The World in Brief from The Economist

Donald Trump said he has “no intention of firing” Jerome Powell, despite calling him a “major loser” earlier this week. Also, Elon Musk said he would “significantly” step back from working for the Trump administration.

The International Monetary Fund warned of dire economic consequences from Donald Trump’s trade war.

The International Monetary Fund warned of dire economic consequences from Donald Trump’s trade war.

Stockmarkets fell and gold hit a record $3,500 per troy ounce after President Donald Trump attacked Jerome Powell for failing to cut interest rates. Also, cardinals prepared to meet in the Vatican on Tuesday to discuss the funeral of Pope Francis.

Pope Francis died at the age of 88 after suffering a stroke and heart failure in his residence in the Vatican.

Pope Francis died at the age of 88 after suffering a stroke and heart failure in his residence in the Vatican.

Pope Francis died at the age of 88 in his residence in the Vatican. Also, a 30-hour ceasefire to the war in Ukraine ended, with the Kremlin saying it would not extend the pause in fighting.

Volodymyr Zelensky said that Russia is trying to create a “general impression” of an Easter ceasefire but is still attacking Ukraine.

An affiliate of al-Qaeda said it killed 70 soldiers in an attack on two military outposts in northern Benin