Marketplace Morning Report

From the BBC World Service… The British prime minister will try to put his Brexit deal with the EU to a vote in parliament again today after being forced by his opponents to send a letter to Brussels seeking another Brexit delay. In Lebanon, what started as a protest over a WhatsApp tax has quickly sparked some of the biggest protests in years. Plus, why is Australia pushing for more lessons in entrepreneurship?

The White House raises more questions about the president’s financial conflicts of interest by announcing next year’s G7 Summit will be held at Trump’s resort in Doral, Florida. China’s growth forecast is lower than expected. Plus, Disney teams up with China’s Tencent on a new “Star Wars” novel.

US tariffs on products from the EU like Scotch and cheese kick in today, but the bloc has some restrictions of its own on the way. Saudi Arabian oil company Aramco’s $2-trillion IPO, the biggest in history, is put on hold. A Facebook founder starts an tech anti-monopoly lobby. Plus, a French study finds organic farming near bees can boost their survival rate.

From the BBC World Service… Lebanon is facing the largest demonstrations in years over taxes and a worsening economic crisis. A day head of another key Brexit vote, U.S. tariffs on Scotch whisky and cashmere come into effect. Plus, China’s days of double digit growth are probably over.

Investors are cautiously optimistic about a tentative Brexit deal. China’s growth hits a 30-year low thanks to the trade war. Plus, venture capitalists are turning away from green tech after being burned in the past.

The UK and EU have reached a Brexit deal; now, if only Parliament approves it. Under Armour teams up with Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic on spacesuits for private astronauts. Plus, a community center in Cincinnati is helping residents achieve the dream of homeownership.

From the BBC World Service… The pound rallies after the UK and EU agree to a draft Brexit deal. Barcelona deals with violent protests over a desire for Catalonian independence. Plus, Nestlé is flush with cash after selling off some underperforming businesses. And hydroelectric energy isn’t as clean as you would think.

Consumers might not be able to prop up the U.S. economy anymore. Workplace AI is less robot takeover than it is clerical. Plus, how NBA players are fighting the stigma around mental health illness.

The new House bill scrutinizes Hong Kong’s human rights record. Netflix fights for streaming primacy as more competitors keep popping up. Plus, the fertility industry is catering to a growing market, the LGBTQ community.

Carrie Lam gave her annual policy address by video after some lawmakers disrupted the city’s parliament. Huawei looks to India as part of its 5G network expansion. Plus, a look at the black market for sand.