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- CNBC's UK Exchange newsletter: A diplomacy tightrope for Britain’s Starmer after Trump’s tirades - U.K. PM Keir Starmer is treading a fine line in diplomacy — and appears to be banking on Britain’s “special relationship” with the U.S. to deliver a compromise.
- Gold breaks new record on Greenland tariff threats, with forecast of $7,000 on the cards - Gold prices climbed to another record of over $4,800 on Wednesday, extending its sharp rally.
- Asia markets fall after Trump’s Greenland rhetoric spark Wall Street rout - Asia-Pacific markets fell, mirroring overnight losses on Wall Street after President Donald Trump escalated rhetoric over Greenland.
- Salesforce's Benioff calls for AI regulation, says models have become 'suicide coaches' - Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff described AI models as "suicide coaches" at the World Economic Forum's flagship conference Tuesday.
- Danish pension fund to sell $100 million in Treasuries, citing 'poor' U.S. government finances - AkademikerPension's move comes amid increasing tensions with the U.S. over Greenland.
- Greenlanders 'bewildered' by Trump’s 'devastating' takeover threats, business minister tells CNBC - Greenland has been thrust into the geopolitical spotlight by U.S. President Donald Trump's takeover threats, and European nations' response.
- 'This is sell America' — U.S. dollar, Treasury prices tumble and gold spikes as globe flees U.S. assets - The "Sell America" trade is in full swing Tuesday morning.
- Tech stocks lead Wall Street sell-off as tensions over Greenland escalate - Tech stocks led declines on Tuesday as renewed trade rhetoric tied to Greenland fueled a risk-off move across U.S. markets.
- Trump is showing the world the U.S. is 'back,' Scott Bessent tells CNBC as Greenland tensions ratchet up - President Donald Trump's bid to acquire Greenland is 'not something new,' said U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, speaking to CNBC.
- IMF boss has a blunt message for Europe: 'Get your act together' - European leaders are reportedly weighing up potential responses to fresh tariff threats from the White House.