From the BBC World Service: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told Mr. Kerry that Beijing won’t divorce talks about carbon reduction from other issues such as sanctions and tariffs. Plus, Zambia’s commodities, including copper, could be key in global electric vehicle production. And, could recent turmoil threaten Afghanistan’s exports of saffron, the world’s most expensive spice?

Also today: Nancy Marshall-Genzer shares of details about Hurricane Ida’s path of destruction as it makes its way through New York and New Jersey, and what the potential damage cost could be in Louisiana.

Also today: We also delve into the decline of auto sales. Susan Schmidt joins us as our guest to discuss the markets.

From the BBC World Service: Sri Lanka has seen a steep fall in the value of its currency, with private banks struggling to pay for imports, causing a spike in food prices. Plus, as El Salvador prepares to adopt Bitcoin as a form of legal tender, a new $150 million fund has been approved to facilitate conversion from Bitcoin to U.S. dollars. And, what a COVID-19 lockdown in Vietnam could mean for your morning coffee.

We also have a few more details on President Biden’s plan to tackle affordable housing. Workers at Starbucks are trying to form the coffee chain’s first-ever union.

Also, we get a look at consumer confidence, which is not looking high at the moment. The BBC checks in to share news on the economic struggles of Afghanistan following the Taliban takeover.

Also today: China correspondent Jennifer Pak shares details of China’s video gaming stocks following the announcement of online playing time restrictions for children. Senior economics contributor Chris Farrell stops by to talk about the concept of the “democratization of personal finance.”

From the BBC World Service: People in Afghanistan are living in tenuous economic conditions: rising inflation, some salaries haven’t been paid for months and cash supplies are limited. Plus, a United Nations warning that Madagascar is on the verge of the world’s first climate change-induced famine.

Also: Julia Coronado discusses the market picture and Nancy Marshall-Genzer delivers more storm details. We also look at how travel is shaping up as Labor Day approaches. For anyone already looking forward to a long weekend, we also look into a new process of undersea winemaking.