(Markets Edition) The global economy is shifting, with countries once considered “developing economies” replacing western ones as the strongest players in the marketplace. We’ll take a look at which countries are moving up in the rankings — and which ones are moving down. Afterwards, we’ll discuss how a pilot shortage in the U.S. means more lucrative opportunities for those who want to become one.

(U.S. Edition) Now that Christmas is over, we’ll talk about spending habits this holiday season. Retail growth was strong, which analysts say was driven by low- and middle-income Americans. Afterwards, we’ll discuss what a wave in minimum wage hikes next year could mean for local economies. Plus, a conversation with Marvin Odum — chief recovery officer for Houston, Texas — on what recovery is looking like for the city.

(Global Edition) From the BBC World Service …Which country in the world is the most generous? Hint: it’s not the U.S. We take a look at global giving trends and find out which countries were more inclined to donate in 2017. Then, what do you do in a country where nearly half the population is below the age of 15,  but where the majority of young people don’t have access to “formal” jobs? That’s the situation plaguing the east African country of Mozambique. In the country’s capital, Maputo, Armadura Gym — which is run by young men who used to live on the street — is attempting an innovative and inspirational model that is looking to give some of the hardest-to-hire young people their first job.

(Markets Edition) The restaurant industry has been struggling, and the year ahead looks bleak too, according to reports. To stay competitive, the restaurant chain Chili’s is slashing the number of items on its menu by 40 percent. We’ll talk about their new strategy, and explore some of the reasons restaurant traffic has been down. Afterwards, we’ll look at whether SpongeBob’s Broadway debut will be a success, and then check out a new lab at Georgia Tech that will allow users to control miniature robots remotely — a move that could open up the field to researchers and low-income students alike.

(U.S. Edition) Markets are closed for the Christmas holiday, but we’ve still got some economic news for you. Most seniors will get a 2 percent increase in their monthly Social Security checks next year. But while this is the largest jump in a while, we’ll discuss why about 37 million won’t see the full amount. Plus: We talk to Chris Coursey, the mayor of Santa Rosa, California, about how his town has been coping in the aftermath of the Tubbs Fire, which struck Northern California in October and is one of the deadliest in the state’s history.

(Global Edition) From the BBC World Service … It’s a visit from economies of Christmas past: We take a tour through Charles Dickens’ last London home and chat with an economic historian who tells us how tough times influenced the author’s storytelling and character development in “A Christmas Carol.” Afterwards, gift cards and cash have become a bigger slice of the gift-giving pie in recent years – we’ll share techniques for teaching children how to handle their holiday money.

(Markets Edition) The value of bitcoin dipped 25 percent this morning — the equivalent of the Dow falling 6,000 points. Chris Vecchio, senior currency strategist at DailyFX, joined us to discuss whether this means the cryptoocurrency’s bubble has burst. Afterwards, we’ll look at how recovery efforts in Florida following Hurricane Irma have been uneven, and made already-vulnerable communities even more vulnerable. 

(U.S. Edition) The government won’t have to shut down after all. It’s been funded for about three weeks, but there are some issues that aren’t addressed in the bill. We’ll take a look at what both Republicans and Democrats have decided to table until January, which include a potential deal to protect Dreamers. Afterwards, we’ll discuss the UN’s consideration of another round of sanctions against North Korea, and then chat with James Manyika, the lead of a new study from the McKinsey Global Institute, about the effects of automation on employment.

(Global Edition) From the BBC World Service … Aerospace giant Boeing is eyeing a tie up with the smaller, regional end of the plane-making market. We’ll explain why one Brazilian company may be just the right fit. Then, Catalan election results are in … but some Spaniards have their eye on something else entirely: The annual Christmas lottery. We’ll take you there, and explain why the tradition is such a highly anticipated one for the region’s residents. Afterwards, a look at how investors in Asia are driving up the price of digital currencies despite the risks.