U.S. Vice President Mike Pence is in the U.K., German Chancellor Angela Merkel is in China, and Nissan’s chief executive is under scrutiny.

Susan Schmidt joins us to talk markets. Amazon decides to donate, not dump. A former con man gives anti-scam advice.

We talk about food security, Walmart stopping ammo sales and the concept of trust, from an economic viewpoint.

Hong Kong stocks jump on hopes of a resolution to the city’s long-running protests. Australia’s economy is slowing down. And Christine Lagarde is scrutinized over her economic credentials.

Jobs numbers are coming, Huawei says the U.S. is messing with its business, and how some are handling nursing home closures.

Brazil is boosting its ethanol take from the U.S., Pence is heading to the U.K., and a look at minimum wage for workers with disabilities.

It is a make-or-break week in British politics as Brexit fears push the pound to its lowest level in three years. South Africa and Nigeria face economic difficulties, and we speak to the boss of Spanish retail giant Zara.

With the Fed cutting interest rates about a month ago, we delve into how that affects student loans. Then, with news of Hurricane Dorian looming, we look into what the federal government has invested in climate change. Also, we check out what “van life” is all about.

It’s time for another update on the escalating trade war, as tariffs have been imposed on Chinese goods like TVs, headphones and shoes. We also look at the gender disparity in banking fees. Also, how rideshares can help 9-1-1 in Washington, D.C.