Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq sink as Trump tariff threats and bond sell-off rattle nerves

Market Overview - US stocks experienced significant losses, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average falling approximately 1.5%, or over 700 points, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite dropped 1.4% and 1.6% respectively, as investors moved away from riskier assets [1] - The market turmoil was exacerbated by renewed trade tensions between the US and Europe, particularly regarding President Trump's comments on Greenland and potential tariffs [2][3] Trade Tensions - President Trump announced that eight NATO countries could face an additional 10% import duty unless a deal regarding Greenland was reached, which has raised concerns about a potential US-EU trade war [3] - The European Union is considering $108 billion in retaliatory tariffs in response to US threats, which could have significant implications for US assets, potentially amounting to $8 trillion [3] - Trump also threatened a 200% import tariff on French wines following a diplomatic snub from French President Emmanuel Macron, further escalating tensions [4] Bond Market and Economic Indicators - Treasury yields reached their highest levels in four months due to a sell-off in Japanese bonds, which has put pressure on US debt [5] - The US dollar fell to a two-week low as the "Sell America" trade gained traction, while gold and silver prices reached record highs as investors sought safe-haven assets [5] Upcoming Events - Attention is shifting towards the World Economic Forum in Davos, where President Trump is expected to discuss the Greenland situation with other countries [5] - The Supreme Court may soon rule on the constitutionality of Trump's use of emergency powers to impose tariffs, which could have significant implications for trade policy [6] - Investors are preparing for a busy earnings season, with Netflix set to report results after market close, and its stock showed resilience by rising after amending its bid for Warner Bros, Discovery's studio to an all-cash offer [6]