The "Red Line" in the Arctic: Europe’s Brinkmanship Over Greenland Tariffs
In a stark escalation of transatlantic tensions, German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil issued a firm warning on Monday, January 19, 2026, declaring that Europe will not be "blackmailed" by the United States over its designs on Greenland.
Gold Shatters All-Time Highs: The $4,700 Quest Ignited by Trump’s "Greenland Salvo"
In the early trading hours of Monday, January 19, 2026, the global financial landscape witnessed a historic "flight to safety." Gold prices (XAU/USD) surged to an unprecedented record high, nearing the psychological barrier of $4,700 per ounce.