World Business Report

Warner Brothers Discovery, which produced Harry Potter, Game of Thrones, and Succession, says it's considering a sale after receiving several unsolicited offers. The US media giant had announced plans to split into two separate entities earlier this year. How could the leading candidate in New York's mayoral race reshape America's financial capital?Plus, why people are going nuts for pistachios.(Picture: The exterior of the Warner Bros. Discovery Atlanta campus is pictured in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. May 2, 2023. REUTERS/Alyssa Pointer/File Photo)

Japan's first female prime minister sends financial markets soaring as investors bet she's gonna spend big on Japan's economy. The Brazilian oil giant Petrobras says it's been given the green light to start drilling for oil near the mouth of the Amazon river off the coast of the world's largest tropical rainforest. And Coca-Cola's results pop, but at the same time, demand is fizzling out. We'll find out what's going on at the world's biggest soda brand.You can contact us on WhatsApp or send us a voicenote: +44 330 678 3033.Presenter: Leanna Byrne Producer: Victoriya Holland Editor: Shea Conduct

Amazon's cloud computing firm says major service issues remain after an outage hit hundreds of sites worldwide. As China's leaders meet in Beijing to formulate a five year plan, we'll look at the challenges and opportunities facing the world's second biggest economy. Diwali, the Hindu festival in India is underway. Gold is often bought for luck and prosperity but with prices hitting $4,300 an ounce, how are shoppers and businesses coping? Plus, has San Francisco's city made a comeback? Andrew Peach finds out.

A problem at Amazon Web Services has broken the internet...dozens of apps and websites stopped working following a huge outage. We look at India where the Hindu festival of Diwali has begun. Gold is often bought for luck and prosperity but - with prices hitting $4,300 an ounce - how are shoppers and businesses coping? And China is working on it's economic plan for the rest of the decade but what's the impact on the rest of the world? You can contact us on WhatsApp or send us a voicenote: +44 330 678 3033. Presenter: Sarah Rogers Producer: Victoriya Holland

A landmark deal to cut global shipping emissions has been put on hold for a year after Saudi Arabia and the U.S. succeeded in ending the talks. Bisi Adebayo speaks to the International Chamber of Shipping and the General Secretary of the International Maritime Organization.Why is the US Chamber of Commerce trying to stop the Trump administration charging businesses US$100,000 for each foreign skilled worker visa? In South Africa gambling has become one of the country's fastest-growing industries - but at what cost?Plus, how are some American states helping start-ups and researchers to make graphic processing units, the supercharged chips that power AI ?

New climate agreement to make shipping more environmentally friendly was postponed by a year after failing to reach consensus amid U.S. pressure. Representatives from most of the 176 member states of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), which governs global seafaring, are at its headquarters in London. Also we head to South Africa where gambling has become one of the country's fastest-growing industries - but at what cost? And have you heard of Singles Day? It China's biggest online shopping event and this year it's come early in a bid to get consumers to spend more cash. You can contact us on WhatsApp or send us a voicenote: +44 330 678 3033. Presenter: Hannah Mullane Producer: Victoriya Holland Editor: Justin Bones

Nestlé is the world's largest packaged food and drink company, but after a turbulent period it has announced plans to cut 16,000 jobs over the next two years. But after selling its water division for €5bn earlier this year, will it lead to the Swiss conglomerate slimming down further? Andrew Peach finds out why the US Chamber of Commerce is trying to stop the Trump administration charging businesses US$100,000 for each foreign skilled worker visa. Elsewhere, Japan is known for its political stability, but amid numerous economic challenges, could a new prime minister be the answer to its problems? And what's all the fuss about with Microsoft's first-ever handheld Xbox console? The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC. (Picture: The Nestlé logo is seen during the opening of the 151st Annual General Meeting of Nestlé in Lausanne, Switzerland on 12th April, 2018. Credit: Reuters / Pierre Albouy.)

US President Donald Trump has said Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has agreed to stop buying Russian oil, but the Indian government isn't completely in agreement with the American President's comments - stating that talks were 'ongoing'. Also the world's biggest packaged food and drinks company Nestlé has announced big job cuts. And is Microsoft's new hand-held Xbox games console worth the money? Presenter: Hannah Mullane Producer: Victoriya Holland Editor: Stephen Ryan

New official data shows that prices in China are falling again. The producer price index, which measures the amounts charged by factories, has been negative for three straight years and last month it declined by 2.3 per cent year-on-year. Meanwhile, with consumer prices also down during a holiday month, is the world's second largest economy stuck in a hole, and how hard will it be to fix? Elsewhere we hear about the economic turmoil and rising living costs over the past year in Indonesia that's caused violent protests. And Ed Butler speaks to Professor Sir Cary Cooper on why Germany wants to put its pensioners back to work. The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.

It's been welcomed by small businesses but comes with new tariff costs. More than a billion small parcels were sent between India and America last year.What will a $20 billion currency swap deal mean for Argentina?And Greece proposes a workday which could run for up to 13 hours.

The IMF's latest report acknowledges that US growth has actually been stronger this year than it was expecting. But with a government shutdown entering a third week, we see some worrying signs for the world's largest economy. Also why France is giving up on its plans to increase the retirement age? And President Trump has welcomed Argentina's liberaltarian president, Javier Milei, to the White House, days after the US agreed to provide major financial help. You can contact us on WhatsApp or send us a voicenote: +44 330 678 3033.

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has presented the government's long-awaited budget. But will it pass? And can the government finally resolve the recurring political battle over raising the retirement age?The International Monetary Fund has released its global economic outlook, projecting growth of 3.2% for the year ahead. However, concerns remain over global trade and the potential impact of tariffs.And Cape Verde's national football team has qualified for the FIFA World Cup for the first time. We take a look at the investment that helped get them there.

Why is Microsoft switching off from one of the world's most used operating systems. And how bad that could be for millions of computer users around the world. How big a deal could this be? Also why Madagascar, one of the world's poorest nations, is now in turmoil with its President fleeing the country. And The Royal Australian Mint is releasing new $1 Bluey coins this week and they are already being pre-sold online for inflated prices. It follows the wildly popular release of Bluey coins last year. So what makes Bluey so popular? You can contact us on WhatsApp or send us a voicenote: +44 330 678 3033.

Hannah Mulane breaks down China's latest economic data. Could it strengthen their hand ahead of trade talks with the US?We also look at whether France's new government can push its budget through parliament.And how the Australian Royal Mint are looking to cash in on animated cartoon Bluey now estimated to be worth two billion dollars.

President Trump is threatening to cancel his meeting with Xi Jinping and, in a post on Truth Social, warned of “strange things happening in China.” He says Beijing is planning sweeping export controls on rare earths — and the U.S. is now calculating a massive tariff hike.U.S. businesses trading with China are watching closely —and soybean farmers especially so. We speak to their trade body and ask their reaction.Plus, cocoa prices have taken a tumble to their lowest level in nearly two years, after a wild rally that squeezed chocolate makers and boosted farmer incomes. So what's behind the drop, and what does it mean for growers on the ground?And Pokémon cards have become a serious business. Since they first came out in 1996, the value of certain rare cards has skyrocketed — we're talking up to 4,000% over the past two decades. So what's behind the boom?You can contact us on WhatsApp or send us a voicenote: +44 330 678 3033.

The US has purchased Argentine pesos, taking the next step in a controversial effort to calm a currency crisis hitting the South American country and its president, Trump ally Javier Milei. In the US though, it's a different story – farmers, especially soybean farmers, have lost ground to Argentina in global markets, especially in China, due to its trade war with the US. And Pokémon cards are hitting record highs, as some of them have seen values rise by 4000%, according to Card Ladder, which tracks values. Presenter: Sarah Rogers Producer: Ahmed Adan Editor: Justin Bones and Shea Conduct

The Chief Executive of JP Morgan Chase Jamie Dimon shares his views on AI, and whether he thinks the hype around it will continue. The German Chancellor, Friedrich Merz vows to do everything possible to counter EU rules banning the sale of new CO2 emitting cars after 2035. And we hear how Doanld Trumps tariffs pilicy is affecting Switzerland which is facing duties of some 39 per cent on its exports to the US. (Picture: Jamie Dimon. Credit; Shannon Stapleton Reuters)

In a BBC interview, the head of America's largest bank, J P Morgan, has warned that US stock markets do not currently reflect the level of risk of a serious fall. Jamie Dimon said he was "far more worried than others" about a major market correction. China has tightened its rules on the export of rare earths – the elements that are crucial to the manufacture of many high-tech products. And the price of silver hit its highest level in decades. The metal reached more than $50 an ounce. Presenter: Sarah Rogers Producer: Ahmed Adan Editor: Justin Bones

Warnings the value of AI companies are stretched... we'll bring you reaction from industry experts.Trade relations between India and the UK are at an all-time high according to politicians and business leaders... We ask what business opportunities that might offer.And why we might need new names for vegetarian sausages and veggie burgers?You can contact us on WhatsApp or send us a voicenote: +44 330 678 3033.

The Bank of England has warned of the risk of an AI-bubble, after it assessed some company values in the sector as "stretched". In a report out today, officials at the bank's Financial Policy Committee drew comparisons with the pile-on for ‘dotcom' stocks 25 years ago. The price of gold has hit a record high of more than $4,000 an ounce as investors look for safe places to put their money over concerns about economic and political uncertainty around the world. And the UK prime minister is leading a delegation of more than 100 entrepreneurs, business and cultural leaders and university vice-chancellors on his visit to India, as he attempts to boost UK investment. Presenter: Sarah Rogers Producer: Ahmed Adan Editor: Justin Bones

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Washington, trying to revive trade talks with Donald Trump. The European Union is turning up the pressure too, doubling its steel tariffs. Will that get Washington's attention? And Hollywood's pushing back against a new video tool which they say breaches copyright.

After more than a century of dominance, coal has been overtaken by renewable energy as the world's biggest source of electricity – a historic moment, according to new data from the global energy think tank Ember. In the UK, police say they have dismantled an international gang suspected of smuggling up to 40,000 stolen mobile phones from the UK to China in the past year. The political crisis continues in France amid efforts to get a government together following the resignation of the third prime minister in a year. Presenter: Sarah Rogers Producers: Ahmed Adan and Niamh McDermott Editor: Justin Bones

France faces fresh political turmoil as PM Sébastien Lecornu resigns. Sam Fenwick hears from businesses and investors on shifting confidence in the country's economic direction.We examine the worsening conditions for women in Afghanistan, where the UN reports that the Taliban have severely restricted women's rights to work, study, and dress freely. And Japan's markets rally as Sanae Takaichi becomes the country's first female prime minister, with the Nikkei jumping nearly 5% on expectations of increased government spending and monetary easing.

France's government has fallen apart again over how to handle it's public spending budget. We hear how the collapse will affect French businesses.In Japan, stocks have hit a record high after Sanae Takaichi won the party leadership making her the likely next Prime Minister. UK car marker Jaguar Land Rover and Japanese beer maker Asahi are showing signs of recovery after separate cyber attacks halted both businesses.And bitcoin has hit another new record high!Presenter: Sarah Rogers Producers: Ahmed Adan and Niamh Mc Dermott Editor: Justin Bones

US farmers are under pressure with trade wars, crop prices and now a government shutdown. Andrew Peach speaks to two of them about how their livelihoods are being affected.We also look at Taylor Swift's lastest album and speak to businesses which rely on her continued success. And in Thailand we spend some time with the best female chef in the world.

Japan is facing a shortage of Asahi products, including beer, tea, and soft drinks after a major cyber-attack. We hear from businesses affected.In China, the Government has proposed new standards for fast food deliveries.TikTok has had its licence temporarily suspended in Indonesia.Plus, the Women's Cricket World Cup is underway in India. There's been a record breaking attendance and biggest prize pot ever!Presenter: Sarah Rogers Producer: Niamh Mc Dermott Editor: Justin Bones

Sam Fenwick takes a look at the soaring cost of cybercrime, as attacks sweep across industries and threaten global business stability, spotlighting Japan's Asahi Breweries, one of the latest victims. A liquefied natural gas platform meant to bring economic prosperity in the West African nation of Senegal is at the centre of controversy.And in Tokyo, the race to lead Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party heats up. With five contenders and the economy centre stage, we explore what's at stake for the nation's future.

Sam Fenwick takes a look at the soaring cost of cybercrime, as attacks sweep across industries and threaten global business stability, spotlighting Japan's Asahi Breweries, one of the latest victims.A liquefied natural gas platform meant to bring economic prosperity in the West African nation of Senegal is at the centre of controversy. And in Tokyo, the race to lead Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party heats up. With five contenders and the economy centre stage, we explore what's at stake for the nation's future.

Elon Musk has become the first person ever to reach a net worth of more than $500billion. But how did he get to this point?French authorities have charged the captain of an oil tanker travelling from Russia with refusing to follow instructions.In Japan, who will be the next Prime Minister?Also in Japan, the country is days away from running out of the nation's most popular beer.Presenter: Leanna Byrne Producer: Niamh Mc Dermott Editor: Justin Bones

The US government shutdown is less than a day old, and federal workers are already receiving furlough notices. It's the first closure in almost seven years. Also, how money can be used as a tool of control and manipulation within relationships. We explore what economic abuse is, and how it affects lives.And with October here, Oktoberfest is underway. Thanks to the German diaspora, the beer-filled tradition has spread far beyond Munich.

The US government has shutdown after senators failed to agree on a funding bill. We look at the main reason behind the shutdown - healthcare. Plus, what do investors think of Spotify's founder stepping down as CEO. Presenter: Leanna Byrne Producer: Niamh Mc Dermott Editor: Justin Bones

Funding for the US government will be cut off at the end of Tuesday unless President Donald Trump's Republican Party can agree with opposition Democrats on a way forward with a spending bill. Gideon Long hears from Democrats and Republicans, as well as US workers. And, in Africa, a trade deal that's been the cornerstone of US-African economic relations for 25 years is set to expire. It's called the African Growth and Opportunity Act – AGOA for short. Plus, Afghanistan businesspeople are appealing to the Taliban after a total internet shutdown in the country. (File photo: A member of staff sits on steps close to the US Capitol, Washington, DC, USA, 30 September 2025. Photo by WILL OLIVER/EPA/Shutterstock)

The US government is hours away from shutting down unless a funding deal is struck. Who will feel the impact first? We hear from the people whose jobs and livelihoods are on the line.In Africa, thousands of jobs are at risk as the US decides whether to renew the African Growth and Opportunity Act, a key trade pact between the countries. Presenters: Leanna Byrne and Hannah Bewley Producers: Victoriya Holland and Niamh McDermott Editor: Shea Conduct

U.S. pharmaceutical lobby group PhRMA has said that it would launch a new website in January to help patients buy prescription drugs directly from manufacturers, bypassing pharmacies. This comes after a deadline set by President Trump, asking the big pharmaceutical companies to voluntarily lower their prices. Gideon Long will hear from two patients about the struggles they face paying their medical bills. And one of the world's biggest video game publishers, Electronic Arts, is being taken into private ownership in a record-breaking leveraged buyout. A Saudi-backed fifty-five billion dollar purchase values the California-based firm at a twenty-five per cent premium to its closing New York share price on Friday. (File photo: Abiraterone acetate cancer drug (AA250). Tablet of the prostate cancer drug abiraterone acetate, marketed under the name Zytiga.)

What would it take for you to sell out your boss? Cyber criminals offer a BBC Correspondent a cut of the action in return for passcodes. And Zimbabwe's government is ordered to cut back on spending as it grapples with its budget.You can contact us on WhatsApp or send us a voicenote: +44 330 678 3033.Presenter: Sarah Rogers Producers: Niamh McDermott and Victoriya Holland Editor: Justin Bones

US President Donald Trump has announced a new wave of tariffs, including a 100% levy on branded or patented drug imports, 25% tariffs on heavy-duty trucks, 50% on kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities and 30% on upholstered furniture. Andrew Peach looks at how people in these sectors have reacted to these latest sweeping tariffs. And, can you still make money from a Broadway show? Only a few of the 18 commercial musicals that opened on Broadway last season made a profit. (Photo: US President Donald Trump on the South Lawn of the White House before boarding Marine One in Washington, DC, USA, 26 September 2025. Photo by KENT NISHIMURA/POOL/EPA/Shutterstock)

US President Donald Trump has announced a new wave of tariffs, including a 100% levy on branded or patented drug imports from 1 October - unless a company is building a factory in the US. We hear from Germany's VFA association of pharmaceutical companies.And, the price of love - hundreds of alleged romance scammers are arrested as part of an international operation. The CEO of a dating app tells us how to protect users from scammers.Tattoos were once reserved for rockstars or sailors, but are now part of a mainstream industry predicted to be worth $6.5 billion by 2033. So what's behind this booming trade?You can contact us on WhatsApp or send us a voicenote: +44 330 678 3033.Presenter: Sarah Rogers Producer: Victoriya Holland Editor: Justin Bones

US President Trump has signed an executive order that will hand TikTok to a group of investors who include Larry Ellison, one of the richest men in the world and the founder of the tech company Oracle. Also, US house prices are climbing, supply can't keep up with demand, and high interest rates are keeping sellers on the sidelines. And Starbucks has said it will cut about 900 US jobs and close its worst-performing stores there, as well as shut some UK stores as part of a cost-saving move. (Photo: U.S. President Donald Trump shows a signed executive order on a deal that would divest TikTok's U.S. operations from its Chinese owner ByteDance, at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., September 25, 2025. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque )

The world's biggest polluter, China, is promising to cut carbon emissions for the first time - but what does that mean for businesses trying to keep up?And Ticketmaster agrees clearer pricing after an investigation in the UK.You can contact us on WhatsApp or send us a voicenote: +44 330 678 3033.Presenter: Sarah Rogers Producer: Victoriya Holland Editor: Justin Bones

The US has said that it's currently in negotiation for $20 billion to support Argentina's economy. President Javier Milei thanks the US government for the “support and confidence”. Canada has assembled an AI task force in Ottawa .It wants to prepare a strategy and has promised millions of dollars to attract talent from around the world. (A customer counts Argentine peso bills before checking out in a supermarket in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on January 13, 2025. REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian/File Photo)

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz introduces the 2026 budget with €126.7 billion in new investments for infrastructure, transport, schools, and other major projects. Leanna Byrne talks to a business industry leader in Berlin about why they're not happy with the proposals. And a deal has been reached to make a new HIV prevention drug much more affordable in low and middle income countries. You can contact us on WhatsApp or send us a voicenote: +44 330 678 3033.

The world's most valuable company, Nvidia, is investing $100 billion into OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, to build what it calls the next generation of artificial intelligence.Meanwhile, Jaguar Land Rover, owned by India's Tata Group, is still struggling to get cars off the production line after last month's cyberattack. We hear how dealers around the globe are coping.In the US, top talk show host, Jimmy Kimmel is going back on air following a suspension by Disney-owned network, ABC. But some tv stations are refusing to air the programmes return.(Photo: Nvidia and OpenAI logos are seen in this illustration taken, September 22, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo)