BBCNEWS World Business Report July 7, 2024
profits but the money is rolling in as it benefits from high interest rates. and qatar looks to cash in on the world cup to boost its economy — we have a special report from doha. financial markets reacted calmly as it emerged that rishi sunak is set to be the uk's next prime minister. the pound is broadly unchanged against the dollar and government borrowing costs stayed lower after commons leader penny mordaunt dropped out of the leadership race. but the new prime minister inherits a daunting in—tray with the cost of living crisis — soaring energy prices and rising inflation....