Xi to be first Chinese leader to attend Davos World Economic Forum

BEIJING/GENEVA (Reuters) – President Xi Jinping this month will become the first Chinese head of state to attend the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, which this year will dwell on the rising public anger with globalization and the coming U.S. presidency of Donald Trump. Xi will take centre stage at the Jan. 17-20 forum with China presenting itself as a champion of globalization. The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Tuesday confirmed Xi's widely expected attendance at the annual gathering of global political leaders, CEOs and celebrities in the Swiss Alps.

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Xi to be first Chinese leader to attend Davos World Economic Forum

Wall Street’s gains fade as Yellen questions economy’s resilience

(Reuters) – U.S. stocks ended little changed on Friday, losing ground late after Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen's comments on the economy unnerved investors.

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Wall Street’s gains fade as Yellen questions economy’s resilience

Wall Street Week Ahead: Sleepy summer may give way to freaky fall

The dog days of summer have lived up to their sleepy reputation this year as far as U.S. stocks are concerned, but market gyrations could soon pick up as a traditionally more volatile time of year looms.

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Wall Street Week Ahead: Sleepy summer may give way to freaky fall