European nations are preparing significant tariff retaliation in response to President Trump's threats over Greenland, escalating transatlantic trade disputes and prompting discussions on European security and defence spending.

• UK parties unite to condemn Trump’s tariffs threat over Greenland — Financial Times -
• FirstFT: EU prepares €93bn tariffs in response to Trump’s Greenland threat — Financial Times -
• EU readies €93bn tariffs in retaliation for Trump’s Greenland threat — Financial Times -

• Trump set to steal the limelight at World Economic Forum — Financial Times -
• Bessent says Europe is too weak to guarantee Greenland’s security — Financial Times -
• ‘It’s about trust’: Trump’s fresh tariff threats push Europe to harden its stance — Financial Times -
• France urges EU to use most potent trade weapon over Trump Greenland threat — Financial Times -
• Europe must not appease Trump on Greenland — Financial Times -
• US drugmakers threaten to withhold products from Europe over prices — Financial Times -
• Trump Announces New Tariffs on Some European Countries in Greenland Standoff — The New York Times Business -
• Denmark’s investment fund has ‘huge appetite’ to invest in Greenland, says CEO — Financial Times -
• European defence stocks surge as Greenland tensions mount — Financial Times -
• The dark truth of CEO silence on Trump’s climate retreat — Financial Times -

Amidst Syria's ceasefire with Kurds and Russia's energy tactics in Ukraine, global economic narratives feature China's Belt and Road investments, internal price wars, and a debate on US-Brazil rare earth deals, alongside Iran's post-protest atmosphere and Europe's preparedness for conflict.

• Syria announces ceasefire with Kurds — Financial Times -
• FirstFT: EU prepares €93bn tariffs in response to Trump’s Greenland threat — Financial Times -
• Russia unleashes ‘energy terror’ in bitter Ukrainian winter — Financial Times -

• Broad mandate of Trump’s Board of Peace sets it up for rivalry with UN — Financial Times -
• Beijing pours cash into Belt and Road financing in global resources grab — Financial Times -
• Tehran after the protests: patrols, propaganda and despair — Financial Times -
• Europe already ‘at war’ with Russia, says central banker — Financial Times -
• China battles price wars in fight against deflation — Financial Times -
• Can India be luxury’s next big thing? — Financial Times -
• Brazil and US eye rare earths deal — Financial Times -

As global leaders gather in Davos, President Trump is poised to command attention, while Larry Fink seeks to revitalize the forum's role in addressing complex world issues and sustainability goals.

• Trump set to steal the limelight at World Economic Forum — Financial Times -
• Inside Larry Fink’s bid to revive scandal-hit Davos — Financial Times -
• At Davos, Global Leaders Gather to Ponder the Future of a Messy World — The New York Times Business -

• Can Davos Help Protect the Planet? — The New York Times Business -

Technological disruptions are transforming logistics at FedEx, while China's push to lead the AI race is evident in major investments in AI startups and concerns over AI's economic impact, as the crypto industry navigates regulatory challenges.

• The Man Delivering FedEx Into the Age of Drones, Robots and A.I. — The New York Times Business -
• China will clinch the AI race — Financial Times -
• Sequoia targets major Anthropic investment — Financial Times -

• Why the Tech World Thinks the American Dream Is Dying — Wall Street Journal -
• Crypto industry turns against US bill it had pushed to regulate digital assets — Financial Times -

Rising office rents are prompting creative solutions for independent medical practices, while Fannie and Freddie's IPO plans remain uncertain amidst affordability pushes, with broader trends reflecting consumer 'choicefulness', the appeal of luxury cruises, and the importance of financial literacy.

• As Office Rents Rise, Doctors Get Creative — The New York Times Business -
• Big Plan for Fannie and Freddie I.P.O. in Flux as Trump Pushes Affordability — The New York Times Business -
• What the private sector can teach the world about co-operation — Financial Times -

• Financial literacy will be central to the UK’s future prosperity — Financial Times -
• Will the Bank of Japan react to political upheaval? — Financial Times -
• What $25,000 a Night Buys on a Luxury Cruise Line — Wall Street Journal -
• No One’s Buying? Maybe Consumers Are Just ‘Choiceful,’ Executives Say. — The New York Times Business -

High-profile legal battles involving political figures like Trump's campaign manager and Prince Harry are making headlines, alongside internal media company investigations and discussions on how 'big money' is shaping the future of media.

• US justice department says it is not investigating ICE agent over shooting — Financial Times -
• Top Editor at Axel Springer Is Ousted After Workplace Investigation — The New York Times Business -
• Trump’s Campaign Manager Resolves Daily Beast Defamation Suit — The New York Times Business -

• Former AOL chief says ‘big money’ will dictate future of media — Financial Times -
• Prince Harry prepares for High Court showdown with Daily Mail publisher — Financial Times -
• White House Warns CBS: Air Trump Interview in Full, or ‘We’ll Sue’ — The New York Times Business -

Reflections on nonconformity in business, the need for a credible UK Conservative Party, and practical advice on managing the finances of aging parents offer diverse perspectives on societal and political issues.

• Opinion | Take a Nonconformist Out to Lunch — Wall Street Journal -
• Why the UK needs a credible Conservative Party — Financial Times -
• How to Prevent Aging Parents and Relatives from Making Financial Mistakes — The New York Times Business -

The news marks the passing of Joe Montgomery, co-founder of Cannondale, who revolutionized bicycle manufacturing with lighter materials.

• Joe Montgomery, Who Made Bicycles Lighter, Dies at 86 — The New York Times Business -