Plus, warnings of a ransomware assault that threatens U.S. health care. And, how one county in the swing state of Pennsylvania has tried to beef up its election system to deal with the influx of mail-in ballots.

Pressure is mounting on ECB President Christine Lagarde for additional economic support. The on-again, off-again LVMH-Tiffany merger is … on again. What’s in China’s long-term economic strategy?

What about during a pandemic? Plus, as of Wednesday morning, the stock market is down 5% for the week. And, advertisers run into trouble with Facebook’s temporary ban on political ads.

Plus, it appears consumer confidence is stalling, and when it comes to coping with the COVID economy, one’s age often matters. And, this isn’t the first election in which we’ve seen promises from candidates to address income inequality.

Stocks in Europe hit a five-month low as countries ready new pandemic restrictions. And, medical-grade oxygen has helped saved many COVID-19 patients, but there are shortages.

Some Senate Democrats are out with a report about how Big Tech treats local news media. Plus, skyrocketing home prices during the pandemic. And, how COVID has hit the farming industry and its workers in the Pacific Northwest.

Data shows the wealth of Black families continues to lag across generations and the burden of student loan debt is a key part of this. And, the new Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett is set to begin work today.

The U.S. plans more weapon sales to Taiwan amid ongoing trade tensions with China. Shares in Europe’s biggest bank are up, despite a drop in profits. The EU backs Nigerian candidate Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala to lead the World Trade Organization.

And they’re likely going to look relatively impressive. But because the second quarter was so rough, we need context for third-quarter numbers. Plus, Dunkin’ Brands is eyeing a sale. And, bringing more attention to plastic pollution.