Rough bond market was behind Trump’s abrupt deescalation on Greenland
Donald Trump this past week abruptly ditched his plan to invade Greenland — and the head-spinning about-face came thanks to the US bond market.
Last updated: 2026-01-25 03:10:38 ET
Donald Trump this past week abruptly ditched his plan to invade Greenland — and the head-spinning about-face came thanks to the US bond market.
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq had their worst sessions since October following President Trump's threats of Greenland-related tariffs.
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A rift between the United States and Europe over Greenland spurred a massive swing this week, but the S&P 500 closed down less than half a percent.