Is there still hope for the US economy?

New climate agreement to make shipping more environmentally friendly was postponed by a year after failing to reach consensus amid U.S. pressure. Representatives from most of the 176 member states of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), which governs global seafaring, are at its headquarters in London. Also we head to South Africa where gambling has become one of the country’s fastest-growing industries - but at what cost? And have you heard of Singles Day? It China's biggest online shopping event and this year it's come early in a bid to get consumers to spend more cash. You can contact us on WhatsApp or send us a voicenote: +44 330 678 3033. Presenter: Hannah Mullane Producer: Victoriya Holland Editor: Justin Bones

Nestlé is the world's largest packaged food and drink company, but after a turbulent period it has announced plans to cut 16,000 jobs over the next two years. But after selling its water division for €5bn earlier this year, will it lead to the Swiss conglomerate slimming down further? Andrew Peach finds out why the US Chamber of Commerce is trying to stop the Trump administration charging businesses US$100,000 for each foreign skilled worker visa. Elsewhere, Japan is known for its political stability, but amid numerous economic challenges, could a new prime minister be the answer to its problems? And what's all the fuss about with Microsoft's first-ever handheld Xbox console? The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC. (Picture: The Nestlé logo is seen during the opening of the 151st Annual General Meeting of Nestlé in Lausanne, Switzerland on 12th April, 2018. Credit: Reuters / Pierre Albouy.)

US President Donald Trump has said Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has agreed to stop buying Russian oil, but the Indian government isn't completely in agreement with the American President's comments - stating that talks were 'ongoing'. Also the world's biggest packaged food and drinks company Nestlé has announced big job cuts. And is Microsoft's new hand-held Xbox games console worth the money? Presenter: Hannah Mullane Producer: Victoriya Holland Editor: Stephen Ryan

New official data shows that prices in China are falling again. The producer price index, which measures the amounts charged by factories, has been negative for three straight years and last month it declined by 2.3 per cent year-on-year. Meanwhile, with consumer prices also down during a holiday month, is the world's second largest economy stuck in a hole, and how hard will it be to fix? Elsewhere we hear about the economic turmoil and rising living costs over the past year in Indonesia that's caused violent protests. And Ed Butler speaks to Professor Sir Cary Cooper on why Germany wants to put its pensioners back to work. The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.

It's been welcomed by small businesses but comes with new tariff costs. More than a billion small parcels were sent between India and America last year.What will a $20 billion currency swap deal mean for Argentina?And Greece proposes a workday which could run for up to 13 hours.

The IMF's latest report acknowledges that US growth has actually been stronger this year than it was expecting. But with a government shutdown entering a third week, we see some worrying signs for the world's largest economy. Also why France is giving up on its plans to increase the retirement age? And President Trump has welcomed Argentina's liberaltarian president, Javier Milei, to the White House, days after the US agreed to provide major financial help. You can contact us on WhatsApp or send us a voicenote: +44 330 678 3033.

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has presented the government’s long-awaited budget. But will it pass? And can the government finally resolve the recurring political battle over raising the retirement age?The International Monetary Fund has released its global economic outlook, projecting growth of 3.2% for the year ahead. However, concerns remain over global trade and the potential impact of tariffs.And Cape Verde’s national football team has qualified for the FIFA World Cup for the first time. We take a look at the investment that helped get them there.

Why is Microsoft switching off from one of the world's most used operating systems. And how bad that could be for millions of computer users around the world. How big a deal could this be? Also why Madagascar, one of the world's poorest nations, is now in turmoil with its President fleeing the country. And The Royal Australian Mint is releasing new $1 Bluey coins this week and they are already being pre-sold online for inflated prices. It follows the wildly popular release of Bluey coins last year. So what makes Bluey so popular? You can contact us on WhatsApp or send us a voicenote: +44 330 678 3033.

Hannah Mulane breaks down China’s latest economic data. Could it strengthen their hand ahead of trade talks with the US?We also look at whether France’s new government can push its budget through parliament.And how the Australian Royal Mint are looking to cash in on animated cartoon Bluey now estimated to be worth two billion dollars.

President Trump is threatening to cancel his meeting with Xi Jinping and, in a post on Truth Social, warned of “strange things happening in China.” He says Beijing is planning sweeping export controls on rare earths — and the U.S. is now calculating a massive tariff hike.U.S. businesses trading with China are watching closely —and soybean farmers especially so. We speak to their trade body and ask their reaction.Plus, cocoa prices have taken a tumble to their lowest level in nearly two years, after a wild rally that squeezed chocolate makers and boosted farmer incomes. So what’s behind the drop, and what does it mean for growers on the ground?And Pokémon cards have become a serious business. Since they first came out in 1996, the value of certain rare cards has skyrocketed — we’re talking up to 4,000% over the past two decades. So what’s behind the boom?You can contact us on WhatsApp or send us a voicenote: +44 330 678 3033.