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China Wins as Trump Cedes Leadership of the Global Economy
In a long, rambling address that was by turns bombastic, aggrieved and self-congratulatory, President Trump pronounced last rites on American leadership of the liberal democratic order forged by the United States and its allies after World War II.
Trump's bold economic promises on the campaign trail have led to a policy salad
“A vote for Trump means your groceries will be cheaper,” Donald Trump promised Americans on the eve of the presidential election. During the US president's first year back in office, however, food prices rose faster than they did…
Trump has backed off over Greenland. Was it the threat of Europe's economic superweapon?
Donald Trump's new trade war with Europe has disappeared before it had even begun. The World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos this week has been dominated by the US president's attempts to acquire Greenland from Denmark, and his threat to hit the UK…
Manchesterism' is building a better politics and a strong economy. The whole country should be inspired | Andy Burnham
At the weekend, Zia Yusuf posted: “After 7 May 2026, Reform will accept no more Tories.” In other words: all you failed MPs and councillors have a full three and a half months to decide at your leisure whether or not to leave the…
The Latest: Elon Musk and Volodymyr Zelenskyy are both attending World Economic Forum
Europe is breathing a sigh of relief Thursday following a dramatic reversal by U.S. President Donald Trump over Greenland the day before at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, where he scrapped the tariffs that he threatened to impose…
Trump's big, beautiful branding mistake on the economy
“One of the reasons I'm doing this news conference, I think it's important we have taken a mess and made it really good,” he continued. “It's going to get even better.” Trump is the marketer-in-chief, but his return to…
K-pop supergroup BTS set to trigger US economic boom with tour: 'Every stop is going to see a boost'
Move over, Taylor Swift. Her Eras tour was the highest grossing in history, sparking an estimated $5bn in direct consumer spending across the US. But now another musical phenomenon is preparing to sweep through North America – and economists…
U.S. tariffs on European countries could slow Latvia's economic growth: economist
RIGA, Jan. 21 (Xinhua) -- If U.S. President Donald Trump follows through on his threat to impose new trade tariffs on eight European countries, it could mean slower export and economic growth for Latvia, according to Karlis Purgailis, chief…
Korea's economy grows 1% in 2025: BOK
Korea's gross domestic product (GDP) grew 1 percent in 2025 from the previous year, driven by strong exports despite weakness in the construction sector, central bank data showed, Thursday. It is half the 2 percent expansion in 2024. In the fourth…
Millionaires Think Trump Is Damaging Global Economic Stability, New Poll Says
More than 400 millionaires from two dozen countries are calling on world leaders to increase taxes on the super rich as a new poll shows a majority of millionaires in G20 countries support the regulation of extreme wealth and worry about the role…
The rise of on-demand leadership in the AI economy
Over his roughly 20-year tenure atop JPMorgan Chase, the mistakes that still trouble Jamie Dimon are not failed deals or bad calls. They are the delays, moments when he waited too long to cut through bureaucracy or to recognize that the wrong…
Olympics-Italy bets on Games infrastructure for economic boost
ROME, Jan 21 (Reuters) - Italy hopes to receive a 'healthy dose of doping' for its economy from investments linked to the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, arguing that major events can accelerate long‑delayed…
Australia earns global praise for economic 'soft landing
A new report from the OECD says Australia's economy is returning to normal but remains vulnerable and lacks dynamism. It attributes the 'soft landing' to 'credible' monetary policy and 'prudent' fiscal policy. It adds Australia's government debt…
WATCH LIVE: Trump speaks at World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos
DAVOS, Switzerland (AP) — President Donald Trump insisted he wants to 'get Greenland, including right, title and ownership,' but he said he wouldn't employ force to achieve that — using his speech Wednesday at the World Economic Forum…
The rise of on-demand leadership in the AI economy
A quiet but consequential shift is underway in the executive labor market. Companies are rethinking how they access senior judgment in the AI era. Rather than defaulting to full-time executive roles that command lofty salaries and long-term…
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