The Federal Open Market Committee meets again this week. It’s not expected to change interest rates, so what can we expect? Plus, Dr. Larry Brilliant, an epidemiologist, brings his experience of helping to eradicate smallpox to our current pandemic.
Gates says that richer countries aren’t doing enough to make sure a vaccine will be available to all. Plus, a former Nissan executive pleads not guilty. And, fears that the U.K.’s furlough plan could end too soon.
TikTok wants to join forces with Oracle. Plus, an executive order aimed at lowering drug prices for Medicare. And, Tracy Chapman is suing Nicki Minaj in a case that could upend the way artists borrow from each other.
But is a partnership with a U.S. tech company happening instead? Also, another geopolitical tech row over the planned sale of the U.K. chip designer Arm to U.S. firm Nvidia. And, Japan has a new prime minister.
Nvidia is buying Arm Holdings — a quietly ubiquitous tech company. Plus, TikTok, Oracle and President Donald Trump. And, the potential for global cooperation when it comes to distributing a future COVID-19 vaccine.
The Rio Tinto CEO has resigned after shareholder pressure when Aboriginal caves were destroyed to make way for an iron ore mine. How do you plan the distribution of a COVID-19 vaccine?
We also talk about the widening wealth gap, as the group Oxfam reports how corporations are raking in profits during the pandemic. Diane Swonk discusses the markets with us.
Senators will vote on a “skinny” economic relief package. Also, indoor dining is about to return to New York. We also take a look at the ripple effect of Mexico’s struggling economy.
