Marketplace Morning Report

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's days might be numbered, but his potential ouster seems to have piqued investors' interest as the oil-rich nation's bonds spiked. As if the partial government shutdown hasn't complicated the lives of federal workers enough, a second missed paycheck could make things even more difficult for those with child support payments. Plus, how has the shutdown hamstrung economists and investors who rely on government data?

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From the BBC World Service… It's been a tumultuous 24 hours in Venezuela after the country's opposition leader declared himself interim president and garnered support from the U.S. and a dozen other countries. So, what's next for the economically-troubled nation? Then, French automaker Renault is ready to move forward as Carlos Ghosn is still held in Tokyo. Plus, remember the periodic table from your high school chemistry class? Well, it's gotten a makeover, but this time, rather than being organized by weight, each element is listed according to how much is left on earth.

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Some FBI agents sound off on the partial government shutdown, saying they're not able to do their jobs properly. We take a quick look at current market volatility. Global leaders are meeting at the World Economic Forum's summit in Davos, Switzerland is this week, but how important is the gathering, really? Today's show is sponsored by SignNow, Pitney Bowes, the United States Postal Service and Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage.

Another victim of the government shutdown: kids who get free school lunches. Plus, as the World Economic Forum gets underway in Davos, Switzerland, we take a look at the summit's theme this year, Globalization 4.0. Today's show is sponsored by SignNow, Pitney Bowes, the United States Postal Service and Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage.

From the BBC World Service… Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is at Davos today calling for a framework for cross-border data sharing in an effort to spur global economic growth, but what needs to happen for more countries to come on board with the idea? Then, the first criminal trial of U.K. bank executives after the financial crisis begins today as four former Barclays employees face charges over its multi-billion dollar rescue. And, we go to school the Swedish way.

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The IMF's downgrade of global market growth spooks markets Tuesday. France fines Google $57 million over privacy. Plus, we look at the growing popularity of sustainable, responsible and impact investment. Today's show is sponsored by SignNow, the Alliance for Lifetime Income, the United States Postal Service and Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage.

A recent dip in mortgage rates could cause an uptick in home sales. How will food stamp recipients fare if the shutdown continues? Plus, the fertility rate in the U.S. is declining. What does the drop mean for the greater economy? Today's show is sponsored by SignNow, the Alliance for Lifetime Income, the United States Postal Service and Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage.

From the BBC World Service… Zimbabwe’s president has returned home after cancelling his appearance at Davos. We'll take you to Harare for the latest. Afterwards, with a backdrop of rising nationalism, slowing growth and less influence, the leaders of France and Germany sign a pledge for closer cooperation in a post-Brexit E.U. But is it more about symbolism than hard commitments? Then, after many world leaders have ditched Davos to focus on problems at home – Brazil's newly-installed president Jair Bolsonaro will take the stage today. So, what is he hoping to accomplish, and will he catch criticism for not turning focus away from economic problems in his own country?

Today's show is sponsored by SignNow, the Alliance for Lifetime Income, the United States Postal Service and Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage.

The fortunes of the world’s billionaires grew in 2018, while the wealth of the poorest half of the globe’s population declined, according to a new report. Plus, GDP numbers out this morning show that the global economy is slowing. And, Veganuary (or Vegan January) is a new trend persuading resolution-makers to forgo meat for the first month of the year. It has big brands hopping on the vegan bandwagon. Today's show is sponsored by Alliance for Lifetime Income, LinkedIn, Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage and Indeed.

Millennials are already in a lot of debt. In fact, 10 percent of Americans ages 18-24 expect to die with debt. And, we look at how tech innovations are changing the ski industry, for better and worse. But first, last year China experienced the slowest pace of economic growth since 1990. That growth is expected to continue to slow this year. However, it’s not all bad news. Today's show is sponsored by Alliance for Lifetime Income, LinkedIn, Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage and Indeed.