Forex Markets Hold Steady as Traders Await Fed Minutes Amid Thin Year-End Volumes 
$96K+ Breakthrough! Bitcoin Rockets on Weak CPI & Record $754M ETF Surge 
Trump Delays Tariff Increases on Furniture and Cabinets for One More Year 
Wall Street Ends Mixed as Tech and Financial Stocks Weigh on Markets Amid Thin Holiday Trading 
U.S. Stock Index Futures Steady as Markets Await Fed Policy Clues in Holiday-Thinned Trade 
U.S. Dollar Steadies Ahead of Fed Minutes as Markets Eye Policy Divisions 
Japanese Business Leaders Urge Government Action as Weak Yen Strains Economy 
South Korea Factory Output Misses Forecasts in November Amid Ongoing Economic Uncertainty 
South Korea Inflation Rises to 2.3% in December, Matching Market Expectations 
U.S. Stock Futures Slip as Year-End Trading Turns Cautious 
Geopolitical Ambitions: The U.S. aims to establish a missile defense system ("Golden Dome") in the Arctic, secure critical minerals and rare earths, and control Arctic shipping lanes, reflecting the increasing strategic importance of the Arctic region.
Local and International Resistance: Strong opposition within Greenland (85% against U.S. takeover) and the Greenlandic government’s commitment to Denmark’s sovereignty highlight local resistance. Denmark’s designation of the U.S. as a national security concern, alongside Russia and China, signals a significant diplomatic rift. The coordinated European backing for Denmark suggests a broader geopolitical alignment against U.S. pressure.
Economic and Market Impact: The imposition of tariffs on European countries, threats of punitive tariffs on French wine, and potential withdrawal from USMCA are causing substantial market volatility. The $1.2 trillion loss in the S&P 500 and rising Treasury yields indicate investor anxiety about escalating trade conflicts and geopolitical instability.
Broader Risks: The convergence of Arctic geopolitical tensions, transatlantic tariff disputes, and possible North American trade disruptions creates a multifaceted risk environment for global trade and financial markets heading into 2026.
