Ukraine minerals deal, consumer confidence, tax cuts and South Korea birthrate

The U.S. and Ukraine have agreed the terms of a draft minerals deal as Donald Trump seeks to quickly end the war with Russia. U.S. stocks tumbled on Tuesday, after February figures showed a drop in consumer confidence. The Republican-controlled House off Representatives has advanced Trump's tax-cut and border security agenda. And South Korea's birthrate has risen for the first time in nine years.  Find our recommended read here. Listen to our weekend episode on Saudi Arabia's role in global diplomacy here. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here. All episodes of the Reuters Econ World podcast can be found here. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices