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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 1,244 episodes available.
April 27, 2026Musk vs Altman: Two tech mavericks go head to head in OpenAI trialTwo of Silicon Valley's best-known tech moguls, Elon Musk and Sam Altman, are to face each other in court, with the trial's jury selection getting underway this Monday. The lawsuit is brought by Musk, who accuses Altman of fraud and is seeking more than $130 billion in damages for "betraying" the AI startup's founding mission of being non-profit. Plus, labelling rules on honey jars are set to toughen from mid-June in France, taking a new EU indication of origin rule into account. ...more7minPlay
April 23, 2026With travel chaos looming, Brittany Ferries vows no price hikesWith a summer of travel chaos looming for many European holidaymakers, one ferry operator is promising smooth sailing. Christophe Mathieu, CEO of Brittany Ferries, tells FRANCE 24 the line has enough supplies of maritime fuels to last the season, and vows not to raise ticket prices despite the global energy crisis. Also in the show: Warner Bros. shareholders vote to approve a takeover by Paramount Skydance, a mega-merger which could reshape the US media landscape. ...more7minPlay
April 23, 2026Warner Bros. shareholders set to vote on Paramount takeover bidShareholders in Warner Brothers Discovery are voting this Thursday to approve or reject a $110 billion acquisition offer from Paramount Skydance in the face of widespread opposition from Hollywood workers. Also in this edition: the US considers currency swap deals with its Middle Eastern and Asian allies, and European airlines face a turbulent summer travel season....more7minPlay
April 22, 2026EU unveils plan to tackle energy crisisThe European Union has unveiled plans to shield households and businesses from the energy crisis triggered by the war with Iran. The bloc says it has spent an additional €24 billion on energy imports because of higher prices since the war began, and it urged more investment in renewable energy. Also in the show: French President Emmanuel Macron inaugurates a lithium mine in a bid to reduce reliance on imports of critical minerals. ...more6minPlay
April 22, 2026Iran's workers face waves of layoffs as war batters domestic economyIranians are confronting mass layoffs and soaring inflation amid destroyed infrastructure and internet blackouts. We take a closer look. But first: US senators grill Donald Trump's nominee for Federal Reserve chair, and the global condom industry takes a blow from supply chain issues tied to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz....more6minPlay
April 21, 2026France freezes some spending to offset €6 billion fallout from Iran warFrance says the economic fallout from the Iran war has cost the country at least €6 billion, as the government has rolled out support measures for businesses and households, increased defence spending and faced surging borrowing costs. To offset this while meeting its budget deficit target, French officials say a freeze in some spending is necessary. Plus: Kevin Warsh, Donald Trump's pick for the next chairman of the Federal Reserve, has faced a grilling in the US Senate in a confirmation hearing. ...more5minPlay
April 21, 2026Tim Cook to step down as Apple CEO after 15 years in the jobApple has named John Ternus as its new CEO to replace Tim Cook, who is stepping down in September after 15 years at the helm of the tech giant. We take a closer look. Also, a new energy think tank report shows renewable energy accounted more than a third of electricity generation globally in 2025, a first in modern history. Plus: Donald Trump's Fed Chair nominee Kevin Warsh says the central bank must be largely independent of political influence as he faces the Senate Banking Committee this Tuesday....more6minPlay
April 20, 2026Mythos shock: Is AI taking cybersecurity risks to new levels?Governments and regulators are assessing potential implications and urging critical sectors to beef up their defences after a powerful new AI model sent shockwaves around the world. Mythos showed the ability to find previously undetected bugs and exploit the vulnerabilities all by itself, prompting its developer Anthropic to decide not to release it to the general public. Aleksandr Yampolskiy, co-founder and CEO of SecurityScorecard, explains the inflection point the new AI model brings. ...more9minPlay
April 20, 2026Billion-dollar tariff refund process kicks off in USUS businesses can finally start applying for tariff refunds following the US Supreme Court's ruling earlier this year that President Donald Trump had overstepped his authority in imposing them. Also in this edition: oil prices surge again after Iran vows to block the Strait of Hormuz. The situation is causing severe disruptions to the supply of materials like plastic. Plus, a humanoid robot in China beats the human half-marathon world record....more6minPlay
April 16, 2026European airlines could run out of jet fuel 'in six weeks'European airlines could run out of jet fuel in six weeks' time. That's the stark warning from the head of the International Energy Agency, Fatih Birol, who says passengers should expect fewer flights and higher prices. Carriers are already reducing their flight schedules ahead of the summer holiday season. Also in the show: European officials urge governments not to forget the Ukraine war, saying that Russia's economy cannot be allowed to benefit from the energy shock. ...more7minPlay
FAQs about Business:How many episodes does Business have?The podcast currently has 1,244 episodes available.