Marketplace Morning Report

Prime Minister Johnson meets Chancellor Merkel as he seeks to renegotiate the U.K. leaving the E.U. We hear why Norway’s sovereign wealth fund matters to its citizens. Plus, do you love or hate e-Bikes?

Brexit, the trade war and a potential looming global slowdown is stifling Germany’s economy, Europe’s largest. Plus, Tesla revamps its solar panel business with a rental plan.

The Trump Administration could cut the payroll tax to stimulate the economy, though it insists things are going great. Interest rate cuts haven’t been enough to boost home sales. Plus, Maine gives us a dire picture of things to come in elder care in the rest of the country.

Could a new coalition government tackle Italy’s mounting debt problem? Hong Kong’s leader plans more dialogue with pro-democracy protesters. Plus, in uncertain times, who benefits from having gold?

Stimulus talk calms markets’ recession fears. Home Depot is dealing with slowing in home sales and Chinese tariffs. Plus, truck drivers are split on the Trump Administration’s attempt to ease safety restrictions.

Will the U.S. give Chinese tech giant Huawei another reprieve? HUD proposes stricter standards on “unintentional discrimination” claims. Plus, Democratic presidential candidates tackle Native American issues.

From the BBC World Service… A government document dubbed “Operation Yellowhammer” says there could be food, fuel and medicine shortages in Britain after a no-deal Brexit. Iran warns the U.S. against seizing an oil tanker which has left Gibraltar. Plus, have toilets changed much since Woodstock?

Markets stabilize after a panic over a potential recession. Demonstrators in Hong Kong take their non-violent protests to the ATM. Plus, a new bill would help students pay for college with future earnings.

The yield curves normalize. Plus, filmmakers capture the tensions between Chinese and American workers at an Ohio factory.

The BBC World Service… A protester in Hong Kong explains why he’s taking part. Plus, one entrepreneur makes high-end wears from thrown away fast-fashion garments.