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Follow the Money: who profits from the Iran war?
When the US and Israel struck Iran in March 2026, Wall Street was opening as missiles were still flying. Within hours, a small number of investors an…
3 months, 1 week ago
Sherbro Island: can Sierra Leone build a global business hub?
Off the coast of Sierra Leone, Sherbro Island has been earmarked for an ambitious transformation: a new centre for international business and investm…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
The Weekly: AI rivals race to list shares and US inflation greets new Fed chair
Connecting the timezones we get different perspectives on the key global business stories of the week, setting you up for the weekend. Rahul Tandon d…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
SpaceX prepares for (stockmarket) liftoff
It's not just about rockets. So what does SpaceX actually do and what do you need to know about what's being dubbed the biggest-ever IPO? And could t…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Founders: Caecilia Chu on 200 rejections and building YouTrip
We meet Caecilia Chu, founder of one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing fintech companies, YouTrip.Growing up in a small public housing flat in Hong…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
FIFA’s Billions: where your World Cup ticket money goes
World Cup 2026 will span the United States, Canada and Mexico, with demand for tickets at record levels. FIFA stands to earn nearly $9 billion from t…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Who’s behind Sierra Leone’s illegal fishing problem?
Each Monday, Ed Butler takes you around the globe to the heart of the stories and meeting those living through them. West Africa is currently the glo…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
How karate helped a shy kid transform how India pays
We hear how karate, being laughed out of a bank boardroom in a cash-obsessed country helped shape one of India’s most valuable fintech companies. Har…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Has the World Cup broken dynamic pricing?
This week, Michelle, Rahul and Will explore the world of dynamic pricing, where prices go up when demand is high and come down when demand drops. It’…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Spain's economy is growing fast. So why is youth unemployment still so high?
Many graduates are reluctant to work in the country’s large tourism and service sectors, looking instead for roles that match their university skills…
3 months, 3 weeks ago