's civil war is devastating lives and its economy

Two years into a civil war, Sudan is home to the world's largest humanitarian crisis. The International...

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Luxury goods company LVMH shares take a tumble

Luxury goods company LVMH shares take a tumble as the company suffers a 3% decline in first quarter...

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Why is tech giant, Meta, in court?

Meta, the tech giant behind Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, faces a legal battle that could lead...

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Xi Jingping hits back at US tariffs

Chinese leader Xi Jingping hits back at US tariffs as he starts his tour of East Asia, stating ‘The...

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Global markets in flux as trade war between China and US escalates

The White House has insisted that President Trump’s tariffs will make the United States richer, despite...

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China US trade fight intensifies

The US -China trade fight has just intensified as China has upped tariffs on US imports to 125% We look...

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Donald Trump recognises tariff 'transition difficulty' as US stock market falls again

President Donald Trump admits a period of difficult transition is inevitable as his trade policies continue...

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EU pauses retaliation tariffs against US

The EU has paused retaliation tariffs against US. Spokesman for European Commission, Olof Gill, said...

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