World Business Report
The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.
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Last Episode : January 20, 2025 11:19pm
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Donald Trump was sworn in as US president - what's next?
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Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States and emphasized in his speech: trade, tariffs and transformation. We find out what does it mean for the global economy. We hear from Chris Campbell, the former US Treasury Assistant Secretary during Donald Trump's first term. And we hear the reaction on the political fallout between Mexico and Canada from local business owners.You can contact us on WhatsApp or send us a voicenote: +44 330 678 3033. We would love to hear from you!
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Published Monday
Washington gears up for Trump's inauguration
Crowds of supporters are braving the freezing cold in Washington to catch a glimpse of Donald Trump being sworn in as US President for a second time. He's promised to sign dozens of executive orders on his first day in office to push through his agenda and undo that of President Biden.
We hear from one group that will be watching those executive orders very closely - Mexicans living in the USA. Will Bain will also look at the global mood around the new President’s arrival – with many leaders gathering at the World Economic Forum in Davos in Switzerland.
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Published Monday
US Supreme Court upholds TikTok ban
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Will Bain hears from our North America Business Correspondent Michelle Fleury as the news breaks that the US Supreme Court has ruled against TikTok's appeal over its imminent ban in the United States. The president -elect, Donald Trump, wants the social media site to continue operating.Nigeria's finance minister assures the World Service the country's economy is turning a corner - but does it feel like that for Nigerians trying to make a living? We hear from Dr Chinyere Almona, Director-General of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry.Plus Erling Haaland signs a new long-term deal with the club that will keep him at the Etihad until 2034. We ask why Manchester City have signed him up for so long - and why Premier League clubs are all talking about one word: amortisation.
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Published Friday