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Watches of Switzerland shares dive by a third after revenues warning

UK’s biggest Rolex and Omega seller becomes latest luxury retailer to be hit by switch in spending by aspirational shoppers

The Guardian - UK · Jan 18, 2024

FTSE 100 Live: Pound near 18-month high against Euro, blue-chips close up after big fall yesterday

Retailers endured a tough end to 2023 after official figures today revealed a shock plunge in sales volumes for December.

Evening Standard · Jan 18, 2024

Christie on 20 Years of Exhibiting at ISE

From Geneva to Barcelona, the show has marked several firsts for Christie. Three employees reflect.

AVNetwork · Jan 17, 2024

Ukraine Downs Russian Surveillance Aircraft, Dealing Blow to Kremlin

Ukraine shoots down Russian planes in a significant blow to Kremlin's forces. A landmark feat for Ukraine in the ongoing war.

Top News · Jan 15, 2024

Davos 2024: Oxfam slams 'decade of division' amid worsening inequality

The fortunes of the world's five richest men have more than doubled since 2020, while three in five people around the globe have been made poorer. Those are just some of the findings in Oxfam's new inequality report, released to coincide with the start of the World Economic Forum, an…

France 24 · Jan 15, 2024

World leaders to discuss conflict, climate and AI at annual Davos gathering

The Earth is heating up, as is conflict in the Middle East. The world economy and Ukraine's defense against Russia are sputtering along. Artificial intelligence could upend all our lives. The to-do list of global priorities has grown for this year’s edition of the World Economic Forum’s gabfest of business,…

France 24 · Jan 15, 2024

Conflict, climate change and AI get top billing as leaders converge for elite meeting in Davos

Climate, conflict, a divided world and the rise of artificial intelligence round out a to-do list of global priorities at this year’s edition the World Economic Forum’s gabfest of business, political and other elites in Davos, Switzerland

The Independent UK · Jan 15, 2024

As the billionaires gather at Davos, it's worth examining what's become of their dreams

Gathering for their annual World Economic Forum at Davos in Switzerland this week, the world’s business and political elite will be digesting some unpleasant reading courtesy of the aid agency Oxfam International.

The Conversation · Jan 15, 2024

IMF Chief Says AI Holds Risks, 'Tremendous Opportunity' For Global Economy

AI will affect 60 percent of jobs in advanced economies, the International Monetary Fund's managing director, Kristalina Georgieva, said in an interview in Washington, shortly before departing for the annual World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

International Business Times · Jan 14, 2024

Zelensky Headed To Switzerland To Shore Up International Support

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will travel to Switzerland on Monday, his office said, as Ukraine tries to ensure stable support from allies as the war against Russia nears its second anniversary.

International Business Times · Jan 14, 2024