On today's podcast:

1) President Donald Trump said the US would respond to the European Union’s countermeasures against his new 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum, raising the risk of further escalation in his global trade war.

2) Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer said his party would block a Republican spending bill to avert a government shutdown on Saturday and urged the GOP to accept a Democratic plan to provide funding through April 11 instead.

3) The worst of the US equity correction may be over, with credit markets indicating a lower risk of recession, according to JPMorgan Chase & Co.

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On today's podcast:

1) The European Union launched countermeasures on Wednesday against new US metals tariffs, with plans to impose its own duties on €26 billion ($28.3 billion) worth of American goods.

2) Less than two weeks after Donald Trump lambasted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in an Oval Office confrontation, the US president put the pressure on Russia to accept a ceasefire agreement hammered out with Zelenskiy’s advisers.

3) House Republicans passed legislation to keep the US government open past a Saturday shutdown deadline, daring moderate Democrats in the Senate to block the measure over objections it fails to constrain Elon Musk’s cost-cutting crusade.

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Bloomberg's Nathan Hager breaks down the recent market volatility with Morgan Stanley's Mike Wilson and Bloomberg Opinion contributor Mohamed El-Erian.

Global stocks steadied from a selloff and US stock futures signaled a Wall Street bounce, as Bloomberg News reported President Donald Trump will meet with top business executives later in the day. Contracts for the Nasdaq 100 rose 0.5% after the index’s deepest slump since 2022, while those on the S&P 500 climbed 0.4%. Tesla Inc. shares rose in premarket trading after Monday’s 15% slide while other tech names including Nvidia Corp. also edged higher. In Europe, the Stoxx 600 index was steady while earlier, Asian shares bounced off an intraday five-week low.There was relief for other risk assets too, as Bitcoin stabilized after a five-day selloff and oil prices notched a small bounce from Monday’s drop. However, concerns over the once unstoppable resilience of the US economy continue to support Treasury markets, with 10-year yields edging lower again on Tuesday. The dollar index slid 0.3%.

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On today's podcast:

1) The stock selloff moderates around the world as the world's richest lose more than $200 billion since President Trump's Inauguration. It comes as Wall Street strategists like Citi downgrade views on US equities. Investors remain cautious due to concerns about the American economy, tariffs, and government spending cuts.

2) Ukraine launches its biggest attack yet against Russia ahead of talks with the US. Ukraine launched a record number of drone attacks on Russia, with air defenses downing 337 drones including dozens that targeted Moscow. Top US and Ukrainian officials are set to meet in Saudi Arabia to explore the potential for reaching a ceasefire, with the US seeking a clear commitment from Ukraine to a diplomatic resolution.

3) House conservatives get behind a stopgap to avert a government shutdown. The House Freedom Caucus has backed a stopgap funding package, which would reduce and then freeze spending for six months, to help Speaker Mike Johnson pass the bill without Democratic support. The bill's fate is uncertain, with some Republicans, including Representative Thomas Massie, opposed to the measure, and Democrats' support still needed to clear the Senate.

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On today's podcast:

1) President Donald Trump said the US economy faces “a period of transition,” deflecting concerns about the risks of a slowdown as his early focus on tariffs and federal job cuts causes market turmoil.

2) Mark Carney won the race to become Canada’s next prime minister, putting the former central banker in charge of the country just as US President Donald Trump’s administration threatens its economic future

3) President Donald Trump said Sunday he was negotiating with four different possible buyers for TikTok’s US business and that a deal for the social video app could come “soon.”

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Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Tom Busby takes a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week.

• In the US – a preview of U.S CPI and PPI data, along with earnings from Oracle and Adobe.
• In the UK – a preview of European Central Bank Chief Christine Lagarde addressing central bankers.
• In Asia – a recap of China’s NPC and outlook for its’ economy.

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On today's podcast:

1) President Donald Trump exempted Mexican and Canadian goods covered by the North American trade agreement known as USMCA from his 25% tariffs, offering major reprieves to the US’s two largest trading partners.

2) China’s top diplomat accused Donald Trump of taking a hypocritical approach to bilateral ties and denounced tariffs, as tensions rise between the world’s largest economies.

3) Broadcom Inc. shares were on track for their biggest gain in 12 weeks in early trading after the chip supplier for Apple Inc. and other big tech companies gave an upbeat forecast, reassuring investors that spending on artificial intelligence computing remains healthy.

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On today's podcast:

1) President Trump hits reverse on auto tariffs for Canada and Mexico for now. The Trump administration is exempting automakers from newly imposed tariffs on Mexico and Canada for one month, following pleas from industry leaders. The exemption applies to auto parts that comply with the USMCA trade pact. It comes as the president's set to meet with US tech leaders Thursday, whose companies also face the possibility of import tariffs and stricter export rules.

2) European leaders gather for an emergency summit on military defense. European leaders meet in Brussels for emergency talks on Ukraine and defense spending. They are discussing an EU proposal to unlock as much as €800 billion of funds across the bloc. Germany will seek a constitutional amendment to exempt defense from its budget limit.

3) A global bond selloff continues following Germany's historic spending plans. A global bond selloff continued due to Germany's spending plans, which are expected to reshape growth outlook on the continent. Investors are reacting to Germany's move to unlock hundreds of billions of euros for defense and infrastructure investments, which is expected to boost its economy and spill over to neighboring countries.

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