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Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the recent global market turmoil characterized by simultaneous declines in stocks, bonds, and currencies, driven by geopolitical tensions and fiscal concerns in the US and Japan [1][6][10]. Group 1: Market Reactions - On January 20, a significant sell-off occurred in global markets, with the Nasdaq futures dropping by 1.9% and the Nikkei 225 falling by 1.11% [6]. - The US 10-year Treasury yield rose to 4.28%, while Japan's 30-year bond yield increased to 5.2% [1][6]. - Gold prices surged to a record high of $4,700 per ounce, indicating a flight to safety among investors [6]. Group 2: Triggering Factors - The first trigger was the US tariff risk stemming from the Greenland dispute, where President Trump threatened to impose tariffs on eight European countries, leading to market fears of a repeat of previous "sell America" trades [1][10]. - The second trigger involved Japan's fiscal risk, as Prime Minister Kishi announced early elections and aggressive tax cuts, raising concerns about Japan's financial stability [1][18]. - A third factor was the announcement by Danish pension fund Akademiker Pension to exit US Treasury investments, signaling potential shifts in investor sentiment [14]. Group 3: Future Outlook - Following Trump's speech at the Davos Forum on January 21, which downplayed military action regarding Greenland and suggested a delay in tariff implementation, market fears regarding geopolitical risks and tariffs were somewhat alleviated [1][21]. - The article suggests that the ongoing fiscal expansion in developed economies may lead to "implicit defaults" through financial repression, such as lowering nominal interest rates and increasing inflation tolerance [2].