Hurricane Melissa set to hurt Jamaican economy hard

Hurricane Melissa leaves Jamaican economy with a huge trail of damage and a massive repair bill to sort out. Some reports suggest the country could face losses of over $14 billion. Presenter Will Bain hears from people on the ground in the country.We also examine why there has been a huge surge in the Amazon share price at the end of busy week for Wall Street. And are modern TV’s really any better than plasma ones for watching movies? We find out why some experts believe older models are much better for watching films.

Italian confectionery giant Ferrero, maker of Ferrero Rocher and Nutella, is in a standoff with Turkish hazelnut dealers. Why? Turkey, the world’s largest hazelnut producer, has been hit by poor weather, a bad harvest, and pest infestations, sending prices soaring.In Jamaica, a catastrophe bond will release millions to help the country rebuild after Hurricane Melissa.Meanwhile, who is Nvidia, the world’s most valuable company, selling AI chips now?And with pumpkins, costumes, and candy, billions are spent worldwide each Halloween, boosting economies everywhere.Presenter: Leanna Byrne Producer/Editor: Niamh McDermott

The US President Donald Trump believes a trade deal could be signed "pretty soon", after holding talks with President Xi Jinping of China. Presenter Andrew Peach hears from US farmers after China agrees to buy soyabeans from the US. Can Canada really become an energy superpower? We hear how it is pitching energy exports to the South East Asian market. And major record labels like the Universal Music Group are set to work with an artificial intelligence platform Udio, after settling a copyright dispute.

After what President Trump calls an “amazing” meeting in South Korea, the US and China strike a trade truce. But is it really a full deal? We break down what’s behind the tariff talks. In South Africa, millions of dollars are being pumped into tackling its chronic youth unemployment problem. And as the US shutdown continues, airlines are losing millions of dollars a day. We hear from the CEO of Delta Air Lines.Presenter: Leanna Byrne Producer: Niamh Mc Dermott Editor: Stephen Ryan

President Donald Trump and China’s President Xi Jinping are meeting in South Korea for the first time since 2019. Presenter Sam Fenwick hears what’s at stake in crucial talks between the two leaders. Also, the owner of a US-based coffee roastery in New York tells us what tariffs and inflation mean for his business. And, what do the latest results from Microsoft, Alphabet and Meta tell us about investment in AI?(FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump and China's President Xi Jinping shake hands while walking at Mar-a-Lago estate after a bilateral meeting in Palm Beach, Florida, U.S., April 7, 2017. REUTERS/Carlos Barria/File Photo)

The much-anticipated meeting between Donald Trump and China’s President Xi Jinping takes place in South Korea on Thursday. Presenter Sam Fenwick hears what’s at stake in crucial talks between the two leaders. The owner of a US-based coffee roastery in New York tells us what tariffs and inflation mean for his business. What do the latest results from Microsoft, Alphabet and Meta tell us about AI investment?

The world’s most valuable company, Nvidia, has hit a historic $5 trillion valuation after unveiling new contracts to supply AI chips and revealed plans to build seven supercomputers for the U.S. government. Plus, Ben & Jerry’s co-founder Ben Cohen says the company’s parent firm blocked them from launching a Palestine-themed ice cream. In response, Cohen has announced a sorbet expressing solidarity with Palestine.Presenter: Leanna Byrne Producer: Niamh Mc Dermott Editor: Shea Conduct

Hurricane Melissa causes major disruption as the Jamaican economy comes to a standstill. Tourists are also stranded on the island with the closure of all major airports.Business leaders from the US and Japan meet to discuss trade, investment and supply chains.Amazon confirms plans to cut thousands of jobs, saying it needs to be “lean” to seize the opportunity provided by artificial intelligence. Presenter Sam Fenwick examines all these stories and looks at the some of the other big global business stories of the day.

US President Donald Trump and Japan's new prime minister have pledged a stronger alliance and closer economic ties during his visit to Tokyo. The two leaders have signed new investment deals including one covering rare earth minerals. The UN warns the world is falling badly behind in tackling climate change. So, which countries are stepping up, and which are lagging? Plus, will Elon Musk walk away from Tesla if his trillion-dollar pay package gets rejected? Presenter: Leanna Byrne Producer: Niamh Mc Dermott Editor: Shea Conduct

US President Donald Trump has kicked off his trip to Asia by announcing a string of new agreements and a peace accord involving Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam. The White House has called it historic but businesses are looking for more detail. We speak to two entrepreneurs in Chicago and Seattle on what this could mean for their companies. Elsewhere, we hear how US tariffs on India's exports has put nearly a million jobs on the south-eastern coast of the Andhra Pradesh state at risk. And as massive rallies cheer Javier Milei, and Argentina's markets soar with the president tightening his grip on power in the South American country, Sam Fenwick discusses whether his La Libertad Avanza party's midterm victory will pave the way for economic reforms. The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC. (Picture: US President Donald Trump talks before boarding Air Force One at Kuala Lumpur International Airport in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Monday 27 October 2025. Credit: Reuters / Evelyn Hockstein.)