(Markets Edition) A lack of enthusiasm for older, lower interest rates is pushing bond yields up to their highest point in years. Chris Low, chief economist at FTN Financial, joined us to give us some perspective on what’s happening. Next, we’re looking at another type of bond: the one you pay to get out of jail. One group is seeking to bond 160,000 out of jail in dozens of U.S. cities over the next several years. 

(U.S. Edition) The Senate has to approve a spending bill by midnight to keep the government from shutting down, but the votes just don’t seem to be there. Jim Kessler, from the centrist think tank Third Way, explains which groups and agencies could be affected. Afterwards, we’ll discuss a recent survey that finds in many cases, employees who were sexually harassed never reported it to management. Plus: We look at Jordan’s dependence on the U.S. for foreign aid, and what the future of that relationship looks like now that the U.S. has decided to cut payments to support Palestinian refugees.

(Global Edition) From the BBC World Service … New figures show Venezuela’s oil output plunged again last year, continuing a yearlong streak of falling production. What will it mean for the economy as inflation soars and quality of life for residents declines? Then, evidence is growing against a Taiwanese businessman accused of selling oil to North Korea in violation of U.N. sanctions. Afterwards, we’ll tell you what new U.S. satellite images reveal about our planet. There’s so much debris floating around Earth, it looks like a swarm of insects. We dive into the issue of “space junk” and its impact.

(Markets Edition) The House of Representatives is set to vote on whether to approve funding for the federal government to stay open for a few more weeks. But what happens if the government does end up shutting down? Economist Diane Swonk explains how that could affect the implementation of the GOP’s tax overhaul. Afterwards, we’ll discuss what Apple plans to do with the billions of dollars it plans to bring to the U.S. from overseas, and whether this decision had to do with the new tax bill. Then, we’ll look at a new report that shows the percentage of homes in foreclosure in 2017 is at its lowest point since 2005. 

(U.S. Edition) Now that the GOP tax overhaul has passed, Apple is pledging to bring back a quarter of a trillion dollars to the U.S. We’ll take a look at what the tech giant plans to do with all of that cash. Afterwards, amid President Trump’s visit to a heavy equipment plant in Pittsburgh, we’ll take a look at the state of the manufacturing industry. Plus: Washington Post columnist and Marketplace regular Allan Sloan joins us to explain how taxpayers can trim their income tax bill.   

(Global Edition) From the BBC World Service …China notches solid growth figures for 2017, but can the pace continue in the new year? Then, Benjamin Netanyahu is in India for the first visit by an Israeli prime minister in 15 years…we’ll take you there and explain what deal is on the table for the two longtime trade and security partners.  Afterward, the pope departs Chile today, but we’ll explain why his visit has come under fire for economic reasons.

(Markets Edition) Amid the stock market’s very positive run, we’ll talk to Susan Schmidt — senior portfolio manager at Westwood Holdings — about the possibility of a correction. Next, we’ll look at how China has the capability to influence aluminum prices, and then we’ll discuss how the Trump administration plans to revisit a payday lending rule put in place under the Obama administration.

(U.S. Edition) The planners of the upcoming Davos conference have a new report on global threats. We’ll look at what they’re warning against, which includes everything from stock market crashes to little bits of computer intelligence that could infect us. Afterwards, we’ll chat with Michael Boskin — senior fellow at the conservative-leaning Council of Economic Advisers  — about what’s on the economic agenda for Republicans in the upcoming year. 

(Global Edition) From the BBC World Service … Data this morning showed Japanese companies are finally starting to invest their substantial cash piles, which is helping spur economic growth. While it’s positive news, we’ll explain what risks investors should look out for. Then, the World Economic Forum in Davos might be a week away, but its new report on global risks out this morning has a warning about issues like protectionism amid recently rosy headlines of widespread growth.