Davos
Trump tells world leaders: Europe is not heading in the right direction
U.S. President Donald Trump attends the 56th annual World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Davos, Switzerland, January 21, 2026. Denis Balibouse | Reuters U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday some areas of Europe are no longer recognizable — and that the continent was “not heading in the right direction.” Trump lauded what he described […]
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Crypto markets ‘will reach an all-time high’ this year, says Ripple CEO
A photo illustration of the digital Cryptocurrency, Litecoin (LTC), Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH) and Ripple (XRP) are seen on September 13 2018 in Hong Kong, Hong Kong. Yu Chun Christopher Wong | S3studio | Getty Images Cryptocurrency markets will reach all-time highs this year, the CEO of one of the largest companies in the sector […]
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U.S. still ‘the closest of allies’ with the UK despite rift, Finance Minister Reeves says
Rachel Reeves, UK Finance Minister, speaking on CNBC’s Squawk Box outside the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland on Jan. 22, 2025. Gerry Miller | CNBC The U.S. remains the “closest of allies” with the U.K. despite a growing rift between the U.S. and Europe over the future of Greenland, Chancellor Rachel Reeves told CNBC […]
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European stocks open lower as trade war fears send jitters through markets
This photograph taken on January 20, 2026 shows a general view of the town of Davos at nightfall during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos. The World Economic Forum takes place in Davos from Jan. 19 to Jan. 23, 2026. Ina Fassbender | Afp | Getty Images LONDON — European stocks opened […]
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Salesforce’s Benioff calls for AI regulation, says models have become ‘suicide coaches’
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff said Tuesday that “there has to be some regulation” of artificial intelligence, pointing to several documented cases of suicide linked to the technology. “This year, you really saw something pretty horrific, which is these AI models became suicide coaches,” Benioff told CNBC’s Sarah Eisen Tuesday at the World Economic Forum’s flagship […]
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Ray Dalio warns that ‘capital wars’ could follow Trump’s actions, with countries dumping U.S. assets
Key Points Ray Dalio told CNBC he is concerned that countries holding large amounts of U.S. dollars and Treasurys may become less willing to finance U.S. deficits if trust erodes. At the same time, the U.S. continues to issue large volumes of debt, creating a problematic situation if confidence weakens on either side, Dalio said. […]
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Davos, Trump’s Greenland tariffs, Stellantis’ tough run and more in Morning Squawk
This is CNBC’s Morning Squawk newsletter. Subscribe here to receive future editions in your inbox. Happy Tuesday. Breaking news this morning: Netflix submitted an all-cash offer for Warner Bros. Discovery‘s assets, the latest twist in the fight for the media giant’s studio and streaming businesses. CNBC reported last week that Netflix was likely to adjust its bid. […]
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IMF boss has a blunt message for Europe: ‘Get your act together’
As fresh talk of a U.S.-Europe trade war intensified on Tuesday, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva issued a stark warning to European leaders: “Get your act together.” U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that eight European allies would face increasing tariffs, starting at 10% on Feb. 1 and rising to 25% on June 1, if […]
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French drinks giants sell off after Trump threatens 200% tariffs; European stocks fall
GREENBRAE, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 13: Bottles of French wine are displayed on a shelf at a BevMo store on March 13, 2025 in Greenbrae, California. U.S. President Donald Trump is threatening a 200 percent tariff on alcohol from European Union countries. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images News | Getty Images LONDON — European stocks sold […]
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Trump is going to Davos — here are the big names who aren’t
An aerial view of the town ahead of World Economic Forum (WEF), also known as Davos Summit in Davos, Switzerland on January 14, 2024. Anadolu | Anadolu | Getty Images J.P. Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang are among the who’s who of political leaders, big-name CEOs and […]
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