Podcast appearances and mentions of michelle fleury

For decades, Nike was the sports brand - a global symbol of winning. One estimate suggests it sells 26 pairs of shoes every second. Elite athletes wore it as they chased titles, while millions of children wore it as they dreamed of sporting glory. But as competition intensified and consumer tastes changed, the company that once dominated the market began to lose momentum. This year alone, Nike's stock market value has fallen by around 35%. So what went wrong? And can Nike find a way back to winning?Presenter: Rahul Tandon, Michelle Fleury and Will Bain Producer: Rebecca Smyllie Editor: Stephen RyanYou can email the team: businessdaily@bbc.co.uk(Photo: Shoppers walk past a Nike store in the King of Prussia Mall in Pennsylvania, US, 3 April, 2025. A giant Nike tick is displayed in the window. Credit: Rachel Wisniewski/Reuters)

This week, Michelle, Rahul and Will explore the world of dynamic pricing, where prices go up when demand is high and come down when demand drops. It's already standard in travel and hospitality. Now, it's expanding into live events, and this year, it reached the World Cup. Supporters say it's simple economics, charging what people are willing to pay. Critics argue it risks pricing ordinary fans out of the experiences they love. So how does dynamic pricing really work? Why has it become one of the most controversial trends in live entertainment? And as organisers push to maximise revenue, are we seeing the future of events, or the point where fans push back?Hosts: Will Bain, Michelle Fleury and Rahul Tandon Producer: Rebecca Smyllie(Picture: The 2026 FIFA World Cup logo is placed over the original logo of the Hard Rock stadium in Miami, Florida, USA. Credit: CRISTOBAL HERRERA-ULASHKEVICH/EPA/Shutterstock)

A California jury tossed out Elon Musk's high-profile lawsuit against OpenAI and its boss Sam Altman. But who actually wins and what does this public row mean for the reputation of their companies? Michelle Fleury and Rahul Tandon are joined by the BBC's Lily Jamali, who spent weeks in court following the twists and turns in a battle of the tech titans.Producer: Gideon LongYou can email us: businessdaily@bbc.co.uk(Picture: A combination photo shows OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Tesla CEO Elon Musk during a trial at a federal courthouse in Oakland, California, United States. Credit: REUTERS/Manuel Orbegozo)

As US President Donald Trump travels to Beijing to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping, we look at the tensions and the relationship between the world's two biggest economies. Presenters: Will Bain, Michelle Fleury and Rahul Tandon Producer: Gideon Long(Picture: U.S. President Donald Trump shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Busan, South Korea, October 30, 2025. Credit: REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein)

We have the latest from New York with the BBC's Michelle Fleury. And we hear from Beth Benike, the owner of Busy Baby baby products in Minnesota. Plus we ask Diane Swonk, KMPG's Chief US Economist what this all means for the US economy?

It's probably the world's best-known coffee chain but just over a year ago, business wasn't doing well. Sales had slipped, customers were drifting away and the buzz had gone. Newly-arrived CEO Brian Niccols was handed a tough task: stop the fall and make the coffee shops somewhere people wanted to return to. In an interview with our North America business correspondent Michelle Fleury, he explains why customers are returning and seem to be giving the company another shot. If you'd like to get in touch with the team, our email address is businessdaily@bbc.co.ukProducers: John Mervin and Justin BonesBusiness Daily is the home of in-depth audio journalism devoted to the world of money and work. From small startup stories to big corporate takeovers, global economic shifts to trends in technology, we look at the key figures, ideas and events shaping business.Each episode is a 17-minute deep dive into a single topic, featuring expert analysis and the people at the heart of the story.Recent episodes explore the weight-loss drug revolution, the growth in AI, the cost of living, why bond markets are so powerful, China's property bubble, and Gen Z's experience of the current job market.We also feature in-depth interviews with company founders and some of the world's most prominent CEOs. These include the CEO of Google Sundar Pichai, Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales, and billionaire founder Judy Faulkner of Epic Systems, one of the world's largest medical record software providers.(Picture: A customer holds a Starbucks cup outside one of the company's coffee shops in San Francisco, California, US, on Tuesday, the 27th of January 2026. Starbucks Corp released its earnings figures on 28th of January, which revealed that the company had recorded its first sales growth at established stores in the US for two years. Credit: Getty Images)

Tariffs and trade wars dominated 2025, but what does the year ahead have in store? And what about the prospect for rising prices we've seen around the world? The BBC's Deputy Economics Editor, Dharshini David, and North America Business Correspondent, Michelle Fleury, pick through what we learned last year and explore the trends likely to shape the global economy in 2026. If you would like to get in touch with the programme, please email: businessdaily@bbc.co.ukPresenter: Will Bain Producer: Matt Lines(Picture: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, French President Emmanuel Macron, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, US President Donald Trump, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz at the G7 summit in Kananaskis on June 16, 2025. Credit: AFP via Getty Images)

U.S.-based data centers are expanding at a fast pace, thanks largely to the boom in generative artificial intelligence software and cloud computing. But they're also reportedly causing environmental issues and other problems for their neighbors. The BBC's Michelle Fleury reports from Georgia on how the boom in data centers is raising environmental and sustainability concerns from the people who live near them.

U.S.-based data centers are expanding at a fast pace, thanks largely to the boom in generative artificial intelligence software and cloud computing. But they're also reportedly causing environmental issues and other problems for their neighbors. The BBC's Michelle Fleury reports from Georgia on how the boom in data centers is raising environmental and sustainability concerns from the people who live near them.

The US deadline for Russia to agree a ceasefire in Ukraine has expired, but the prospect of new secondary tariffs has been overshadowed by a mooted meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, in what would be their first face-to-face encounter since 2019. President Trump also appeared to confirm reports on Friday that the US is poised to bilaterally agree a ceasefire deal allowing Russia to retain occupied territory. So are we closer than ever to a frozen conflict without a political resolution? And have Volodymyr Zelensky and Ukraine been kept in the dark?Lucy and Vitaly are joined by the BBC's chief presenter in Washington, Sumi Somaskanda, and our New York business correspondent, Michelle Fleury, to discuss where we stand and what could come next.Today's episode is presented by Lucy Hockings and Vitaly Shevchenko. The producers were Laurie Kalus, Polly Hope and Chris Flynn. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The social producer was Sophie Millward. The series producer is Tim Walklate. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham. Email Ukrainecast@bbc.co.uk with your questions and comments. You can also send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp, Signal or Telegram to +44 330 1239480You can join the Ukrainecast discussion on Newscast's Discord server here: tinyurl.com/ukrainecastdiscord

China's retaliatory tariffs on US agricultural exports could hit President Trump's rural heartlands. This week, 3,000 of China's most influential politicians have gathered for the annual National People's Congress. Premier Li Qiang referred to the economy as a “giant ship” moving “steadily towards the future.” But behind the optimistic rhetoric, China faces significant challenges. Among them, a renewed trade war with the United States.In recent days, China has imposed retaliatory tariffs on US goods, specifically targeting agricultural exports from key states like Iowa, Illinois or Kansas. So, is Xi Jinping taking the trade war straight to Iowa? And how will these new tariffs impact Trump's heartland?On this episode, Lucy Hockings speaks to the BBC's North America business correspondent, Michelle Fleury, and Shawn Yuan, from the BBC's Global China Unit.(Picture: Headshot of China's President Xi Jinping. Credit: Agustin Marcarian/Reuters)Producers: Richard Moran and Tom KavanaghSound engineer: Mike RegaardAssistant editor: Sergi Forcada FreixasSenior news editor: China Collins

President Trump pulls back on imposing tariffs on North American-made cars—at least for now. The BBC's North America business correspondent, Michelle Fleury, explains the rationale behind the decision. U.S. investment giant BlackRock secures a $23 billion deal to acquire ports along the Panama Canal, coinciding with Trump's promise to "reclaim" the canal if he returns to office. Whayt does this mean for Panama's economy and global trade?And we find out why World Cup organisers are planning a Super Bowl-style half-time show for the 2026 final for the first time.

​Since returning to the White House, Donald Trump has made a string of expansionist foreign policy announcements, angering several of his international counterparts. After reiterating his ambitious intention to purchase Greenland, and renaming the Gulf of Mexico, the US president doubled down on his insistence that Washington should regain control of the Panama Canal, the essential shipping passage he claims has been commandeered by China. Built by the United States in the early twentieth century, the waterway transformed global trade and marked America's emergence as a superpower on the world stage, before being transferred to Panamanian control via a 1977 treaty. So why has Donald Trump got it in his sights now? On this episode Jonny Dymond speaks to Julie Greene, a professor of American studies at the University of Maryland, about the storied history of the Panama Canal. And the BBC's North America business correspondent Michelle Fleury discusses the politics and economics behind the Trump administration's diplomatic pursuit of the trade route.The Global Story brings you trusted insights from BBC journalists worldwide. We want your ideas, stories and experiences to help us understand and tell #TheGlobalStory. Email us at theglobalstory@bbc.com You can also message us or leave a voice note via WhatsApp on +44 330 123 9480.Producers: Laurie Kalus, Mhairi MacKenzie and Beth TimminsSound engineer: Annie SmithAssistant editor: Sergi Forcada FreixasSenior news editor: China Collins

More than a dozen states in the US have sued TikTok, accusing the social media platform of helping to drive a mental health crisis among teenagers. We hear the latest from the BBC's Michelle Fleury.Also in social media, Brazil's Supreme Court has lifted a ban on X.And as Florida braces for Hurricane Milton, we talk to a truck driver out delivering milk and find out how local businesses are preparing.You can contact us on WhatsApp or send us a voicenote: +44 330 678 30 33

The United States and China have had a turbulent history. In recent years, diplomatic relations between the world's two largest economies reached what many observers described as a new low, and despite some growing signs of stability, the future remains uncertain. So, how might this precarious situation be impacted by the upcoming US election?For the latest episode in this special series, Sumi Somaskanda is joined by the BBC's China correspondent Laura Bicker, and our business correspondent Michelle Fleury. They tackle big issues from trade and the economy, to defence and national security, and consider what victory for either Kamala Harris or Donald Trump could mean for the ongoing Sino-American relationship.The Global Story brings you trusted insights from BBC journalists worldwide. We want your ideas, stories and experiences to help us tell #TheGlobalStory. Email us at theglobalstory@bbc.com You can also message us or leave a voice note via WhatsApp on +44 330 123 9480.Producer: Laurie KalusSound engineers: Stephen Bailey, Hannah Montgomery, and Ben AndrewsAssistant editor: Sergi Forcada FreixasSenior news editor: Sara WadesonIf you want to hear more from our 'America and...' series, why not listen to the first episode here: https://link.chtbl.com/gqWrGSMT

Tens of thousands of dock workers in the US walk out in a dispute over pay and automation. Will Bain hears from our North America business correspondent Michelle Fleury, who's at the port of Newark. We also hear how the dispute could affect global supply chains, and the CEO of one of the world's biggest warehouse firms, Prologis, on how it could affect them. In the Middle East, the Israeli military has been carrying out what it describes as limited, localised raids against Hezbollah across its border with Lebanon. We hear from a Lebanese economist on how the Middle East's economy is likely to react, and hear about a jump in oil prices following the US' announcement that there are signs that Iran is preparing to launch an imminent missile attack against Israel. Plus we're in Paris to find out about the city's fashion week - and the luxury market's challenges with declining sales.

A bonus episode from The Global Story podcast: Washington's antitrust cases against Amazon, Apple, Google and Meta The US government is suing some of the biggest tech companies on the planet – Amazon, Apple, Google and Meta – in antitrust cases. The face of Washington's crackdown is Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan, the youngest person ever to hold the post.So, who is the woman taking on Silicon Valley? And can she succeed? To answer these questions, host Adam Fleming speaks the BBC's North America business correspondent Michelle Fleury and former North America tech reporter James Clayton.

The US government is suing some of the biggest tech companies on the planet – Amazon, Apple, Google and Meta – in antitrust cases. The face of Washington's crackdown is Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan, the youngest person ever to hold the post. So, who is the woman taking on Silicon Valley? And can she succeed? To answer these questions, host Adam Fleming speaks the BBC's North America business correspondent Michelle Fleury and former North America tech reporter James Clayton. The Global Story brings you trusted insights from BBC journalists worldwide. We're keen to hear from you, wherever you are in the world. We want your ideas, stories and experiences to help us understand and tell The Global Story. Email us at theglobalstory@bbc.com You can also message us or leave a voice note via WhatsApp on +44 330 123 9480. #TheGlobalStory. The Global Story is part of the BBC News Podcasts family. The team that makes The Global Story also makes several other podcasts, such as Americast and Ukrainecast, which cover US news and the war in Ukraine. If you enjoy The Global Story, then we think that you will enjoy some of our other podcasts too. To find them, simply search on your favourite podcast app.This episode was made by Peter Goffin, Alice Aylett Roberts and Beth Timmins. The technical producer was Matt Hewitt. The assistant editor is Sergi Forcada Freixas and the senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

We examine one the biggest property deals in Europe since 2022 as Gucci has splashed out on a new $1.3bn office in Milan. British businessman Joe Lewis is sentenced by a US judge to three years' probation for orchestrating an insider trading scheme. The BBC's New York business correspondent Michelle Fleury tell us more. Is Gen Z opting for blue collar jobs rather than going to college? We speak to the president of the American Welding Academy. Roger Hearing discusses these and more business stories with guests Yoko Ishikura, professor Emeritus at the Japanese Hitotsubashi University, and Alexander Kaufman, senior reporter at the Huffington Post.(Picture: A Gucci store in China. Picture credit: Kevin Foy.)

Kate Adie presents stories from France, India, the US, Panama and Spain.It's been a year since the UK signed a deal with France to help reduce the number of boats crossing the Channel and break up the smuggling gangs. And whilst the number of crossings is falling, there's been a sharp rise in migrant deaths, mostly by drowning, as they take ever greater risks to reach the UK. Andrew Harding is in Calais to find out why.In the coming days, India will be calling national elections. Voting will take place over several weeks. Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, seems unstoppable, with many expecting he will win a third consecutive term in office. Samira Hussain examines his enduring popularity.The film Oppenheimer, about the creator of the atomic bomb, dominated the Oscars with seven Academy awards. Much of the film is set in the town of Los Alamos, in New Mexico where physicist J Robert Oppenheimer carried out his research. Emma Vardy reports on its lasting effects on local communities.The Panama canal is vital to international trade, providing an essential shipping route and a short cut between the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. But, as Michelle Fleury explains, fewer ships are able to use it at the moment, because of a drought.And in southern Spain, we join Polly Hope in Seville cathedral, amongst the visitors and the faithful as they mark Lent with a procession through the historic streets of the city.Producer: Sally Abrahams Production co-ordinator: Sophie Hill Editor: Richard Fenton-Smith

The World Bank was originally established after World War Two with the goal of eradicating poverty and establishing shared prosperity. With new challenges such as health crises, climate change and the establishment of the Asian Development bank, the World Bank's purpose is under greater scrutiny than ever before, but has its core mission changed? Michelle Fleury, the BBC's North America business correspondent, talks to Claire Graham about the origins and purpose of the World Bank, and the current challenges it faces as it tries to support sustainable development throughout the world.

US prosecutors are taking Google to court over allegations it made deals with smartphone makers to ensure it was the default search engine on billions of devices. The Department of Justice claims the tech giant engaged in illegal practices, which Google denies. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is forecasting that demand for oil, natural gas and coal will all peak before 2030. We ask if this is the beginning of the end for the fossil fuel era, what does it mean for the countries that rely on them now? Pickleball has become a popular racket sport in the US this summer, but why is it frowned upon in some quarters? Michelle Fleury reports on the tennis-like craze from New York City.

The rush to extract battery metals from the bottom of the ocean and what that could cost financially and environmentally. Michelle Fleury sees a specialist mining robot in action and hears the arguments for and against deep sea mining. Presenter / producer: Michelle Fleury Image

Former FTX boss Sam Bankman-Fried has pleaded not guilty to fraud and other crimes. Devina Gupta speaks to BBC North America business correspondent, Michelle Fleury, who is in New York reporting on the case. What affect will the China travel restrictions have on the economies of the countries that are implementing them? And the Pacific island nation of Tuvalu could become the first country to disappear due to climate change. Now the government says it will rebuild the islands in the metaverse – the digital world created by Facebook owner, Mark Zuckerberg – to preserve their culture and heritage. (Picture: Sam Bankman-Fried arrives at the court in New York on 3 January. Picture Credit: Getty Images)

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on Friday that the US economy added 261,000 nonfarm payroll jobs in October, while the unemployment rate rose slightly to 3.7%. Jobs growth in the US is continuing, but why is it a worrying sign for the US economy? Michelle Fleury, our New York Business Correspondent explains how unemployment rates are affecting inflation. Meanwhile, Chris Low, a Wall Street markets analyst at FHN Financial discusses todays fall in value of the dollar. Also in the programme, we speak to environment correspondent Matt McGrath about the upcoming COP27 summit in Egypt which kicks off this weekend. And we talked to Mitali Nikore, an economist from Delhi about the cost of air pollution in India. (Picture: A mature woman driving a truck. Credit: Getty Images)

The International Monetary Fund has openly criticised the UK's economic policy. It says the government's plan to cut tax for the highest earners and increase borrowing will increase inequality. Our North America business correspondent from New York, Michelle Fleury, tells us more. The UK Treasury says it is focused on growing the economy to raise living standards for everyone. Former Deputy Director at the IMF, Adnan Mazarei, speaks further on the issue. Energy journalist Jacob Schlandt gives us the latest on gas leaks from the Russian-controlled Nordstream gas pipelines – which the international community has labelled an act of sabotage. Hurricane Ian gathers momentum towards Florida, leaving hundreds of thousands of people in Cuba without power. Cathy Perkins, the Director of Pinellas County Emergency Management, talks to us. Could building more homes and offices out of wood instead of concrete help tackle climate change? The BBC's Maddy Savage explores the pros and cons. Carlos Kytka, the executive director of the Gay European Tourism Association, chats with us about Cuba's push to become an attractive destination for LGBTQ+ visitors. (Picture: The UK's currency, pound sterling, has fallen to historic lows. Credit: Getty Images.)

The BBC'S New York correspondent, Michelle Fleury explains the IMF's concerns about the new fiscal measures adopted by the UK. Mark Sobel, a former US treasury official who is now chair of OMFIF a think tank, highlights the importance of sterling to the global economy. Polish Prime Minister, Mateusz Morawiecki has reacted to the gas leaks from Russian-controlled pipelines, describing the damage as an act of sabotage. But the US Secretary of state, Anthony Blinken, takes a more cautious approach. The leader of the opposition party in the UK, Sir Keir Starmer, has announced a new Labour policy for tackling climate change - setting up a state-owned energy company - called Great British Energy. We speak to Jacob Schlandt, a journalist based in Germany about the effects of the leak on the markets. As Florida braces for Hurricane Ian, Cathy Perkins, the Director of Pinellas County Emergency Management talks to us about the situation. Food delivery drivers in Brazil are facing hard times trying to save a mere 3 dollars extra a day on fuel. BBC journalist, Agustina Latourrette speaks to some of them. Paris Fashion Week is back in the French capital with a bang. The BBC's Bisi Adebayo caught up with Lucy Maguire, a reporter for Vogue Business who's at the show in Paris.

Sam Fenwick is joined by President of the Women's Institute for Science, Equity and Race, Rhonda Vonshay Sharpe and Director of the Center for Conflict Management at Ewha University in Seoul, Professor Jasper Kim. Elon Musk subpoenas co-founder Jack Dosey as part of his legal dispute with Twitter as he tries to pull out of a deal to purchase Twitter for 44 billion dollars. The BBC's North America business correspondent, Michelle Fleury joins us from New York. China is offering special loans to combat the country's housing crisis, but is a drought putting further pressure on the country's economy? Coldplay's current tour “Music of the Spheres” aims be as sustainable as possible. So could this be the future of world music tours? We hear from Seth Wines from Concordia University in Montreal, who researches consumer behaviour and climate change. (Picture: PARIS, FRANCE - APRIL 26: In this photo illustration, the Elon Musk's Twitter account is displayed on the screen of an iPhone in front of the homepage of the Twitter website on April 26, 2022 in Paris, France. Picture Credit: Getty Images).

Taiwan is bracing for a potential show of force from China as US house speaker Nancy Pelosi arrives in the country for talks with the president. The BBC's Taiwan correspondent Cindy Sui has been following the story. Spain has introduced an energy-saving plan today which includes limiting air conditioning in public buildings and businesses to a minimum of 27 celsius and limiting central heating to a maximum of 19 celsius. Photojournalist Leah Pattem updates us from Madrid. The oil giant BP hit its highest quarterly profit for 14 years. Investment director at Broker Fidelity International, Tom Stevenson, tells us what impact it could have on the tax industry. Rent rates in New York have soared in yet another sign of the cost-of-living squeeze. We hear from Yoon Choi who was forced out of the Upper East Side due to high rent rates. The BBC's North America business correspondent Michelle Fleury joins us from New York. In 2020, after months of civil unrest, China introduced a new security law in Hong Kong. In response, the UK has expanded the British National Overseas visa scheme which now offers the right to live and work in the UK for five years, as well as a path to citizenship. James Graham catches up with those starting new lives in the UK and finds out how they're establishing careers. (Picture: WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 21: U.S. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) holds her weekly press conference at the U.S. Capitol on July 21, 2022 in Washington, DC. Picture Credit: Getty Images).

As Twitter launches legal action to compel Elon Musk to complete a takeover he says he now wants to stop, Silicon Valley tech reporter James Clayton and New York business correspondent, Michelle Fleury join us to take stock of how what was meant to be the biggest deal in tech has turned into the industry's biggest row instead. Tech Tent also speaks to Carl Pei as he launches the Nothing One and attempts to shake up the smartphone market. China analyst Kerry Allen tells us about screen time for Chinese children being strictly limited over the summer holidays - and why Heardle fans are unhappy about it being bought by Spotify.

As new data shows the work from home revolution is accelerating, we ask if technology has forced the world of work to change for ever. Claire McCartney, from the CIPD, shares her expertise and the BBC's New York business correspondent Michelle Fleury gives the picture from the US. Zoe interviews the boss of Uber, Dara Khosrowshahi, about the company's future. Kyle Glen, co-host of the Osint Bunker podcast, and the BBC's Gordon Corera discuss open source intelligence. And the latest twists and turns in the Elon Musk Twitter takeover saga.

Inflation in the US was up 8.3% in April, down from a growth rate of 8.5% in March, hinting that the peak of inflation could be over. We get analysis from our business correspondent Michelle Fleury in New York. Shanghai is introducing new lockdown measures to try and halt the spread of coronavirus. Don Weinland is China business editor for The Economist, and describes the latest restrictions. Also in the programme, the BBC's Rahul Tandon reports on what happens to a country such as Ukraine when conflict means that cash stops flowing in normal ways. Remittances to low- and middle-income countries will slow down this year because of the war in Ukraine. That's according to a report from the World Bank. We speak to its lead author Dilip Ratha about the consequences. Spain is expected to become the first Western country to introduce menstrual leave, giving women who suffer from painful periods up to three days off per month. Chloe Caldwell, author of menstrual memoir The Red Zone: A Love Story, tells us why she welcomes Spain's decision. Alex Ritson is joined throughout the programme by Ralph Silva of Silva Research Network in Toronto in Canada, and Sushma Ramachandran, business journalist for the Tribune, who's in Delhi, India. (Picture: Supermarket shelves. Picture credit: Getty Images.)

Inflation in the US was up 8.3% in April, down from a growth rate of 8.5% in March, hinting that the peak of inflation could be over. We get analysis from our business correspondent Michelle Fleury in New York. And Susan Schmidt of Aviva Investors in Chicago tells us how investors reacted to the inflation figures.

The BBC's Michelle Fleury joins us to explain the latest US unemployment figures. And the US Treasury Department is banning Blender - a type of currency mixer which scrambles cryptocurrencies from thousands of addresses, to make transactions even harder to trace. It was used in a huge multi-million dollar heist undertaken by hackers in North Korea; we hear more from Herb Scribner, a reporter at Axios

The BBC's Michelle Fleury joins us to explain the latest US unemployment figures. Also in the programme, 2000 trade unions in Sri Lanka have participated in a nation-wide strike, with employees calling in sick and out on the streets across the country. Our reporter Archana Shukla gives us the latest from Colombo. On Monday, voters in the Philippines will head to the polls to choose a successor to President Rodrigo Duterte, who can't run again due to term limits. The BBC's Karishma Vaswani in Manila explains what the key issues will be for voters. And Martyn Williams has a report about the English film enthusiasts who are working to bring back 35mm projectors.

The US central bank, the Federal Reserve, has raised interest rates by 0.5% in a bid to combat rising inflation, which is currently running at 8.5%. We get analysis from our north America business correspondent Michelle Fleury. And Mitchell Hartmann of the Marketplace programme on American Public Media asks whether we might see a repeat of the 'wage-price spiral' of the 1980s. The European Union has proposed a ban on imports of Russian oil and refined fuel products. Richard Bronze is head of geopolitics at the energy sector consultancy Energy Aspects, and talks us through the implications. And we get a sense of how this move could impact the Russian economy from Elina Ribakova, deputy chief economist at the Institute of International Finance. Also in the programme, the BBC's David Reid reports on how fast and portable genome testing is unlocking the secrets to ourselves, and the environment we live in. And Diego Maradona's infamous 'Hand of God' football shirt sells for a record £7.1 million. We assess the legacy of the footballer - and that 1986 game - with Marcela Mora y Araujo, an Argentine sports journalist based in London. Fergus Nicoll is joined throughout the programme by James Mayger of Bloomberg News in Beijing and by Takara Small, tech reporter and podcast host, from Toronto. (Picture: A supermarket in California. Credit: Getty Images)

The European Union has proposed a ban on imports of Russian oil and refined fuel products. Richard Bronze is head of geopolitics at the energy sector consultancy Energy Aspects, and talks us through the implications. And we get a sense of how this move could impact the Russian economy, from Elina Ribakova, deputy chief economist at the Institute of International Finance. Also in the programme, the US Federal Reserve is due to announce its latest interest rate decision shortly. We explore its options with the BBC's Michelle Fleury. Meanwhile the Reserve Bank of India announced a surprise 0.4 percentage point interest rate increase. The BBC's Nikhil Inamdar tells us what was behind the move. Plus, the BBC's David Reid reports on how fast and portable genome testing is unlocking the secrets to ourselves, and the environment we live in.

The US central bank, the Federal Reserve, has raised interest rates by 0.5% in a bid to combat rising inflation, which is currently running at 8.5%. We get analysis from our north America business correspondent Michelle Fleury. And Susan Schmidt of Aviva Investors in Chicago tells us how investors reacted to the Fed's announcement. Diego Maradona's infamous 'Hand of God' football shirt sells for a record £7.1 million. We assess the legacy of the footballer - and that 1986 game - with Marcela Mora y Araujo, an Argentine sports journalist based in London.

Tesla boss Elon Musk has offered to buy Twitter, saying he is the right person to "unlock" the social media platform's "extraordinary potential". In a surprise announcement, Mr Musk said he would pay $54.20 a share for Twitter, valuing it at about $40bn. We get the details from the BBC's Michelle Fleury in New York. Plus, in Sri Lanka, protests continue and the financial chaos deepens as two of the world's biggest credit ratings agencies said they expected the country to default on its foreign debts. To give us a sense of what every day life looks like right now, the BBC's Rahul Tandon has been speaking to people across Sri Lanka. And Nepal says it's considering declaring a two-day weekend, instead of its Saturday only weekend, as part of its measures to reduce the consumption of petroleum products; The BBC's Anbarasan Ethirajan reports from Kathmandu. And following a boom in pet ownership during the pandemic, services for those dogs and cats are springing up - we hear from Donna Conelly, owner of Angels pet care and Barking Mad Dog training in Newcastle.

Tesla boss Elon Musk has offered to buy Twitter, saying he is the right person to "unlock" the social media platform's "extraordinary potential". In a surprise announcement, Mr Musk said he would pay $54.20 a share for Twitter, valuing it at about $40bn. We get the details from the BBC's Michelle Fleury in New York, and further analysis from tech journalist Chris Stokel-Walker. And Chris Low explains how Twitter's share price moved today in reaction to the news.

A two day general strike is under way in India today, as workers protest government economic policies. We hear how everyday life has been affected from Nikhil Inamdar, BBC India Business correspondent in Mumbai. President Biden has a big new budget to take to congress - we hear from Chris Low from FHN Financial who says this bill is notable for having some sweeteners for the other side. Workers at three different Amazon warehouses in the US are voting on whether to organise unions. The BBC's Michelle Fleury reports from one of the facilities, in Staten Island, New York, on whether this effort is likely to succeed. And Jeffrey Sonnenfeld at the Yale School of Management, explains how the so-called "Business Retreat" from Russia could pressure President Putin into retreating from the war with Ukraine. (Picture of protesters during a nationwide general strike against the policies of the central government, in Ahmedabad, India. Photo by Sam Panthaky via Getty Images).

China's Shanghai financial hub will be locked down in two phases amid rising Covid cases. Jennifer Pak is China correspondent for our US partner programme Marketplace, and tells us what impact the lockdowns are likely to have on global supply chains. Also in the programme, a two day general strike is under way in India today, as workers protest government economic policies. We hear how everday life has been affected from Sushma Ramachandran, who is an independent business journalist based in Delhi. Workers at three different Amazon warehouses in the US are voting on whether to organise unions. The BBC's Michelle Fleury reports from one of the facilities, in Staten Island, New York, on whether this effort is likely to succeed. Plus, the BBC's Sam Fenwick reports on record prices for fertiliser as a result of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and explores the potential impact it could have on global food supply. Today's edition is presented by Mike Johnson, and produced by Benjie Guy and Sarah Hawkins.

For two weeks, Western countries have been ramping up restrictions on trade with Russia. As these start to bite into Moscow's economy, the US National Security Adviser has issued a warning to China. Ahead of a meeting with Bejing's top Foreign Policy Official in Rome on Monday, Jake Sullivan said China would 'absolutely' face consequences if it helped Moscow to evade or backfill sanctions. We spoke to Dr Bhavna Dave is a Senior Lecturer in Central Asian Politics at the School of Oriental and African Studies and asked her about the relationship between Beijing and Moscow. Next, we discuss the enormous numbers of people who have been fleeing Ukraine, in an effort to escape the fighting with Konstantin Sonin - a Russian Economist, and a Professor at the University of Chicago. We then asked our regular analyst Michael Hughes if with the supplies of Russian oil and gas now set to run dry - would other countries step up to supply Europe? Then we go to the BBC's North America business correspondent Michelle Fleury. She spoke to The head of America's largest natural gas producer, EQT. He said he believes the US could replace Russian natural gas there. Next, Dr Selam Kidane is an Eritrean Psychology lecturer at the University of West London and a human rights activist. We asked her about Eritrea's relationship with the UN and Russia in light of the country refusing to sanction Russia. Lastly - In many markets, there is a campaign to stop Russian channels from broadcasting what's being called propaganda pertaining to the Ukraine crises. In Europe, RT has already disappeared from satellite services - and in Canada a group of Russian language journalists have signed a letter demanding that the government bans outlets controlled by the Kremlin from their airwaves. Alla Kadysh is a Russian radio and podcast host in Toronto, wrote the letter. Producer: Gabriele Shaw | Presenter: David Harper

Western countries have placed further sanctions on Russia after President Putin ordered troops into two breakaway regions of eastern Ukraine. We hear directly from some of the main diplomatic voices on both sides of the crisis, and get an update from the Wall Street Journal's Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent Yaroslav Trofimov, who is in Kyiv. Professor Avinash Paliwal of the School of Oriental and African Studies in London tells us why India is walking a tightrope when it comes to responding to the situation in Ukraine, given the country's close military and commercial ties with Russia. Bloomberg correspondent Simone Foxman has been at the summit of the world's leading natural gas producers in Qatar's capital Doha, and tells us other suppliers will be unable to meet the shortfall caused by the disruption of Russian gas exports to Europe. Shaistah Akhtar, an expert on sanctions law at London-based law firm Mischon de Reya, tells us how the impact of the measures taken against Moscow by countries such as the UK will be felt in Russia. The BBC's Michelle Fleury has a special report on rapidly increasing used car prices, and how potential buyers in the US have been affected. Throughout the programme we're joined live by Jeanette Rodrigues, Managing Editor for South Asia at Bloomberg, and political reporter Erin Delmore in New York. (Photo: Protesters outside the Russian embassy in Kyiv; Credit: Getty Images)

Amid warnings from the West that time really is running out, the G7 group of nations has reiterated that it is ready to impose sanctions on Russia if it sends troops over the border; we hear from Anders Aslund, senior fellow at the Stockholm Free World Forum and an Adjunct Professor at Georgetown University. We get market reaction from Peter Jankowskis of Arbor Finanvcial. Plus, a former Goldman Sachs banker has gone on trial in New York at the start of a multi-billion money laundering trial. The case centres on a scandal in Malaysia known as 1MDB that helped bring down a government. We hear the latest from our US business reporter Michelle Fleury.

With inflation rising faster than expected, we hear from the BBC's North America Business correspondent Michelle Fleury and economist Cary Leahey. Plus, blockades across some of the busiest border crossings between Canada and the United States are disrupting supply chains of America's biggest car companies. We hear from Peter Campbell, Global Motor Industry Correspondent at the Financial Times. And Tesla is being sued for alleged racial discrimination and harassment by a California regulator which claims the electric carmaker operates "a racially segregated workplace". Dana Hull automotive and technology reporter for Bloomberg tells us about the allegations. Plus, the BBC's Ivana Davidovic reports on why the use of robots has risen by 40% in North American workplaces since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. And we're joined throughout the programme by Alaezi Akpuru entrepreneur and Creative Director at Virgioli Fashion in Lagos, Nigeria and Alexander Kaufman senior reporter at HuffPost, based in New York. (Picture of dollar bills, picture via Getty Images).

The UK economy grew 7.5% in 2021, despite a fall in December due to Omicron restrictions. We get analysis of the latest data from Ruth Gregory, senior UK economist at Capital Economics in London. Also in the programme, Argentina's government and the International Monetary Fund have been renegotiating the terms of a 2018 loan issued to the country. The package had been vaunted for its commitment to protecting the most vulnerable in society, but as the BBC's Ed Butler reports, the reality has been painfully different. Religious police in Nigeria have destroyed nearly four million bottles of beer in a crackdown on alcohol in the northern city of Kano. The BBC's Nkechi Ogbonna explains the background. Plus, ahead of this weekend's Super Bowl between the LA Rams and Cincinnati Bengals, the BBC's Michelle Fleury reports on the rising number of cryptocurrency adverts expected on TV. And with the event returning to Los Angeles for the first time in almost 30 years, we examine the likely economic impact on the city with Matt Dangelantonio of LA's KPCC radio. Today's edition is presented by Will Bain, and produced by Sara Parry, Sarah Hawkins and Gabriele Shaw.

The online retail giant has announced that it will split its long-anticipated new headquarters between Long Island City In New York City, and Arlington, Virginia. Some 238 cities across North America had competed for the role. But many residents at the lucky winners are angry about the billions of dollars in alleged "corporate welfare" offered by their city authorities to lure Amazon in. Winner's curse?Michelle Fleury meets the protestors in Long Island City, while Edwin Lane speaks to urban studies theorist Richard Florida, Seattle-based professor of public policy Jake Vigdor, and to Vinous Ali of the British tech industry body TechUK.(Picture: Boxes with the Amazon logo turned into a frown face are stacked up after a protest against Amazon in Long Island City; Credit: Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

Michelle Fleury and Ben Crighton travel from Louisville in Kentucky to New York on the East Coast. Along the way they speak to miners, environmentalists, food bank volunteers, drug addicts and former school students about President Obama's legacy. Although the economy seems to have recovered from the global financial crisis, they encounter anger and disillusionment, and find that much of the optimism that swept Obama into office in 2008 has been replaced by division in Washington and across the country.In the weeks before the 2008 US election, the BBC drove a bus coast to coast across the US asking people about their lives and their hopes and fears for the future. In the four-part series America Revisited we meet some of those same people again to find out why the country seems more divided than ever.Picture: Billy and Doug are retired miners who are worried about their pensions, Credit: BBC

Michelle Fleury and Ben Crighton travel from Louisville in Kentucky to New York on the East Coast. Along the way they speak to miners, environmentalists, food bank volunteers, drug addicts and former school students about President Obama's legacy. Although the economy seems to have recovered from the global financial crisis, they encounter anger and disillusionment, and find that much of the optimism that swept Obama into office in 2008 has been replaced by division in Washington and across the country. In the weeks before the 2008 US election, the BBC drove a bus coast to coast across the US asking people about their lives and their hopes and fears for the future. In the four-part series America Revisited we meet some of those same people again to find out why the country seems more divided than ever.