Market Minute 1-20-26- Greenland Battle, Bond Rout Roil Markets

Market Overview - Stocks and bonds are experiencing a sharp sell-off, while precious metals are seeing significant gains [1] - The US dollar has declined sharply, and crude oil prices have increased modestly [1] Geopolitical Concerns - President Trump's threats to annex Greenland have raised investor concerns about a potential new trade war, which could lead to widespread foreign selling of US Treasuries and other assets [2] Bond Market Dynamics - Global bond yields are surging, particularly after a poor debt auction in Japan raised concerns about the country's fiscal health [4] - Yields on Japanese 40-year government bonds have surpassed 4% for the first time, while 30-year yields have seen their largest increase since last year's market selloff [4] - The yield on the US 30-year Treasury Bond has reached a four-month high of 4.94% [5] Precious Metals Performance - Precious metals are benefiting from the current market chaos, with gold prices rising over $140 an ounce (approximately 3%) [5] - Silver prices have increased nearly 8%, approaching $100 an ounce [5] - Gold has appreciated 73% over the last 12 months, while silver has more than tripled in value [5]