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World Business Report

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  • World Business Report

    The USA's employment slump

    07/08/2026 | 26 min
    The US saw a weaker market after losing 23,000 jobs in July and it's figures are much worse than expected. We'll be hearing why the American economy isn't creating more jobs.
    Plus, could oil be the saviour of Venezuela's economic needs? As the conflict in the Middle East continues to choke global supplies, Venezuela has a unique opportunity to gain market share and investment through having the world's largest reserves.
    And, Wetherspoons, a large pub chain in the UK has banned Meta's smart glasses which allows the wearer to film what they're looking at, sometimes without the subject's knowledge. We hear from a bar owner who's followed suit for their customers' privacy.
  • World Business Report

    US creates fewer new jobs than expected

    07/08/2026 | 8 min
    Overall, the US economy shed 23,000 jobs in July in the latest sign of a cooling labour market. Traders say an interest rate rise is now less likely.
    Meta, the owner of Instagram and Facebook, has been fined a record penalty of half a billion dollars in a court case over child safety.
    And a row has broken out in the UK as a local authority tries to stop people standing up in pubs.
  • World Business Report

    The heatwave economy

    06/08/2026 | 26 min
    This summer has been heatwave after heatwave, and countries like Turkey and Romania have seen a bumper harvest, we're taking a look at how the extreme heat is impacting farmers around Europe and what that could mean for food prices.
    We'll hear from a SpaceX employee who's been made a millionaire after selling his shares, and is it ever acceptable to wear shorts to the office?
    PHOTO CREDIT: EPA/Shutterstock
  • World Business Report

    Cashing in on SpaceX

    06/08/2026 | 9 min
    As some SpaceX shares become available to sell, it's potentially a massive payday for staff. We hear from a former worker about his plans for the money.
    Plus, across the world, communities are counting the costs of wildfires, conflict and geopolitical instability. The boss of Swiss Re speaks to Sarah Rogers about the impact on the insurance industry.
  • World Business Report

    It's extra time at FIFA

    05/08/2026 | 26 min
    FIFA's leadership is under scrutiny as Gianni Infantino hosts crisis meeting with senior officials as their are calls for him to resign. Ed Butler will be hearing what his future is looking like.
    Also how a record drought is cutting rail freight in Europe and why the Saudi Crown Prince is buying one of the world's top video game developers.
    Photo Credit: PA
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