Marketplace Morning Report

From the BBC World Service: The G20 group of nations has struck a new agreement to tax the ultra-rich in order to fund sustainable development projects. Plus, UK farmers are protesting in London over plans for a new estate tax on agricultural land worth more than $1.2 million. And how is the Egyptian economy faring with the Suez Canal still not back to full capacity following Houthi attacks?

There’s news today Spirit Airlines has filed for protection from its creditors, after years of losses and a failed merger. But the airline promises tickets are still good and schedules remain unchanged. Also on the program, we continue our discussion of angel investors with Loretta McCarthy, co-CEO and managing partner of Golden Seeds Venture Fund, a network that connects investors with startups founded by women.

A new report finds women now make up nearly half of angel investors, a field once dominated by men. These investors fund early-stage startups in return for partial ownership. Today, we speak with Deb Kemper, managing partner at Golden Seeds Venture Fund, and a seasoned pro in this risky business of getting promising new ventures off the ground. But first, we’ll look at what’s driving consumer spending as the holiday season kicks off.

From the BBC World Service: Set against a backdrop of political turmoil, it’s going to be a big ask for the leading rich and developing nations to sign up to any meaningful declarations. In India’s capital, Delhi, restrictions are being tightened on construction and vehicles — air quality has become so bad that a blanket of toxic smog is covering the city. And we visit Madagascar, off the coast of southern Africa, where we look at some solutions to wide-scale environmental damage.