Marketplace Morning Report

The Trump Administration opens an antitrust probe into Big Tech. Lawmakers want to make sure African-Americans get counted in the upcoming census. Plus, the grounding of the 737 MAX cuts into Boeing’s earnings.

From the BBC World Service… Boris Johnson takes over as British prime minister, and will immediately face the challenge of how to solve the crisis over Brexit. Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba has opened its oldest platform to U.S. sellers. Plus, top economists are gathering to talk about global issues for 24 hours straight as part of the World Bank’s “econothon” today.

The IMF warns trade tensions are causing the global economy to lag. Britain’s new PM Boris Johnson has a short timeline to pass a Brexit deal. Plus, the new Cosmic Crisp apple shakes up the produce industry.

The Trump Administration figures out how to kick 3 million people off food stamps. Harley-Davidson goes electric. Plus, fancy, clear ice is the latest must-have for the craft cocktail connoisseur.

From the BBC World Service… Britain’s next prime minister will be revealed shortly. Boris Johnson is expected to succeed Theresa May, who resigned after repeatedly failing to get her Brexit deal through Parliament. An Indian government panel has recommended banning all private cryptocurrencies. Plus, we visit one start-up in Singapore that’s trying to eliminate food waste with the help of a humble fly.

The IMF readies its snapshot of the global economy, and it might not look great. The U.S. GDP numbers, however, will probably be prettier. Plus, there’s some real money to be made in the fantasy world of D&D.

China launches a NASDAQ-style stock market focused on tech. A corruption scandal in San Juan threatens Puerto Rico’s economy. Plus, Congress might pass legislation to allow the cash-rich recreational cannabis industry access to the banking system.

From the BBC World Service.. Tensions in the Persian Gulf send crude prices higher. A Nasdaq-style stock board launches in Shanghai. Plus, India blasts off on its second moon mission in more than a decade.

Will interest rates get cut more than the Fed is letting on? The new Toys R Us will focus on play spaces, not necessarily the actual toys. Plus, Comic-Com has come a long way over the last 50 years.

President Trump floats a new head for the Labor Department as the agency deals with more pressure to deregulate. “The Lion King” is among several remakes giving Disney rebranding opportunities. Plus, 50 years after the first moon walk, a look at how private enterprise will allow humans to go back.