
World Business Report
US consumer confidence and electric vehicles
24 April 2026
26 minutes
Available for 29 days
US consumers are feeling less confident about their economy than at any other time. We hear from researchers and businesses about why war in the Middle East is making households fearful of the cost of living and rising energy prices.
And, we hear from one of the bosses of electric vehicle giant BYD about how its performing amid the global shift away from fossil fuels.
Also, how table-top board game Warhammer is riding the zeitgeist to win new fans.
