Top stories: Trump guns for Greenland at Davos, rupee hits record low, EU freezes US trade deal & more

US President Donald Trump dominated headlines at Davos today, doubling down on his push to acquire Greenland and triggering fresh tensions with Europe. Trump called the Arctic territory vital to global security, ruled out the use of force, but warned NATO allies must shoulder more responsibility.In a sharp escalation, the European Parliament reportedly froze a key EU–US trade pact.

His comments underscored growing strains across the Atlantic, even as he insisted the US would remain “100%” committed to NATO.Alongside the tough rhetoric, Trump struck a more conciliatory tone on India.

Speaking to Moneycontrol on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum, he said Washington and New Delhi would “have a good deal”, praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi and signalling momentum in trade talks that markets are now watching closely.Beyond geopolitics, Trump also hailed what he called an “economic miracle” in the US, while Davos saw corporate leaders weigh in on growth, technology and resilience. Markets, meanwhile, remained volatile, with the rupee hitting record lows and global investors reassessing risk.

Here are the top 10 stories shaping business and policy today.

Davos 2026 | Trump hails ‘economic miracle’, says US growth outpacing global forecasts



US President Donald Trump used his address at the World Economic Forum in Davos today to declare what he called an “economic miracle” at home, claiming his policies had crushed inflation, turbocharged growth and revived American manufacturing within a year of returning to office.

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‘What I’m asking for is a piece of ice’: Trump rules out force to get Greenland



US President Donald Trump on Wednesday renewed his call for the United States to acquire Greenland, arguing that the Arctic territory is critical to global security and should be brought under American control to safeguard NATO and international stability.

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Rupee hits all-time low of 91.74 vs dollar: What’s driving the fall



The Indian rupee weakened sharply in intra-day trade on Wednesday (January 21), falling 77 paise to a fresh all-time low of 91.74 against the US dollar, as sustained foreign fund outflows and strong dollar demand weighed heavily on the currency.

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EU freezes US trade deal vote after Trump’s Greenland threats: Report


The European Parliament suspended the EU–US trade pact after Donald Trump threatened tariffs unless Denmark sells Greenland, deepening tensions and raising doubts about US reliability.

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Davos 2026 | Trump to Moneycontrol: 'We’re going to have a good deal with India'

US President Donald Trump’s upbeat comments at the World Economic Forum have renewed focus on negotiations between New Delhi and Washington, with both sides seeking to resolve trade frictions and expand cooperation across manufacturing, technology and strategic sectors.

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Deepinder Goyal steps down as Eternal CEO; Blinkit chief Albinder Dhindsa to take over



In an unexpected move, Eternal founder and Group CEO Deepinder Goyal has announced that he will step away from his executive role, with Albinder Dhindsa set to become the company’s new Group CEO, subject to shareholder approval. Goyal will continue on the board as Vice Chairman.

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WEF 2026: Infosys CEO sees better year ahead despite mixed demand



Infosys is heading into the next financial year feeling more confident than it did this year, even though demand remains uneven across sectors. Speaking to CNBC-TV18 on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, MD and CEO Salil Parekh said the company is seeing a better outlook for the year ahead, led by a pickup in key verticals such as financial services and energy and utilities.

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Also read: Davos 2026 | Global capital is shifting from China to India, says Kedaara Capital's Manish Kejriwal

Davos 2026: Why the global economy is more fragile than it looks - Gita Gopinath | Exclusive



Gita Gopinath, Professor of Economics at Harvard University and former First Deputy Managing Director of the IMF, warned that the global economy is entering an unusually fragile phase, marked by fractures within the Western alliance, rather than just between geopolitical blocs.

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Davos 2026 | Uber sees India as key market for mobility and technology innovation



Uber is entering 2026 from a position of strength. Speaking to CNBC-TV18 on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Andrew Macdonald, President and COO of Uber, said the company is seeing solid growth across markets, with India playing a critical role in its future strategy.

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Sensex, Nifty set to react on Donald Trump's 'good deal with India' remark on Thursday



Indian equity markets may react on Thursday to US President Donald Trump's remark on the India-US trade deal. On the sidelines of the World Economic Forum summit in Davos, Trump was asked by Moneycontrol's Chandra Srikanth about the deal, to which he replied "First of all I have great respect for your Prime Minister. He's a great man and a great friend of mine and we're going to have a good deal."

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Also read: Markets end lower as broader indices bear the brunt, India VIX jumps over 8%

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