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Trump Calls Off Tariffs On Europe, But Nations Are Still Walking A Diplomatic Tightrope

Trump Calls Off Tariffs On Europe, But Nations Are Still Walking A Diplomatic Tightrope

U.S. President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte have agreed on what he called a "framework of a future deal" involving Greenland, prompting him to pull back threatened tariffs on European countries that were set to take effect Feb. 1.

Samantha Luan

Gold’s Structural Bull Case Strengthens as Goldman Lifts 2026 Target to $5,400

Gold’s Structural Bull Case Strengthens as Goldman Lifts 2026 Target to $5,400

Goldman Sachs raised its end-2026 gold price forecast by $500 to $5,400 per ounce, arguing that sustained private-sector diversification and continued central bank buying have structurally lifted gold’s long-term price floor....

Gerik

Market Quick Take - 22 January 2026

Market Quick Take - 22 January 2026

Equities: Wall Street bounced hard; Europe steadied after early jitters; Asia was mixed as Hong Kong tech rebounded.

SAXO

Gold (XAUUSD) In A Correction Phase: A Logical Move After An Explosive Rally

Gold (XAUUSD) In A Correction Phase: A Logical Move After An Explosive Rally

Gold (XAUUSD) prices have declined to 4,780 USD as markets reduce the risk premium and lower demand for safe-haven assets.

Justin

Malaysia's Central Bank Holds Rates at 2.75% on Growth Outlook

Malaysia's Central Bank Holds Rates at 2.75% on Growth Outlook

Malaysia's central bank maintained interest rates, citing steady economic growth and contained inflation, amidst trade uncertainties.

Owen Li

US Seizes Another Venezuelan Oil Tanker in Caribbean

US Seizes Another Venezuelan Oil Tanker in Caribbean

US intercepts seventh tanker, solidifying its controversial strategy for Venezuela's oil resources.

Ukadike Micheal

Philippines Hosts Myanmar Talks to Revive Stalled ASEAN Peace Plan

Philippines Hosts Myanmar Talks to Revive Stalled ASEAN Peace Plan

ASEAN's new chair, the Philippines, launched a renewed diplomatic push for Myanmar peace amid civil war and disputed elections.

King Ten

Trump: Ukraine-Russia Peace Deal 'Reasonably Close'

Trump: Ukraine-Russia Peace Deal 'Reasonably Close'

U.S. President Trump from Davos claimed a Ukraine-Russia peace deal is 'within reach,' yet Moscow's cautious response and a contentious funding proposal highlight hurdles.

James Riley

China’s Rural Banks Trapped With Unsold Homes as Property Slump Deepens

China’s Rural Banks Trapped With Unsold Homes as Property Slump Deepens

Chinese rural banks are struggling to sell foreclosed properties even at discounts of up to 30%, underscoring the severity of the property downturn and signaling rising financial stress as bad loans accumulate and collateral values erode....

Gerik

FastBull Expert Advisor Q&As | Xuesen Pan: Optimize Entry with Pending Orders and the Winning Rule of Stability

FastBull Expert Advisor Q&As | Xuesen Pan: Optimize Entry with Pending Orders and the Winning Rule of Stability

How to accurately capture trends in the volatile gold market? In this episode, we sit down with Xuesen Pan, Operations Director of MyFXtool and Climber Trading Training Camp. As a veteran with extensive experience in trading competitions, Pan breaks down how to excel in this 10-day gold trading sprint through psychological control and capital management.

FastBull Events

US Exits WHO, Leaving a $260 Million Bill Unpaid

US Exits WHO, Leaving a $260 Million Bill Unpaid

Defying law and expert warnings, the U.S. exits WHO, imperiling global health and sparking a major budget crisis.

James Riley

Poland-Pakistan Arms Ties Rattle India and Russia

Poland-Pakistan Arms Ties Rattle India and Russia

India expresses unease over Poland's deepening defense ties with Pakistan, fearing arms proliferation to its rival and Ukraine.

King Ten

Kospi Breaks 5,000 as Asia Markets Rally on Trump’s Greenland Retreat

Kospi Breaks 5,000 as Asia Markets Rally on Trump’s Greenland Retreat

Asian equity markets rebounded sharply after Donald Trump softened his stance on European tariffs linked to Greenland, with South Korea’s Kospi breaching the 5,000 level despite weak domestic growth data....

Gerik

Japan’s Export Momentum Loses Steam as U.S. Shipments Slide

Japan’s Export Momentum Loses Steam as U.S. Shipments Slide

Japan’s export growth slowed to 5.1% in December, undershooting expectations as shipments to the U.S. plunged, highlighting growing fragility in external demand despite resilience across Asia and a weak yen backdrop....

Gerik

From Tariffs to ‘Concepts’: How Trump’s Davos Pivot Reversed the Greenland Shock

From Tariffs to ‘Concepts’: How Trump’s Davos Pivot Reversed the Greenland Shock

President Donald Trump’s abrupt shift at the World Economic Forum, unveiling only a “concept” of a Greenland framework while abandoning planned European tariffs...

Gerik

Trump's Tariffs Ignite EU Calls for Trade Retaliation

Trump's Tariffs Ignite EU Calls for Trade Retaliation

European businesses urge the EU to prepare retaliatory measures, including the Anti-Coercion Instrument, against U.S. tariff threats, citing significant economic stakes.

James Riley

Oil Prices Find Support as Trump Softens Greenland Stance, Trade Risks Ease

Oil Prices Find Support as Trump Softens Greenland Stance, Trade Risks Ease

Oil prices edged higher after Donald Trump stepped back from tariff threats linked to Greenland, easing fears of a US–Europe trade conflict, although rising crude inventories continue to cap upside momentum....

Gerik

Supreme Court Weighs Trump vs. Fed Independence

Supreme Court Weighs Trump vs. Fed Independence

Supreme Court justices signal deep concern that presidential power to fire Fed governors could shatter central bank independence and introduce serious economic risks.

Michael Ross

Putin to Meet Trump Envoys on Ukraine Peace Plan

Putin to Meet Trump Envoys on Ukraine Peace Plan

Putin hosts US envoys for Ukraine peace talks, engaging Trump's plan; high stakes, but no final deal.

George Anderson

US Natural Gas Surges Amid Freezing Conditions

US Natural Gas Surges Amid Freezing Conditions

The big move in commodity markets yesterday was natural gas, with front-month Henry Hub futures surging 25%. This followed a similar move higher on Tuesday.

ING

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