World economy
Investors came to Davos for AI. They left talking about Greenland
U.S. President Donald Trump (R) speaks to Apple CEO Tim Cook (L) as he attends a reception for business leaders at the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting on Jan. 21, 2026 in Davos, Switzerland. Chip Somodevilla | Getty Images Moving between panels, hotel lobbies, and meetings this week, it often felt like two conferences were […]
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I spent the week with tech CEOs. Here’s what they’re talking about
Fabricio Bloisi, chief executive officer of Prosus NV, during a Bloomberg Television interview at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025. The annual Davos gathering of political leaders, top executives and celebrities runs from January 20 to 24. Photographer: Hollie Adams/Bloomberg via Getty Images Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty […]
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Trump withdraws ‘Board of Peace’ invitation to Carney in widening rift with Canada
DAVOS, SWITZERLAND – JANUARY 20: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney delivers a speech at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting held in Davos, Switzerland on January 20, 2026. Anadolu | Getty Images U.S. President Donald Trump withdrew the invitation to Canada to join his “Board of Peace,” days after Prime Minister Mark Carney’s address in […]
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Zelenskyy lays into ‘lost’ Europe for trying to ‘change’ Trump and not dealing with global threats
Volodymyr Zelenskiy, Ukraine’s president, during the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026. Bloomberg |Getty Images Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has accused Europe of being “lost” and trying to convince U.S. President Donald Trump to help them, rather than uniting to defend itself. “Instead of taking the lead in defending […]
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Newsom shows off knee pads for CEOs ‘selling out’ to the Trump administration
Gavin Newsom, governor of California, holding a knee pad during the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026. Bloomberg | Getty Images California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday showed off knee pads that he suggested were for leaders “selling out” to the Trump administration. Speaking at the World Economic Forum […]
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Trump signed his Gaza ‘Board of Peace’ into being. Here’s who’s on it — and who isn’t
DAVOS, SWITZERLAND – JANUARY 21: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks onstage with President and CEO of the World Economic Forum Børge Brende at the World Economic Forum (WEF) on January 21, 2026 in Davos, Switzerland. The annual meeting of political and business leaders comes amid rising tensions between the United States and Europe over a […]
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Nvidia’s Huang says AI boom will create ‘six-figure salaries’ for those building chip factories
Female Engineer Inspecting Control Panel and Taking Notes for Safety and Maintenance at Power Station Serts | E+ | Getty Images Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has said the AI boom will create “six-figure salaries” for those building the factories supporting it — becoming the latest leader to recommend skilled trades as AI hits office jobs. […]
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Tougher stance on Trump is ‘very good for business’, says JP Morgan’s Europe boss as CEOs welcome tariff U-turn
Top CEOs have expressed relief after U.S. President Donald Trump backed away from further European tariffs, but told CNBC they were still prioritizing being resilient amid geopolitical instability and regionalization. Conor Hillery, JP Morgan‘s co-CEO for Europe, told CNBC European leaders’ tougher stance on Trump was “very good for business.” Trump announced Wednesday that he and NATO […]
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‘Abnormal hatred’ between Putin and Zelenskyy making it hard to reach peace deal, Trump says
Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed Ukraine’s losses are eight times higher than those of Russia during an interview with Chinese media. Ludovic Marin | Afp | Getty Images An “abnormal hatred” between Russia and Ukraine’s leaders remains a barrier to ending the war, but a peace deal is getting closer, President Donald Trump said as […]
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CNBC’s Inside India newsletter: India, EU eye ‘mother of all deals’ amid U.S. tensions. But New Delhi needs a pact with Washington
This report is from this week’s CNBC’s “Inside India” newsletter which brings you timely, insightful news and market commentary on the emerging powerhouse. Subscribe here. The big story While temperatures are below freezing point at Davos, geopolitical tensions have been on the boil as U.S. President Donald Trump’s pursuit of Greenland has thrown transatlantic relations in […]
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