Politics
- Scott Bessent says U.S. is unconcerned by Treasury sell-off over Greenland, calls Denmark ‘irrelevant’ - U.S. treasury secretary Scott Bessant addressed reporters at a press conference at the World Economic Forum on Wednesday.
- Gold breaks new record on Greenland tariff threats, with forecast of $7,000 on the cards - Gold prices climbed to another record of over $4,800 on Wednesday, extending its sharp rally.
- Greenland should be prepared for 'everything,' prime minister says, not ruling out U.S. military action - While the scenario is unlikely, Greenland has to be prepared as "the other side" has not ruled out the use of military force.
- Bessent says Trump's pick for the next Fed chair could happen next week - The president has whittled down the field to four candidates, Bessent told CNBC during an interview at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland.
- 'You'll find out,' Trump says on Greenland takeover strategy - Trump will be meeting with world leaders at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, later this week.
- Salesforce's Benioff calls for AI regulation, says models have become 'suicide coaches' - Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff described AI models as "suicide coaches" at the World Economic Forum's flagship conference Tuesday.
- Jerome Powell could stay at the Fed even after being removed as chair. Here's what that means - The saga over President Donald Trump's efforts to reshape the Federal Reserve has another twist.
- Watch: Trump speaks at White House press briefing - President Donald Trump is set to appear at a White House press briefing marking the first anniversary of his second term in office.
- Trump's Greenland tariff threats could be upended by Supreme Court decision - The Supreme Court Trump tariff decision could decide the fate of President Trump's threat to tariff NATO nations over control of Greenland.
- Greenlanders 'bewildered' by Trump’s 'devastating' takeover threats, business minister tells CNBC - Greenland has been thrust into the geopolitical spotlight by U.S. President Donald Trump's takeover threats, and European nations' response.