US futures edge higher and gold hits another record as markets swoon over Greenland dispute

Asian shares have extended their losses while gold prices hit a record high as concerns over U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff threats on Greenland fueled unease among investorsA person walks in front of an electronic stock board showing Japan's Nikkei index at a securities firm Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)HONG KONG -- Asian shares mostly extended their losses on Wednesday and gold prices hit a record high as concerns over U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff threats on G ...