The January jobs numbers are due Friday morning. How will they reflect all those federal workers who were told to stay home during the partial government shutdown? What does the Fed easing on raising interest rates mean moving forward? Plus, we hear from one federal contract worker who talks about how she is dealing with not getting the shutdown back-pay afforded to others. Today’s show is sponsored by the University of Florida Warrington College of Business, Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage and Indeed.

The Fed goes back on its plans to keep raising interest rates, deciding to instead be “patient” with markets. Amazon is king when it comes to cloud computing, but competitors are nipping at their heels. Plus, we hear from one federal contract worker who talks about how she is dealing with not getting the shutdown back-pay afforded to others. Today’s show is sponsored by the University of Florida Warrington College of Business, Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage and Indeed.

From the BBC World Service… The European Union’s three biggest member states have reportedly set up a payment channel to allow business transactions with Iran and circumvent U.S. sanctions. What will it mean for relations between the U.S. and Europe? Then, India’s unemployment rate is at a 40-year high, and it comes ahead of elections in just a few months. Plus, today marks just two months until the U.K. leaves the E.U., but as politicians struggle with finalizing an exit deal, British carmakers say they’re on “red alert” as investment in the industry has dropped nearly 80 percent over the last three years. Today’s show is sponsored by the University of Florida Warrington College of Business, Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage and Indeed.

Aircraft maker Boeing tops $100 billion in sales for the first time, a sign the global economy is doing pretty well. Congress hears from those hurt by high drug prices. Plus, homeowners in hurricane-prone Florida are finding fewer options to protect themselves as insurance companies cut back on coverage for natural disasters. And — surprise — Facebook is again in hot water over privacy concerns. Today show is sponsored by Pitney Bowes, the University of Florida College of Business and Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage.

How will the polar vortex and subsequent heating costs affect Midwesterners’ pocketbooks? Apple is facing the reality that people in China and India are not too keen on spending $1,000 for an iPhone. Plus, we take a look at how elder care agencies are dealing with getting clients to where they need to be. Today show is sponsored by Pitney Bowes, the University of Florida College of Business and Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage.

From the BBC World Service… In his first media interview since being detained by Tokyo authorities, automotive tycoon Carlos Ghosn says he was the target of deception and conspiracy from rivals in Japan who took note of his power at Nissan. Brazil’s fatal mine and dam collapses of late have led to the shutting down of 10 major sites built by the same company, but what of the people who rely on mining for their living? And we look at the woes of the auto industry in China amidst the U.S.-China trade war. Today show is sponsored by Pitney Bowes, the University of Florida College of Business and Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage.  

How could imposing sanctions on Venezuela affect you at the gas pump? After two missed paychecks, federal workers hope payroll gets into gear to give them their due by the end of the week. Plus, in the last part of our mini-series on fertility’s impact on the economy, we take a look at how immigration  could help a shrinking American workforce. Today’s show is sponsored by SignNow, Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage, WellFrame  and the Alliance for Lifetime Income.

The U.S. has charged Chinese tech giant Huawei with stealing trade secrets, in once instance, allegedly by absconding with the arm of a robot named “Tappy.” The cost of prescription drugs has been rising in recent years, and Congress is holding a hearing  on the issue Tuesday. Plus, choirs of protests in Britain, literally. Today’s show is sponsored by SignNow, Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage, WellFrame  and the Alliance for Lifetime Income.

From the BBC World Service… Venezuela responds to fresh U.S. oil sanctions, the last punishment it needs while its economic woes deepen. Chinese telecom giant Huawei calls the U.S. accusations against it “immoral.” We decipher the war of words and trade between the two giants. And how corrupt do people think the U.S. is? Transparency International tells us the definitive ranking of corruption perception. Today’s show is sponsored by SignNow, Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage, WellFrame  and the Alliance for Lifetime Income.