Join London-based financial analyst Henk Potts, of Barclays Wealth, for business and banter every morning at 7:50 a.m. during The National.   World Business Report podcast feed Join London-based financial analyst Henk Potts, of Barclays Wealth, for business and banter every morning at 7:50 a.m. during The National.   World Business Report podcast feed WRS WRS web@wrs.ch en Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:15:39 UT Wed, 25 Jun 2008 08:39:48 GMT Big Medium 2.0.8 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/worldbusiness/index.shtml http://worldradio.ch/wrs/bm~pix/wbr300.jpg http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/worldbusiness/index.shtml (C) WRS 2009 News & Politics no Forth Capital’s Robert Harris says markets were relatively quiet yesterday with Greece’s debt restructuring and austerity measures the main concerns. Glencore and Xstrata are expected to announce major merger news today. In Europe, gas prices are way up due to big demand to stave off the cold. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:50:05 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/worldbusiness/business-report-cold-weather-pushes-up-gas-prices.shtml?28943 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-18943 Programmes/Business Report Daily Shows/The National Forth Capital’s Robert Harris discusses the effect of positive impact of good employment numbers on the markets. The rate now stands at 8.3 percent. Elsewhere, Greece is being pressured to impose even more austerity measures. Plus, key figures to look out for in the week ahead: Mon, 06 Feb 2012 07:53:42 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/worldbusiness/business-report-markets-rally-on-positive-us-emplo.shtml?28910 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-18910 Programmes/Business Report Daily Shows/The National Robert Harris of Forth Capital discusses a possible massive merger deal between Swiss-based Glencore and Xstrata. He says one thorny issue concerns future management of the newly merged organization. Also, he talks about the haircut Greece is forcing on its creditors—to the tune of 70 percent: Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:29:10 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/worldbusiness/business-report-20120203.shtml?28883 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-18883 Programmes/Business Report Daily Shows/The National Robert Harris of Forth Capital talks about yesterday’s positive markets amid good manufacturing data. In corporate news, Facebook will be floating its stock, hoping to raise $5 billion. Plus a European Commission ruling stops the creation of a new derivatives exchange: Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:50:49 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/worldbusiness/business-report-facebook-to-float-stock-to-try-to-.shtml?28861 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-18861 Programmes/Business Report Daily Shows/The National Robert Harris of Forth Capital talks about lower stocks in the U.S., pushed down by poor consumer confidence numbers. Plus Amazon’s results are lower than expected. Chinese exports fell due to reduced demand in Europe. And the details on European unemployment as it climbs to an all-time high since the introduction of the euro: Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:31:26 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/worldbusiness/business-report-europes-jobless-rate-highest-since.shtml?28834 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-18834 Programmes/Business Report Daily Shows/The National Robert Harris of Forth Capital discusses lower markets on fears of recession and lack of confidence in EU leaders’ ability to deal with the eurozone debt crisis—even though they finalized the Fiscal Compact yesterday. But if the markets are being pulled down, Harris explains why they are also being pushed up by cheap valuations: Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:14:07 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/worldbusiness/business-report-markets-slump-on-eu-fiscal-compact.shtml?28812 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-18812 Programmes/Business Report Daily Shows/The National Robert Harris of Forth Capital reviews the U.S. GDP figures and its downward pressure on markets. And in EU summit news, the deficit control treaty is on the agenda today to try to stabilize eurozone economies. Stark unemployment rates remain a big issue in some parts of Europe. And a deal is reported to be near in Greece’s talks with private creditors. Plus, a preview of big numbers to watch this week: Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:10:20 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/worldbusiness/business-report-us-gdp-trails-market-expectations.shtml?28789 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-18789 Programmes/Business Report Daily Shows/The National Robert Harris of Forth Capital talks to WRS’s Dave Goodman about the rallying markets in January, pushed up strong economic data including corporate results from the U.S. And U.S. GDP figures are out today, expected to be up from last year. Meanwhile, easyJet’s stock price is up by 10 percent, bolstered by a 17 percent rise in profits. And an update on Greece’s talks with the private sector on renegotiating its debt repayment on loans: Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:19:32 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/worldbusiness/business-report-easyjet-stock-price-takes-off.shtml?28764 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-18764 Programmes/Business Report Daily Shows/The National It was a disappointing day for European markets yesterday on news of poor GDP growth in the UK, lack of Greek bond resolution and uninspiring corporate earnings. Meanwhile on Wall Street, spirits were high as Fed chief Ben Bernanke announced that near-0 percent interest rates are here to stay through 2014 and Apple shares were up 6 percent, blowing away expectations. Henk Potts has details: Thu, 26 Jan 2012 07:22:07 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/worldbusiness/business-report-america-pulls-markets-up-with-low-.shtml?28737 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-18737 Programmes/Business Report Daily Shows/The National The International Monetary Fund downgrades predicted growth of the global economy. Henk Potts has the details. He also comments on the Annual Summit of the World Economic Forum. In corporate news, Siemens is struggling as profits slump 23 percent. And McDonald’s produces stunning revenue numbers: Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:35:26 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/worldbusiness/business-report-imf-cuts-global-forecast-growth-fo.shtml?28721 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-18721 Programmes/Business Report Daily Shows/The National European shares were up yesterday after a report that France and Germany were calling for a watering down of banking rules. In other news, the EU banned imports of oil from Iran and imposed other sanctions—to pressure Iran to stop its nuclear development program. On the corporate scene, Henk Potts looks ahead to Apple’s stunning estimated quarterly sales: Tue, 24 Jan 2012 08:56:29 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/worldbusiness/business-report-eu-bans-oil-imports-from-iran.shtml?28700 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-18700 Programmes/Business Report Daily Shows/The National Henk Potts talks about the steady gains on the market last week accompanied by positive Chinese growth and successful bond auctions from Spain and France. This week more companies are putting out more fourth quarter earnings. In other news, negotiators left Greece this weekend without securing a deal to write off a portion of the country’s debt. And finally, Ikea posted a 10 percent rise in profits due to sales in emerging markets: Mon, 23 Jan 2012 09:39:11 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/worldbusiness/business-report-ikea-posts-10-percent-rise-in-prof.shtml?28675 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-18675 Programmes/Business Report Daily Shows/The National We had progression in private sector negotiations on Greek debt and successful European bond auctions yesterday. It seems that global market anxiety has been easing the past couple of days. Henk Potts fills us in: Fri, 20 Jan 2012 08:10:47 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/worldbusiness/business-report-a-good-start-to-the-year-for-equit.shtml?28650 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-18650 Programmes/Business Report Daily Shows/The National The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is looking to boost its war chest by hundreds of billions of dollars, claiming that it is necessary to reduce pressure on indebted European countries and stabilize the global economy. Henk Potts has that story and some good news about the figures coming from the U.S.: Thu, 19 Jan 2012 06:55:00 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/worldbusiness/business-report-imf-seeks-500-billion-to-ease-euro-debt.shtml?28636 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-18636 Programmes/Business Report Daily Shows/The National European shares were boosted by auto and mining sectors yesterday. Henk Potts has the details. Elsewhere, Portugal is set to sell up to 2.5 billion euros of short-term debt. Meanwhile, discussions are continuing between private bond holders and Greece over acceptable haircuts to be put in place. In Germany, investor confidence is rising—driven by better global data. In terms of fourth quarter reporting, Citigroup’s profit has declined by 11 percent in fourth quarter reporting. But Burberry’s revenue is up: Wed, 18 Jan 2012 08:41:53 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/worldbusiness/business-report-citigroups-profit-dips-by-11-perce.shtml?28612 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-18612 Programmes/Business Report Daily Shows/The National