Stephen Ryan

Senior Producer, BBC World Service/Marketplace (in London)

Latest from Stephen Ryan

Sep 10, 2020
Trust issues can be a factor in the COVID vaccine process
We also talk about the widening wealth gap, as the group Oxfam reports how corporations are raking in profits during the pandemic. Diane Swonk discusses the markets with us.
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Sep 10, 2020
COVID-19 adds more weight to Mexico’s collapsing economy
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Senators will vote on a “skinny” economic relief package. Also, indoor dining is about to return to New York. We also take a look at the ripple effect of Mexico’s struggling economy.
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Sep 10, 2020
A limited appetite for Yum China’s ‘homecoming’ debut in Hong Kong
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The KFC and Taco Bell operator in China is already listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Indonesia puts plans for a new capital city on hold. Applications to study nursing surge in England.
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Sep 9, 2020
Food insecurity goes global under the cloud of COVID-19
Susan Schmidt also talks markets with us. Then it’s the Oscars. We also address the competition in the indoor exercise industry.
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Sep 9, 2020
Making a COVID-19 vaccine is tough enough. Figuring out who gets it first could be even tougher
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JPMorgan Chase is investigating alleged misuse of PPP loans. Then we discuss the challenges of making and distributing a COVID-19 vaccine.
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Sep 9, 2020
Can Broadway learn lessons from theater in South Korea?
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British performers have joined a musical with a socially distanced audience in Seoul. Shares fall after drug maker AstraZeneca pauses its COVID-19 vaccine trials. Pandemic lockdowns threaten starvation for over 120 million people.
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Sep 8, 2020
Black-owned businesses still face uphill financial battle during the pandemic
We talk tech stocks with Jeffrey Cleveland. Congress has a few big things on its plate. Chris Farrell talks COVID and Black business.
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Sep 8, 2020
COVID-19 concerns hang over reopening child care centers
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The president pledges to crack down on companies that create jobs in China. Child care centers are weighing the pros and cons of reopening. We examine if decades-long runs for shows can still be a thing.
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Sep 8, 2020
Will the U.S. ban cotton from China over human rights concerns?
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Pressure is mounting on businesses to ensure materials sourced from factories in Xinjiang do not involve forced labor. Can Japan’s next leader tackle a significant decline in business spending? Beijing unveils its approach to global data-security standards.
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Sep 7, 2020
Are you ready for some football economics?
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The NFL season is about to start. How are empty stadiums going to impact its bottom line?
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