European stocks rise after EU lands ‘mother of all deals’ with India

European stocks rise after EU lands ‘mother of all deals’ with India

Diminishing perspective of downtown London skyscrapers Chunyip Wong | E+ | Getty Images LONDON — European stocks opened broadly higher on Tuesday, as investors reacted to the European Union’s landmark trade deal with India and braced for a flurry of corporate earnings. Twenty minutes into the trading session, the pan-European Stoxx 600 was 0.3% higher, … Read more

Europe-U.S. ties at their ‘lowest’ in NATO history, ex-EU chief says, as Trump goes ‘America First’

Europe-U.S. ties at their ‘lowest’ in NATO history, ex-EU chief says, as Trump goes ‘America First’

U.S. President Donald Trump (R) listens as NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte speaks during a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting on Jan. 21, 2026 in Davos, Switzerland. Chip Somodevilla | Getty Images Europe and U.S. relations are facing their “lowest moment” since NATO came into being, former … Read more

Carney says Canada not pursuing free trade deal with China as Trump threatens 100% tariffs

Carney says Canada not pursuing free trade deal with China as Trump threatens 100% tariffs

Mark Carney, Canada’s prime minister, after speaking in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Canada has “no intention” of pursuing a free trade deal with China, Prime Minister Mark Carney said, after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to slap punitive tariffs on Ottawa. Speaking to reporters … Read more

From Bill Gates to Emmanuel Macron: How the world’s most powerful people communicate and exert influence

From Bill Gates to Emmanuel Macron: How the world’s most powerful people communicate and exert influence

French President Emmanuel Macron, wearing sunglasses, speaks during a meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, Jan. 16, 2026. Yoan Valat | Via Reuters Every January, the world’s most powerful people gather on the snowy peaks of Davos to talk about the most pressing global issues, and … Read more

I spent the week with tech CEOs. Here’s what they’re talking about

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 … Read more

Trump signed his Gaza ‘Board of Peace’ into being. Here’s who’s on it — and who isn’t

Trump signed his Gaza ‘Board of Peace’ into being. Here’s who’s on it — and who isn’t

U.S. President Donald Trump was surrounded by world leaders as he declared the war in Gaza was “really coming to an end” at a signing ceremony for his “Board of Peace” for the territory. But many countries are not represented, and Trump singled out Spain for criticism on its defense spending from the podium, saying … Read more

Trump withdraws ‘Board of Peace’ invitation to Carney in widening rift with Canada

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 … Read more

European markets advance at the open after Trump’s Greenland ‘deal,’ tariffs retreat

European markets advance at the open after Trump’s Greenland ‘deal,’ tariffs retreat

LONDON — European stocks advanced on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump said a “framework” agreement had been reached over Greenland, and called off imposing escalating tariffs on a group of European countries. The pan-European Stoxx 600 was 1.13% higher shortly after the opening bell in London. Global markets are rebounding after Trump announced Wednesday that he … Read more

French drinks giants sell off after Trump threatens 200% tariffs; European stocks fall

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 … Read more

Death toll in Iran protests over 3,000, rights group says

Death toll in Iran protests over 3,000, rights group says

Two armed members of Iran’s police special forces stand behind a country flag placed on an armored military vehicle during a pro-Government rally in downtown Tehran, Iran, on January 12, 2026. Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images More than 3,000 people have died in Iran’s nationwide protests, rights activists said on Saturday, while a “very … Read more