First broadcast 11/08/2022 22:32 GMT

The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.

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South Korea pardons the 'Samsung Prince'

South Korea has pardoned the 'Samsung Prince' Lee Jae-yong

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Consumer confidence grows in the US

People in the US are spending more than earlier in the year.

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Consumer confidence grows in the US

People in the US are spending more than earlier in the year.

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Is China's economy in trouble?

China cuts its benchmark interest rate to 2.75%.

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William Ruto to become Kenya's new president

Kenya's new leader has been announced amid scenes of chaos and confusion

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First broadcast 15/08/2022 22:32 GMT

The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.

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Kenya Elections: Raila Odinga reject presidential results

Raila Odinga is speaking publicly for the first time since his defeat

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Chinese tech giants hand algorithm data to government

Chinese tech giants have shared details of their algorithms for the first time.

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Chinese tech giants hand algorithm data to government

Chinese tech giants have shared details of their algorithms for the first time.

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Inflation: Can countries tackle it together?

Rising prices are affecting consumers worldwide, but there's disagreement over solutions.

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The US Federal Reserve releases its policy meeting minutes

The US Federal Reserve say rates will continue to go up in the short term.

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The US Federal Reserve releases its policy meeting minutes

The US Federal Reserve say rates will continue to go up in the short term.

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US and Taiwan signal trade talks

China issues a further warning after Taipei and Washington announce negotiations.

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US and Taiwan to hold trade talks

Negotiations will focus on easing barriers in areas such as e-commerce and agriculture

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US and Taiwan to hold trade talks

Negotiations will focus on easing barriers in areas such as e-commerce and agriculture

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China cuts off factories as drought worsens

There's desperation to save energy in China as temperatures rise and river levels fall.

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Cineworld struggles to recover from the pandemic

Shares of the second largest cinema chain plummet by 80% over fears of bankruptcy

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Cineworld struggles to recover from the pandemic

Shares of the second largest cinema chain plummet by 80%

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China's largest river runs dry

The Yangtze, the country's main waterway, shrinks amid severe heatwaves and droughts

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China’s push to get its economy back on track

China is offering special loans to combat the country’s housing crisis.

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China’s push to get its economy back on track

China is offering special loans to combat the country’s housing crisis.

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A made-in-India iPhone?

As China struggles with power cuts and lockdowns, the tech gap with India seems to narrow

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Twitter: former employer reveals alleged security issues

Former head of security alleges Twitter has major security problems

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Twitter: former employer reveals alleged security issues

Former head of security alleges Twitter has major security problems

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Six months of war in Ukraine

Inflation, food insecurity and an energy crisis have worsened since the start of the war

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Ukraine six months on: The US announces almost $3 billion in security assistance

Washington has announced it will provide almost $3 billion in security assistance.

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Ukraine six months on: The US announces almost $3 billion in security assistance

Washington has announced it will provide almost $3 billion in security assistance.

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China ramps up stimulus to stabilise the economy

The government will spend a further $146bn to boost growth

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Can a recession in the US be avoided?

GDP in the US has fallen at a rate of 0.6%.

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Can a recession in the US be avoided?

GDP in the US has fallen at a rate of 0.6%.

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The Fed's chairman delivers awaited speech at Jackson Hole

Markets react to Jerome Powell's message to the world's central bankers in Jackson Hole

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Jackson Hole: Powell stands firm on rate rises

Feds chair Jerome Powell warned of “some pain” ahead in the fight against inflation

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Jackson Hole: Powell stands firm on rate rises

Feds chair Jerome Powell warned of “some pain” ahead in the fight against inflation

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First broadcast 29/08/2022 14:32 GMT

The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.

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Pakistan's deadly floods threaten economic recovery

With a third of the country under water, the government seeks international help

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Pakistan’s deadly floods threaten economic recovery

With a third of the country under water, the government seeks international help

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Ukraine grain arrives in East Africa

23,000 tonnes of wheat from Ukraine arrives in Djibouti.

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Xi Jinping paves way to third term

The leader of the Communist Party is expected to renew his rule for another five years

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Xi Jinping paves way to third term

The leader of the Communist Party is expected to renew his rule for another five years

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India accelerates amid global slowdown

Few economies seem to be safe from shrinking, but India is proving an exception.

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Russia persists with gas pipeline shutoffs

Moscow says further repairs will stop the Nord Stream 1 pipeline for another three days.

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Russia persists with gas pipeline shutoffs

Moscow says further repairs will stop the Nord Stream 1 pipeline for another three days.

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Sri Lanka set for economic bailout

The IMF has provisionally agreed a $2.9 billion deal to save the nation from collapse.

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What a strong dollar means for the rest of the world

The US dollar is reaching highs against currencies in emerging and developed countries

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What a strong dollar means for the rest of the world

The US dollar is reaching highs against currencies in emerging and developed countries

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US jobs growth continues

As US job figures increase again, we ask what this could mean for the country's economy.

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First broadcast 02/09/2022 21:32 GMT

The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.

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Gazprom indefinitely suspends gas supply to Europe

Russian energy giant Gazprom has indefinitely suspended gas supplies to Europe

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Liz Truss to be the new UK Prime Minister

Liz Truss will officially become the UK Prime Minister on Tuesday.

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First broadcast 05/09/2022 21:32 GMT

The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.

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Liz Truss: A PM in which UK businesses can put their trust?

UK businesses give their reaction to Liz Truss becoming Prime Minister and party leader

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First broadcast 06/09/2022 21:32 GMT

The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.

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Prime Minister Truss promises action on UK energy bills

Liz Truss gives her first speech as Prime Minister, pledging support on energy bills

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US bars 'advanced tech' firms from building China factories for 10 years

The US has banned companies that receive federal funding from building "tech" in China

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The sterling sinks as the dollar's rally continues

The British pound falls to its lowest level against the US dollar since 1985

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The sterling sinks as the dollar's rally continues

The British pound falls to its lowest level against the US dollar since 1985

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New UK PM announces energy support package

Liz Truss announces scheme for households and businesses to deal with energy costs

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The world mourns the death of Queen Elizabeth II

The death of the longest-reigning monarch will bring changes beyond the United Kingdom

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The world mourns the death of Queen Elizabeth II

The death of the longest-reigning monarch will bring changes beyond the United Kingdom

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Japan set to ease Covid rules

Japan's expected to further relax border controls, while New Zealand drops Covid rules.

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Russia's arms trade: Is the war in Ukraine bad for business?

Russia is the world's second biggest arms exporter, but will buyers continue to trade?

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Russia's arms trade: Is the war in Ukraine bad for business?

Russia is the world's second biggest arms exporter, but will buyers continue to trade?

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Shareholders vote on Twitter deal

Twitter shareholders have been voting on whether to push the deal through.

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Twitter shareholders approve $44bn Musk deal

Shareholders have voted to approve a deal with Elon Musk to buy the company for $44bn.

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Twitter shareholders approve $44bn Musk deal

Shareholders have voted to approve a deal with Elon Musk to buy the company for $44bn.

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Europe sets out energy plan

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen has made her State of the Union speech.

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Europe sets out energy plan

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen has made her State of the Union speech.

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First broadcast 15/09/2022 14:32 GMT

The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.

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Global economic slowdown has intensified, says IMF

Its latest report says it's too early to say whether there will be a global recession

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Global economic slowdown has intensified, says IMF

Its latest report says it's too early to say whether there will be a global recession.

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Banks in Lebanon to close after hold-ups by customers

Banks in Lebanon to close after a series of hold-ups by customers demanding their money

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Uber's computer systems are hacked

The ride-hailing company said it was responding to a 'cybersecurity incident'

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Uber's computer systems are hacked

The ride-hailing company said it was responding to a 'cybersecurity incident'.

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Oil and gas firms warn against divestment

Some big energy players criticise western solutions to global energy challenges.

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Expectation rises ahead of Federal Reserve announcement

Markets fear the Fed might increase US interest rates as high as 1 percentage point

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Expectation rises ahead of Federal Reserve announcement

Markets fear the Fed might increase US interest rates as high as 1 percentage point

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World waits for the Fed

Global markets wait for the latest interest rate decision from the US Federal Reserve.

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The Fed raises interest rates for the third time

The Federal Reserve increases interest rates by 0.75 percentage points to fight inflation

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The Fed raises interest rates for the third time

The Federal Reserve increases interest rates by 0.75 percentage points to fight inflation

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Currencies take a hit as interest rates climb

Global markets react to inflation measures in the US and UK.

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Russian economy under strain after many flee to border following military call-up

Queues form along Russia's border as some leave to avoid a military call-up for Ukraine.

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Russian economy under strain after many flee to border following military call-up

Queues form along Russia's border as some leave to avoid a military call-up for Ukraine.

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Britain bets on growth

Experts and businesses react as the UK government unveils wide-ranging tax cuts.

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A historic week for the global economy

We look back on a turbulent seven days for central banks, markets and businesses.

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A historic week for the global economy

We look back at a turbulent seven days for central banks, markets and businesses.

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Pound hits all-time low against the US dollar

Sterling falls to historic low as markets react to the UK's biggest tax cuts in 50 years

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Strong dollar fuels currency downturn

Reactions continue to trail the pound's decline in value against the US dollar

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Strong dollar fuels currency downturn

Reactions continue to trail the pound's decline in value against the US dollar

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UK banks pull mortgages as market jitters continue

The latest from the UK as markets continue to react to the government's mini-budget.

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IMF raises concerns over UK economy

The International Monetary Fund reacts to the latest developments in the UK.

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IMF raises concerns over UK economy

The International Monetary Fund reacts to the latest developments in the UK.

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The Bank of England steps in

The UK's central bank set to buy government bonds to counter "dysfunction in the market".

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Another difficult day for the British economy

Global markets concerned over UK's direction.

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Another difficult day for the British economy

Global markets concerned over UK's direction

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Hurricane Ian makes landfall in the US

The latest on Hurricane Ian as it makes landfall in the US state of Florida.

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First broadcast 29/09/2022 21:32 GMT

The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.

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First broadcast 29/09/2022 22:32 GMT

The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.

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Billions of dollars in damage as Pakistan battles flooding

The former UN Head of Climate Change says Pakistan should receive climate reparations.

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