http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/programmes/world_business_report.shtmlAnalysis of the day's big global business developments and how they affect consumers, investors and the environment. Every day, we ask the major questions. Are big corporations too powerful? Are prices too high? What gadgets are people buying? Hear company executives put on the spot. And you can catch up with the drama on Wall Street, with a daily report on the market's mood. Presenters Mike Johnson and Roger Hearing steer you through the complexities of the world of money.Analysis of the day's big global business developments and how they affect consumers, investors and the environment. Every day, we ask the major questions. Are big corporations too powerful? Are prices too high? What gadgets are people buying? Hear company executives put on the spot. And you can catch up with the drama on Wall Street, with a daily report on the market's mood. Presenters Mike Johnson and Roger Hearing steer you through the complexities of the world of money.BBC World ServiceBBCpodcast.support@bbc.co.uken-gb720http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio/podcasts/wbnews/assets/_300x300.jpghttp://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/programmes/world_business_report.shtml(C) BBC 2009Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:15:28 +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, technologynononadultThe United States economy may be growing again but its not creating jobs. The US unemployment rate has risen to its highest rate in twenty five years. What more could Washington be doing to turn things round? And - could the humble date become the world's richest source of biofuel?The United States economy may be growing again but its not creating jobs. The US unemployment rate has risen to its highest rate in twenty five years. What more could Washington be doing to turn things round? And - could the humble date become the...The United States economy may be growing again but its not creating jobs. The US unemployment rate has risen to its highest rate in twenty five years. What more could Washington be doing to turn things round? And - could the humble date become the world's richest source of biofuel?Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:10:00 +000014:29http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/wbnews/wbnews_20091106-2210.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/wbnews/wbnews_20091106-2210a.mp3BBC World ServiceThe Iraqi government has taken another step towards realising its ambition to become one of the world's biggest oil producers. It's awarded a contract to develop another oil field to Exxon Mobil and Shell. The West Qurna 1 field is thought to contain nearly 8 billion barrels of oil. What are the risks and rewards for foreign energy firms?The Iraqi government has taken another step towards realising its ambition to become one of the world's biggest oil producers. It's awarded a contract to develop another oil field to Exxon Mobil and Shell. The West Qurna 1 field is thought to contain...The Iraqi government has taken another step towards realising its ambition to become one of the world's biggest oil producers. It's awarded a contract to develop another oil field to Exxon Mobil and Shell. The West Qurna 1 field is thought to contain nearly 8 billion barrels of oil. What are the risks and rewards for foreign energy firms?Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:00:00 +00009:29http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/wbnews/wbnews_20091105-2200.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/wbnews/wbnews_20091105-2200a.mp3BBC World ServiceAuthorities in the state of New York have accused the computer chip maker Intel of illegally bullying and coercing companies into paying billions of dollars for the exclusive use of its microprocessors. Also, the US Federal Reserve says it'll keep American interest rates close to zero for "an extended period". And the European Union, Mexico and the United States have called on the World Trade Organisation to investigate China's policy of limiting exports of certain raw materials.Authorities in the state of New York have accused the computer chip maker Intel of illegally bullying and coercing companies into paying billions of dollars for the exclusive use of its microprocessors. Also, the US Federal Reserve says it'll keep...Authorities in the state of New York have accused the computer chip maker Intel of illegally bullying and coercing companies into paying billions of dollars for the exclusive use of its microprocessors. Also, the US Federal Reserve says it'll keep American interest rates close to zero for "an extended period". And the European Union, Mexico and the United States have called on the World Trade Organisation to investigate China's policy of limiting exports of certain raw materials.Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:30:00 +00009:28http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/wbnews/wbnews_20091104-2230.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/wbnews/wbnews_20091104-2230a.mp3BBC World ServiceOne of the world's biggest and most successful investment funds is buying into railways. But can Warren Buffett make a success of his biggest ever purchase? And we ask whether the US might follow Britain in breaking up its banks.One of the world's biggest and most successful investment funds is buying into railways. But can Warren Buffett make a success of his biggest ever purchase? And we ask whether the US might follow Britain in breaking up its banks....One of the world's biggest and most successful investment funds is buying into railways. But can Warren Buffett make a success of his biggest ever purchase? And we ask whether the US might follow Britain in breaking up its banks.Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:48:00 +00009:30http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/wbnews/wbnews_20091103-2148.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/wbnews/wbnews_20091103-2148b.mp3BBC World ServiceAs the troubled Afghan election process ends with the US giving its backing to embattled President Karzai, we ask what chance there is of persuading foreign business to invest in the country. And why televisions in California might get smaller.As the troubled Afghan election process ends with the US giving its backing to embattled President Karzai, we ask what chance there is of persuading foreign business to invest in the country. And why televisions in California might get smaller....As the troubled Afghan election process ends with the US giving its backing to embattled President Karzai, we ask what chance there is of persuading foreign business to invest in the country. And why televisions in California might get smaller.Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:55:00 +00009:28http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/wbnews/wbnews_20091102-2155.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/wbnews/wbnews_20091102-2155a.mp3BBC World ServiceOne of the biggest providers of loans to businesses in the United States, CIT, has filed for bankruptcy. We ask who the biggest losers could be. Plus - the Japanese politician who wants to celebrate what sex and gambling can do for the local economy.One of the biggest providers of loans to businesses in the United States, CIT, has filed for bankruptcy. We ask who the biggest losers could be. Plus - the Japanese politician who wants to celebrate what sex and gambling can do for the local economy....One of the biggest providers of loans to businesses in the United States, CIT, has filed for bankruptcy. We ask who the biggest losers could be. Plus - the Japanese politician who wants to celebrate what sex and gambling can do for the local economy.Sun, 01 Nov 2009 23:01:00 +00009:29http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/wbnews/wbnews_20091101-2301.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/wbnews/wbnews_20091101-2301b.mp3BBC World Service