By Mike Dolan Jan 21 - What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-At-Large, Finance and Markets World markets took a sharp intake of breath first thing Wednesday as a heavy selloff in stocks, bonds and the dollar abated while investors waited to hear from President Trump in Davos later in the day. What will Trump ​do next regarding his tariff threats against Europe over Greenland? That is hard to gauge, even though the President insists he won't back down and European leaders ...

Core Insights - Rising Treasury yields may pose challenges for small-cap companies, but there are signs of improving fundamentals in the sector [1] Group 1: Market Conditions - The increase in Treasury yields could hinder the performance of small-cap stocks, which are typically more sensitive to interest rate changes [1] - Despite the potential roadblocks, there is a noted improvement in the fundamentals of small-cap companies, indicating a possible recovery [1] Group 2: Investment Outlook - One money manager suggests that the current environment may create both challenges and opportunities for investors focusing on small-cap stocks [1]