While plenty of people want mortgages right now, rising rates are limiting what they can afford. Then, is all this shutdown drama ultimately missing the point?
From the BBC World Service: “Barbie” isn’t officially showing in Russia, but Russians are clandestinely watching the flick anyway. Plus, the EU has the gig economy in its sights.
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Today, we bring you a story at the intersection of art, money and cheeky humor. But first, we’ll bring you the latest developments on the looming government shutdown.
The Labor Department is planning to review a policy allowing companies to pay workers with disabilities a subminimum wage. Plus, what would a government shutdown look like for federal employees?
From the BBC World Service: Shares in crisis-hit Chinese property giant Evergrande have been suspended again in Hong Kong. Plus, a name change for the U.K.’s best-selling game.
From the BBC World Service: Carmakers in Europe call for a delay to a new post-Brexit trade tax. Plus, the debut of a major motor championship has opened business opportunities across India.
From the BBC World Service: Spotify’s CEO explains the decision. Then: a closer look at the territorial stand-off between Beijing and the Philippines taking place in the South China Sea.
