Greenland Tensions Rattle Global Markets

New York Times - World Economic ImpactNews ReportEN 3 min read 100% complete by River Akira DavisJanuary 21, 2026 at 11:31 AM

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Greenland Tensions Rattle Global Markets

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Global markets experienced a downturn on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, following a sharp sell-off in U.S. assets. The market upheaval was triggered by President Trump's threat to impose tariffs on European nations over a dispute regarding Greenland. This led to benchmark indexes in Asia edging lower, mixed trading in Europe, and a weakening dollar. Gold prices continued to rise, reaching a record high as investors sought safe-haven assets. The market volatility signals a return to trade policy-driven uncertainty, raising fears of restricted global growth.

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The price of gold continued to rise, setting a fresh record above $4,800 an ounce.

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Taiwan’s Taiex index fell more than 1.5 percent, while Japan’s Topix dropped 1 percent.

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Yields on Japanese long-term bonds have surged this week.

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A sharp sell-off in U.S. assets was triggered by President Trump’s threat to impose sweeping tariffs on European allies over a dispute regarding Greenland.

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Most market watchers expected gold to breach $5,000 per ounce for the first time this year.

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Germany 30% France 30% Taiwan 40% Japan ×250% Asia ×260% Europe ×270% United States ×370% Greenland ×280% Donald Trump ×490%

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global markets 90% trade tensions 80% tariffs 70% stock market 70% gold 60% market volatility 60% economic growth 50% safe-haven demand 50% greenland 40%