Greenland Standoff Reopens the Risk Playbook

President Trump doubled down on his stance regarding Greenland and warned of fresh tariffs on European countries that are pushing back against the plan.

The rhetoric revived fears of a wider trade clash and put renewed strain on transatlantic ties, forcing investors to reassess geopolitical risk across assets. Questions around NATO cohesion resurfaced, adding another layer of unease to an already tense backdrop.

Japan’s Bond Shock Sends Ripples Worldwide

The pressure intensified after a dramatic move in Japan’s bond market. Early-election speculation and expectations of fiscal expansion drove yields sharply higher, pushing the 10-year JGB to levels not seen in nearly three decades while long-dated bonds set new records. The abrupt repricing spilled into global rates, tightening financial conditions and unsettling portfolios built on low-volatility assumptions. Adding to the signal shift, Denmark’s AkademikerPension said it will stop adding to U.S. Treasuries, not a sell-off, but a clear message that governance and risks across countries are becoming harder to ignore for long-term investors.

A Return to Familiar Defenses

Safe-haven demand has taken the lead. Gold surged to fresh highs, silver paused after reaching key levels, and crypto weakened as capital rotated toward traditional defensive assets. Bitcoin fell toward lower support levels as fear-driven trading influenced the market. With Davos discussions and central-bank guidance, especially from the Bank of Japan, now in focus, markets remain on edge, recalibrating to a world where politics and policy shocks are increasingly priced in.

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Relief surfaced across assets, even as politics kept volatility alive.

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Trump Backs Off, Volatility Recedes (22.01.2026)

President Trump softened his stance toward Europe after announcing a vague “framework” linked to Greenland discussions with NATO, stepping back from tariff plans set for February 1 and ruling out military action.

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