Politics, Policy and Profits: What will keep global markets on edge this week

Global markets face a tense week as investors navigate a mix of political, monetary, and corporate developments. The World Economic Forum in Davos (Jan 19–23), with leaders including U.S. President Trump, will spotlight geopolitics, trade, and AI. In the U.S., the Supreme Court will hear a case tied to Trump’s attempt to remove Fed board member Lisa Cook, raising concerns about political pressure on the central bank amid heightened scrutiny of interest rate policy.