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Here's all you need to know about the week ahead in world markets from Lewis Krauskopf in New York, Kevin Buckland in Tokyo and Karin Strohecker, Dhara Ranasinghe and Alun John in London.

Trump news updates LIVE: US President Donald Trump is set to deliver remarks to the media shortly, with expectations high regarding potential statements on key policy issues and ongoing developments in his administration.While the White House has not disclosed specific topics, Trump’s address comes amid rising economic concerns, including weaker-than-expected job growth in February, the impact of his federal workforce cuts, and new trade tariffs.Also, Trump’s remarks may touch on foreign policy matters, particularly the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war and his recent statement on potential new sanctions against Moscow.The media briefing follows a period of heightened political and economic activity, and analysts will be closely watching for any policy shifts or announcements that could shape the administration’s next steps.US President Donald Trump has announced that he is "strongly considering" imposing large-scale economic sanctions on Russia in response to its intensified military offensive in Ukraine. In a post on Truth Social, Trump emphasised the urgency of diplomatic negotiations while threatening severe financial measures."Based on the fact that Russia is absolutely 'pounding' Ukraine on the battlefield right now, I am strongly considering large scale Banking Sanctions, Sanctions, and Tariffs on Russia until a Cease Fire and FINAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT ON PEACE IS REACHED," Trump wrote."To Russia and Ukraine, get to the table right now, before it is too late.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Days after Russia began its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Kyiv’s allies united to deploy a weapon against the Kremlin: freezing Russia’s overseas assets. The question of what to do with the $300 billion in frozen funds has divided European countries ever since.

Lawyers in Argentina have brought a fraud case against the country’s President Javier Milei for promoting a cryptocurrency whose value soon plummeted.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Donald Trump appears determined to end the war in Ukraine—and on terms that are strongly in Russia’s favour. He and his vice-president have harangued Ukraine’s leader, Volodymyr Zelensky, in the Oval Office, warning him that he has no leverage and that he needs a ceasefire or he will have no country left.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy has become the leader of the day in his country, facing the challenges of the moment. His wife Olena gives him constant support as he is in the limelight during the tough times that Ukraine goes through. In addition, she has assumed an important role as First Lady of Ukraine by giving both marital aid to her husband and state aid to her country during these difficult times.

Lavrov also reaffirmed his country's opposition to European forces being deployed in Ukraine if an accord was made to halt the conflict. Macron on Wednesday called Russia a «threat to France and Europe» and said France was «legitimately worried» about the United States shifting its position on the Ukraine conflict under US President Donald Trump.

Standing alongside top EU chiefs, including Ursula von der Leyen and Antonio Costa, Zelenskyy said it meant Ukraine was not «alone» in its fight to repel Russia's invasion. «We are very thankful that we are not alone. And these are not just words,» Zelenskyy said, standing alongside EU chiefs Ursula von der Leyen and Antonio Costa. «It's very important you made a strong signal to the Ukrainian people.»

Bitcoin, one of the most popular cryptocurrencies, is reaching new heights as its price is soaring at $91,000. With the current growth, the cryptocurrency is expected to reach the target of $1 million by the end of this year. President Donald Trump’s policies have brought a new revolution in the market, turning tables for crypto. It will be interesting to watch the future growth bar of Bitcoin as Trump will soon host the first crypto summit in his second term.

NATO member states’ troops being deployed and have stated that such a move will result in catastrophic losses for European forces.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Spectacular policy reversals in the United States have seized the news. The tariff and Ukraine wars dominate headlines, but those involve selected targets, not including India so far.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Early indicators suggest the US economy is slowing even as US President Donald Trump’s additional import tariffs on China, Canada and Brazil kicked in on Tuesday. Trump also paused military aid to Ukraine on 4 March following a televised clash with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy at the Oval office last week.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Soon after Donald Trump won the presidential election in November, Xi Jinping asked his aides to urgently analyze the Cold War rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union. His concern, according to people who consult with senior Chinese officials, was that as President Trump gears up for a showdown with Beijing, China could get isolated like Moscow during that era.

UK intelligence agencies and military units have been instructed to stop sharing US-generated intelligence, previously labeled as 'Rel UKR' (Releasable to Ukraine). This intelligence has been crucial for Ukraine since the conflict with Russia began three years ago, with the UK and other Western allies like Australia and New Zealand regularly sharing it to support Kyiv's defense efforts, according to a Daily Mail report.

Germany's outgoing Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Wednesday discussed U.S. President Donald Trump's role in negotiations to achieve peace in Kyiv's three-year-old war with Russia. «Both agreed on the importance of the U.S. president's leadership role, also with a view to achieving a swift start to a ceasefire and lasting peace for Ukraine», a German government spokesperson said. Following the call, Zelenskiy said on X he had held «an honest conversation about various issues and our vision for the future security architecture» with Scholz.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. BEIJING : As President Trump ratchets up the political and economic pressure on China, Beijing has responded with a clear message: China will resist U.S. efforts to constrain its rise.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. SEOUL—When Ukraine was scrambling this winter to understand how to respond to the threat of thousands of North Korean soldiers deployed to fight alongside Russia, it turned to someone steeped in Pyongyang’s ways: a North Korean defector.

S Jaishankar visits the United Kingdom to reinforce the growing GBP 41 billion trading relationship between the two nations. A major highlight of this visit is the announcement of two new Indian consulates in Belfast and Manchester, a move aimed at fostering regional economic ties and enhancing investments. The UK has also welcomed over GBP 100 million in new Indian investment deals, expected to create jobs, strengthen economic growth, and improve financial prospects for working individuals.

China on Wednesday increased its defense spending by 7.2% this year, the same growth rate as in the prior two years, as Beijing seeks to «firmly safeguard» its national security.