Scott Bessent says U.S. is unconcerned by Treasury sell-off over Greenland, calls Denmark ‘irrelevant’

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Scott Bessent says U.S. is unconcerned by Treasury sell-off over Greenland, calls Denmark ‘irrelevant’

“Denmark’s investment in U.S. Treasury bonds, like Denmark itself, is irrelevant,” U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told reporters at Davos on Wednesday. The “sell America” trade was in full swing Tuesday after President Donald Trump and European leaders escalated tensions over Greenland. U.S. stocks and bond prices tumbled, sending yields spiking. It comes as Trump’s threats to impose 10% tariffs on eight European countries as … Read more

India’s largest company is caught in geopolitical tensions. But it faces the biggest challenge at home

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India’s largest company is caught in geopolitical tensions. But it faces the biggest challenge at home

There could be 20% upside for Reliance Industries’ shares, according to Shrikant Chouhan of Kotak Securities. Sheldon Cooper | Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images India’s largest business group, Reliance Industries, has been battling geopolitical headwinds in its oil refining and, reportedly, in one of its new energy ventures. But those are not the … Read more

Greenland should be prepared for ‘everything,’ prime minister says, not ruling out U.S. military action

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Greenland should be prepared for ‘everything,’ prime minister says, not ruling out U.S. military action

A demonstration under the slogans ‘hands off Greenland’ and ‘Greenland for Greenlanders’ takes place in front of the US embassy in Copenhagen, Denmark, on Jan. 17, 2026. Kristian Tuxen Ladegaard Berg | Nurphoto | Getty Images Greenland Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen said late Tuesday the island and its people should be prepared for “everything,” not … Read more

Trump signs order to restrict Wall Street firms from buying single-family homes

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Trump signs order to restrict Wall Street firms from buying single-family homes

United States President Donald Trump speaks at the White House Press Briefing room in Washington DC., United States on Jan. 20, 2026. Nathan Posner | Anadolu | Getty Images President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday aiming to stop Wall Street investors from competing with individual homebuyers, the White House said. “To preserve the supply of … Read more

‘You’ll find out,’ Trump says on Greenland takeover strategy

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‘You’ll find out,’ Trump says on Greenland takeover strategy

President Donald Trump points during a press briefing at the White House on the one-year mark into his second term in office, Jan. 20, 2026. Nathan Howard | Reuters President Donald Trump on Tuesday declined to detail what lengths he will go to in order to achieve his aim of making Greenland part of the … Read more

United Airlines could hit record earnings after strong start to 2026

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United Airlines could hit record earnings after strong start to 2026

A United Airlines airplane at the George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, Nov. 6, 2025. Brandon Bell | Getty Images United Airlines on Tuesday said it could generate record earnings this year thanks to strong travel demand, with sales of premium seats, business travel and no-frills tickets robust in recent weeks. The carrier expects adjusted … Read more

Justice Department subpoenas Walz and others in immigration enforcement obstruction investigation

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Justice Department subpoenas Walz and others in immigration enforcement obstruction investigation

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz speaks to reporters after he announced that he would not seek reelection, at the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul, Minnesota, U.S. Jan. 5, 2026. Tim Evans | Reuters Federal prosecutors served six grand jury subpoenas Tuesday to Minnesota officials as part of an investigation into whether they obstructed or impeded … Read more