Marketplace Morning Report

From the BBC World Service…The world’s largest cellphone conference is canceled on coronavirus fears. Barclays CEO’s links to Jeffrey Epstein are under scrutiny. Plus, the Seychelles swaps debt for environmental action.

The Federal Trade Commission is scrutinizing tech giants’ acquisitions of smaller companies more closely. Investors don’t seem to pay be paying attention to the Democratic primaries, as left-leaning Bernie Sanders gains ground. A House subcommittee is holding a hearing on diversity and inclusion in the banking industry. Plus, Roger Federer is set to become the fourth-ever sports billionaire, but most of his money doesn’t come from playing tennis.

It’s Day 2 of intense questioning from lawmakers on Capitol Hill for Fed chair Jerome Powell. Sirius is investing big in Soundcloud, a destination for up-and-coming musicians. Plus, a new startup is helping teachers reach the dream of homeownership.

From the BBC World Service… Global markets are steady as speculation grows that coronavirus spread has peaked. Nissan sues former chairman Carlos Ghosn. Plus, Argentina starts crucial debt talks with the IMF.

Despite relatively great job and trade numbers, many other factors are contributing to slower growth. Delinquencies are rising rapidly in the subprime auto loan sector. Plus, the restaurant industry looks to immigration reform to deal with a worker shortage.

The economic fallout inside and outside of China continues as the coronavirus spreads, including for one manufacturer in Massachusetts. Fed chair Jerome Powell will have a lot to talk about when he goes before Congress Wednesday. Plus, employment remains elusive for many people with disabilities.

Seventy companies have stayed away from the Singapore aviation industry event, but the show goes on. After two years of growth, global energy emissions remain unchanged. Plus, we hear what people think about tipping in Shanghai.

Global supply chains around the world are getting hit hard by the coronavirus, including for the many Apple products made China. Plus, a new study finds people nearing retirement fear they won’t be able to afford their health care, even with Medicare.

What can we read into President’s new budget as we head closer to the election? The spreading coronavirus is starting to wreak havoc on the Chinese economy. Plus, how businesses are addressing worker safety and morale during the outbreak.

From the BBC World Service… The threat of coronavirus keeps many Chinese workplaces closed despite the end of the Lunar New Year holiday. Indian taxi company Ola launches in London today. Plus, South Korean blockbuster “Parasite” becomes the first foreign language Best Picture winner at the Oscars.