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 231 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.
US President Donald Trump described the midterm election results as a 'giant step back' for the United States. Republicans lost control of both the House and the Senate. Trump also attributed a significant stock market decline to the election outcomes and vowed a Republican comeback.
Business AM reported it asA Democratic Election Victory Puts Trump's Exorbitantly Expensive Battleship at Stake. (opens Business AM in a new tab)
The US is offering up to $20 million for information on Iran's nuclear program, including details on facilities, equipment, and personnel. The program also offers possible relocation for informants.
Business AM reported it asUS Offers 20 Million Dollars for Intelligence on Iranian Nuclear Activities (opens Business AM in a new tab)
Jean-Luc Mélenchon, a leading left-wing candidate for the French presidency, has announced plans to raise the minimum wage and restore the retirement age to 60. He is expected to launch his 2027 election programme on Saturday.
Business AM reported it asFrench Presidential Candidate Mélenchon Calls for France's Withdrawal From NATO (opens Business AM in a new tab)
Research by the British Chambers of Commerce indicates that many businesses continue to face Brexit-related red tape that impedes their growth in Europe. A significant portion of firms surveyed cited customs paperwork and delays as key barriers.
Business AM reported it asEU and UK Take Step Towards Linking Carbon Markets in Major Post-Brexit Agreement (opens Business AM in a new tab)
Russian President Vladimir Putin's special envoy, Kirill Dmitriev, will attend a White House event hosted by First Lady Melania Trump and meet with US administration officials. This marks the first direct contact between Russian and US officials since the US midterm elections, with a focus on humanitarian initiatives.
Business AM reported it asTrump Sees Agreement on Ukraine Approaching After Meeting with Putin's Envoy (opens Business AM in a new tab)
Anonymous sources claimed US Secretary of State Marco Rubio was considering resignation after Republican midterm losses, with some suggesting a 2028 presidential run. The State Department and White House have strongly denied these reports, calling them 'fake news'.
Business AM reported it asRubio Denies Plans to Step Down as US Secretary of State (opens Business AM in a new tab)
The White House has denied reports that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Secretary of State Marco Rubio might resign. Hegseth faces pressure over the Iran war, while Rubio stated his intention to serve Trump's full term.
Business AM reported it asRubio Denies Plans to Step Down as US Secretary of State (opens Business AM in a new tab)
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian announced that Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has granted the government "certain authorities" to negotiate with the U.S. The development comes as oil prices fell and U.S. officials indicated a preference for diplomatic resolution.
Business AM reported it asOil Prices Are Heading for a Sharp Weekly Drop Despite New Attacks on Tankers in the Persian Gulf (opens Business AM in a new tab)
Russia has agreed to supply Iran with 90 missile launchers designed for the 'Izdelije 305' guided missile, which Russian forces use in Ukraine. The deal, revealed by the Financial Times, is based on production documents and also shows China ordering 192 launchers.
Business AM reported it asRussia Delivers 90 Advanced Missile Launchers to Iran (opens Business AM in a new tab)
President Donald Trump announced a "very big" agreement with Russia concerning Ukraine and potentially all of Europe is imminent. This comes after First Lady Melania Trump hosted officials from both nations at the White House, highlighting a recent ceasefire.
Business AM reported it asUS, EU and Other Allies Draw up Roadmap for Economic Recovery and Reconstruction of Ukraine (opens Business AM in a new tab)
Donald Trump has acknowledged that the war with Iran, alongside the cost of living, played a role in the Republican Party's defeat in the midterm elections. The conflict's financial toll was also noted.
Business AM reported it asJD Vance Attributes the Republicans' Defeat in the Midterm Elections to the War with Iran (opens Business AM in a new tab)
Donald Trump stated that the US conducts intelligence operations against China and Russia, asserting that American spying capabilities surpass those of its adversaries. He made these remarks at a rally in Iowa.
Business AM reported it asTrump, Putin, and Xi Jinping Dream of a New World Order: What Place Is Left for Europe? (opens Business AM in a new tab)
The US trade deficit decreased by 0.6 percent to $105 billion in September, according to Commerce Department data. This figure was lower than the $107.7 billion projected by analysts, as both imports and exports saw increases.
Business AM reported it asUS Trade Deficit Falls in September Despite Record Imports (opens Business AM in a new tab)
Israeli opposition figures have stated Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu can no longer remain in power following the US midterm elections. They argue his leadership has damaged relations with the US and risks international isolation.
Business AM reported it asIsraeli Opposition Seizes on US Election Result to Demand Netanyahu's Resignation (opens Business AM in a new tab)
Israel has provided intelligence to the United States indicating Iran may be considering the use of chemical weapons against its adversaries. The claims have been met with skepticism by some US officials, while Israeli officials deem the threat more urgent than Iran's nuclear program.
Business AM reported it asIsraeli Intelligence Indicates that Iran Is Reportedly Working on Chemical Weapons for Missile Attacks. (opens Business AM in a new tab)
Gold prices surpassed $4,000 per ounce and silver neared $52 as the US dollar index dropped to a five-week low. Markets reacted to potential Democratic control of Congress and geopolitical tensions.
Business AM reported it asGold Prices Shoot up While the US Dollar Falls After the Midterm Elections (opens Business AM in a new tab)
Democrats are projected to win a majority in the House of Representatives and have taken control of the Senate following the US midterm elections. The results mark a significant setback for Donald Trump and the Republican Party.
Business AM reported it asGold Prices Shoot up While the US Dollar Falls After the Midterm Elections (opens Business AM in a new tab)
Supermarkets in at least nine European countries experienced cyberattacks on their refrigeration systems on November 2. The European Union warned the incidents were a deliberate attempt to disrupt the food supply chain, leading to spoiled food and investigations.
Business AM reported it asCyberattack Expected to Cost Ahold Delhaize up to 250 Million Euros in Revenue (opens Business AM in a new tab)
Wall Street's main indexes opened higher on Monday, buoyed by stabilising technology and AI stocks and a sharp drop in crude oil prices. Hopes for a US-Iran peace deal were cited as a factor in the oil price decline.
Business AM reported it asOil Prices Remain Stable Despite Tensions Surrounding Iran and Falling US Inventories. (opens Business AM in a new tab)
Democrats must pick up four seats in both the House and Senate to alter the trade debate, with Senator Ron Wyden urging repeal of Canada tariffs. The Trump administration says it will keep its tariff-driven agenda and rely more on executive actions.
Business AM reported it asRepublicans Lose Ground After Historic Democratic Victories: Trump Exercises Veto Power (opens Business AM in a new tab)
Who says so
No rating organisation we draw on has placed Business AM. We asked on 11 October 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
- 231
- Reports listed
- 238
- We could read
- 0
- First seen
- 9 August 2026
238 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 232 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 2 days after the earliest one we logged.
Measured 9 November 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 9 November 2026. Ratings pulled 11 October 2026.
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