China lowers tariffs on more than 850 products to boost trade and domestic spending. Pork producers face huge demand as African swine fever spreads through Asia and causes a shortage. A French factory is testing out a machine that could reduce packaging waste.

Congress’s retirement overhaul incentivizes the use of annuities. The era of tax-free online purchases is over. You can thank the 10-year-old recession and bad weather for your expensive Christmas tree.

Congress tries to make saving for retirement easier. Half of Americans didn’t get a raise this year. Updating the “Gospel of Wealth” to address modern inequality.

What’s in the new governor’s inbox? The city of Macau looks to develop beyond its famous casino industry.

Investors seem unperturbed by impeachment proceedings. It looks like Congress will approve the “New NAFTA,” despite the drama. Amazon and UPS are among the companies diversifying into scooters for deliveries.

More seniors are living at home. Instagram cracks down on advertising of tobacco, alcohol and weapons. The money allocated by Congress to protect elections might not be enough to prevent hacking.

Sweden’s central bank ends its experiment with negative interest rates. A high-speed trading issue at the Bank of England. How political upheaval is affecting the economy in Bolivia.

Investors seem unbothered by Wednesday’s slated impeachment vote. Fiat Chrysler and Peugeot have approved their giant merger. Civil unrest in Chile is bringing some businesses to the brink of closing.

Fiat Chrysler and Peugeot approve their giant merger. Congress continues its blacklisting of Chinese tech. The man responsible for bringing Big Mouth Billy Bass to life.