http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00fvhj7World Business Report provides analysis of the big global business and economic issues, as they affect consumers, investors and the environment.World Business Report provides analysis of the big global business and economic issues, as they affect consumers, investors and the environment.BBC World ServiceBBCpodcast.support@bbc.co.uken-gb720http://www.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/assets/artwork/266/wbnews.jpghttp://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00fvhj7(C) BBC 2012Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:20 +0000Money, Markets, finance, Stock market report, Wall Street, environment, green issues, genetically modified food, trade, IMF, Treasury, business, biz, oil, energy, technologyMoney, Markets, finance, Stock market report, Wall Street, environment, green issues, genetically modified food, trade, IMF, Treasury, business, biz, oil, energy, technologynononadultGreece is being made to wait for the second bailout it needs to avoid bankruptcy but do finance ministers in the euro area believe Greece can keep its promises on spending cuts? Five big mortgage lenders in the United States agree to pay $26 billion to settle claims they tried to evict people unfairly from their homes. Plus - all the latest from Wall Street.Greece is being made to wait for the second bailout it needs to avoid bankruptcy but do finance ministers in the euro area believe Greece can keep its promises on spending cuts? Five big mortgage lenders in the United States agree to pay $26 billion...Greece is being made to wait for the second bailout it needs to avoid bankruptcy but do finance ministers in the euro area believe Greece can keep its promises on spending cuts? Five big mortgage lenders in the United States agree to pay $26 billion to settle claims they tried to evict people unfairly from their homes. Plus - all the latest from Wall Street.Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:18:00 +000013:51http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/wbnews/wbnews_20120209-2318.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/wbnews/wbnews_20120209-2318a.mp3BBC World Service26 billon dollars, that's the amount five US mortgage lenders are paying to settle claims they tried to evict people unfairly from their homes. European finance ministers are meeting to decide if Greece has done enough to earn another bailout. And should Apple do more to improve working conditions in the factories which make its products?26 billon dollars, that's the amount five US mortgage lenders are paying to settle claims they tried to evict people unfairly from their homes. European finance ministers are meeting to decide if Greece has done enough to earn another bailout. And...26 billon dollars, that's the amount five US mortgage lenders are paying to settle claims they tried to evict people unfairly from their homes. European finance ministers are meeting to decide if Greece has done enough to earn another bailout. And should Apple do more to improve working conditions in the factories which make its products?Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:14:00 +000027:06http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/wbnews/wbnews_20120209-1814.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/wbnews/wbnews_20120209-1814a.mp3BBC World ServiceThe situation in Greece was the big talking point of the day's share trading on Wall Street. Investors were hoping that more bailout cash would be heading the country's way soon.The situation in Greece was the big talking point of the day's share trading on Wall Street. Investors were hoping that more bailout cash would be heading the country's way soon....The situation in Greece was the big talking point of the day's share trading on Wall Street. Investors were hoping that more bailout cash would be heading the country's way soon.Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:22:00 +00003:27http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/wbnews/wbnews_20120208-2322.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/wbnews/wbnews_20120208-2322a.mp3BBC World ServiceAre we witnessing the end of an era of big banking bonusses? The boss of the state-owned British bank Royal Bank of Scotland admits public anger forced him to refuse his payout. And as Deutsche Bank and UBS move to limit their bonusses too... we'll hear doubts this signals a new age of austerity for bankers. Plus: can politicians in Greece agree on the tough new austerity measures they need to stop their country going bankrupt?Are we witnessing the end of an era of big banking bonusses? The boss of the state-owned British bank Royal Bank of Scotland admits public anger forced him to refuse his payout. And as Deutsche Bank and UBS move to limit their bonusses too... we'll...Are we witnessing the end of an era of big banking bonusses? The boss of the state-owned British bank Royal Bank of Scotland admits public anger forced him to refuse his payout. And as Deutsche Bank and UBS move to limit their bonusses too... we'll hear doubts this signals a new age of austerity for bankers. Plus: can politicians in Greece agree on the tough new austerity measures they need to stop their country going bankrupt?Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:40:00 +000027:07http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/wbnews/wbnews_20120208-1840.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/wbnews/wbnews_20120208-1840a.mp3BBC World ServiceProtestors have been out on the streets in Athens ahead of an expected deal on Greek debt that is likely to mean even more austerity for its people. The Brazilian government takes Twitter to court saying the networking group is undermining efforts to stop drink driving. Plus all the latest from Wall Street.Protestors have been out on the streets in Athens ahead of an expected deal on Greek debt that is likely to mean even more austerity for its people. The Brazilian government takes Twitter to court saying the networking group is undermining efforts to...Protestors have been out on the streets in Athens ahead of an expected deal on Greek debt that is likely to mean even more austerity for its people. The Brazilian government takes Twitter to court saying the networking group is undermining efforts to stop drink driving. Plus all the latest from Wall Street.Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:21:00 +000013:03http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/wbnews/wbnews_20120207-2321.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/wbnews/wbnews_20120207-2321a.mp3BBC World ServiceAnger on the streets of Athens as Greece's political leaders wrangle over more austerity measures. A mega merger in mining between Glencore and Xstrata is unveiled but why might it effect global food prices? And the boss of Goldman Sachs comes out in support of same-sex marriage.Anger on the streets of Athens as Greece's political leaders wrangle over more austerity measures. A mega merger in mining between Glencore and Xstrata is unveiled but why might it effect global food prices? And the boss of Goldman Sachs comes out in...Anger on the streets of Athens as Greece's political leaders wrangle over more austerity measures. A mega merger in mining between Glencore and Xstrata is unveiled but why might it effect global food prices? And the boss of Goldman Sachs comes out in support of same-sex marriage.Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:26:00 +000027:01http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/wbnews/wbnews_20120207-1826.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/wbnews/wbnews_20120207-1826a.mp3BBC World ServiceAthens is back to playing brinkmanship with its European Union partners. German chancellor Angela Merkel and the French President Nicolas Sarkozy signalled they were losing patience with the slow pace of economic reforms in Greece. The country missed a deadline on Monday to deliver on those reforms. But the EU made clear that Athens won't get more emergency funding from its troika of lenders - the EU, IMF and Euroepan Central Bank, unless it pushes ahead with more painful reforms. Chris Low is at brokers FTN Financial in New York - I asked him: did those concerns about Greece worry investors in share markets on Monday?Athens is back to playing brinkmanship with its European Union partners. German chancellor Angela Merkel and the French President Nicolas Sarkozy signalled they were losing patience with the slow pace of economic reforms in Greece. The country missed...Athens is back to playing brinkmanship with its European Union partners. German chancellor Angela Merkel and the French President Nicolas Sarkozy signalled they were losing patience with the slow pace of economic reforms in Greece. The country missed a deadline on Monday to deliver on those reforms. But the EU made clear that Athens won't get more emergency funding from its troika of lenders - the EU, IMF and Euroepan Central Bank, unless it pushes ahead with more painful reforms. Chris Low is at brokers FTN Financial in New York - I asked him: did those concerns about Greece worry investors in share markets on Monday?Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:15:00 +00002:47http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/wbnews/wbnews_20120206-2215.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/wbnews/wbnews_20120206-2215c.mp3BBC World ServiceGlencore and Xstrata are set to marry their fortunes in an eighty billion dollar merger, but will it create a giant that controls world commodity prices? China and the European Commission clash over carbon emissions from airlines. And ruminating over the Romanian economy after the resignation of the country's prime minister.Glencore and Xstrata are set to marry their fortunes in an eighty billion dollar merger, but will it create a giant that controls world commodity prices? China and the European Commission clash over carbon emissions from airlines. And ruminating...Glencore and Xstrata are set to marry their fortunes in an eighty billion dollar merger, but will it create a giant that controls world commodity prices? China and the European Commission clash over carbon emissions from airlines. And ruminating over the Romanian economy after the resignation of the country's prime minister.Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:30:00 +000027:07http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/wbnews/wbnews_20120206-1830.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/wbnews/wbnews_20120206-1830a.mp3BBC World ServiceWall Street celebrates as unemployment in the United States falls to its lowest for almost three years. The surprise drop in the US unemployment rate has pushed the Dow share index in New York to its highest level since May 2008, four months before Lehman Brothers went bankrupt.Wall Street celebrates as unemployment in the United States falls to its lowest for almost three years. The surprise drop in the US unemployment rate has pushed the Dow share index in New York to its highest level since May 2008, four months before...Wall Street celebrates as unemployment in the United States falls to its lowest for almost three years. The surprise drop in the US unemployment rate has pushed the Dow share index in New York to its highest level since May 2008, four months before Lehman Brothers went bankrupt.Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:09:00 +00004:00http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/wbnews/wbnews_20120203-2309.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/wbnews/wbnews_20120203-2309a.mp3BBC World ServiceUnemployment in the world's most powerful economy has fallen to its lowest for almost three years. But World Business Report hears how millions of ordinary Americans are still struggling to find work. There'll be no second bailout, and no debt default - Portugal's economy minister tells us why he's so confident about the future. And, are chocolate companies doing enough to tackle child slavery in Africa?Unemployment in the world's most powerful economy has fallen to its lowest for almost three years. But World Business Report hears how millions of ordinary Americans are still struggling to find work. There'll be no second bailout, and no debt default...Unemployment in the world's most powerful economy has fallen to its lowest for almost three years. But World Business Report hears how millions of ordinary Americans are still struggling to find work. There'll be no second bailout, and no debt default - Portugal's economy minister tells us why he's so confident about the future. And, are chocolate companies doing enough to tackle child slavery in Africa?Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:30:00 +000027:06http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/wbnews/wbnews_20120203-1730.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/wbnews/wbnews_20120203-1730a.mp3BBC World ServiceAn appearance by the head of the US Central Bank before Congress on Thursday failed to give investors in New York much to cheer about. Ben Bernanke warned that the debt crisis in Europe remained a threat to the US recovery.An appearance by the head of the US Central Bank before Congress on Thursday failed to give investors in New York much to cheer about. Ben Bernanke warned that the debt crisis in Europe remained a threat to the US recovery....An appearance by the head of the US Central Bank before Congress on Thursday failed to give investors in New York much to cheer about. Ben Bernanke warned that the debt crisis in Europe remained a threat to the US recovery.Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:06:00 +00006:48http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/wbnews/wbnews_20120203-0006.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/wbnews/wbnews_20120203-0006a.mp3BBC World ServiceGreece's creditors are going to have to lose a lot more money than they thought. That's the view of the chief executive of one of those creditors - Germany's DeutscheBank. Josef Ackermann tells us why Greece's lenders are prepared to be more generous. We speak to the boss of the Norwegian telecoms business which stands to lose a billion dollars because of a corruption scandal in India. And is Facebook really worth eighty billion dollars?Greece's creditors are going to have to lose a lot more money than they thought. That's the view of the chief executive of one of those creditors - Germany's DeutscheBank. Josef Ackermann tells us why Greece's lenders are prepared to be more...Greece's creditors are going to have to lose a lot more money than they thought. That's the view of the chief executive of one of those creditors - Germany's DeutscheBank. Josef Ackermann tells us why Greece's lenders are prepared to be more generous. We speak to the boss of the Norwegian telecoms business which stands to lose a billion dollars because of a corruption scandal in India. And is Facebook really worth eighty billion dollars?Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:54:00 +000027:07http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/wbnews/wbnews_20120202-1854.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/wbnews/wbnews_20120202-1854a.mp3BBC World ServiceFacebook heads to the stockmarket in what will be Silicon Valley's largest ever share sale. But will the social network's IPO change the relationship it has with its users? And, the 10 billion dollar marriage of the Deutsche Boerse and the New York Stock Exchange Euronext that never happened. Plus - all the latest from Wall Street.Facebook heads to the stockmarket in what will be Silicon Valley's largest ever share sale. But will the social network's IPO change the relationship it has with its users? And, the 10 billion dollar marriage of the Deutsche Boerse and the New York...Facebook heads to the stockmarket in what will be Silicon Valley's largest ever share sale. But will the social network's IPO change the relationship it has with its users? And, the 10 billion dollar marriage of the Deutsche Boerse and the New York Stock Exchange Euronext that never happened. Plus - all the latest from Wall Street.Wed, 01 Feb 2012 23:12:00 +000011:51http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/wbnews/wbnews_20120201-2312.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/wbnews/wbnews_20120201-2312a.mp3BBC World ServiceThe 10 billion dollar stock exchange merger that never happened. The European Commission blocks the tie up of Duetsche Borse with the New York stock exchange. Plus: Move your money, change the banking system. A new campaign hits the UK.The 10 billion dollar stock exchange merger that never happened. The European Commission blocks the tie up of Duetsche Borse with the New York stock exchange. Plus: Move your money, change the banking system. A new campaign hits the UK....The 10 billion dollar stock exchange merger that never happened. The European Commission blocks the tie up of Duetsche Borse with the New York stock exchange. Plus: Move your money, change the banking system. A new campaign hits the UK.Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:18:00 +000027:05http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/wbnews/wbnews_20120201-1918.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/wbnews/wbnews_20120201-1918b.mp3BBC World ServiceA banker, humbled. The former head of the Royal Bank of Scotland is stripped of his knighthood. Is it justice done or revenge served cold? Plus - the latest from Wall Street.A banker, humbled. The former head of the Royal Bank of Scotland is stripped of his knighthood. Is it justice done or revenge served cold? Plus - the latest from Wall Street....A banker, humbled. The former head of the Royal Bank of Scotland is stripped of his knighthood. Is it justice done or revenge served cold? Plus - the latest from Wall Street.Tue, 31 Jan 2012 23:31:00 +00007:19http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/wbnews/wbnews_20120131-2331.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/wbnews/wbnews_20120131-2331a.mp3BBC World ServiceUnemployment in the eurozone has risen to its highest level since the launch of the single currency. We hear from Greece where youth unemployment is near 50% and we analyse the impact on society of high rates of joblessness. Also, Sir no more: Fred Goodwin, former boss of the Royal Bank of Scotland is stripped of his knighthood. And protestors in Bolivia lobby for a controversial road through the Amazon rainforest.Unemployment in the eurozone has risen to its highest level since the launch of the single currency. We hear from Greece where youth unemployment is near 50% and we analyse the impact on society of high rates of joblessness. Also, Sir no more: Fred...Unemployment in the eurozone has risen to its highest level since the launch of the single currency. We hear from Greece where youth unemployment is near 50% and we analyse the impact on society of high rates of joblessness. Also, Sir no more: Fred Goodwin, former boss of the Royal Bank of Scotland is stripped of his knighthood. And protestors in Bolivia lobby for a controversial road through the Amazon rainforest.Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:16:00 +000027:07http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/wbnews/wbnews_20120131-1816.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/wbnews/wbnews_20120131-1816a.mp3BBC World ServiceEU leaders have signed up for a German-inspired treaty imposing strict discipline on government spending as a way out of the eurozone's debt crisis - but Britain and the Czech Republic stay out of the new arrangement. Plus - the wait for an expected deal between Greece and its creditors rattled financial markets around the world on Monday.EU leaders have signed up for a German-inspired treaty imposing strict discipline on government spending as a way out of the eurozone's debt crisis - but Britain and the Czech Republic stay out of the new arrangement. Plus - the wait for an expected...EU leaders have signed up for a German-inspired treaty imposing strict discipline on government spending as a way out of the eurozone's debt crisis - but Britain and the Czech Republic stay out of the new arrangement. Plus - the wait for an expected deal between Greece and its creditors rattled financial markets around the world on Monday.Mon, 30 Jan 2012 23:36:00 +00006:51http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/wbnews/wbnews_20120130-2336.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/wbnews/wbnews_20120130-2336a.mp3BBC World ServiceThe Greek debt crisis looms over the summit of European Union leaders in Brussels but it's not on the agenda. Nor is the issue of Portugal's growing debt problems. We find out what they have been discussing. Also, French President Nicolas Sarkozy rediscovers his reformist zeal. And 'nothing to do with me,' says the UBS trader accused of a two billion dollar fraud.The Greek debt crisis looms over the summit of European Union leaders in Brussels but it's not on the agenda. Nor is the issue of Portugal's growing debt problems. We find out what they have been discussing. Also, French President Nicolas Sarkozy...The Greek debt crisis looms over the summit of European Union leaders in Brussels but it's not on the agenda. Nor is the issue of Portugal's growing debt problems. We find out what they have been discussing. Also, French President Nicolas Sarkozy rediscovers his reformist zeal. And 'nothing to do with me,' says the UBS trader accused of a two billion dollar fraud.Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:27:00 +000027:07http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/wbnews/wbnews_20120130-1827.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/wbnews/wbnews_20120130-1827c.mp3BBC World ServiceThe U.S. economy grew at its fastest pace in one and a half years in the last three months of 2011 - but it still managed to disappoint.The U.S. economy grew at its fastest pace in one and a half years in the last three months of 2011 - but it still managed to disappoint....The U.S. economy grew at its fastest pace in one and a half years in the last three months of 2011 - but it still managed to disappoint.Fri, 27 Jan 2012 23:01:00 +00004:56http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/wbnews/wbnews_20120127-2301.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/wbnews/wbnews_20120127-2301a.mp3BBC World ServiceThe US economy grew at its fastest pace in a year and a half - but it still managed to disappoint. Also: can Davos inspire? We assess the annual gathering of the great and good at the World Economic Forum. And: the backlash against Twitter as the social networking site says it now has the technology to censor tweets by country.The US economy grew at its fastest pace in a year and a half - but it still managed to disappoint. Also: can Davos inspire? We assess the annual gathering of the great and good at the World Economic Forum. And: the backlash against Twitter as the...The US economy grew at its fastest pace in a year and a half - but it still managed to disappoint. Also: can Davos inspire? We assess the annual gathering of the great and good at the World Economic Forum. And: the backlash against Twitter as the social networking site says it now has the technology to censor tweets by country.Fri, 27 Jan 2012 19:12:00 +000027:04http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/wbnews/wbnews_20120127-1912.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/wbnews/wbnews_20120127-1912a.mp3BBC World ServiceA million pound bonus for a tax-payer funded chief executive in Britain sparks yet another row over executive pay and we get the latest from Wall Street.A million pound bonus for a tax-payer funded chief executive in Britain sparks yet another row over executive pay and we get the latest from Wall Street....A million pound bonus for a tax-payer funded chief executive in Britain sparks yet another row over executive pay and we get the latest from Wall Street.Thu, 26 Jan 2012 23:05:00 +00005:38http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/wbnews/wbnews_20120126-2305.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/wbnews/wbnews_20120126-2305a.mp3BBC World ServiceWriting off some of Greece's debt: just how much are private sector lenders prepared to forgive? Should the likes of the EU and IMF accept that most of what they've lent to Athens probably won't ever get repaid? That's the backdrop to debt talks in Athens this evening. Also: Shining a light on Africa's Twitterati ... and why the Chinese are saving Australia's tourism industry.Writing off some of Greece's debt: just how much are private sector lenders prepared to forgive? Should the likes of the EU and IMF accept that most of what they've lent to Athens probably won't ever get repaid? That's the backdrop to debt talks in...Writing off some of Greece's debt: just how much are private sector lenders prepared to forgive? Should the likes of the EU and IMF accept that most of what they've lent to Athens probably won't ever get repaid? That's the backdrop to debt talks in Athens this evening. Also: Shining a light on Africa's Twitterati ... and why the Chinese are saving Australia's tourism industry.Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:20:00 +000027:04http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/wbnews/wbnews_20120126-1820.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/wbnews/wbnews_20120126-1820a.mp3BBC World ServiceEconomic recovery in the United States is slow - and it could get even slower. That's the sombre message from the Federal Reserve. Joe Saluzzi, of Themis Trading in New Jersey tells us about the market reaction.Economic recovery in the United States is slow - and it could get even slower. That's the sombre message from the Federal Reserve. Joe Saluzzi, of Themis Trading in New Jersey tells us about the market reaction....Economic recovery in the United States is slow - and it could get even slower. That's the sombre message from the Federal Reserve. Joe Saluzzi, of Themis Trading in New Jersey tells us about the market reaction.Wed, 25 Jan 2012 23:51:00 +00005:30http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/wbnews/wbnews_20120125-2351.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/wbnews/wbnews_20120125-2351a.mp3BBC World ServiceShould you be able to delete your internet history? The European Commission is planning wholesale changes to data protection laws, giving people a "right to be forgotten". We hear from Davos - where the Eurozone crisis has been taking centre stage. And we take a look at the debate dominating the US presidential campaign - should the rich pay more tax?Should you be able to delete your internet history? The European Commission is planning wholesale changes to data protection laws, giving people a "right to be forgotten". We hear from Davos - where the Eurozone crisis has been taking centre stage....Should you be able to delete your internet history? The European Commission is planning wholesale changes to data protection laws, giving people a "right to be forgotten". We hear from Davos - where the Eurozone crisis has been taking centre stage. And we take a look at the debate dominating the US presidential campaign - should the rich pay more tax?Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:20:00 +000027:10http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/wbnews/wbnews_20120125-1820.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/wbnews/wbnews_20120125-1820a.mp3BBC World ServiceThere's still no sign of a deal between the Greek government and its creditors to reduce the country's debt mountain. In fact euro area finance ministers have rejected the latest offer from those creditors as insufficient. All of which cast a shadow over the day's share trading in Europe and on Wall Street, according to Peter Jankovskis at Oakbrook Investments in ChicagoThere's still no sign of a deal between the Greek government and its creditors to reduce the country's debt mountain. In fact euro area finance ministers have rejected the latest offer from those creditors as insufficient. All of which cast a shadow...There's still no sign of a deal between the Greek government and its creditors to reduce the country's debt mountain. In fact euro area finance ministers have rejected the latest offer from those creditors as insufficient. All of which cast a shadow over the day's share trading in Europe and on Wall Street, according to Peter Jankovskis at Oakbrook Investments in ChicagoTue, 24 Jan 2012 23:35:00 +00004:12http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/wbnews/wbnews_20120124-2335.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/wbnews/wbnews_20120124-2335b.mp3BBC World ServiceEurope's debt crisis risks a global recession according to the International Monetary Fund. We ask whether governments should ease up on tough austerity measures. Also, what will voters make of the publication of Mitt Romney's tax returns? And we talk to the 23 year old college student who's just been handed the task of rescuing a near-bankrupt US city.Europe's debt crisis risks a global recession according to the International Monetary Fund. We ask whether governments should ease up on tough austerity measures. Also, what will voters make of the publication of Mitt Romney's tax returns? And we...Europe's debt crisis risks a global recession according to the International Monetary Fund. We ask whether governments should ease up on tough austerity measures. Also, what will voters make of the publication of Mitt Romney's tax returns? And we talk to the 23 year old college student who's just been handed the task of rescuing a near-bankrupt US city.Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:26:00 +000027:07http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/wbnews/wbnews_20120124-1826.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/wbnews/wbnews_20120124-1826a.mp3BBC World ServiceDeveloping stories regarding Europe and Iran proved the focus for share trading on Wall Street. There was some pessimism that Greece would be able to strike a deal with its creditors. And the prospect of more economic sanctions on Iran pushed the oil price higher.Developing stories regarding Europe and Iran proved the focus for share trading on Wall Street. There was some pessimism that Greece would be able to strike a deal with its creditors. And the prospect of more economic sanctions on Iran pushed the oil...Developing stories regarding Europe and Iran proved the focus for share trading on Wall Street. There was some pessimism that Greece would be able to strike a deal with its creditors. And the prospect of more economic sanctions on Iran pushed the oil price higher.Mon, 23 Jan 2012 23:06:00 +00002:15http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/wbnews/wbnews_20120123-2306.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/wbnews/wbnews_20120123-2306a.mp3BBC World ServiceThe head of the International Monetary Fund, Christine Lagarde, has warned Germany that too much focus on austerity could make Europe's debt crisis worse and calls for a bigger eurozone bailout fund. The Greek government is owed billions in unpaid taxes, will it ever get that money? And we analyse the impact of new European Union sanctions against Iran.The head of the International Monetary Fund, Christine Lagarde, has warned Germany that too much focus on austerity could make Europe's debt crisis worse and calls for a bigger eurozone bailout fund. The Greek government is owed billions in unpaid...The head of the International Monetary Fund, Christine Lagarde, has warned Germany that too much focus on austerity could make Europe's debt crisis worse and calls for a bigger eurozone bailout fund. The Greek government is owed billions in unpaid taxes, will it ever get that money? And we analyse the impact of new European Union sanctions against Iran.Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:17:00 +000027:06http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/wbnews/wbnews_20120123-1817.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/wbnews/wbnews_20120123-1817a.mp3BBC World ServiceIt was a mixed day's trading on Wall Street, with both positive and negative news catching the attention of investors. Despite all of the Dow closed in positive territory.It was a mixed day's trading on Wall Street, with both positive and negative news catching the attention of investors. Despite all of the Dow closed in positive territory....It was a mixed day's trading on Wall Street, with both positive and negative news catching the attention of investors. Despite all of the Dow closed in positive territory.Fri, 20 Jan 2012 22:23:00 +00003:07http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/wbnews/wbnews_20120120-2223.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/wbnews/wbnews_20120120-2223a.mp3BBC World ServiceOne of the world's most popular websites, Megaupload has been taken offline by the US authorities. They say it encourages rampant piracy. Vodafone has won a $2 billion tax dispute with the Indian government. And we'll be hearing why Equatorial Guinea thinks the Africa Cup of Nations football tournament will work wonders for its international image.One of the world's most popular websites, Megaupload has been taken offline by the US authorities. They say it encourages rampant piracy. Vodafone has won a $2 billion tax dispute with the Indian government. And we'll be hearing why Equatorial Guinea...One of the world's most popular websites, Megaupload has been taken offline by the US authorities. They say it encourages rampant piracy. Vodafone has won a $2 billion tax dispute with the Indian government. And we'll be hearing why Equatorial Guinea thinks the Africa Cup of Nations football tournament will work wonders for its international image.Fri, 20 Jan 2012 18:20:00 +000026:33http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/wbnews/wbnews_20120120-1820.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/wbnews/wbnews_20120120-1820b.mp3BBC World ServiceStrong corporate earnings and the lowest unemployment claims in nearly four years gave strength to shares on Wall Street. Microsoft and IBM both released solid figures after the bell, but Google's latest numbers disappointed the market and its shares fell by 10%. Meanwhile, shares in Eastman Kodak stopped trading after the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.Strong corporate earnings and the lowest unemployment claims in nearly four years gave strength to shares on Wall Street. Microsoft and IBM both released solid figures after the bell, but Google's latest numbers disappointed the market and its shares...Strong corporate earnings and the lowest unemployment claims in nearly four years gave strength to shares on Wall Street. Microsoft and IBM both released solid figures after the bell, but Google's latest numbers disappointed the market and its shares fell by 10%. Meanwhile, shares in Eastman Kodak stopped trading after the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.Thu, 19 Jan 2012 23:00:00 +00004:21http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/wbnews/wbnews_20120119-2300.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/wbnews/wbnews_20120119-2300a.mp3BBC World ServiceA grim Kodak Moment: we ask if Kodak executives chose to ignore the future - and stick with film. Also - is Africa the victim of another grab for its land? - this time from Palm Oil producers. And : why the organisers of the 2014 World Cup want you to be able to drink beer in football stadiums - despite Brazil's anti-hooliganism laws.A grim Kodak Moment: we ask if Kodak executives chose to ignore the future - and stick with film. Also - is Africa the victim of another grab for its land? - this time from Palm Oil producers. And : why the organisers of the 2014 World Cup want you to...A grim Kodak Moment: we ask if Kodak executives chose to ignore the future - and stick with film. Also - is Africa the victim of another grab for its land? - this time from Palm Oil producers. And : why the organisers of the 2014 World Cup want you to be able to drink beer in football stadiums - despite Brazil's anti-hooliganism laws.Thu, 19 Jan 2012 18:16:00 +000027:05http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/wbnews/wbnews_20120119-1816.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/wbnews/wbnews_20120119-1816a.mp3BBC World ServiceShares on Wall Street got a boost from reports that the International Monetary Fund could get more cash to help out countries that are struggling to manage their debts. Just where this money is to come from remains unclear, but nonetheless, traders used the news from the IMF to push the Dow Jones to its best close since last summer. Plus, how unions in France are concerned about the government's plans for reforms to the labour market. And how the household goods giant Unilever is striving to get things right for its customers in Africa.Shares on Wall Street got a boost from reports that the International Monetary Fund could get more cash to help out countries that are struggling to manage their debts. Just where this money is to come from remains unclear, but nonetheless, traders...Shares on Wall Street got a boost from reports that the International Monetary Fund could get more cash to help out countries that are struggling to manage their debts. Just where this money is to come from remains unclear, but nonetheless, traders used the news from the IMF to push the Dow Jones to its best close since last summer. Plus, how unions in France are concerned about the government's plans for reforms to the labour market. And how the household goods giant Unilever is striving to get things right for its customers in Africa.Wed, 18 Jan 2012 23:00:00 +000019:23http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/wbnews/wbnews_20120118-2300.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/wbnews/wbnews_20120118-2300a.mp3BBC World ServiceThe world's lender of last resort says it needs more firepower. The International Monetary fund says because of Europe's debt crisis it will need another 500 billion dollars to stabilise the global economy. But will the IMF's member countries stump up the money? We'll hear from young people in Britain, where youth unemployment has just hit a record high. Plus, why some investors in Greece may want the country to default on its debts.The world's lender of last resort says it needs more firepower. The International Monetary fund says because of Europe's debt crisis it will need another 500 billion dollars to stabilise the global economy. But will the IMF's member countries stump up...The world's lender of last resort says it needs more firepower. The International Monetary fund says because of Europe's debt crisis it will need another 500 billion dollars to stabilise the global economy. But will the IMF's member countries stump up the money? We'll hear from young people in Britain, where youth unemployment has just hit a record high. Plus, why some investors in Greece may want the country to default on its debts.Wed, 18 Jan 2012 18:19:00 +000027:06http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/wbnews/wbnews_20120118-1819.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/wbnews/wbnews_20120118-1819a.mp3BBC World ServiceShares on Wall Street had a reasonable day, thanks to a slight improvement in Europe's debt markets and upbeat figures on the Chinese economy. But some banking stocks provided the brakes on the Dow Jones, chief among them Citigroup which dropped 8%, after its earnings fell short of expectations.Shares on Wall Street had a reasonable day, thanks to a slight improvement in Europe's debt markets and upbeat figures on the Chinese economy. But some banking stocks provided the brakes on the Dow Jones, chief among them Citigroup which dropped 8%,...Shares on Wall Street had a reasonable day, thanks to a slight improvement in Europe's debt markets and upbeat figures on the Chinese economy. But some banking stocks provided the brakes on the Dow Jones, chief among them Citigroup which dropped 8%, after its earnings fell short of expectations.Tue, 17 Jan 2012 23:00:00 +00005:30http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/wbnews/wbnews_20120117-2300.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/wbnews/wbnews_20120117-2300a.mp3BBC World ServiceWorkers down their tools and take to the streets in protest at more austerity - while the clock ticks on a huge repayment Athens is due to make to private lenders next month. Also: What economics can teach up about happinessWorkers down their tools and take to the streets in protest at more austerity - while the clock ticks on a huge repayment Athens is due to make to private lenders next month. Also: What economics can teach up about happiness...Workers down their tools and take to the streets in protest at more austerity - while the clock ticks on a huge repayment Athens is due to make to private lenders next month. Also: What economics can teach up about happinessTue, 17 Jan 2012 18:27:00 +000027:05http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/wbnews/wbnews_20120117-1827.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/wbnews/wbnews_20120117-1827a.mp3BBC World ServiceThe ratings agency Standard & Poors has downgraded the creditworthiness of the eurozone's bailout fund, the European Financial Stability Facility (EFSF). Having targeted the likes of France and Austria last week, S&P has now turned its sights on the EFSF itself. But as European leaders dismiss the opinions of the ratings agencies, does it really matter? The markets didn't seem to think so - most of Europe's main indexes ended higher.The ratings agency Standard & Poors has downgraded the creditworthiness of the eurozone's bailout fund, the European Financial Stability Facility (EFSF). Having targeted the likes of France and Austria last week, S&P has now turned its sights on the...The ratings agency Standard & Poors has downgraded the creditworthiness of the eurozone's bailout fund, the European Financial Stability Facility (EFSF). Having targeted the likes of France and Austria last week, S&P has now turned its sights on the EFSF itself. But as European leaders dismiss the opinions of the ratings agencies, does it really matter? The markets didn't seem to think so - most of Europe's main indexes ended higher.Mon, 16 Jan 2012 23:00:00 +00004:45http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/wbnews/wbnews_20120116-2300.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/wbnews/wbnews_20120116-2300a.mp3BBC World ServiceCompromise in Nigeria - unions suspend their protest at petrol price rises after the government there makes concessions on scrapping fuel subsidies. Also, we count the economic cost of Italy's cruise ship disaster.Compromise in Nigeria - unions suspend their protest at petrol price rises after the government there makes concessions on scrapping fuel subsidies. Also, we count the economic cost of Italy's cruise ship disaster....Compromise in Nigeria - unions suspend their protest at petrol price rises after the government there makes concessions on scrapping fuel subsidies. Also, we count the economic cost of Italy's cruise ship disaster.Mon, 16 Jan 2012 18:24:00 +000026:59http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/wbnews/wbnews_20120116-1824.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/wbnews/wbnews_20120116-1824a.mp3BBC World ServiceThe Eurozone is back on the brink as France's top notch triple A credit rating is slashed by Standard and Poor's, and talks to restructure Greek debt falter. Also: Earnings at JP Morgan - America's largest bank - show it's still paying for the cost of past mistakes.The Eurozone is back on the brink as France's top notch triple A credit rating is slashed by Standard and Poor's, and talks to restructure Greek debt falter. Also: Earnings at JP Morgan - America's largest bank - show it's still paying for the cost...The Eurozone is back on the brink as France's top notch triple A credit rating is slashed by Standard and Poor's, and talks to restructure Greek debt falter. Also: Earnings at JP Morgan - America's largest bank - show it's still paying for the cost of past mistakes.Fri, 13 Jan 2012 23:31:00 +000011:02http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/wbnews/wbnews_20120113-2331.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/wbnews/wbnews_20120113-2331a.mp3BBC World ServiceThe euro has slipped and stock markets have fallen on reports that Standard and Poor's is about to slash France's top notch credit rating. And: rotten eggs at Apple: disgruntled shoppers pelt the computer maker's store in Beijng after it suspends shop sales of all iPhones in China. Plus: American banks are still counting the costs of past mistakes.The euro has slipped and stock markets have fallen on reports that Standard and Poor's is about to slash France's top notch credit rating. And: rotten eggs at Apple: disgruntled shoppers pelt the computer maker's store in Beijng after it suspends shop...The euro has slipped and stock markets have fallen on reports that Standard and Poor's is about to slash France's top notch credit rating. And: rotten eggs at Apple: disgruntled shoppers pelt the computer maker's store in Beijng after it suspends shop sales of all iPhones in China. Plus: American banks are still counting the costs of past mistakes.Fri, 13 Jan 2012 18:32:00 +000027:05http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/wbnews/wbnews_20120113-1832.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/wbnews/wbnews_20120113-1832a.mp3BBC World ServiceGlobal oil prices had a volatile day on the back of political tensions. We hear that the world's economies cannot cope with a major rise in fuel prices. And Steve Jobs gets the comic book treatment.Global oil prices had a volatile day on the back of political tensions. We hear that the world's economies cannot cope with a major rise in fuel prices. And Steve Jobs gets the comic book treatment....Global oil prices had a volatile day on the back of political tensions. We hear that the world's economies cannot cope with a major rise in fuel prices. And Steve Jobs gets the comic book treatment.Thu, 12 Jan 2012 22:14:00 +00005:21http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/wbnews/wbnews_20120112-2214.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/wbnews/wbnews_20120112-2214b.mp3BBC World ServiceNigerian oil workers are raising the stakes in protests over rising fuel prices, threatening to turn off production. But should President Goodluck Jonathan stick to his guns? And building tall, falling low: the correlation between skyscrapers and economic downturns.Nigerian oil workers are raising the stakes in protests over rising fuel prices, threatening to turn off production. But should President Goodluck Jonathan stick to his guns? And building tall, falling low: the correlation between skyscrapers and...Nigerian oil workers are raising the stakes in protests over rising fuel prices, threatening to turn off production. But should President Goodluck Jonathan stick to his guns? And building tall, falling low: the correlation between skyscrapers and economic downturns.Thu, 12 Jan 2012 18:13:00 +000027:06http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/wbnews/wbnews_20120112-1813.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/wbnews/wbnews_20120112-1813a.mp3BBC World ServiceThe US government holds a successful bond auction as it continues to be a safe haven for investors in the midst of warnings about a global slowdown. And the troubled technology company Olympus looks to foreign investors for assistance.The US government holds a successful bond auction as it continues to be a safe haven for investors in the midst of warnings about a global slowdown. And the troubled technology company Olympus looks to foreign investors for assistance....The US government holds a successful bond auction as it continues to be a safe haven for investors in the midst of warnings about a global slowdown. And the troubled technology company Olympus looks to foreign investors for assistance.Wed, 11 Jan 2012 23:45:00 +00005:42http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/wbnews/wbnews_20120111-2345.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/wbnews/wbnews_20120111-2345a.mp3BBC World ServiceEurope's economic powerhouse has stalled. The German economy contracted in the last three months of 2011, according to latest official figures. What will that mean for the European debt crisis? And, would we all be better off if we switched to a shorter working week? We hear both sides of the argument. Plus, why Mitt Romney's business past could derail his campaign to be the next president of the United States.Europe's economic powerhouse has stalled. The German economy contracted in the last three months of 2011, according to latest official figures. What will that mean for the European debt crisis? And, would we all be better off if we switched to a...Europe's economic powerhouse has stalled. The German economy contracted in the last three months of 2011, according to latest official figures. What will that mean for the European debt crisis? And, would we all be better off if we switched to a shorter working week? We hear both sides of the argument. Plus, why Mitt Romney's business past could derail his campaign to be the next president of the United States.Wed, 11 Jan 2012 18:32:00 +000027:06http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/wbnews/wbnews_20120111-1832.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/wbnews/wbnews_20120111-1832a.mp3BBC World Service