Slate Money Davos is So Back
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Jan 24, 2026 A rundown of why Davos feels geopolitically relevant again and how leadership shifts reshaped the meet-up. A look at Trump’s Davos remarks and whether affordability belongs on the international stage. A discussion about AI hiring tools and a lawsuit pushing them under stricter reporting and audit rules.
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Davos’s Renewed Relevance
- Davos regained relevance in 2026 because powerful board members actively reconvened global leaders and CEOs after Klaus Schwab's exit.
- The presence of figures like Donald Trump and Mark Carney made the meeting consequential for geopolitics and markets.
Davos As A Rapid Coalition Hub
- Davos functions as a place to form rapid coalitions when an immediate global policy shock appears, like tariff threats from a U.S. president.
- That proximity lets leaders coordinate quick responses that might avert market turmoil or policy missteps.
Speeches Can Shift The Narrative Fast
- High-profile speeches at Davos can go viral and shift perceptions quickly, as Mark Carney's speech did in 2026.
- Such speeches shape diplomatic alignments and signal policy stances beyond traditional negotiations.