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  Manchester City found guilty of breaking Premier League rules 25.09.2026 26min

  Independent panel finds City guilty on more than 100 charges after a lengthy investigation into financial rule breaches.Talks between US and China continue during President Xi's visit to Washington DC.And nearly three million Volkswagen and Audi cars are being recalled worldwide over a steering problem.
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  Much ceremony little substance between Xi and Trump 25.09.2026 8min

  Both leaders toasted each other, agreed to an economic future together and little concrete has been announced.We hear how the visit has been received in both China and the US.Also, we hear from the boss of a shipping company on the challenges of navigating attacks and disruption, and also what it’s meant for his bottom line.
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  What does China and the USA want from the state visit? 24.09.2026 26min

  On today’s episode, we take a look at the stories shaping global business and markets. We discuss China’s state visit to the United States with Claire Reade, exploring the key issues and what the visit could mean for relations between the two countries.Cary Leahey joins us to discuss what’s trending in the markets, from the latest moves to the themes investors are watching.We also look at the UN’s conference on scams and the growing international focus on scam operations linked to Cambodia.And could the growing popularity of high-protein diets be putting the food industry under pressure? We examine how changing consumer habits are affecting the businesses behind the trend.Finally, we turn to Turkey, where the founder of an investment fund at the centre of an alleged eighteen-billion-dollar Ponzi scheme has been arrested. We speak to Piotr Zalewski, The Economist’s Turkey correspondent in Istanbul, about the allegations, the scale of the scandal and what it means for Turkey’s financial sector.
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  Trump welcomes Xi to the White House 24.09.2026 8min

  Xi Jinping has arrived at the White House to hold talks with Donald Trump, as the world's two biggest economies agree to extend their trade truce by two months China's stock markets have had their worst trading day in a month, with investors frustrated at the news.Elsewhere, Cambodia's Prime Minister has insisted the country will no longer be a haven for scam centres as a summit takes place there to tackle the issue.It's estimated millions of workers around the world may have found themselves incarcerated, beaten or even electrocuted, before being forced to scam victims online.
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  Presidents Trump and Xi prepare to talk trade, tariffs and tech 23.09.2026 26min

  China's Xi Jinping visits Washington for a meeting with President Donald Trump. Also, how Cambodia is fighting financial scams. And why McDonalds is betting big on chicken.(Picture: U.S. President Trump Meets With China's President Xi At Zhongnanhai. Credit: Getty Images)
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  President Xi goes to Washington 23.09.2026 8min

  President Trump will welcome China's leader to the US capital ahead of talks ranging from tariffs to energy costs to the future of AI.The trip is Xi's first state visit to the US in just under a decade and his third meeting with Trump since the US president began his second term in office.Meanwhile, the head of the International Monetary Fund has warned that advanced economies need to reduce borrowing because of the spiralling cost of it. Kristalina Georgieva said that global economic shocks had pushed up debt levels, but not enough had been done to contain the rising interest costs.
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  UN General Assembly: will diplomacy talks help the global oil market? 22.09.2026 26min

  We're assessing where a busy day of diplomacy at the UN General Assembly has left the global oil market. Face-to-face talks have begun between the US and Iran. But President Trump also concedes that a peace deal is unlikely before November. Can the stretched global oil supply survive that long? Also with Ed Butley, why are Xboxes on the wane, and why do women screenwriters write better movies? (Picture: 81st United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York City. Credit:Reuters)
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  Could a shortage of tankers keep oil prices high? 22.09.2026 8min

  The prices companies are paying for shipping the fuel have risen 12 fold in the last few months.In that time Brent Crude oil has fallen below 100 dollars a barrel, relieving some pressure that the rising prices have put on inflation around the world.But there are concerns that the shortage in tankers could reverse those falls.Also, Volkswagen's top executive in China says the country's domestic car market is going to decline by 20 per cent this year, and the impact will be the same as the COVID pandemic.
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  What the paramount warner merger could mean for Hollywood 21.09.2026 26min

  Paramount Skydance has settled a lawsuit with dozens of US states, removing a major hurdle to its $110bn (£82.8bn) merger with Warner Bros Discovery. We hear from the Hollywood film editor.Also in the show, we are looking ahead to talks between Presidents Trump and Xi Jinping this week and we hear of more passenger chaos, this time in US airports.(Picture: Paramount water tower at Paramount Studios in Hollywood. Credit: Reuters)
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  Novo Nordisk shares slide 21.09.2026 8min

  Shares in Novo, the company behind Ozempic and Wegovy have fallen more than five per cent as the Danish pharmaceutical company sets out its future growth strategy. China and the US talk AI ahead of talks between the countries' leaders this week. And thousands protest in Barcelona against overtourism and plans to expand the city's airport. Presenter: Luke Wilson Producer: Barbara George
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  Saudi Arabia halts October crude deliveries to some European refineries 18.09.2026 26min

  The situation is a result of reduced deliveries of crude oil via Saudi Arabia's East/West pipeline which was attacked by Houthi rebels from Yemen.Warren Buffett's son Howard replaces him as Chair of Berkshire Hathaway.And we why US College football is coming to Wembley Stadium in London.
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  Japan is raising rates again 18.09.2026 8min

  Japan's central bank has raised interest rates to their highest level since 1995, we'll be finding out how one business is feeling and will more rate hikes be the new normal. The Australian government is considering a total ban on smart glasses in its offices and schools over security concerns. And Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappé has ended his partnership with Nike after two decades. Presenter: Guy Kilty Producer: Barbara George
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  Canada wants closer ties with the European Union 17.09.2026 26min

  Canada's PM Mark Carney is in Europe to discuss an EU-Canada Associate Member deal. President Trump suggests such a deal would be ‘hostile act’.Motorists in Nigeria express fury at the rising cost of petrol and diesel.And thousands of staff at a UK bank are demanding concessions after the company said it wants employees to work from the office more often.
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  How can the EU make a social media ban a success? 17.09.2026 8min

  The European Union has announced plans for a social media ban for young people at the same time that tech bosses have backed restrictions for similar age groups. Luke Wilson hears from a researcher of Digital Child Futures about what makes a successful ban.Plus, as Americans Todd Boehly and Mark Walter sell their stakes in Chelsea, where does this leave the football club?
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  Fed raises US interest rates by 0.25% 16.09.2026 26min

  The Federal Reserve has raised rates for the first time since 2023 the bank focuses on inflation fight. Chair Kevin Warsh defied Donald Trump’s calls for lower borrowing costs.2026 summer wheat exports from Russia and Ukraine will be 60% lower than pre-war average. Attacks on ports and shipping are to blame. Experts tell World Business Report that global wheat prices are likely to rise.One of Ed Sheeran's support acts has been dropped by his US concert promoter for his views on Palestine. World Business Report looks at the financial fall-out.
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  US businesses brace for Fed decision 16.09.2026 9min

  As businesses in the US prepare themselves for a potential interest rates hike, Luke Wilson hears from a dairy farmer about how it could impact his bottom line.Plus, as President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen backs a proposal for Canada to become an associate member of the EU we ask, just what could that relationship look like?
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  Why are you paying more to borrow money? 15.09.2026 26min

  In recent weeks the US Treasury Secretary has tried to tame the bond markets. The cost of bonds affects how much you pay for borrowing such as mortgages and credit cards. But can Scott Bessent succeed where so many before him have failed?Also the luxury brand LVMH appears to be losing some of its shine. Why has the luxury giant lost its appeal and how much is the second-hand market to blame?Elsewhere the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has killed more than 3,400 people, what does it take to develop a vaccine?(Photo Credit: EPA/Shutterstock)
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  How rising fuel is affecting German industry 15.09.2026 8min

  As fuel prices rise across the world, Luke Wilson hears from an economist in Germany about the impact on the country's industry.Plus, how are costs to borrow money affecting mortgage rates?
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  Does AI need a kill switch? 14.09.2026 27min

  Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark speaks to the BBC about the dangers of AI development and need for regulation, as the world's biggest AI bosses call for a pause in development, we find out does AI need a kill switch?Also, Africa’s biggest ever share sale has been launched, Aliko Dangote wants millions of Nigerians to own a piece of his oil refinery, to help his plans for expansion. And Russia’s wartime economy may still be growing, but are businesses and ordinary Russians beginning to feel the strain?PHOTO CREDIT: BBC NEWS YOUTUBE
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  Is an AI 'slowdown' even possible without China? 14.09.2026 8min

  As bosses of AI companies call for a 'slowdown' in the development of the technology, the BBC's Luke Wilson explores if it's even possible without China onboard. Plus, Africa's biggest ever public share has opened in Nigeria and how are oil prices reacting to the closure of a key pipeline in Saudi Arabia.