Marketplace Morning Report

Apple says coronavirus fears have affected the supply and demand of its products. HSBC is cutting 35,000 jobs in a restructuring. Homebuilders are still looking for workers in this tight labor market. Plus, the NBA follows the NFL and MLB in its push to gain fans in Mexico.

From the BBC World Service… HSBC is set to axe 35,000 jobs worldwide. Singapore sets aside more than $4 billion to deal with the economic impact of the COVID-19 outbreak. Plus, how coronoavirus restrictions on Chinese travelers have impacted U.K. tourism.

Some of the world’s largest economies are slowing down. Retirement savings are up thanks to the booming stock market and more generous employers. Plus, what a tractor magazine tells us about brand loyalty.

The retail giant promises to make medical care affordable and convenient. Reynolds has a sustainability problem. Plus, the growing trend of no-plastic “refill stations.”

From the BBC World Service… Japan’s economy shrinks at its fastest rate in six years. Tesla’s German factory plans hit the skids. Plus, London Fashion Week goes ahead despite coronavirus fears.

The U.S. charges Huawei with racketeering, accusing it of stealing trade secrets. But how can a law meant to target gangsters work against the Chinese tech giant? Plus, young people are making greeting cards cool again.

A judge halts Microsoft’s JEDI project with the Pentagon as Amazon appeals the deal. Valentine’s Day marks a reduction in U.S.-China tariffs, but coronavirus is slowing down exports. Plus, how a British game show can teach us the basics of game theory.

From the BBC World Service… China and the U.S. reduce tariffs, but Huawei feels the heat. Germany’s economic growth grinds to a halt. Plus, celebrating Valentine’s Day in Saudi Arabia.

There have been 15,000 more coronavirus cases discovered in China, and markets are now taking notice. U.K. financial regulators are scrutinizing the relationship between the CEO of Barclays and late, alleged sexual predator Jeffrey Epstein. Plus, analyzing the possible links between the uptick in truck sales and pedestrian deaths.

The Senate takes a look at President Trump’s controversial nominees for the board of the Federal Reserve. More CEOs are quitting. Plus, are the U.S. and China actually on track to decouple, even with the recent Phase 1 trade deal?