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  • 02/08/2018: Inflation in focus– what’s on tap from the Bank of England?
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    (Global Edition) From the BBC World Service … China’s yuan fell sharply this morning, at one point suffering its biggest decline since it was devalued by the country’s central bank in 2015. We’ll explain what’s pressuring the currency. Then, an interest rate decision and revised inflation forecasts are due out in Britain today. There’s been just one rate rise since the financial crisis of a decade ago … so, with Brexit risks looming on the horizon, what’s on tap from the Bank of England? Afterward, with wild weather swings, are catastrophe bonds a good investment? 

  • People walk by the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) before the opening bell on Tuesday.
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    (Markets Edition) Who’s to blame for all of this recent financial turbulence? Some are pointing fingers at the VIX Index, which measures volatility. We’ll look at some of the frustration directed toward it. Afterwards, we’ll discuss the success of Tesla’s ambitious Falcon Heavy launch, and some of the competition Elon Musk will have to face.

  • 02/07/2018: What do these market swings mean for businesses?

    (U.S. Edition) With the market fluctuations we’ve been seeing this past week, does this bode badly for business decisions like hiring? While no one really knows, many analysts agree that economic fundamentals haven’t really been driving this volatility. We’ll break down some of the underlying causes. Afterwards, we’ll discuss why traders are actually fans of all these swings, and then look at why safe-haven currencies might not be the safe haven they used to be for investors at a time like this. 

  • German Chancellor Angela Merkel.
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    (Global Edition) From the BBC World Service … Four months after elections, Germany’s two biggest political parties have finally made a deal to form a coalition government. What will it mean for long time Chancellor Angela Merkel? Then, there are calmer waters in the global stock market after a turbulent few days – but will more volatility resurface later this year as central banks continue to move to more normal monetary policy? Afterwards, Stockholm, Sweden, is poised to implement a ban on racist or sexist advertising in public spaces. But the plans, set for a final approval vote next month, have already caused a stir among advertisers.

  • 02/06/2018: Volatile markets around the world
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    (Markets Edition) Stock market volatility has been extreme this morning, with the Dow seeing a rebound that followed a dip at the open of trading. And with global stock market indicators also down, we’ll talk to market experts about the causes of this and why we shouldn’t worry. Plus: A look at General Motors’ push to enter the driverless car market.

  • 02/06/2018: Why some people are relieved the market is going down
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    (U.S. Edition) The Dow dropped almost 1,200 points yesterday in a record plunge. But no need to panic yet. We’ll look at what may have triggered the sell-off.  Afterwards, we’ll talk to Marketplace economics correspondent Chris Farrell about why some people are actually relieved that the market took that huge plunge, and then we’ll discuss how markets in Asia are faring, following volatility in the U.S.

  • A man stands near screens showing stock market figures at a securities company in Beijing on Feb. 6, 2018.
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    (Global Edition) As losses in global stock markets continue in Asia and Europe, we explain why many investors are calling the downdraft a “healthy pause.”  Then, Chile has been given the largest donation of private land to any government in the South American region, which will be used to create five new national parks. But will it help the government’s determination to promote tourism?

  • 02/05/2018: Don’t panic about the markets just yet
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    (Markets Edition) As the markets tumble, we’ll check in with economist Julia Coronado from Macropolicy Perspectives about why we shouldn’t be panicking. Afterwards, we’ll look at the Fed’s order to have Wells Fargo kick off four members from its board, and then discuss the push to have the Family and Medical Leave Act provide more paid time off for employees. 

  • Supporters of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) demonstrate during a rally in front of the White House on Sept. 5, 2017 in Washington, D.C. 
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    (U.S. Edition) Friday’s weak showing for stocks — the weakest day for stocks of the Trump presidency — is contributing to drops around the world. We’ll hear more from Michael Hewson, chief market analyst at CMC Markets, about what could be going on. Afterwards, we’ll look at why the January jobs report — which showed American workers were getting paid more — might not be as positive as it seems. Plus: We dive into a new survey from GenForward — an ongoing study that looks at how millennials across different racial groups think about major societal issues — that shows where millennials stand on the issue of immigration.

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