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Stock Market Today: Dow & S&P Futures Dive Amid New Tariff Fears
Bloomberg.com
January 19, 2026•3 days ago

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US and European stock futures declined, while gold prices rose. This reaction followed President Trump's proposed tariffs on eight countries opposing Greenland acquisition plans. The dollar weakened against major currencies. US equity-index futures, including the Nasdaq 100, retreated. European futures also slid, impacted by tariff concerns. Asian shares saw modest losses, with South Korea and China experiencing gains.
US and European stock futures fell and haven assets such as gold rallied after President Donald Trump proposed new levies on eight countries, including Germany and France, that have opposed his plans to acquire Greenland. The dollar weakened against most of its major peers.
US equity-index futures retreated, with contracts for the Nasdaq 100 falling 1.1%. Futures for Europe slid 1.2% as tariff-related worries hit markets. Asian shares weakened, though losses were more modest. South Korea, a key beneficiary of artificial intelligence investment, was among the few markets that rose. Chinese stocks gained, as the country’s economic growth met the government’s target last year.
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