Business AM media bias and reliability
Business AM is held by the ratings provider we draw on, and no rater has placed it on the political spectrum. We have seen it on 67 published stories of ours.
The short answers
Is Business AM biased?
Business AM is held by the ratings provider we draw on, and no rater has placed it on the political spectrum. An outlet rating describes a broad pattern in its output, not every article it publishes.
Is Business AM left or right?
Business AM is held by the ratings provider we draw on, and no rater has placed it on the political spectrum.
Is Business AM reliable?
We do not hold a factual-reliability assessment for Business AM. A political-leaning label would not answer that question on its own, so we do not infer reliability from left, centre or right.
What Business AM has been covering
Our account of each story, written from every outlet that ran it, with Business AM’s own report linked underneath.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has announced that all Iranian airlines will cease operations worldwide from Wednesday, September 23. The move, backed by threats of secondary sanctions, aims to restrict Iran's access to international financial and commercial networks.
Business AM reported it asUS Tightens Pressure on Iran and Targets All Iranian Airlines (opens Business AM in a new tab)
Paramount has settled lawsuits brought by state attorneys general and the Writers Guild of America concerning its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. The settlements pave the way for the $81 billion deal to proceed, pending final court approval.
Business AM reported it asParamount Clears Legal Way for Merger with Warner Bros. Discovery (opens Business AM in a new tab)
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Ukraine deployed cruise and new ballistic missiles, including the Pelican (FP-7), in an attack on the Moscow region. He claimed the strikes hit a major Russian oil industry facility and a logistics center, impacting billions of dollars supporting the war effort. This marks the first reported use of the Pelican missile in an attack on Moscow.
Business AM reported it asZelensky Says that Ukraine Used Its New FP-7 ‘Pelican’ Missile in a Major Attack on Moscow. (opens Business AM in a new tab)
Bitcoin's price climbed above $85,000 on Monday, its highest point since late January. This surge followed significant ETF inflows and a spike in crypto short liquidations, with some analysts declaring the 'crypto winter' over.
Business AM reported it asBitcoin Shoots Above 85,000 Dollars (opens Business AM in a new tab)
Approximately 7,000 humanoid robots were sold worldwide in 2025, primarily for research and industrial applications. This number is a small portion of the overall robotics market, but future projections anticipate substantial growth.
Business AM reported it as7,000 Humanoid Robots Sold Worldwide in 2025; No Industrial Breakthrough Yet. (opens Business AM in a new tab)
US President Donald Trump will host Chinese President Xi Jinping for a summit at the White House on September 24. The leaders are expected to discuss trade, rare earth supplies, and artificial intelligence. Xi's visit marks the first by a Chinese leader to the US presidential residence in over a decade.
Business AM reported it asXi Jinping Travels to the US From September 23 to 25 for a State Visit to Trump. (opens Business AM in a new tab)
US Representative Gregory Meeks has placed a hold on a $2.8 billion arms sale to Israel, citing concerns about the use of 40,000 bombs in densely populated areas. The Trump administration is planning the sale, which could be bypassed from normal congressional review.
Business AM reported it asUS Approves $2.68 Billion Air Defense Deal for Ukraine (opens Business AM in a new tab)
European intelligence officials have warned that Russia could escalate actions against NATO countries in the coming months. While some suggest potential incursions or drone attacks, others emphasize a lack of imminent threat, suggesting a focus on spreading fear.
Business AM reported it asIncreased Activity on the Border Between Russia and NATO Increases the Risk of a Direct Confrontation. (opens Business AM in a new tab)
The United States, Denmark and Greenland plan to sign a security pact at the UN General Assembly next week. President Donald Trump says the deal gives the US permanent control over security matters, while other outlets report no sovereign US control. A joint working group will discuss future cooperation.
Business AM reported it asUS and Denmark Conclude Security Treaty on Greenland (opens Business AM in a new tab)
US President Donald Trump announced significant progress toward establishing a US military base in Poland. He stated the location would be announced soon and described the potential base as a historic step for the US-Poland alliance. Polish President Karol Nawrocki was credited for his leadership.
Business AM reported it asTrump Sees Breakthrough in Plans for US Military Base in Poland (opens Business AM in a new tab)
Venezuela's government and opposition are reportedly close to an agreement to transfer approximately $4 billion in gold reserves from the Bank of England to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. The gold has been held in London since 2019.
Business AM reported it asVenezuela Nears Agreement on Relocation of 4 Billion Dollars Worth of Gold to New York (opens Business AM in a new tab)
Russia and China vetoed a UN Security Council resolution that would have extended the mandate of experts monitoring sanctions on Iran. The vote creates a gap in oversight as the sanctions themselves remain in effect.
Business AM reported it asRussia and China Veto UN Mandate to Monitor Sanctions Against Iran (opens Business AM in a new tab)
On 18 September 2026 President Lee Jae‑myung announced South Korea will not deploy troops or military assets to a US‑led war against Iran. He added that naval operations would only protect South Korean ships. The remark came after pressure from US President Donald Trump.
Business AM reported it asSouth Korea Rules Out Military Intervention in the Middle East (opens Business AM in a new tab)
Lockheed Martin has revealed details of its new AIM-260 Joint Advanced Tactical Missile, designed to counter long-range air threats from China. The US Defense Department has signed an agreement to increase its production as part of munitions stockpile rebuilding.
Business AM reported it asGeneral Motors Supplies Parts for Patriot Missiles to Lockheed Martin for the First Time. (opens Business AM in a new tab)
Donald Trump has threatened to impose tariffs or halt trade with the European Union if Canada is granted associate membership. He described the prospect as 'laughable' and a 'hostile act', while European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen expressed a desire for Canada to be the bloc's first associate member.
Business AM reported it asTrump Calls EU Plan for Canada's “Associate Membership” “Ridiculous” and Threatens High Import Tariffs (opens Business AM in a new tab)
The US House of Representatives has passed a bill that could allow President Donald Trump to impose up to 100% tariffs on countries buying Russian oil. India's Ministry of External Affairs stated the nation will take necessary steps to protect its trade and economic interests.
Business AM reported it asThe United States Approves New Sanctions Law, Enabling It to Impose Very Strict Sanctions on Russia and Iran. (opens Business AM in a new tab)
A Pentagon inspector general's report has detailed the financial and material costs of the Iran war, estimating expenses at $33.4 billion as of June 29. The report also highlighted significant damage to U.S. bases and aircraft, alongside strategic inventory shortfalls for munitions.
Business AM reported it asThe Costs of the Conflict Between the US and Iran Already Exceeded $33.4 Billion in June, According to a Pentagon Audit. (opens Business AM in a new tab)
The Trump administration is preparing to sell Israel a $2.8 billion arms package that includes 40,000 heavy aerial bombs. The sale, reported by The Washington Post, involves munitions that have been linked to civilian casualties in Gaza and Lebanon.
Business AM reported it asThe United States Is Supplying Tens of Thousands of Bombs Worth 2.8 Billion Dollars to Israel. (opens Business AM in a new tab)
Qatar has warned that closing the Bab el-Mandeb Strait would be catastrophic for global trade and energy markets. The warning comes as Houthi forces control Red Sea islands and the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked, intensifying regional tensions.
Business AM reported it asClosing the Strait of Bab El-Mandeb Would Be a ‘Global Economic Disaster’, Warns Qatar (opens Business AM in a new tab)
US prosecutors are seeking to forfeit over $61 million in cryptocurrency allegedly linked to illicit Iranian oil sales. The funds were allegedly laundered through Binance accounts by two Chinese companies and intended to finance Iran's government, military, and the IRGC.
Business AM reported it asUS Seeks to Seize $61 Million Worth of Cryptocurrency Linked to Iranian Oil Smuggling (opens Business AM in a new tab)
Who says so
No rating organisation we draw on has placed Business AM. We asked on 10 September 2026.
How reliably it reports fact
A rating of the newsroom in general, by others, and a different thing from the Trust score we publish on each story, which judges one piece of reporting.
We hold no factual-reliability rating for this outlet.
Who owns it
We hold no ownership record for Business AM.
Where it publishes from
- Publishes from
- Belgium
- Official site
- businessam.be
- Seen publishing on
- businessam.be
- Access
- Free to read
What we have seen ourselves
Counted across the stories this site has published, which is the only denominator a reader can check: every one of them has a page, and every page lists the reports it was written from.
- Stories
- 67
- Reports listed
- 67
- We could read
- 0
- First seen
- 9 August 2026
67 of those reports were paywalled or blocked to us. Our reading of this outlet is built on the 0 we could open, not on everything it published.
A blindspot is measured against one side of the spectrum. Business AM has not been placed on the spectrum, so there is no side to count against and we publish no figure here.
Across the 67 stories of ours where at least three of the reports we listed carried a time, another outlet was always ahead of Business AM: its report arrived a median of 35 hours after the earliest one we logged.
Measured 24 September 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 24 September 2026. Ratings pulled 10 September 2026.
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