Marketplace Morning Report

From the BBC World Service… After modernizing Russia’s hated tax service, its boss is tipped to lead the next government, but can he modernize the Kremlin? A bright spot for Europe’s car sales in December could be short-lived. Plus, climate change is set to dominate the World Economic Forum at Davos.

Banks are doing well despite a dip in revenue from low interest rates. Jeff Bezos gets a cold welcome in India. Plus, U.S. agribusiness hopes the phase one trade deal with China will put a stop to the theft of farming secrets.

Sussing out the details regarding intellectual property rules of the forthcoming phase one deal. What an age discrimination case at the Supreme Court could mean for federal employees. Plus, how BlackRock’s move on climate change risk will “reshape” finance.

From the BBC World Service… Amazon unveils a new investment to boost Indian-made exports. Flybe gets its bailout, but criticism flies from rivals and environmentalists. Plus, Can a phase one trade deal between the U.S. and China stop intellectual property theft?

A Phase One deal trade is about to be signed as the U.S. rescinds the label of “currency manipulator” it had given to China. Plus, lawmakers address the issue of affordable housing at the Capitol.

Banks can thank regular consumers for their booming business. Seattle appears to have cut Amazon out of city politics. Plus, how much have the remaining Democratic presidential candidates had to raise to stay in the race?

From the BBC World Service… China is no longer branded a currency manipulator. A U.K. airline could be saved by a cut in airport tax for all. Plus, the controversy of phosphate mining in northwest Africa.

What will put the brakes on booming financial markets? Wireless providers aren’t always talking about the same 5G. Plus, Oscar nominations are out, and they’re very white and very male.

What does the so-called Phase One deal between the U.S. and China mean for intellectual property rules? Ethiopia, Egypt and Sudan meet over a Nile dam dispute. Plus, CFOs see an economic slowdown on the horizon.

From the BBC World Service… Walmart lays off executives in India. Ministers from Ethiopia, Sudan and Egypt meet in Washington amid tensions over the new dam on the Nile. Plus, how a divide between China and the rest of the world is creating a “splinternet.”