🗞️ Monday, 19 January 2026

🌍 WORLD
• Tariffs dominate global trade talks after renewed US pressure linked to Greenland’s strategic positioning, reigniting debate over Arctic resources, security access, and supply-chain leverage
Source: Reuters, Financial Times

• European leaders privately warn that Arctic geopolitics is becoming a “new flashpoint” alongside the South China Sea
Source: Politico Europe

💼 BUSINESS
• Valentino Garavani dies aged 93, marking the end of one of Italy’s most influential fashion eras; tributes flow from Milan and Paris fashion houses
Source: AP, Corriere della Sera

• Larry Fink pushes to reset Davos narrative, urging business leaders to refocus on long-term growth and credibility after reputational damage to the World Economic Forum
Source: Bloomberg

📈 MARKETS
• Global markets cautious as investors assess tariff risk premiums tied to Arctic trade routes and critical minerals
Source: CNBC

• Energy stocks edge higher on speculation of increased Arctic exploration investment
Source: Wall Street Journal

🤖 TECH
• AI governance discussions resurface ahead of Davos sessions, with renewed calls for enforceable transparency standards
Source: MIT Technology Review

• Major firms signal a shift from “AI pilots” to core operational deployment in 2026
Source: McKinsey, FT

🧠 HEALTH & SCIENCE
• New research strengthens links between metabolic health, dementia risk, and diet-driven inflammation, reinforcing prevention-first strategies

Source: The Lancet, Nature Medicine

🏅SPORT
• Australian Open build-up intensifies, with early withdrawals reshaping the men’s draw
Source: BBC Sport

• Rugby discussions focus on northern-hemisphere depth versus southern development pipelines
Source: ESPN

⏭️ WHAT’S UP NEXT
• Davos sessions continue with a focus on geopolitics, AI governance, and global trade
• Further clarity expected on tariff frameworks tied to Arctic access and shipping routes
• Key earnings due this week from major US banks and consumer brands
• Australian Open first-round matches begin

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