World Business Report

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

Global stocks hit an all-time peak amid trade uncertainty

Global stocks hit an all-time peak: does it mean the global markets are really suffering, despite increasing...

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Trump signs order hiking steel tariffs

The global steel industry is again braced to be impacted by Donald Trump's implementation of a 50% tariff,...

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South Korea presidential election: how will it affect the economy?

Polls have closed in South Korea’s presidential election, where people have been voting to elect a...

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Trump hopes to hold a phone call with China’s Xi to discuss tariffs

US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are expected to hold a phone call to discuss...

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How is China going to hit back in the US trade war?

The heat seems to be back under those trade tensions between the US and China - we'll hear why Beijing...

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Elon Musk’s White House farewell

On the day Elon Musk departs the White House, and his work at DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency),...

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Rhode’s beauty blockbuster deal

e.l.f. Beauty acquires Hailey Bieber’s Rhode in a massive $1bn deal. e.l.f. CEO Tarang Amin joins...

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Tariffs, trade wars and courtroom drama

After a federal court ruled US President Donald Trump’s latest tariff levies illegal, his administration...

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What does court ruling mean for President Trump’s tariffs?

A US federal court has blocked Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs, which the Trump administration...

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Nvidia earnings boom despite tariffs

Nvidia, a huge success in the tech world, reported its latest quarterly earnings. The chipmaker, vying...

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State of emergency in Panama

US banana giant Chiquita has laid off around 5,000 workers following a month-long strike as part of...

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US-Japan steel deal?

Japanese-owned steelmaker Nippon Steel is expected to close its “partnership” with U.S. Steel at...

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Shein accused of breaking EU law

Global fast-fashion retailer, Shein, has been accused of breaking EU law with manipulative sales tactics....

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Optimism over US-EU trade talks

The United States President, Donald Trump, has agreed to drop his threat to impose 50% tariffs on European...

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The trillion dollar court battle

Two of the world's biggest energy firms are in court fighting over a new oil project that could be worth...

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EU vows to defend interests after US tariff threat

The European trade commissioner says the EU will defend its interests in trade talks with the United...

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Trump threatens tariffs on EU goods and Apple iPhones

US President Donald Trump has said he is recommending a 50% tariff on all goods from the European Union...

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US Business body reacts to Donald Trump's "beautiful" bill

Business body in the United States gives reaction to Donald Trump's " big beautiful" bill. It contains...

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US House passes Trump's mega tax-cut bill

A massive tax and spending bill has just been passed by the US House of Representatives. The so-called...

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US and South Africa trade talks turn tense

A trade talks meeting turned tense at the White House, when President Trump clashed with South Africa’s...

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Will the US Congress pass Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill'?

With US President Donald Trump's tax cut and spending bill facing opposition from both Democrats and...

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EU plans fee on cheap Chinese parcels

The EU plans a €2 fee on cheap parcels from China, hitting companies like Temu and Shein. We hear...

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The Chinese battery maker powering ahead of its competition

China's Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL) supplies major carmakers including Tesla,...

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From fishing to food exports: What's the UK's deal with the EU?

The UK and the EU have reached a new deal setting out post-Brexit relations on areas including fishing...

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