Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Global equities sold off for a fourth day as concerns about the economic impact of the trade war intensified before Donald Trump unveils more tariffs this week. (2) Japan’s blue-chip Nikkei 225 Stock Average slumped to enter a technical correction as exporter- and chip-related stocks slid on concerns about the global trade war. (3) President Donald Trump said he plans to start his reciprocal tariff push with “all countries,” tamping down speculation that he could limit the initial scope of tariffs set to be unveiled April 2. (4) UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer held “productive” discussions about “an economic prosperity deal” on a call with US President Donald Trump Sunday evening ahead of a crunch week in which the government hopes to carve out exemptions from looming US tariffs. (5) Goldman Sachs economists now forecast both the Federal Reserve and European Central Bank will cut interest rates three times this year as President Donald Trump’s tariffs weigh on economic growth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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