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Global Markets Brace for Trump’s Davos Agenda and Critical US Inflation Reports
New York, Sunday, 18 January 2026.
As the World Economic Forum begins, President Trump leads the largest-ever U.S. delegation to Davos, setting the stage for potential geopolitical friction over trade and Fed independence. Investors face a pivotal trading week balancing this rhetoric against Thursday’s crucial PCE inflation data and upcoming earnings from tech giants like Netflix and Intel.
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Small Businesses Reduce Entry-Level Hiring Amid Concerns Over Graduate Readiness
New York, Sunday, 18 January 2026.
As of January 2026, a critical disconnect has emerged between higher education outcomes and labor market demands. Recent data reveals that small businesses are now 30% more likely than larger firms to avoid hiring recent college graduates, citing a distinct lack of practical workforce readiness. With youth unemployment for degree-holders hitting 9.7% in late 2025, the traditional academic pathway is fracturing under the weight of rising training costs and the automation of entry-level roles by artificial intelligence. To mitigate this, industry analysts emphasize that students must prioritize internships and direct industry engagement to acquire the soft skills and practical experience that degrees alone no longer guarantee.
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Federal Escalation: Pentagon Readies 1,500 Troops for Potential Minnesota Deployment
Saint Paul, Sunday, 18 January 2026.
Amid rising tensions, the Pentagon has placed 1,500 Alaska-based soldiers on standby for Minnesota, signaling a potential invocation of the Insurrection Act following protests against federal immigration enforcement.
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Canada and China Agree to Slash Tariffs on Electric Vehicles and Agriculture in Strategic Reset
Beijing, Sunday, 18 January 2026.
Canada will drastically cut tariffs on 49,000 Chinese electric vehicles from 100 percent to 6.1 percent, a pivotal move to diversify trade and stabilize bilateral economic relations.