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Stock markets plunge as Trump ramps up tensions over Greenland

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by John PowerJanuary 21, 2026 at 04:05 AM
Stock markets plunge as Trump ramps up tensions over Greenland
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On January 21, 2026, global stock markets plunged following President Trump's intensified threats to acquire Greenland. Wall Street experienced its worst day since October, with the S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow Jones all experiencing significant declines. The US dollar also weakened, while gold prices surged to a record high. European and Asian markets followed suit, reflecting investor anxiety over Trump's demands and the potential for escalating tensions with Denmark and other European nations. Trump claims control of Greenland is vital to US security due to China and Russia’s strategic ambitions in the Arctic. The situation has strained US-European relations, raising concerns about the future of NATO and transatlantic trade.

Key Entities & Roles

Key Player Opposition Context
NATO 40% European Union 40% China 50% Russia 50% Wall Street ×260% Denmark 60% United States ×270% Greenland ×480% Donald Trump ×490%

Keywords

greenland 90% stock markets 90% us-european relations 70% tariffs 60% market volatility 60% us dollar 50% nato 50% investors 40% trade 40%

Sentiment Analysis

Very Negative
Score: -0.70

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Al Jazeera
Political Lean
Center (0.00)
Far LeftCenterFar Right
Classification Confidence
90%
Geographic Perspective
Greenland

This article was automatically classified using rule-based analysis. The political bias score ranges from -1 (far left) to +1 (far right).

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