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The key economic takeaways from Davos 2026 show resilience in the global economy after a turbulent year, even as experts warn that underlying pressures are starting to emerge.
Catch up on the key stories and developments shaping the financial world. Top stories: IMF flags weaker global growth as geopolitical risks intensify; Earnings season lifts big US banks’ profits; Korea markets rebound on foreign inflows. For more on the World Economic Forum's work in finance, visit the Centre for Financial and Monetary Systems.
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Geoeconomic confrontation, interstate conflict and extreme weather emerge as top risks for the year, says World Economic Forum Global Risks Report 2026.
Global Risks Report 2026: Geopolitical and Economic Risks Rise in New ...
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The Annual Meeting 2026 of the World Economic Forum will take place at Davos-Klosters from 19th to 23rd January.
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As the geopolitical and geo-economic landscape continues to evolve at speed, a series of deepening contradictions has come into sharper focus.
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