Original version

BBC World Service Online

World Business Report

Factual: Money

The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC

The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.

World Business Report: Argentina Defaults on its Debt

31/07/2014

Argentina Defaults on its Debt

BBC World Service - World Business Report, Argentina Defaults on its Debt

As Argentina defaults on its debt we gauge the mood in Buenos Aires

Argentina defaults on its debt for the second time in 13 years. Also, as Portugal's most famous bank reports record losses the country's stock market takes a dive.

As Argentina defaults on its debt we gauge the mood in Buenos Aires. Plus, Portugal's stock market takes a dive as the country's most famous bank reports record losses. Also on the programme, drinks giant Diageo's sales are hit by the slowdown in China and other emerging markets. We talk to the company's chief executive officer Ivan Menezes. And we hear about Airbus's plans for electric planes.

Accessibility links

Programme Index

World Business Report

Argentina Defaults on its Debt

Genres

Brand

BBC World Service Online

About BBC World Service