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CNN asked business and political leaders what gives them hope. This is what they said.

Published 5:17 PM EST, Thu January 22, 2026

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CNN asked business and political leaders what gives them hope. This is what they said.

Despite tensions over Greenland and Ukraine, there was room for optimism at Davos this year. Richard Quest asked leaders he spoke to: What gives you hope?

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