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  • World Business Report

    Could a shortage of tankers keep oil prices high?

    09/22/2026 | 8 mins.
    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.
  • World Business Report

    What the paramount warner merger could mean for Hollywood

    09/21/2026 | 26 mins.
    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)
  • World Business Report

    Novo Nordisk shares slide

    09/21/2026 | 8 mins.
    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
  • World Business Report

    Saudi Arabia halts October crude deliveries to some European refineries

    09/18/2026 | 26 mins.
    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.
  • World Business Report

    Japan is raising rates again

    09/18/2026 | 8 mins.
    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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