Marketplace Morning Report

(Global Edition) From the BBC World Service … The U.S. and China turn up the heat in their escalating trade spat. This morning, China outlined hefty tariffs on $50 billion worth of goods, including soybeans and aircraft. We’ll bring you the latest details and market reaction. Then, the latest developments from the world’s biggest advertising company, WPP Group, which is investigating an allegation of personal misconduct against its chief executive. Afterwards, today is the deadline for U.K. companies to report their gender pay gaps. So far we’ve learned the average woman is paid 10 percent less than the average man. So, what can be done to close the disparity in pay?

(U.S. Edition) It was a rough day for markets yesterday, with major stock indexes like the Dow closing down almost 2 percent. We'll look at why the market is so vulnerable right now. Afterwards, we'll discuss the New York Fed's decision to publish a new interest rate to replace the LIBOR, the London Interbank Offered Rate, the world's most widely used benchmark for short-term interest rates. Plus: A conversation with author Alisa Roth, Marketplace's former New York Bureau Chief, about her new book, "Insane: America's Criminal Treatment of Mental Illness."

(Markets Edition) After yesterday's stock market dip, things are looking up this morning. We'll examine what's causing this volatility with David Kelly, chief global strategist at JP Morgan Funds, who says it's not all about tariffs and tweets. Plus: Why airlines are pushing for tougher restrictions on emotional support animals.

(Global Edition) From the BBC World Service … A battle between unions and Emmanuel Macron is giving the French president his first big test as workers protest his labor reforms. We'll explain what it means for the economy as a planned three-month strike kicks off. Then, Britain is cracking down on ivory selling – but can it move the needle on the number of elephants killed for their tusks each year?  After damaging droughts, regional Indian governments said they’d write off billions in farm loans. But many farmers say that hasn’t happened.

(U.S. Edition) In response to U.S. tariffs steel and aluminum, China will hit $3 billion worth of U.S. goods with tariffs of its own. We'll take a look at some of the affected goods, and what's to come in this potential trade war between the two countries. Afterwards, we'll discuss Spotify's business model ahead of its decision to go public tomorrow. Despite raking in billions, most of that money goes toward royalties. Plus: the growing difficulty to find child care in California as the number of licensed home day cares goes into decline.

(Global Edition) From the BBC World Service … the United States and China are going tit for tat in trade tariffs, but at what point will the escalating tension be considered an all-out trade war? Then, there’s a lot of talk about the threat automation poses to the jobs market. But a new study suggests much of the concern is overblown. Afterward, turmeric’s medicinal properties have long been used by Indian cultures, but recently, the Western world has taken notice of its flavor profile and health benefits. To investigate the growing popularity, we’ll take you to a shop serving turmeric lattes, otherwise known as the golden milk.

(Markets Edition) Major stock indices are down following China's announcement it's going to impose tariffs on $3 billion worth of U.S. goods. We'll look at some other factors causing market uncertainty, and then discuss what economists are anticipating from the March jobs report. Next, we'll talk about the growing business around services for people who vacation and stay at private residences like Airbnb, and then we'll examine some of the methods and technology people are coming up with to combat fake news.

(Global Edition) From the BBC World Service … Walmart might be about to make its biggest-ever acquisition, and it doesn’t involve online shopping. Then, four African economies are among the most improved in promoting gender equality, according to a new report from the World Bank. There’s a lot to celebrate … but a lot to improve, too. Afterward, a look at the ever-changing makeup market.

(U.S. Edition) Walmart reportedly wants to purchase health insurer Humana in a deal that could be worth $37 billion. On today's show, we'll take a look at why the retail giant wants to move into this space. Afterwards, we'll discuss what bitcoin holders might see on their tax bill this year.

(Markets Edition) With news that Walmart wants to purchase the health insurer Humana, we'll recap what the two each stand to get from this deal. Afterwards, we'll talk to Nobel-prize winning economist Robert Shiller about whether a trade war for the U.S. still looms on the horizon, and what this means for the global economy. Plus: A look at the Chinese government's plans to make it harder for American companies to get around the country's "Great Firewall," which blocks a lot of foreign websites.