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European markets head for flat to lower start to the new trading week
European stocks are expected to open in flat to lower territory on Monday. Source
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Europe-U.S. ties at their ‘lowest’ in NATO history, ex-EU chief says, as Trump goes ‘America First’
U.S. President Donald Trump (R) listens as NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte speaks during a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting on Jan. 21, 2026 in Davos, Switzerland. Chip Somodevilla | Getty Images Europe and U.S. relations are facing their “lowest moment” since NATO came into being, former […]
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Asia-Pacific stocks trade mixed as geopolitical worries keep investors on edge
People crossing the street in Shibuya, Tokyo. Maydays | Moment | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed Monday as investors assessed ongoing geopolitical concerns. On Sunday stateside, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said that his country has no intention of pursuing a free trade agreement with China, after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to impose […]
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‘Historical clock is ticking’: A global market correction may be coming, warn experts
The global stock market rally may be running on borrowed time after a blistering momentum in 2025, with veterans warning that the odds of a correction are rising as stretched valuations collide with mounting geopolitical and policy risks. Equities entered 2026 on a steady footing after a robust year. The MSCI All Country World Index […]
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Carney says Canada not pursuing free trade deal with China as Trump threatens 100% tariffs
Mark Carney, Canada’s prime minister, after speaking in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Canada has “no intention” of pursuing a free trade deal with China, Prime Minister Mark Carney said, after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to slap punitive tariffs on Ottawa. Speaking to reporters […]
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CNBC Daily Open: Canada is drawing Trump’s ire — and faces a 100% tariff
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters over the North Atlantic as he returns to Washington from the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, aboard Air Force One, U.S., January 22, 2026. Jonathan Ernst | Reuters “Good fences make good neighbors,” goes the saying — one that seems to encapsulate U.S. President Donald Trump’s […]
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Another day another high: Gold surges past $5,000 as investors seek shelter from global risks
One kilogram gold bars stacked at the Perth Mint Refinery, operated by Gold Corp. Matt Jelonek | Bloomberg | Getty Images Gold climbed to a fresh all-time high, crossing $5,000 an ounce on Monday and extending its record-breaking run as investors seek the safety of the yellow metal amid rising geopolitical tensions and global fiscal […]
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China didn’t grab many headlines at Davos, but it’s the elephant in the room
Davos 2026 China didn’t grab many headlines at Davos, but it’s the elephant in the room Published Sun, Jan 25 20267:04 PM ESTUpdated 56 Min Ago Evelyn Cheng@in/evelyn-cheng-53b23624@chengevelyn WATCH LIVE Source
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Stock futures fall as traders get set for a big week of trading: Live updates
Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., Jan. 22, 2026. Brendan McDermid | Reuters Stock futures fell on Sunday night as traders braced for a big week, with key earnings reports and a U.S. monetary policy meeting. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures lost 317 points, […]
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India to slash tariffs on cars to 40% in trade deal with EU, sources say
Matthias Luehers, Head Region Overseas, Mercedes-Benz Cars and Martin Schwenk, MD and CEO, Mercedes-Benz India pose with Mercedes Benz A-class Limousine and the New GLA during Auto Expo 2020, on February 5, 2020, in Greater Noida, India. Pradeep Gaur | Mint | Getty Images India plans to slash tariffs on cars imported from the European […]
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