Trump Seeks Greenland Acquisition, Stock Market Rebounds
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jan 21 2026
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Source: NASDAQ.COM
- Market Recovery: The S&P 500 index rose by 0.57%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average increased by 0.632%, and the Nasdaq 100 climbed by 0.45%, indicating a rebound in market confidence following Trump's Greenland acquisition remarks, reflecting investor optimism about future economic prospects.
- Geopolitical Impact: Trump's announcement of a 10% tariff on goods from eight European countries unless a Greenland acquisition deal is reached may escalate trade tensions, leading to heightened market risk sentiment and affecting global economic growth expectations.
- Natural Gas Surge: Natural gas prices surged over 21% to a six-week high, driven by an impending cold front in the eastern U.S. that boosts heating demand, potentially disrupting production and further elevating stock prices of gas producers.
- Gold Price Record: Gold prices increased by 2%, hitting a new all-time high due to heightened demand for safe-haven assets, reflecting investor concerns over economic uncertainty, which also boosted mining stocks significantly.
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About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
