Squawk Box anchors discuss the overnight jump in oil prices following Opec and its allies’ joint decision to continue with further output cuts this year. Russian energy minister Alexander Novak tells CNBC the world’s top energy producers will continue to cooperate. President Trump says any conflict would be the “official end” of Iran, while Saudi Arabian oil minister Khalid Al-Falih warns the kingdom’s oil infrastructure is under threat from sabotage. Meanwhile, Huawei suppliers’ shares fall sharply following reports Google will restrict its business with the Chinese tech company, by stopping to supply the smartphone maker with key services. In Australia, equity markets soar to an 11-year high following incumbent’s Scott Morrison’s surprise election victory. And, Ryanair’s chief financial officer tells the team pricing will remain soft as the airline posts its weakest annual profit in 4 years.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Squawk Box anchors discuss the wild week in stock markets as the Dow looks on track to post its first 4-week losing streak since 2016. US chip stocks fall following Washington’s blacklisting of Huawei. Beijing, however, remains defiant, saying it will emerge stronger from the trade war. EU finance ministers weigh in on the current escalating US-China trade tensions, telling CNBC it is important not to increase barriers. Meanwhile, Turkey loses its preferential trade treatment by the US but sees tariffs on its steel exports halved. Tech giant Sony’s share price has soared more than 10% following its announcement that it is launching a ¥200BN share buyback scheme as well as signing a strategic partnership with Microsoft. And Amazon leads the latest funding round in U.K. food delivery company Deliveroo.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Squawk Box anchors discuss the volatile moves in markets amid conflicting signals from the White House. U.S. stocks close higher amid signs of easing global trade tensions as sources tell CNBC President Donald Trump plans to delay auto tariffs by up to six months. But the U.S. President takes aim at China elsewhere, targeting Huawei with an executive order focused on banning telecom gear from 'foreign adversaries'. Foreign investors ditch Chinese stocks as the International Institute of Finance says the recent flare-up in trade tensions has triggered 4 billion dollars in outflows from mainland equities. And Publicis Chairman Maurice Lévy speaks to Karen Tso live in Paris, where world leaders and tech executives are meeting to address online violence and extremism following the terror attack in New Zealand in March.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Squawk Box anchors discuss the recovery in equity markets as U.S. President Donald Trump and the Chinese government downplay tensions in the trade war. The Dow posts its best day in a month as Wall Street recovers from Monday's sharp sell-off, and stocks across Asia rise. Tech shares help lead the rebound with Apple rising more than one and a half percent, as investors wait for earnings from Chinese giants Alibaba and Tencent. China posts a weaker than expected rise in April industrial output, while retail sales growth drops to a 16-year low. Shares in Commerzbank close sharply higher following a report that Italy's Unicredit is stepping up plans to bid for the German lender. On the earnings front, French lender Credit Agricole, Germany energy firm RWE and cement giant LafargeHolcim report numbers.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Squawk Box anchors discuss the massive sell-off in stock markets, after China retaliates in the trade war with the U.S, raising tariffs on $60 billion dollars worth of goods. The Dow tumbles 600 points, while the S&P 500 notches up its worst day since early January, losing more than one trillion dollars in market cap since May 3rd. Tech stocks lead the losses, as Beijing targets products such as cellphones and laptops, with Apple closing down nearly 6 percent, suffering its worst day since 2013. US bond yields fall amid speculation the Chinese government could sell its Treasury holdings, while the yield curve inverts as fears of an economic downturn rise. Bayer the one stock in focus after a California court orders the German chemical group to pay 2 billion dollars over claims its Roundup product caused cancer.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Squawk anchors discuss the deadlock in trade talks between the U.S. and China. Shares in Asia slip and US futures fall as China and the U.S. stand their ground over trade, casting doubt over the prospect of a deal to end the tariff war, as Washington hikes levies on 200 billion dollars worth of Chinese goods. U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo addresses increased tensions with Iran in an exclusive interview with CNBC, saying the military ramp-up in the Persian Gulf is not raising the risk of conflict, but is aimed at changing the behavior of the Iranian leadership. Uber stutters in its widely anticipated debut, dropping over 7 percent to close well below its IPO price and sending shares in rival Lyft to a fresh low.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Squawk Box anchors discuss how, true to his word, President Trump has imposed 25 per cent of tariffs on $200bn of Chinese goods overnight as trade negotiations in Washington are set to resume for a second day. Chinese stocks have surged on Beijing’s promise to retaliate to Trump's move. Ride-hailing giant Uber has set its IPO price at the lower end of its range meaning it is valued at more than $75bn. And Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos is setting his sights on space with plans to send people to the Moon using his aerospace company Blue Origin, all within half a decade. There are also first-quarter results from Deutsche Post DHL and Telefonica. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Squawk Box anchors discuss the continued slide in Asian stock markets following President Trump’s accusations that Beijing has reneged on trade commitments ahead of negotiations in the US capital today. Beijing has indicated it will retaliate against any increase in tariffs. Meanwhile, in Canada, lawyers for Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou say that President Trump is deliberately attempting to link her extradition case to the trade talks with China. Disney profits soar off the back of strong performances from its theme parks and it announces its record-breaking Avenger: Endgame will stream exclusively on Disney Plus later this year. There are also first quarter earnings from Deutsche Telekom and Italy’s Unicredit. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Squawk Box anchors discuss the US market impact of renewed trade war fears with the Dow plunging by 470 points- its worst day since the start of the year. The S&P and Nasdaq also post their biggest declines since March. The tariff threats are felt across the Pacific with China’s April trade surplus coming in well below estimates as exports dip unexpectedly and imports rebound. CNBC hears from DoubleLine CEO Jeffrey Gundlach who believes stocks are now in a bear market and that President Trump is likely to follow through on his threat to increase tariffs on Beijing. Back in the US, in its first report since going public, ride-sharing firm Lyft posts a large loss and drivers threaten a global walk-out over low pay in the run-up to Uber’s own IPO. On the earnings front, Siemens beats expectations as it also announces the spin-off of a gas unit, while high taxes weigh on Commerzbank, as net profit falls by more than 50% in the first quarter.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Squawk Box anchors discuss the latest escalation in trade tensions between the U.S. and China after Washington accuses Beijing of backtracking on its trade commitments. However, the Dow stages a major comeback and Asian stocks recover, as it’s confirmed that the next round of trade talks is still going ahead, with the Chinese delegation due to travel to the US, despite President Trump’s renewed tariff threats. Warren Buffett tells CNBC that markets have remained sanguine and warned of the perils of a trade war. And in Australia the dollar surges and stocks rise as the RBA decides to keep rates on hold at 1.5 per cent. On the earnings front, French infrastructure group Alstom, German consumer giant Henkel and one of the world’s biggest staffing companies, Adecco, report first quarter earnings.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Squawk Box anchors discuss the sell-off in equity markets amid heightening US-China tensions following President Trump’s sudden pledge to hike tariffs on $200bn of Chinese goods from this Friday. Asian stocks plummet and US futures point to a sharp decline on fears that Beijing could pull out of this week’s round of trade talks. St. Louis Federal Reserve President James Bullard tells CNBC that the central bank may have to rethink its rates strategy on the back of record employment levels. And in the UK, Prime Minister Theresa May urges Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn to come to a cross-party agreement on her Brexit deal.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Squawk Box anchors discuss a number of earnings from the big European banks starting with HSBC, which has posted a 31 percent jump in Q1 profits thanks to strong income growth in Asia and cost-cutting measures. French lender Societe Generale suffers a double-digit fall in net profit amid volatility in its corporate and investment bank. On the market front, oil stocks decline to a one-month low. Also in the US, President Trump’s second Federal Reserve board member choice Stephen Moore bows to political pressure to withdraw his candidacy while Berkshire Hathaway chairman Warren Buffett tells CNBC he has invested in Amazon shares.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Squawk Box anchors discuss the Federal Reserve’s decision to hold rates. US stocks slide after Chair Jerome Powell says low inflation is “transitory”, dampening prospects of a rate cut.In Beijing, US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin boosts hopes of a US-China trade deal following talks yesterday. CNBC has learned that an agreement could come as early as next Friday. BNP Paribas Q1 net profits are up by more than a fifth off the back of better-than-expected revenues. The bank says it remains on course to hit its 2020 targets. Earnings for Dutch lender ING, Danish brewer Carlsberg and online retail giant Zalando are also released.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Squawk Box anchors discuss Apple’s stock surge in extended trading as dipping iPhone sales are offset by a demand in the tech giant’s services and the group issues an optimistic outlook. The S&P 500 hits another record, marking its best start to the year since 1987 and joining the Dow and the Nasdaq in its fourth positive consecutive month. President Trump urges the Federal Reserve to cut rates to further boost the US economy ahead of its policy meeting. Meanwhile in Venezuela, opposition leader Juan Guaido has once again urged the armed forces to rise up against a defiant President Maduro, sparking violent scenes in the capital Caracas. And we hear from the head of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, Yasir Al-Rumayyan in Los Angeles on his company’s stake in Uber ahead of the ride-hailing giant’s IPO.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Squawk Box anchors discuss Chinese manufacturing numbers which have suffered an unexpected drop in April as growth momentum cools. Meanwhile in the US, the S&P 500 hits an intra-day record peak off the back of rising consumer spending in March and increased optimism for a US-China trade deal. Alphabet Q1 earnings miss forecasts, causing shares to slide after hours, with increased advertising competition behind the slump in performance. And a mixed picture for aviation as Airbus backs its FY outlook after posting a rise in Q1 core earnings but over at Boeing it’s a case of damage limitation following the fallout from the 737 Max crashes in Ethiopia and Indonesia.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Squawk Box anchors discuss the Spanish election results where the incumbent PSOE has won but failed to secure a majority. Russia’s central bank governor Elvira Nabiullina tells CNBC exclusively that she fears a global slowdown but feels a recession won’t materialise next year. The US posts stronger-than-expected Q1 GDP with investors looking ahead to this week’s Federal Reserve meeting for further signs on its policy path. And oil slumps for a second consecutive session on the back of President Trump’s previous call for OPEC to raise output. Plus, there are Q1 results from Philips, Uber prices shares at $44-$50 ahead of its IPO and Avengers: Endgame breaks box office records, earning $1.2bn during its opening weekend.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Squawk Box anchors discuss Amazon’s record Q1 profits which have beaten expectations, but are there clouds on the horizon as the retail giant flags a lower operating profit in Q2. Ride-hailing app Uber begins its IPO road show today seeking a listing of up to $90bn. In Beijing, President Xi Jinping addresses the Second Belt and Road Forum, asking for fair trade practices from partners. Following the collapse of merger talks, Deutsche Bank and Commerzbank shares both fall but Deutsche CFO James Von Moltke tells CNBC that consolidation of the lender’s asset management arm DWS is still a possibility.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Squawk Box anchors discuss continuing Q1 earnings with better-than-expected results coming in for UBS despite sharp declines at the Swiss bank’s investment arm. CEO Sergio Ermotti predicts market conditions will improve by the end of this quarter. There are conflicting reports on whether Deutsche Bank and Commerzbank will update investors on their merger talks before Deutsche reports Q1 earnings tomorrow. In the US, Facebook Q1 earnings top estimates but the social media giant braces for an expected $3bn fine from the Federal Trade Commission. And Tesla posts a big loss but expects a return to black in H2. Results are also due in from Bayer, Peugeot and Wirecard. Meanwhile, in Japan, former Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn is granted bail again and in Vladivostok, North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un is hosted by Russian President Vladimir Putin in their first ever face-to-face summit.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Squawk Box anchors discuss the strong start to Q1 earnings which have pushed the S&P and Nasdaq to new closing highs. Twitter also sees its stocks surge after beating expectations this quarter with President Trump hailing his White House meeting with CEO Jack Dorsey despite an earlier attack on the social media giant for alleged political bias against conservative voices. Deutsche Bank and UBS are reportedly holding merger talks between their respective asset management divisions which could create a European investment giant. And Washington is set to send a high-level delegation to Beijing next week in a bid to finalise a trade deal between the two countries.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Squawk Box anchors discuss soaring oil prices following Washington’s decision to end sanctions waivers on Iranian crude imports. We preview the busiest week of corporate earnings this year so far with European banks and US tech giants set to report. In the US, Herman Cain has withdrawn his name from a seat on the Federal Reserve board citing low pay rather than opposition from the Senate and in Sri Lanka a day of mourning is observed after the Easter Sunday massacres with questions emerging over intelligence handling ahead of the attacks.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Squawk Box anchors discuss the fall in Asian stocks from a nine-month high despite hopes of Washington and Beijing closing a trade deal by the end of next month. Luxury group Kering beats its Q1 sales forecasts – just – with help from Gucci but the company says Chinese demand remains strong. Meanwhile, online image-sharing company Pinterest is set to go public today with shares priced above its expected range at $19. And due later today in the US, the redacted Mueller report will finally be released to Congress.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Squawk Box anchors discuss China’s Q1 data, with its economy beating growth expectations to officially come in at 6.4%. Qualcomm’s shares surge after it surprisingly resolves a legal wrangle over royalties with Apple which could now see its chips feature again in iPhones. Meanwhile, Netflix posts a strong first quarter off the back of record subscriptions but the media services provider warns that price hikes may deter new customers in Q2. And Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon exclusively tells CNBC that current US economic performance has led him to revise his earlier predictions of a 2019 recession.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Squawk Box anchors discuss the stumble suffered by US stocks following disappointing numbers from Goldman Sachs and Citigroup. Meanwhile, Asian shares receive a boost from solid Chinese home price data. Chicago Federal Reserve President Charles Evans exclusively tells CNBC that US interest rates can remain unchanged all the way until autumn next year. Following a massive fire at Notre Dame cathedral, President Macron vows to rebuild the collapsed roof and spire of the historic Parisian monument. Also, Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister Luigi Di Maio tells this channel that Rome will remain on course with its anti-austerity project and he denies that his administration is seeking another showdown with Brussels.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Squawk Box anchors discuss Wall Street’s potential record highs after strong bank earnings and Asian stocks soar to a nine-month peak on hopes of Washington and Beijing striking a trade deal. We have an exclusive interview with Huawei CEO Ren Zhengfei from Shenzhen who believes his daughter’s arrest may be a politically motivated move by the US administration. Meanwhile, President Trump targets the Federal Reserve over its ‘killer’ tightening while outgoing ECB president Mario Draghi ponders the Fed’s independence. We also hear exclusively from Italian finance minister Giovanni Tria who says the US has so far not reacted negatively to Rome signing up for China’s BRI. And Tiger Woods claims victory at the Masters in Augusta – his first major title in over a decade.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Squawk Box anchors discuss the IMF’s warning about the Chinese slowdown being bigger than first thought ahead of this morning’s trade data. However, UBS chairman Axel Weber tells CNBC that he remains optimistic about the country’s economy. Also speaking at the IMF’s spring meetings, French finance minister Bruno Le Maire tells this channel that the US-EU trade spat must be resolved following President Trump’s threat of $11bn worth of tariffs on European goods. Meanwhile, Uber files for its highly anticipated IPO but with revenues flat-lining it warns it may never turn a profit. And two senior executives from collapsed Dubai private equity firm Abraaj are arrested on US fraud charges.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Squawk Box anchors discuss last night’s crunch EU summit with Brussels granting the UK a flexible extension to its withdrawal from the bloc until 31st October this year. The Federal Reserve and ECB reinforce fears of a global slowdown causing a Chinese stock sell-off while US Vice-President Mike Pence tells CNBC exclusively that he agrees with President Trump on the need to lower interest rates. And US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin tells this channel that Washington and Beijing have arrived at a trade deal enforcement agreement.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Squawk Box anchors discuss the IMF’s latest cut to its global growth forecast citing trade tensions as President Trump threatens new tariffs on EU products. EU leaders are ready to grant UK Prime Minister Theresa May a long extension to Brexit but France says the delay agreement must contain strict caveats. Meanwhile, Germany’s finance minister Olaf Scholz tells CNBC that his country is braced for any Brexit result. And we hear exclusively from the head of Germany’s Ver.di labour union who claims his group wields enough power to scupper a Deutsche Bank-Commerzbank merger.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Squawk Box anchors discuss the US government’s threat to slap $11bn-worth of tariffs on EU products, including aircraft, wine, cheese and apparel, in response to Brussels’ subsidies for Airbus. UK Prime Minister is travelling to France and Germany in a last-ditch effort to win backing for another Brexit extension ahead of this week’s emergency EU summit and Standard Chartered is reportedly to pay out $1bn to settle charges that it violated US sanctions on Iran. We are also live in Tel Aviv ahead of what could be one of the closest Israeli elections in years with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seeking a fifth term in office.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Squawk Box anchors discuss U.S. stocks logging their second straight weekly rise after a strong jobs print, while Chinese shares reverse early gains despite hints of more stimulus from Beijing. President Trump revives his attack on the Federal Reserve calling on the central bank to cut rates and start quantitative easing, while top White House officials say the prospective Fed board nominations for Herman Cain and Stephen Moore are on track. And the U.K. Prime Minister calls for continued cross-party talks to break the Brexit deadlock, and warns voters that Parliament must agree on a deal to leave the EU before the latest deadline this Friday.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Squawk Box anchors discuss the Dow jumping more than 150 points amid hopes for a U.S.-China trade deal as Beijing's top trade negotiator says a 'new consensus' has been reached. Meanwhile, the man who coined BRIC - former Goldman Sachs asset management chairman Jim O'Neill - tells CNBC he thinks a trade deal will get done, but not fix the real issues plaguing the world's biggest economies. President Trump recommends Herman Cain for a seat on the Federal Reserve Board, and a U.S. Federal Judge gives Tesla CEO Elon Musk and the SEC two weeks to sort out their differences over contempt claims.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Squawk Box anchors discuss the upcoming trade talks between President Trump and China’s top trade negotiator Liu He with White House chief economic advisor Larry Kudlow touting progress on many sticking points. In the UK, MPs pass a bill to delay Brexit by one vote as initial cross-party talks between Prime Minister Theresa May and Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn ended inconclusively. Meanwhile in Japan, former Renault-Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn is rearrested a fourth time over new financial misconduct allegations and Tesla’s Q1 deliveries of the Model 3 slump by almost a third due to transit problems to Europe and China. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Squawk Box anchors discuss the UK Prime Minister Theresa May’s decision to seek another Brexit extension from the EU as she announces plans to reach across the aisle and hold compromise talks with Labour. Meanwhile, EU Competition Commissioner Margrethe Vestager tells CNBC exclusively that a delay to Brexit is not something to be feared. Asian stocks surge to a fresh seven-month high on hopes of a US-China trade deal. Beijing’s chief trade negotiator Liu He is due in Washington for the next round of talks. And in an exclusive interview with CNBC, the IMF’s managing director Christine Lagarde says that despite global growth slowing, a rebound is due later this year.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Squawk Box anchors discuss the US stock markets’ strong start to the second quarter on the back of surprisingly solid gains in manufacturing activity in the US and China, also helping Chinese stocks hit a seven-month high. In the UK, MPs again fail to back alternatives to the Brexit deal. We have detailed analysis from Westminster. The OECD predicts that Italy’s budget deficit will rise to 2.5 per cent this year and Lyft’s debut gains are wiped out with the ride-hailing firm falling 12 per cent on the second day of trade. Meanwhile, we’re live in Turkey, where President Erdogan’s AK party is disputing local elections which saw it lose several key cities.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Squawk Box anchors discuss the best first quarter for the S&P 500 in twenty years while Asian stocks surge off the back of unexpectedly strong Chinese manufacturing growth. UK prime minister Theresa May plans her next move to deliver Brexit following the third defeat of her withdrawal agreement on Friday. We are live in Kiev where actor and comedian Volodomyr Zelensky has taken the lead in the first round of voting in Ukraine’s presidential election. We are also live in Istanbul after President Erdogan’s AK party loses seats in key cities in local elections, including the mayor of Ankara.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Squawk Box anchors discuss the latest round of US-China trade talks resuming in Beijing, as Chinese stocks rally on hopes of progress. The S&P is on track to record its best Q1 since 1998 but legendary investor Warren Buffett says fears of an imminent slowdown in the global economy are justified. We preview today’s $24bn-listing of Lyft, which is the first public offering by a ride-hailing company. In London, on what was meant to be Brexit day, UK prime minister Theresa May is set to attempt another Parliament vote on her withdrawal agreement. We’re also talking about Huawei which has posted a 25% annual rise in profits despite what it calls a US campaign to ‘smear’ the company.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Squawk Box anchors discuss the UK parliament impasse following MPs’ rejection of all 8 of last night’s alternative Brexit decisions as well as Prime minister Theresa May’s resignation offer to break the deadlock. We discuss the move down in bond yields, as the US 10-year treasury yield hits the lowest level since 2017. We are live from Beijing to take a look at US and Asian market moves as China vows to open up to more FDI ahead of the next round of trade talks with Washington. Also, Saudi Aramco snaps up a majority stake in petrochemicals firm Sabic for $69bn. Elsewhere, ride-hailing company Lyft boosts its price range ahead of its IPO, chemicals giant Bayer is slapped with an $80m damages pay-out over another weed killer-related cancer case and we have an exclusive interview with former Italian prime minister Matteo Renzi.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Squawk Box anchors discuss the market moves in the US and Asia, with China outperforming the region despite its worst slump in industrial profits for 8 years. We have an exclusive with ECB executive board member Yves Mersch who insists EU industries must keep up with competition from the US and China. We’re live in Westminster where UK MPs are set to vote on amendments to the EU withdrawal deal amid talk of Prime Minister Theresa May setting a resignation date. And, in Germany, finance minister Olaf Scholz denies the government is pressuring Deutsche Bank and Commerzbank to merge.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Squawk Box anchors discuss Apple’s unveiling of its new TV streaming, credit card and gaming services. Meanwhile, UK MPs vote to seize control of the Brexit agenda, allowing them to vote on alternatives to Prime Minister Theresa May’s withdrawal deal. We have detailed analysis from Westminster. Chinese market losses continue amid signs of a global slowdown but Standard Chartered CEO Bill Winters exclusively tells CNBC that recession fears are unfounded. Also, Uber is poised to swoop for Dubai ride-hailing service Careem in a multi-billion dollar deal.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Squawk Box anchors discuss the market sell-off in Asia after the inverted yield curve stateside sparks fears of a US recession, weighing on Wall Street. We speak to Chicago Federal Reserve President Charles Evans who downplays the concerns. Special Counsel Robert Mueller reports that there was no collusion between President Trump’s election campaign and Russia. Also UK prime minister Theresa May fails to win round Tory rebels during Brexit talks at her country retreat Chequers. And we have an exclusive interview with Italian deputy prime minister Luigi Di Maio about his country’s controversial endorsement of China’s Belt & Road Initiative.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Squawk Box anchors discuss the US Federal Reserve’s decision to hold steady on rate hikes for 2019 as Chairman Jerome Powell warns of a global economic slowdown. President Trump is confident of a trade deal with China but says that tariffs on Chinese goods will remain for some time to make sure Beijing honours any final agreement. Meanwhile, UK Prime Minister Theresa May slams the House of Commons for forcing her to apply for a Brexit extension. Brussels has told her it will only delay the UK’s withdrawal by three months should MPs back her deal. And we have an exclusive with UBS CEO Sergio Ermotti who says that challenges remain in the equity markets following one of the worst first quarters in recent memory.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Squawk Box anchors discuss Chinese market uncertainty ahead of the expected next round of US-China trade talks, while Beijing correspondent Eunice Yoon brings the latest on reports suggesting the Chinese officials have begun backpedalling on commitments. FedEx shares slump as the shipping company cuts its profit forecast for the second time in three months. Meanwhile in the UK, Prime Minister Theresa May is to formally ask the EU for a short extension to Brexit to help secure a deal.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Squawk Box anchors discuss UK Commons Speaker John Bercow’s ruling out of a third meaningful Brexit vote this week, unless the motion is amended. We have detailed analysis live from our correspondents in Westminster and Brussels. Also, Facebook shares slump to their worst level this year following a downgrade while US crude holds near a four-month high after Opec cancelled its April meeting. Meanwhile, Boeing shares dip on the news that global regulators have discovered similarities between two recent fatal 737 MAX 8 crashes. We also take an in-depth look at recent Chinese market performance.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Squawk Box anchors discuss confirmation of the upcoming Deutsche Bank-Commerzbank tie-up talks. We are live in Moscow and have an exclusive interview with Russian billionaire Oleg Deripaska following his move to sue the US Treasury over sanctions. Also, we hear from Russian energy minister Alexander Novak in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Opec + oil output cuts plus all the latest on Brexit with Theresa May urging MPs to back her deal or risk a ‘Hotel California’-style divorce.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Squawk Box anchors discuss the UK lawmakers’ vote to delay the Brexit date and we have detailed analysis about the fallout and possible permutations of an extension from Westminster and Brussels. They break news of Swiss banking giant UBS’ annual report, as the lender says it will be difficult to reach its financial targets this year given cautious client sentiment in the first quarter. Chinese Premier Li Keqiang pledges support for the flagging economy at the close of the annual National People’s Congress. Also in the headlines, Volkswagen is sued by the US SEC over the emissions scandal and there are multiple fatalities reported following a shooting at a mosque in Christchurch, New Zealand.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Squawk Box anchors discuss UK lawmakers voting to rule out a no-deal Brexit and sterling’s best one-day percentage gain since April 2017. They preview today’s upcoming vote on extending Article 50 with detailed analysis from Westminster and Brussels. Plus, US aviation authorities ground Boeing’s entire fleet of 737 MAX 8 planes citing links between two recent fatal crashes. We hear from the FAA’s acting administrator. Also, more signs of weakness in the Chinese economy as industrial output growth slumps to a 17-year low.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Squawk Box anchors discuss the defeat of UK Prime Minister Theresa May’s revised Brexit deal in parliament, with detailed analysis from Westminster and Brussels. We also take a look at how Sterling and markets have reacted since last night’s House of Commons vote. Plus, Boeing shares fall heavily after more regulators ground the jetmaker's 737 MAX 8 planes, dragging the Dow into negative territory, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says America's shale revolution will strengthen the U.S. foreign policy agenda, and tells CNBC exclusively he's confident American companies can compete with China. Also, bond king Jeffrey Gundlach warns that stocks are still in a bear market and forecasts a U.S. recession.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.