(Global Edition) From the BBC World Service … The fifth time might just be a charm for Japanese drug maker Takeda in its bid to buy Shire. What’s the Irish company’s big allure, and how much is Takeda willing to pay? Then, the yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury note is at 3 percent for the first time in four years. How does it impact you, and why does that level matter? Afterwards, today marks three years since Nepal was hit with a series of deadly earthquakes. We’ll take you to Kathmandu where one architect thinks he has the answer for making more indestructible buildings. 

(Markets Edition) A key benchmark for interest rates in America — the government’s 10-year Treasury note — just crossed above 3 percent since the first time since 2013. We’ll talk with economist Julia Coronado about some of the causes for this increase. Afterwards, we’ll look at the disparities between the rich and poor in oil-rich Midland, Texas — an area where the median household income  is $70,000. Plus: A look at the quarterly earnings report of Google’s parent company, Alphabet.

(U.S. Edition) As French President Emmanuel Macron prepares to meet with President Trump at the White House today, we’ll discuss what’s on the agenda. A major item you can expect: steel and aluminium tariffs. Afterwards, we’ll look at how smaller banks are restructuring to get away from tougher Federal Reserve regulation, and then we’ll talk with political scientist Ian Bremmer — founder of the political risk consultancy The Eurasia Group — about why he thinks globalism has failed. 

(Global Edition) From the BBC World Service … Iran’s president today warned of “severe consequences” if President Trump pulls America out of the nuclear deal Iran signed with global leaders in 2015. Can French President Emmanuel Macron talk the American leader into staying in the pact during his state visit? Then, a report from McKinsey says Asian countries could add $4.5 trillion to their collective annual GDP by getting more women in the workplace. Afterwards, the Me Too movement has reached India, a country seeing a decline in the number of working women as some businesses flat-out refuse to hire females. We’ll take you to Kolkata to hear from some of the women pushing for more equality. 

(Markets Edition) The fiduciary rule — which says investment advisers and stockbrokers have to act in the best interest of their clients — is going away. We’ll look at the standards that were previously in place, and what the Securities and Exchange Commission is pushing for now. Afterwards, we’ll talk about one personal finance expert’s decision to sue Facebook after he saw his image used in ads for get-rich-quick schemes. 

(U.S. Edition) In the coming days, the Supreme Court will feature arguments in some interesting cases. Today, we’ll look at Lucia vs. the Securities and Exchange Commission, which focuses on whether judges within the SEC should be political appointees. Afterwards, we’ll discuss what net neutrality advocates are still doing to challenge the Federal Communication Commission’s repeal of the law. Plus: A conversation with reporter David Weinberg about the backstory of the famous song “Louie Louie.”

(Global Edition) From the BBC World Service … Politics, income differences and immigration are some of the biggest factors dividing societies around the world, according to a new study commissioned by the BBC.  We’ll explain where the tension is strongest, and why people think their countries are more divided now than 10 years ago. Then, Fashion Revolution Week is raising awareness about transparency in the fashion supply chain as it marks five years since a factory collapse in Bangladesh killed more than 1,000 people. While there’s been an improvement in reporting of things like worker conditions and waste, there’s still a ways to go.

(Markets Edition) When it comes to the market, traders look at three influential figures: the chair of the Fed, its vice chair, and the president of the New York Fed. We’ll talk to Chris Low, chief economist at FTN Financial, about why some were “disturbed” by what John Williams, the next NY Fed president, recently had to say at a press conference in Madrid. Afterwards, we’ll look at one major domestic appliance company that could come out ahead amid all this tariff talk. Whirlpool may have an advantage thanks to a protective tariff on foreign washing machines. 

(U.S. Edition) There are reports that Wells Fargo is close to a $1 billion settlement with federal regulators after charging customers for car insurance they didn’t need. On today’s show, we’ll recap the controversy. Afterwards, we’ll talk to Drake Sutton-Shearer, CEO of PROHBTD Media, about how quality cannabis brands could start emerging within the next decade, Wall Street’s valuation of the industry, and his push to change the “stoner” stereotypes surrounding the product. Plus: A look at the financial struggles General Electric is facing.