The US central bank - the Federal Reserve - has lowered interest rates for the first time since President Trump began his second term. But what does this actually mean for companies? We speak to two business owners to find out their thoughts. ank - the Federal Reserve - has lowered interest rates for the first time since President Trump began his second term.
Pomp and pageantry as King Charles welcomes the US president to the UK. We’ll be hearing what kind of reception Donald Trump has received.And the state visit also coincides with a major tech deal between the two allies. But can state visits really help economic ties? A former British deputy ambassador to the US gives us his insight.
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Will the Federal Reserve deliver its first 2025 rate cut?
Leanna Byrne looks ahead to the U.S. Federal Reserve meeting on interest rates — will it deliver the first cut of 2025?
We also explore how the soaring cost of tomatoes is adding to America’s food inflation and stretching household budgets.
And after nearly half a century, Ben & Jerry’s co-founder Jerry Greenfield parts ways with the ice cream maker, intensifying its dispute with parent company Unilever.
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Trump decertifies Colombia as US ally in drugs war
Colombia loses its certification as a US ally in the war on drugs, as Trump accuses it of failing to rein in record cocaine production. We look at what it could mean for investment in the country - and hear from Colombia’s Ambassador to the US on what comes next.Meanwhile, Microsoft plans to invest $30 billion in AI and other advanced technology in the UK over the next few years. We speak to the company’s chief executive about the impact the financial commitment might have.And as Hollywood mourns Robert Redford, we reflect on the mark he left on the business of film.
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Jaguar Land Rover extends production shutdown after cyber breach
Jaguar Land Rover has extended its production shutdown until at least 24 September as it struggles with the fallout from a major cyber-attack. Also, Indian and US officials hold their first talks since Washington hit Delhi with a 50% tariff over Russian oil and weapons purchases.And Argentina’s president Javier Milei insists ‘the worst is over’ as he unveils a new budget.
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US to stop the clock on TikTok ban
As President Trump announces on social media that the US and China have reached a framework deal on the future ownership of Tiktok, presenter Sam Fenwick asks who might buy the social media platform? Also, the Pope calls out the widening pay gap between bosses like Elon Musk and other workers.And our reporter Hannah Mullane assesses the impact of artificial intelligence on graduate recruitment.
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