Marketplace Morning Report

From the BBC World Service …The general manager of the Houston Rockets basketball team has apologized over a tweet supporting Hong Kong’s pro-democracy protests. Then, an American trader who is about to be sentenced to jail for manipulating interest rates claims his trial was unfair.

Chris Low of FTN Financial checks in with us as the latest jobs report numbers come in. Also, a look at how Democratic presidential hopefuls will make their pitch to labor unions, which have many Trump-leaning voters. Then it’s off to Target, which is following other retailers’ attempts to boost their loyalty rewards programs.

We look at the role of inspector general, since many of those spots are actually vacant in Washington. Also, weekly wage growth appears to be slowing down. Finally, we look at Australia’s plan to turn kangaroos into pet food.

From the BBC World Service … BP’s chief executive Bob Dudley is stepping down from the oil giant next year, to be replaced by fellow BP veteran Bernard Looney. U.S. commerce secretary Wilbur Ross and Indian commerce minister Piyush Goyal have met in Delhi at the World Economic Forum to discuss a possible trade deal to end the low-level dispute. And Australia will try a new solution for its exploding kangaroo population. Under a new scheme thousands of kangaroos will be shot and turned into pet food.

Diane Swonk checks in with us to talk about the markets and how hiring might be slowing down. We also look into the rise of ATM withdrawal fees. We also ask about the fundraising power of Democratic president hopeful Andrew Yang.

We examine two aspects of the future of health care. One comes from the president, who is visiting Florida to announce an executive health care order. The other is Walmart, leaning on data to help provide health services for workers. Then, we take a look at how the shoe industry in China is reflective of a changing manufacturing climate.

From the BBC World Service … Global stock markets are in sell-off mode after the U.S. slapped tariffs on $7.5 billion worth of European products shortly after winning a dispute against the E.U. at the World Trade Organization. Items such as dress suits, cheese and yogurt are set to become more expensive for American consumers, but the bigger worry among investors is the risk of a global recession from an escalating trade war. And, as RuPaul’s Drag Race launches in the U.K., we explore how the TV show has sparked mainstream acceptance and new business opportunities for drag queens.

The U.S. added 135,000 jobs in September, lower than expected. Several firms eliminate trading commissions to lure investors. Plus, young people in Hong Kong are experiencing stifling inequality and aren’t optimistic about their future in the city.

The GM worker strike isn’t just about GM workers. Wellness programs make it into Obamacare. Plus, how the trade war is affecting small shoe part suppliers across China.

From the BBC World Service… A Hong Kong pro-democracy protestor is shot as the political crisis escalates on the 70th anniversary of the People’s Republic of China. Japanese billionaire Masayoshi Son is the biggest shareholder in WeWork, but his investment decisions are increasingly coming under scrutiny. Plus, an increasing number of travelers are feeling guilty about the environmental impact of flying according to new data from Swiss banking firm UBS.