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Why this time is not different: The history of geopolitical turmoil finds they usually lead to stock-market gains.

HSBC thinks the U.S. is close to the ‘danger zone’ but sees support from the Fed and from fourth-quarter earnings, suggesting the market is already technically oversold.

Source: MarketWatch.com – Top Stories · Published: 2026-01-21 12:35 MSK
January 21, 2026
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US Treasury secretary calls Denmark ‘irrelevant’ ahead of Trump speech at Davos – Europe live

Scott Bessent replied to a question on Danish investments by saying that ‘Denmark’s investment in US treasury bonds, like Denmark itself, is irrelevant’Nordic correspondent
in CopenhagenAs Greenland, Denmark and much of the world braces for Donald Trump’s address to Davos, Alaskan Inuit representatives have said that Inuit people across the Arctic “stand united” and that the region must remain a “zone of peace”. Continue reading…

Source: World news | The Guardian · Published: 2026-01-21 12:49 MSK
January 21, 2026
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Keir Starmer to visit China with British business leaders next week, say reports

Prime minster’s reported trip follows approval by UK government for Beijing to build new embassy in LondonKeir Starmer will reportedly visit China next week after controversial plans for Beijing to build a vast embassy in London were approved by his government.The UK prime minster will lead a delegation of blue-chip British companies, according to Reuters. The same firms, which include BP, HSBC, Intercontinental Hotels Group, Jaguar Land Rover and Rolls-Royce were also said to be among those who will join a revamped “UK-China CEO council”. Continue reading…

Source: World news | The Guardian · Published: 2026-01-21 12:17 MSK
January 21, 2026
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LinkedIn data shows sluggish overall hiring but a surge in AI-related jobs

A new report by professional social media platform LinkedIn shows that while jobseekers currently outpace job openings, a "new-collar" era of work is opening, focused on AI-related skills. In this edition, we speak to LinkedIn's EMEA Managing Director Sue Duke from the World Economic Forum in Davos about her insights on new labour market trends and how to navigate geopolitical uncertainty.

January 21, 2026
Technology News Read full in source
Source: cnbc.com

Chinese tech giants enter the 'agentic commerce' race as AI reshapes super apps

China's tech giants are jostling to gain an edge in the AI race, as firms seek to develop models capable of coordinating and performing functions across sites.

Source: US Top News and Analysis · Published: 2026-01-21 12:40 MSK
January 21, 2026
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Source: bbc.com

Trump says tiny cars are amazing but will Americans actually buy them?

The president wants to bring to the US tiny vehicles, like those commonly seen on the streets of Japan.

Source: BBC News · Published: 2026-01-21 12:57 MSK
January 21, 2026
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Source: bbc.com

Trump says tiny cars are amazing but will Americans actually buy them?

The president wants to bring to the US tiny vehicles, like those commonly seen on the streets of Japan.

Source: BBC News · Published: 2026-01-21 12:57 MSK
January 21, 2026
Global News Read full in source
Source: bbc.com

Farage inadvertently breached MPs' rules, says watchdog

The parliamentary commissioner for standards said Farage had apologised after missing the deadline for registering interests.

Source: BBC News · Published: 2026-01-21 12:57 MSK
January 21, 2026
Global News Read full in source
Source: bbc.com

Farage inadvertently breached MPs' rules, says watchdog

The parliamentary commissioner for standards said Farage had apologised after missing the deadline for registering interests.

Source: BBC News · Published: 2026-01-21 12:57 MSK
January 21, 2026
Global News Read full in source
Source: cnbc.com

Treasury yields inch lower as investors monitor escalating trade tensions

U.S. Treasury yields declined on Wednesday, tentatively retreating from a sell-off that spurred a flight from U.S. assets on Tuesday.

Source: US Top News and Analysis · Published: 2026-01-21 12:58 MSK
January 21, 2026
Global News Read full in source

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Why this time is not different: The history of geopolitical turmoil finds they usually lead to stock-market gains.

HSBC thinks the U.S. is close to the ‘danger zone’ but sees support from the Fed and from fourth-quarter earnings, suggesting the market is already technically oversold.

Source: MarketWatch.com – Top Stories · Published: 2026-01-21 12:35 MSK
January 21, 2026
Financial News Continue in source

US Treasury secretary calls Denmark ‘irrelevant’ ahead of Trump speech at Davos – Europe live

Scott Bessent replied to a question on Danish investments by saying that ‘Denmark’s investment in US treasury bonds, like Denmark itself, is irrelevant’Nordic correspondent
in CopenhagenAs Greenland, Denmark and much of the world braces for Donald Trump’s address to Davos, Alaskan Inuit representatives have said that Inuit people across the Arctic “stand united” and that the region must remain a “zone of peace”. Continue reading…

Source: World news | The Guardian · Published: 2026-01-21 12:49 MSK
January 21, 2026
Financial News Continue in source

Keir Starmer to visit China with British business leaders next week, say reports

Prime minster’s reported trip follows approval by UK government for Beijing to build new embassy in LondonKeir Starmer will reportedly visit China next week after controversial plans for Beijing to build a vast embassy in London were approved by his government.The UK prime minster will lead a delegation of blue-chip British companies, according to Reuters. The same firms, which include BP, HSBC, Intercontinental Hotels Group, Jaguar Land Rover and Rolls-Royce were also said to be among those who will join a revamped “UK-China CEO council”. Continue reading…

Source: World news | The Guardian · Published: 2026-01-21 12:17 MSK
January 21, 2026
Technology News Continue in source

LinkedIn data shows sluggish overall hiring but a surge in AI-related jobs

A new report by professional social media platform LinkedIn shows that while jobseekers currently outpace job openings, a "new-collar" era of work is opening, focused on AI-related skills. In this edition, we speak to LinkedIn's EMEA Managing Director Sue Duke from the World Economic Forum in Davos about her insights on new labour market trends and how to navigate geopolitical uncertainty.

January 21, 2026
Technology News Continue in source
Source: cnbc.com

Chinese tech giants enter the 'agentic commerce' race as AI reshapes super apps

China's tech giants are jostling to gain an edge in the AI race, as firms seek to develop models capable of coordinating and performing functions across sites.

Source: US Top News and Analysis · Published: 2026-01-21 12:40 MSK
January 21, 2026
Technology News Continue in source
Source: bbc.com

Trump says tiny cars are amazing but will Americans actually buy them?

The president wants to bring to the US tiny vehicles, like those commonly seen on the streets of Japan.

Source: BBC News · Published: 2026-01-21 12:57 MSK
January 21, 2026
Global News Continue in source
Source: bbc.com

Trump says tiny cars are amazing but will Americans actually buy them?

The president wants to bring to the US tiny vehicles, like those commonly seen on the streets of Japan.

Source: BBC News · Published: 2026-01-21 12:57 MSK
January 21, 2026
Global News Continue in source
Source: bbc.com

Farage inadvertently breached MPs' rules, says watchdog

The parliamentary commissioner for standards said Farage had apologised after missing the deadline for registering interests.

Source: BBC News · Published: 2026-01-21 12:57 MSK
January 21, 2026
Global News Continue in source
Source: bbc.com

Farage inadvertently breached MPs' rules, says watchdog

The parliamentary commissioner for standards said Farage had apologised after missing the deadline for registering interests.

Source: BBC News · Published: 2026-01-21 12:57 MSK
January 21, 2026
Global News Continue in source
Source: cnbc.com

Treasury yields inch lower as investors monitor escalating trade tensions

U.S. Treasury yields declined on Wednesday, tentatively retreating from a sell-off that spurred a flight from U.S. assets on Tuesday.

Source: US Top News and Analysis · Published: 2026-01-21 12:58 MSK
January 21, 2026
Global News Continue in source