Despite markets largely shrugging off renewed tariff threats from Donald Trump, the risk of a global trade war appears to be rising, according to AJ Bell.
Trump’s Greenland gamble sparks US stock sell-off
US equities moved lower after Donald Trump said there was “no going back” on his intention to take control of Greenland.
Trump tariffs spark opening bell sell-off on Wall Street
Wall Street suffered a sharp sell-off at the opening bell as traders returned to their desks for the first time since Donald Trump escalated tariff threats linked to Greenland.
What happened overnight – Tuesday 20th January 2026
Asian equities were mostly lower on Tuesday, with US markets closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, as global sentiment weakened following fresh tariff threats from Donald Trump.
What happened overnight – Tuesday 13th January 2026
Oil prices moved higher and Asian equity markets were mostly stronger, led by a sharp rally in Japan after Wall Street closed at fresh record levels.
What happened overnight -Thursday 8th January 2026
Asian equities were mostly lower on Thursday as Wall Street’s early New Year rally lost momentum.
What happened overnight – Wednesday 7th January 2026
Asian markets were mixed as investors balanced expectations around global interest rates with lingering uncertainty over recent developments in Venezuela and geopolitical risk.
Dow Jones reaches new high on Amazon rally and AI optimism
The Dow Jones Industrial Average pushed to another fresh record, lifted by strong gains in Amazon.
Trump thanks ‘MISTER TARIFF’ for record U.S stock markets
Donald Trump has claimed credit for the latest surge in US stock markets, arguing that his trade war—and the tariffs that underpin it—are the driving force behind Wall Street’s record
What happened overnight – Tuesday 6th January 2026
Asian markets delivered a strong performance on Tuesday, led by record-setting gains in Japan, as momentum from Wall Street’s rally continued to ripple through global equities.
What happened overnight – Monday 5th January 2026
Oil prices retreated while precious metals surged after the US captured Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro in a weekend raid, a development that rattled energy markets but sent investors rushing toward
Cautious start for Wall Street on year’s final trading day
Wall Street has opened the final trading day of the year on a cautious note, with early losses across the major indexes. The Dow Jones Industrial Average is down 71