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Is ‘America First’ starting to backfire as Washington’s allies go it alone?
Members of President Donald Trump’s cabinet, including Energy Secretary Chris Wright, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, listen to Trump address the World Economic Forum (WEF) in the Davos Congress Center on Jan. 21, 2026 in Davos, Switzerland. Chip Somodevilla | Getty […]
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CNBC Daily Open: Starmer’s high stakes visit to China takes center stage
U.S. President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi meet in the Oval Office at the White House on February 13, 2025 in Washington, DC. Andrew Harnik | Getty Images News | Getty Images All eyes are on U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer as he begins a high-stakes, three-day trip to China, the first […]
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CNBC Daily Open: The EU-India trade deal story is not over yet
U.S. President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi meet in the Oval Office at the White House on February 13, 2025 in Washington, DC. Andrew Harnik | Getty Images News | Getty Images On Tuesday, India and the European Union announced a “landmark” free trade deal that would remove or reduce tariffs on […]
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The ‘middle powers’ are having a moment, but can they stand up to Trump?
(1st row from L to R): Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa, President of Angola and Chairperson of the African Union Joao Lourenco and Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney react as they attend a family photo event during a G20 Leaders’ Summit plenary session […]
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CNBC Daily Open: As Trump destabilizes foreign relationships, Europe forges new ties
US President Donald Trump arrives, prior to at a bilateral meeting in Congress Centre on the sideline of the 56th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum, WEF, in Davos, Switzerland, Wednesday, January 21, 2026. Laurent Gillieron | Via Reuters “Good fences make good neighbors,” goes the saying — one that seems to encapsulate U.S. […]
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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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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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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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From French drug pricing to ‘loser’ windmills: A rundown of who Trump criticized at Davos
US President Donald Trump gestures as he delivers a special address during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos on January 21, 2026. The World Economic Forum takes place in Davos from January 19 to January 23, 2026. Mandel Ngan | Afp | Getty Images U.S. President Donald Trump backed away from tariffs […]
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Spotify’s new playlist generator lets you add your vibes, feelings or memories
Dilara Irem Sancar | Anadolu | Getty Images Spotify is adding more vibes. The music streamer on Thursday rolled out “prompted playlist,” an artificial intelligence-driven feature that allows users to tap into a feeling or memory in order to build a custom mix. “We hear from listeners all the time that they love playlists, but […]
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