World Business Report

World Business Report

Analysis of the big global business and economic issues, as they affect consumers, investors and the environment.

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  • WBR: Wall Street Update 17 May 13

    Fri, 17 May 13

    Duration:
    7 mins

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    One year on from Facebook floating on the stock exchange - what's the future for the company? And our US markets expert explains why he feels uneasy about the recent high share values in the country.

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  • WBR: Rwanda 17 May 13

    Fri, 17 May 13

    Duration:
    28 mins

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    Nearly two decades after the genocide which tore the country apart, Rwanda is making a come back. We hear from the country's finance minister that their determination to become a middle income country is paying off. We hear about the latest fleet of super container ships nearly half a kilometre long and as broad as an autobahn. And why Nepalese hill farmers are finding that coffee is just their cup of tea.

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  • WBR: Wall Street Update 16 May 13

    Thu, 16 May 13

    Duration:
    7 mins

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    Football star and celebrity David Beckham's announcement that he is retiring from football will, many say, actually accelerate 'Brand Beckham'. Also, the biggest movers and losers on the US stock markets.

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  • WBR: BP oil spill claims 16 May 13

    Thu, 16 May 13

    Duration:
    28 mins

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    Oil giant BP is getting increasingly concerned at the growing cost of compensation linked to the Deepwater Horizon disaster. It says it is being forced to pay out claims for what it calls "fictitious and inflated losses", and wants Prime Minister David Cameron to raise the issue with President Obama at the G8 meeting in Northern Ireland next month. Our Business Editor Robert Peston tells us why BP is so worried, and we speak to a Louisiana lawyer who is pursuing claims against the company.

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  • WBR: Wall Street Update 15 May 13

    Wed, 15 May 13

    Duration:
    6 mins

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    Google shares rise amidst announcements from the company of innovative new products, while US market optimism remains high despite bad manufacturing industry figures.

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  • WBR: France in recession 15 May 13

    Wed, 15 May 13

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    28 mins

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    As France slips back into recession we ask what exactly does the eurozone's second largest economy need to do to get back on its feet? Plus, after Angeline Jolie's revelation that she's had a double mastectomy - why are genetic tests for cancer so expensive?

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  • WBR: Wall Street Update 14 May 13

    Tue, 14 May 13

    Duration:
    10 mins

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    Some of Europe's biggest oil companies are being investigated for rigging prices. Also, why is Blackberry Messenger, the 'crown jewel' of RIM, being given away for free for all platforms? And finally, we find out if the US market can maintain its recent high values.

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  • WBR: EU probes possible oil price fixing, 14 May 2013

    Tue, 14 May 13

    Duration:
    27 mins

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    The EU has raided several global oil firms as part of an investigation into price fixing. Also, Singapore cracks down on tax cheats, why whistleblowing remains a dangerous game and why France wants to tax tablet computers.

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  • WBR: Wall Street Update 13 May 2013

    Mon, 13 May 13

    Duration:
    3 mins

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    The Japanese currency continues to sink in value as a result of concerted efforts by the government and the central bank. Investors around the world are taking note.

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  • WBR: Bangladesh factories shut 13 May 13

    Mon, 13 May 13

    Duration:
    28 mins

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    Hundreds of garment factories in Bangladesh are to shut down amid continued protests over safety conditions in the industry. Meanwhile western clothes buyers say they'll sign up to improved fire and safety regulations in the country - but is it too little, too late? Also with Nawaz Sharif expected to become Pakistan's next prime minister, we ask whether his pro-business credentials will translate into economic reforms. Plus - will Germany start putting speed limits on some of its fastest roads?

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