Reuters World News Trump at Davos, Netflix and Lisa Cook
Jan 21, 2026
U.S. President Donald Trump's anticipated appearance in Davos sparks heated discussions among global elites. Netflix surprises investors with solid revenue but faces stock struggles. The Supreme Court's deliberation on Trump’s firing of Fed's Lisa Cook raises critical legal questions. Meanwhile, the U.S. Justice Department is probing Minnesota Democrats over immigration issues. Tensions mount in international relations, highlighted by Trump's evolving stance on Venezuelan leadership.
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Greenland Rhetoric Risks Transatlantic Fallout
- Donald Trump's Greenland talk and tariff threats have provoked strong European backlash and market sell-offs.
- The Davos keynote could escalate transatlantic tensions and trigger retaliatory tariffs with broad economic fallout.
Markets Brace For Policy Signals
- Markets reacted sharply with stock sell-offs, a weaker dollar and rising US Treasury yields after tariff threats.
- Investors waited anxiously for Trump's Davos speech to gauge whether tensions would deepen or calm.
Subscriber Growth Masks Acquisition Risks
- Netflix beat revenue estimates and surpassed 325 million subscribers, driven by hits like Stranger Things.
- Yet its stock fell after revealing it would borrow an additional $8 billion to fund an all-cash bid for Warner Brothers.