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Scott Bessent tells European leaders to ‘sit back, take a deep breath’ over Greenland tariff threats

The U.S. Treasury secretary urged EU and U.K. leaders to “let things play out.”

Source: POLITICO · Published: 2026-01-20 13:29 MSK
January 20, 2026
Financial News Read full in source

One year since Trump's return to the White House: The US's two-track economy

It's been one year since Donald Trump started his second term as US president, and he's pointing to the country's strong GDP growth rate and stock market performances to paint a glowing picture of the economy. But a closer look shows that while activity is booming, it's mostly benefitting the country's wealthier households. Also in this edition, we see how Trump's tariffs have pushed German winemakers to look to China for their exports.

January 20, 2026
Financial News Read full in source
Source: cnbc.com

IMF boss has a blunt message for Europe: 'Get your act together'

European leaders are reportedly weighing up potential responses to fresh tariff threats from the White House.

Source: US Top News and Analysis · Published: 2026-01-20 13:35 MSK
January 20, 2026
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Stock Futures Tumble as Greenland Tariff Fears Rattle Markets

Stock Futures Tumble as Greenland Tariff Fears Rattle Markets

Source: Yahoo Finance · Published: 2026-01-20 13:38 MSK
January 20, 2026
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Berlin weighs digital tax in response to Trump tariff threats

Calls grow in Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s coalition and conservative bloc to target Big Tech.

Source: POLITICO · Published: 2026-01-20 13:51 MSK
January 20, 2026
Financial News Read full in source

FuriosaAI targets up to $500m funding for AI chip expansion

FuriosaAI targets up to $500m funding for AI chip expansion

Source: Yahoo Finance · Published: 2026-01-20 13:19 MSK
January 20, 2026
Technology News Read full in source

Microsoft’s free Xbox Cloud Gaming is coming soon with ads

Microsoft has been testing its ad-supported Xbox Cloud Gaming service over the past few months, as I exclusively revealed in October. Now, the software giant is getting close to testing the free streaming option with Xbox Insiders. Over the weekend, Microsoft updated its Xbox app with loading screens for Xbox Cloud Gaming that mention "1 […]

Source: The Verge · Published: 2026-01-20 13:50 MSK
January 20, 2026
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Source: bbc.com

Aspinall questions crowd at new Saudi tournament

Nathan Aspinall says he feels the crowds attending the Saudi Arabia Darts Masters "weren’t all there of their own accord".

Source: BBC News · Published: 2026-01-20 13:49 MSK
January 20, 2026
Global News Read full in source
Source: bbc.com

Wage growth slows as number of people employed falls

Official figures show that the pace of private sector wage growth slowed to the lowest rate in five years.

Source: BBC News · Published: 2026-01-20 13:52 MSK
January 20, 2026
Global News Read full in source

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Scott Bessent tells European leaders to ‘sit back, take a deep breath’ over Greenland tariff threats

The U.S. Treasury secretary urged EU and U.K. leaders to “let things play out.”

Source: POLITICO · Published: 2026-01-20 13:29 MSK
January 20, 2026
Financial News Continue in source

One year since Trump's return to the White House: The US's two-track economy

It's been one year since Donald Trump started his second term as US president, and he's pointing to the country's strong GDP growth rate and stock market performances to paint a glowing picture of the economy. But a closer look shows that while activity is booming, it's mostly benefitting the country's wealthier households. Also in this edition, we see how Trump's tariffs have pushed German winemakers to look to China for their exports.

January 20, 2026
Financial News Continue in source
Source: cnbc.com

IMF boss has a blunt message for Europe: 'Get your act together'

European leaders are reportedly weighing up potential responses to fresh tariff threats from the White House.

Source: US Top News and Analysis · Published: 2026-01-20 13:35 MSK
January 20, 2026
Financial News Continue in source

Stock Futures Tumble as Greenland Tariff Fears Rattle Markets

Stock Futures Tumble as Greenland Tariff Fears Rattle Markets

Source: Yahoo Finance · Published: 2026-01-20 13:38 MSK
January 20, 2026
Financial News Continue in source

Berlin weighs digital tax in response to Trump tariff threats

Calls grow in Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s coalition and conservative bloc to target Big Tech.

Source: POLITICO · Published: 2026-01-20 13:51 MSK
January 20, 2026
Financial News Continue in source

FuriosaAI targets up to $500m funding for AI chip expansion

FuriosaAI targets up to $500m funding for AI chip expansion

Source: Yahoo Finance · Published: 2026-01-20 13:19 MSK
January 20, 2026
Technology News Continue in source

Microsoft’s free Xbox Cloud Gaming is coming soon with ads

Microsoft has been testing its ad-supported Xbox Cloud Gaming service over the past few months, as I exclusively revealed in October. Now, the software giant is getting close to testing the free streaming option with Xbox Insiders. Over the weekend, Microsoft updated its Xbox app with loading screens for Xbox Cloud Gaming that mention "1 […]

Source: The Verge · Published: 2026-01-20 13:50 MSK
January 20, 2026
Technology News Continue in source
Source: bbc.com

Aspinall questions crowd at new Saudi tournament

Nathan Aspinall says he feels the crowds attending the Saudi Arabia Darts Masters "weren’t all there of their own accord".

Source: BBC News · Published: 2026-01-20 13:49 MSK
January 20, 2026
Global News Continue in source
Source: bbc.com

Wage growth slows as number of people employed falls

Official figures show that the pace of private sector wage growth slowed to the lowest rate in five years.

Source: BBC News · Published: 2026-01-20 13:52 MSK
January 20, 2026
Global News Continue in source