
Show overview
World Business Report launched in 2025 and has put out 107 episodes in the time since. That works out to roughly 30 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a near-daily cadence.
Episodes typically run ten to twenty minutes — most land between 9 min and 26 min — with run-times ranging widely across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language buisness show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed yesterday, with 106 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2026, with 106 episodes published. Published by BBC.
Episodes
107
Running
2025–2026 · 1y
Median length
11 min
Cadence
Near-daily
From the publisher
The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.
Latest Episodes
View all 107 episodesWill Donald Trump's visit to China benefit the global economy?
May 14, 202626 min
The start of the deal: Trump and Xi meet
May 14, 20268 min
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping discuss tariffs, trade, and AI
May 13, 202626 min
Trump flies to China for talks with Xi
May 13, 20268 min
US price worries: customers tighten purse strings
May 12, 202626 min
US inflation leaps to 3.8%
May 12, 20268 min
Fmr World Bank Chief: "China should stop hoarding food and fertiliser"
May 11, 202626 min
Narendra Modi urges Indians to WFH
May 11, 20268 min
Why is US consumer confidence at a record low?
May 8, 202626 min
Donald Trump warns EU of new tariffs by July 4
May 8, 20268 min
EU and airlines disagree on fuel shortage concerns
May 7, 202626 min
Air Asia boss admits high fuel costs are hard to manage
May 7, 20268 min
How Ted Turner changed the media landscape
May 6, 202626 min
India and Vietnam look to deepen economic ties
May 6, 20268 min
Tensions rise in the Persian Gulf
May 5, 202626 min
What's life like for seafarers stuck in the Strait of Hormuz?
May 5, 20268 min
Hostility fears escalate in the Persian Gulf
May 4, 202626 min
GameStop wants eBay for $56bn
May 4, 20268 min
Trump announces 25% tariffs on cars from the EU
May 1, 202626 min
Global fertiliser shortage threatens 2026 crop yields
May 1, 20268 min
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