Highlights:

• Fed's Goolsbee Sees Several Rate Cuts If Inflation Heads Lower — Chicago Fed President signaled potential for multiple rate cuts this year if inflation continues moving toward the 2% target. Bloomberg Economics

• Texas Senator Struggles in GOP Primary as Democrats Eye Opening — Senator John Cornyn faces his first serious electoral threat in over two decades as he navigates a challenging Republican primary. Bloomberg Politics

• Congress Urged to Exempt Data Agencies From Policy Career Change — A statistical advocacy group is pushing Congress to exempt data agency personnel from a new rule reclassifying federal workers into policy-influencing positions. Bloomberg Politics

• US Open to Changing Steel and Aluminum Tariffs, Greer Says — US Trade Representative signaled openness to modifying broad tariffs on steel and aluminum amid pressure from business groups and trading partners. Bloomberg Politics

• Senegal Secures Funding to Cover Eurobond Payments Due March — Senegal has secured sufficient funding to meet March eurobond payments, easing investor concerns about its ability to service dollar-denominated debt. Bloomberg Economics

• Youth Jobs Crisis Grows in UK as Government Policies Backfire — UK youth unemployment has risen above the EU average for the first time, with the Labour government blamed for minimum wage hikes and planned employment law changes. Bloomberg Economics

• Canada Inflation Edges Down to 2.3% as Gasoline Prices Fall — Canadian headline inflation slowed to 2.3%, beating economist expectations of 2.4%, driven by falling gasoline prices. Bloomberg Economics

• New York Factory Activity Expands for Second Month While Outlook Improves — New York state manufacturing expanded in February for the second consecutive month with improved business sentiment. Bloomberg Economics

• Russia and Ukraine Start Talks in Geneva With Expectations Low — A third round of US-led negotiations on ending the war began in Geneva with limited optimism for a breakthrough. Bloomberg Politics

• Australia Shows Why Weak Productivity Is the New Inflation Problem — The RBA has been forced to hike rates as modest growth pickup stokes inflation amid weak productivity. Bloomberg Economics