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A daily update on the latest business and economic news. Live from Monday to Thursday at 9:15am and 6:45pm Paris time.... more
FAQs about Business:How many episodes does Business have?The podcast currently has 1,054 episodes available.
December 01, 2025World governments eye Australian social media ban as they plan their ownAustralian children brace for an upcoming social media ban on under-16s as governments around the world consider their own restrictions in a bid to protect youngsters' mental health. Also in this edition: South Korea's largest e-commerce firm suffers a major data breach, and Donald Trump says he's picked the next head of the US Federal Reserve....more7minPlay
November 27, 2025JP Morgan says it will build the biggest office block in LondonTwo of Wall Street's biggest banks have announced expansion plans in the UK, a day after the British finance minister revealed a budget that spared them from tax increases. Also, French MPs are debating whether or not to nationalise steelmaking giant ArcelorMittal amid concern for the industry. Plus, Venezuela bans several foreign airlines, including Iberia and TAP Air Portugal, from flying to the country....more6minPlay
November 27, 2025Euroclear warns EU that Russian frozen asset plan could lead to higher borrowing costsThe Financial Times is reporting that a depositary firm that holds frozen Russian state assets in the EU has warned that the bloc's plan to use these assets to back €140 billion in loans to Ukraine could lead to higher borrowing costs for member states. Also in this edition, Japanese beer giant Asahi says the personal details of more than 1.5 million people have been leaked after it was hit by a cyber attack. Plus we look into exactly how much it costs to put together a Thanksgiving dinner....more6minPlay
November 26, 2025More taxes, higher spending: A closer look at Britain's new budgetUK Finance Minister Rachel Reeves has announced a new budget that includes more taxes for ordinary workers, but higher government spending on social welfare programmes. The new plan will raise the government's tax take to a post-war high of 38 percent of GDP by 2031, according to the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR). It will give the government greater room to meet its deficit-reduction targets – prompting investors to buy long-dated government bonds, sending yields sharply lower. We take a closer look....more6minPlay
November 26, 2025UK's Labour government to present budget under pressure from party base, bond marketsUK Finance Minister Rachel Reeves will present her second annual budget to parliament this Wednesday, promising to plug a spending gap of at least £30 billion (€30.4 billion). Reeves has been under pressure both from her Labour Party backbenchers and investors to deliver a financial plan that delivers on her campaign promises, while shoring up public finances. We take a closer look in this edition....more5minPlay
November 25, 2025Volkswagen says it can make new cars entirely in ChinaGerman auto giant Volkswagen has announced the completion of a new R&D centre at its hub in Hebei, eastern China, saying that for the first time in the company's history, new cars can be developed from start to finish outside Germany. Volkswagen is hoping to win back its share in the world's largest auto market. Also in the segment: the UK government has backed a plan for a third runway at London's Heathrow Airport, moving the long-running project forward. ...more6minPlay
November 25, 2025EU says loosening tech rules 'not up for negotiation' in trade talks with USThe EU's antitrust chief, Teresa Ribera, says changing regulations on US tech is not on the cards. This comes after US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick tied a loosening of tech rules to lower US tariffs. Also, mining giant Barrick reaches an agreement with the Malian government to resume operations at the Loulo-Gounkoto gold mining complex. Plus we head to Finland, where economic stagnation won't necessarily mean the country will lose its title as the world's happiest country....more7minPlay
November 24, 2025EU, US restart trade talks in BrusselsThe EU and the US have restarted their trade negotiations in a bid to settle sticking points left unsolved in their tariff deal reached in July. The US side called on the EU to reconsider its digital rules and find "a balanced approach" if it wanted Washington to lower import duties on steel and aluminium. Plus, global talks on protecting wildlife and ensuring sustainable trade have kicked off in Uzbekistan. The EU wants to tighten restrictions on the trade of eels, something Japan is vehemently against. ...more8minPlay
November 24, 2025EU seeks to deepen trade ties with Africa at summit in AngolaThe EU and the African Union are marking 25 years of relations with a summit aimed at boosting economic cooperation, but Europe's investment ambitions will struggle to compete with those of China and the US. We take a closer look in this edition....more5minPlay
November 20, 2025Beaujolais Nouveau 2025 goes on sale as French wine producers face mounting challengesIt's the third Thursday of November, which means this year's Beaujolais Nouveau has gone on sale. Massively popular in the 1980s, the wine has seen its sales fall sharply in recent years. The French wine sector as a whole is struggling, amid climate change, trade tensions and declining demand....more8minPlay
FAQs about Business:How many episodes does Business have?The podcast currently has 1,054 episodes available.