We discuss Joe Biden’s presidency and debate whether his determination to run again will overshadow his achievements in office. Plus: we look ahead to

Biden’s approval rating has fallen to 36.1%, lower at this stage of his presidency than every one of his predecessors since Jimmy Carter.

War is the top worry wracking the nerves of risk experts surveyed by the World Economic Forum, despite incoming US President Donald Trump’s vow to end hostilities in Ukraine.

In a notable divergence from tradition, several billionaire business leaders, including Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, OpenAI's Sam Altman, and Uber's Dara Khosrowshahi, have opted to attend Donald Trump's inauguration in Washington, D.C., on January 20 instead of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

While the president achieved significant successes, especially early in his tenure, his presidency will be remembered as one that did not suit the times.

Among the issues likely to be explored at the World Economic Forum this week is the future of Ukraine and its impact on Europe.

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AS A reporter in Russia in the 1990s, I covered the ways in which a handful of oligarchs made out like bandits in the post-Soviet anarchy of the times. Following a pact hatched in Davos, they intervened heavily to help secure the re-election of president Boris Yeltsin in 1996.

Ronald Reagan probably didn't realize he was starting a tradition when he wrote a note congratulating his successor and left it in the

Meanwhile, a slew of other tech executives including Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg are reportedly set to attend the events on Monday.

The S&P 500 is set to post its best week since the November US presidential election. Bitcoin surges back above $US100,000. Rio higher in London, New York.