World Business Report

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

US-Canada: Can a trade deal get done?

While businesses on both sides of the Atlantic are hoping that the UK-US trade deal - which comes into...

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Trump trade: one step forward, two steps back

There's another twist to the tariffs tale... US President Donald Trump says he's stopping trade talks...

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Are US-China relations back on track?

The US and China have agreed a new trade deal. Will it finally improve relations between the world’s...

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US Economy takes a hit

In the US, the economy shrinks, jobless claims rise, and tariffs start to bite... Will steps toward...

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Syria and Lebanon's paths to economic recovery

With the World Bank awarding $150 million to Syria and $250 million to Lebanon in order to help the...

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What could $250 million do for Lebanon’s economy?

Lebanon has secured $250 million in World Bank funding for post-war recovery, to help repair and rebuild...

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Anti-tax anger grows in Kenya

At least two people have been shot dead during protests in Kenya, which marks the first anniversary...

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Trump lands in Europe for NATO summit

US president Trump arrives in Europe for the annual NATO summit. He is demanding all member states...

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Israel-Iran conflict's impact on the global economy

US President Donald Trump has criticised both Israel and Iran, despite a ceasefire deal. But what does...

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Iran launches missiles at US airbase

Iran launches missiles at a US airbase in Qatar in response to strikes on its nuclear sites. This...

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Will Iran close the Strait of Hormuz?

A narrow area of sea at the mouth of the Gulf has become the focus of global concern after the United...

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Why are global markets so quiet?

Global markets, including the US, have been quietly calm, although there have been warning signs of...

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Time for a rethink on debt?

Economists have been brought together by the Vatican to tackle a global debt crisis. So, is it time...

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How war with Iran impacts Israel’s economy

A war with Iran has been harming Israel, not just in the physical effect of missile strikes but also...

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Central bankers wait and see

How do you solve a problem like price rises? That's the question central banks around the world are...

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Israel-Iran conflict drives up shipping insurance costs

Will he or won’t he? Trump says he’s not decided if he’ll pull the US into Israel’s strikes...

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What is the real state of Russia's wartime economy?

We hear from Russia where Vladimir Putin has been briefing journalists ahead of a major economic forum....

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The G7 minus Donald Trump

Donald Trump has left the G7 in Alberta, Canada, early as the situation between Israel and Iran in the...

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US-China trade tensions may benefit South East Asia

The countdown continues to trade deals with Washington. Ahead of President Trump's threatened tariff...

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How is Israel's bombing affected Iran's economy?

Many of the people of Tehran have been heading out of the city, while social media videos show the lines...

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Israel-Iran conflict economic impact

Many of the people of Tehran have been heading out of the city, while social media videos show the lines...

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Israel-Iran attacks: economic impact

How could the Israel-Iran attacks impact the global economy? We speak to experts on the region.What's...

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What we know about Air India plane crash so far

A London-bound Air India plane carrying 242 people crashes in a residential area shortly after take-off...

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More than 200 people in India have died in a plane crash

An Air India plane, bound for London with 242 people on board, crashed shortly after take-off in Ahmedabad....

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