Market Update: Davos 2026 Live updates: Trump Lands in Davos – All Eyes on His WEF Address Amid Greenland Threat – Full Analysis

Shortly after he landed in Zurich, his Marine One helicopter took him to the site of the international gathering. The White House said arriving late wouldn’t push back his scheduled address at the forum in the Swiss Alps — where his ambitions to wrest control of Greenland from NATO ally Denmark could tear relations with European allies and overshadow his original plan to use his appearance at the gathering of global elites to address affordability issues back home.

Trump’s speech is set to focus on domestic policy. But it may touch on Greenland as well as the US military operation that led to the recent ouster of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.

Meanwhile, India is also at the centre of global attention at the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2026 in Davos, with major investment announcements and a near-final breakthrough on the long-pending India–EU trade deal.

Often dubbed the “Mother of All Deals”, the pact with the European Union, expected to cover nearly a quarter of global GDP, is close to conclusion, with supply-chain resilience and strategic stability at its core, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has said.

On the investment front, Indian states have made big moves. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis signed MoUs worth Rs 16 lakh crore on Day 2, while Andhra Pradesh secured a $10-billion investment from Google via Raiden Infotech India Ltd.

Technology and AI dominate India’s Davos pitch, with IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw projecting India as a global leader in “Industry 5.0”, countering narratives that underestimate the country’s growing role in the AI ecosystem.

Davos 2026: Key Highlights

Trump Heads to Davos: US President Donald Trump has landed in Davos for the World Economic Forum where he will address a gathering later tonight, with global attention on the tone and substance of his speech.

India Pushes Back on AI Rankings: Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw strongly rejected the IMF’s classification of India as a “second-tier” AI power, citing Stanford’s global ranking that places India third in AI preparedness. He stressed that AI leadership is defined by resilient, full-stack technology ecosystems, not just large language models.

Gaza ‘Board of Peace’ in Focus: All eyes are on Trump’s expected announcement to expand his proposed “Board of Peace” initiative for Gaza, which aims to bring nations together around a reconstruction and post-conflict governance framework.

Greenland Tensions Take Centre Stage: Trump’s renewed push on Greenland has unsettled Europe, emerging as one of the most sensitive geopolitical flashpoints at Davos this year.

Europe Prepares Its Response: European leaders have signalled readiness to counter US pressure, with EU countries weighing a large package of retaliatory tariffs. Denmark has also announced the deployment of additional troops to Greenland, underscoring rising security concerns.

Ukraine Talks Overshadowed: The Greenland dispute has diverted attention from efforts at Davos to advance discussions on long-term security guarantees and reconstruction plans for Ukraine.

India–EU Trade Deal Momentum: Negotiations on the landmark India–EU free trade agreement, dubbed the “Mother of All Deals”, are in their final phase, with leaders indicating a breakthrough could be imminent.

Big Investment Announcements: Indian states and corporates have unveiled massive investment plans at Davos, reinforcing India’s pitch as a preferred global manufacturing, AI and clean-energy destination.

Global Order Under Strain: Several leaders, including from North America and Europe, have openly questioned the future of the US-led global economic order, highlighting trade weaponisation and supply-chain fragmentation.

AI, Semiconductors and Supply Chains Dominate Agenda: Beyond geopolitics, Davos 2026 is heavily focused on AI governance, semiconductor self-reliance, and the reshaping of global supply chains amid rising protectionism.