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Analysis of the day's big global business developments and how they affect consumers, investors and the environment. Every day, we ask the major questions. Are big corporations too powerful? Are prices too high? What gadgets are people buying? Hear company executives put on the spot. And you can catch up with the drama on Wall Street, with a daily report on the market's mood. Presenters Mike Johnson and Roger Hearing steer you through the complexities of the world of money.
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Zambia fuel crisis 10 Nov 2009
Tue, 10 Nov 09
Duration:
10 minsAn horrific crash in Zambia highlights the cost of the country's fuel crisis. And although shares, gold and commodities are all soaring ahead, are there signs of a new bubble?
South African power problems 9 Nov 09
Mon, 9 Nov 09
Duration:
10 minsChanges at the top of South African power utility Eskom is worrying investors. And 20 years after the fall of the Berlin Wall we find out how hard it how hard it was for the region's economies to become capitalist.
China and Africa 08 Nov 09
Sun, 8 Nov 09
Duration:
10 minsThe Chinese premier is back in Africa -deepening economic ties. But this time some African leaders have been taking a firmer line with the Chinese on trade terms and human rights.
US unemployment figures 06 Nov 09
Fri, 6 Nov 09
Duration:
15 minsThe United States economy may be growing again but its not creating jobs. The US unemployment rate has risen to its highest rate in twenty five years. What more could Washington be doing to turn things round? And - could the humble date become the world's richest source of biofuel?
Oil contracts in Iraq 05 Nov 09
Thu, 5 Nov 09
Duration:
10 minsThe Iraqi government has taken another step towards realising its ambition to become one of the world's biggest oil producers. It's awarded a contract to develop another oil field to Exxon Mobil and Shell. The West Qurna 1 field is thought to contain nearly 8 billion barrels of oil. What are the risks and rewards for foreign energy firms?
Intel controversy 04 Nov 09
Wed, 4 Nov 09
Duration:
10 minsAuthorities in the state of New York have accused the computer chip maker Intel of illegally bullying and coercing companies into paying billions of dollars for the exclusive use of its microprocessors. Also, the US Federal Reserve says it'll keep American interest rates close to zero for "an extended period". And the European Union, Mexico and the United States have called on the World Trade Organisation to investigate China's policy of limiting exports of certain raw materials.
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