World Bank President Ajay Banga discusses the economic fallout from ongoing disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, inflation risks in emerging markets, crisis-response capacity and the broader outlook for growth. Banga spoke with Kailey Leinz on Bloomberg's Balance of Power.

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McCormick & Co. CEO Brendan Foley discusses a deal to acquire Unilever's food unit at $44.8 billion. Foley talks about the state of food mergers and how he plans to integrate Unilever's food unit. He speaks with Bloomberg's Matt Miller and Dani Burger.

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Claudia Sahm, Chief Economist at New Century Advisors discusses what the duration of inflation in everyday products could be, a pattern of decline in payrolls, and the state of investment. She speaks with Bloomberg's Tom Keene and Paul Sweeney.

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The European Union’s data protection rule book, known as the GDPR, has long been seen as the gold standard in the field, but it is facing growing political and economic pressure. As Washington criticizes its impact on US tech firms and Brussels looks to ease regulation, questions are emerging about its future. Bloomberg Daybreak Europe host Stephen Carroll spoke to Anu Talus, Chair of the European Data Protection Board, about how the rules are enforced and what could change next.

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Levi Strauss & Co. raised its projections for the year after reporting better-than-expected quarterly results, citing strong demand in all regions. Levi's CEO Michelle Gass discusses the soaring stock and the company's direct-to-consumer strategy. She speaks with Bloomberg's Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec.

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As the New York International Auto Show continues, Hyundai President, Executive Director and Co-CEO José Muñoz discusses the company's investment into US production and an expansion into pickup trucks and SUVs. He speaks with Bloomberg's Matt Miller and Dani Burger.

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Henrietta Treyz, Co-founder, Managing Partner and Director of Economic Policy Research at Veda Partners discusses the political impact the war in Iran may have on Trump administration officials. She speaks with Bloomberg's Tom Keene and Paul Sweeney.

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The US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire that’s expected to halt the American-Israeli military campaign in exchange for Tehran reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

President Donald Trump announced the agreement Tuesday on social media hours after Pakistan, a mediator in talks, implored the US leader to back off his deadline to unleash massive devastation on Iran if it did not meet his demands. The deal buys time for the two sides to reach a longer agreement to end the six-week-old war, which has killed thousands of people and sparked a global energy crisis.
Trump said he had agreed “to suspend the bombing and attack of Iran for a period of two weeks” as long as Iran agrees to “the COMPLETE, IMMEDIATE, and SAFE OPENING of the Strait of Hormuz.”

For instant reaction and analysis, Bloomberg Radio host Doug Krizner speaks with:

Bloomberg State Department and Foreign Policy Reporter Eric Martin
Bloomberg This Weekend co-host Christina Ruffini
Bloomberg White House and Washington correspondent Jeff Mason
Terry Haines, founder of Pangea Policy
Daniel Byman, Director of the Warfare, Irregular Threats, and Terrorism Program at the Center

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