After Tuesday’s sharp sell-off, triggered by renewed fears of potential U.S. tariffs on Europe tied to President Donald Trump’s stance on Greenland, Wall Street attempted a cautious rebound in Wednesday’s session.
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Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Trump reiterated that acquiring Greenland remains a national security priority for the U.S. He said he expects NATO allies to understand the strategic importance of the issue, while ruling out any use of military force.
Markets reacted with restraint. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose about 0.6%, slightly outperforming both the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq 100, as investors remained defensive amid lingering geopolitical uncertainty.
Shortly after Trump’s remarks, Denmark briefly rejected Washington’s request to open negotiations over Greenland, while the European Parliament moved to freeze work on a potential EU-U.S. trade agreement, adding another layer of tension to the transatlantic outlook.
The clear standout of the session was the oil and gas sector, which strongly outperformed the broader market.
On Wednesday, U.S. natural gas futures at the Henry Hub facility jumped nearly 24%, mirroring Tuesday’s rally and marking the …