The World Economic Forum's annual gathering of elites in Davos has ended with many business leaders, world-class academics, top government officials and other elites casting an upbeat tone about economic prospects,

World leaders and business titans at the World Economic Forum called out widespread pessimism, siloed markets, regulation, and cultural weakness in Europe.

Welcome to CNBC’s live blog covering all the latest news, views and action on day 3 of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

President Trump's 'America First' message takes shape, as the rest of the world begins to digest what it might mean for them and global trade.

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde speaks on a panel at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

World leaders and business executives left the Swiss mountain resort of Davos after a week of discussions dominated from a distance by Donald Trump's return as U.S. President.

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde discusses European competitiveness, tariff threats under Donald Trump's second presidency and monetary policy at the World Economic Forum in Davos.

There is too much pessimism around Europe and it could be time to be investing back in the region, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink said at the World Economic Forum annual meeting on Friday.

The comments by Christine Lagarde alluding to a U.S.-EU rift offered ... overshadowing traditional Davos talk about issues like climate change, free trade and economic development.

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde is giving a press conference following the bank’s latest monetary policy decision.

The European Central Bank is set to lower interest rates for a fifth meeting as inflation that’s nearing the 2% target lets officials further loosen the shackles on the economy.

As delegates gathered for champagne at a US stock market hub on the Davos Promenade to watch Donald Trump's inauguration, there was a frisson of excitement.