Also today: We look into the software vulnerability that has companies shaken. Diane Swonk joins us for our daily look at the markets. 

Also today: We look into how President Biden’s pause on federal student loan payments for another three months could affect borrowers.

From the BBC World Service: The U.S. chipmaker had published a message to suppliers over human rights concerns in Xinjiang. China denies any wrongdoing. But how did an industry memo become so amplified on Chinese social media? Plus, America eases restrictions on humanitarian assistance for Afghanistan after a U.N. Security Council vote to allow more aid into the Taliban-controlled country. And, South Korea wants to cash in on the potential of the metaverse.

Also today: Concerns over omicron have led to several big-name companies bailing out of the Consumer Electronics Show, one of tech’s biggest events. Susan Schmidt of Aviva Investors is here to talk about the markets with us.

Also today: We look into President Biden’s pledge to make 500 million COVID at-home test kits available to the public. Nurses from other countries have become a major force in the fight against COVID in the United States, and a survey suggests that they may be less likely to walk away from their jobs.

From the BBC World Service: Reduced natural gas supplies from Russia are adding to Europe’s energy supply challenges. Plus, ticket sellers for Spain’s nearly $3 billion dollar El Gordo lottery plan to protest against what they say are low commission rates. And, government workers in Zimbabwe are being paid bonuses in U.S. dollars as the Zimbabwe dollar falls in value.

Also today: A survey’s data shows that most people aren’t expecting a better personal financial situation for themselves in 2022. Lindsey Piegza of Stifel Financial talks to us about the markets as Wall Street shook off three straight days of losses.

Also today: President Biden is scheduled to announce a series of omicron-fighting actions, such as free at-home COVID tests. The BBC looks in on the rebounding global stock markets.

From the BBC World Service: China Mobile, the world’s biggest cellphone network operator, is looking to raise $8.8 billion dollars in a secondary listing in Shanghai. It was forced to de-list shares from the New York Stock Exchange after being added to a U.S. blacklist. Plus, what has Turkey’s government done to cause the lira currency to rebound so quickly?