Highlights:

• US Consumer Confidence Rises on Stronger Prospects for Jobs — US consumer confidence ticked up in February on more upbeat views of the economy, incomes, and job market. Bloomberg Economics

• EU Trade Chief Presses for March Approval of US Deal — The EU's trade chief urged lawmakers to approve a US trade deal in March, contingent on clarity around President Trump's tariff plans. Bloomberg Politics

• Norway Trade Minister Signals Draft US Tariff Deal Remains Alive — Norway indicated it is not abandoning a draft tariff deal with the US negotiated last summer, despite current policy uncertainty. Bloomberg Politics

• EU to Propose Russian Oil Ban Three Days After Hungary Election — The EU will unveil a proposal on April 15 to ban remaining Russian oil imports, shortly after Hungary's elections. Bloomberg Politics

• EU Expects US to Ease Impact of Metals Tariffs in Coming Weeks — EU officials believe the US will soon streamline broad tariffs on steel and aluminum products, a key point in trade negotiations. Bloomberg Politics

• Russia's Crude Shipments Scrape Gain to Offset Pipeline Losses — Increases in seaborne oil flows offset lost piped volumes to Hungary and Slovakia. Bloomberg Politics

• Fed's Goolsbee Says Tariff Ruling Could Help Cool Inflation — Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee said the Supreme Court's decision striking down many of Trump's global tariffs may increase business uncertainty but could help cool inflation. Bloomberg Economics

• Spain Seeks to Limit How Much Taxpayer Ad Money Goes to Media — Spain's government is attempting to cap public-sector advertising revenue to media outlets, citing efforts to combat disinformation. Bloomberg Politics

• Mexico Mid-Month Inflation Data May Keep March Cut in Play — Mexico's headline inflation accelerated slightly faster than expected in early February while core readings eased marginally, potentially supporting a March rate cut. Bloomberg Economics

• Russian Offensive Hampered by Losses, Western Officials Say — Mounting Russian casualties are likely to constrain President Putin's ability to launch a large-scale offensive against Ukraine in coming months. Bloomberg Politics