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  • World Business Report

    Warnings you could get stuck in queues on EU borders

    07/02/2026 | 8 mins.
    Is the US jobs market starting to lose momentum?
    Also, Europe's new border system is leading to long queues at some airports this summer.
    And India has told Meta to delay a new WhatsApp feature over fraud concerns.
    Presenter: Bisi Adebayo
    Producer: Victoriya Holland
    Editor: Justin Bones
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    Why are central banks still worried about inflation?

    07/01/2026 | 26 mins.
    As Eurozone inflation lowers to 2.8% in June, heads of the US and European central banks have say inflation isn't beaten yet. We look at why top bankers are still worried about inflation and what's actually driving it.
    Also on the programme we speak to one of the Gulf's oldest oil companies about why the Gulf oil industry will have to build back better to secure supply chains.
    And as one of California's own becomes a trillionaire, the state prepares to vote on taxing exactly that kind of wealth.
    PHOTO: REUTERS/Pedro Rocha
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    EU imposed €3 fee on small parcels in hit to Shein, Temu and AliExpres

    07/01/2026 | 8 mins.
    The European Union has introduced a customs charge of just over $3 on low value items bought outside of the bloc. We hear from the EU commission MP who explained us why these measures are so important.
    The US president Donald Trump made more than $1 billion last year, from business dealing in cryptocurrency.
    And the toxic pufferfish with razor sharp teeth that are invading the waters around Greece, causing a huge problem for the country's fishing industry.
    Presenter: Sarah Rogers
    Producer: Victoriya Holland
    Editor: Naomi Rainey
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    The Yen: How low can it go?

    06/30/2026 | 26 mins.
    The Yen has hit a forty year low, despite the Japanese government spending billions on attempts to prop it up. We look at the impact on domestic business and exporters.
    Also, as sportswear giant Nike reports its full-year results, we speak to a brand expert to find out why the world's biggest sportswear name appears to have lost its way.
    And as the world's favourite safe haven loses its shine, we ask what falling gold prices can tell us about the health of the global economy.
    Presenter: Samantha Fenwick
    Producers: Neil Morrow and Rob Cave
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    Japan's currency hit its weakest level in nearly 40 years

    06/30/2026 | 8 mins.
    Japan's Yen drops to its weakest level in nearly 40 years. One business owner in Tokyo tells us the company is struggling to hang on.
    Are further interest rate rises on the way for the Eurozone? We ask a leader at the European Central bank forum.
    And a new deal for steel as the EU prepares to bring in tighter rules.
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