US stocks rise after Trump rules out use of force to take control of Greenland

US stock markets are higher this Wednesday after the president donald trump adopt a more conciliatory tone in relation to the controversy surrounding the Greenland, explicitly ruling out the use of military force to acquire the territory, currently a semi-autonomous region under Danish sovereignty.

The change in discourse was interpreted by investors as a sign of immediate geopolitical risk reduction, relieving some of the tensions that had pressured global assets in recent days.

According to market data:

Dow Jones Industrial Average rose around 0.4%
S&P 500 advanced approximately 0.3%
Nasdaq Composite had an increase of close to 0.1%

The move comes after a negative session the previous day, when the main indices recorded their worst falls since October, amid increased trade and political tensions.

Trump speaks in Davos and softens tone on Greenland

During his participation in the World Economic Forum, in Davos, Switzerland, Trump highlighted the performance of the North American economy, stating that the country had moved from a period of “stagflation” to a phase of high growth and controlled inflation.

However, the main point of attention in the speech was his approach to Greenland. The president reaffirmed his strategic interest in the region, but ruled out the use of force:

“I am seeking immediate negotiations to acquire Greenland,” Trump said.
“I don’t want to use force. I’m not going to use force.”

He also stated that he intends to reach an agreement that leaves NATO allies “very satisfied”, signaling an attempt to reduce the diplomatic noise surrounding the issue.

Market reacts after session of strong risk aversion

On Tuesday, global markets came under pressure after Trump threatened to impose new tariffs on European countries if his demands related to Greenland were not met.

The move raised risk perception, boosted US Treasury bond yields and caused the 10-year Treasury yield to reach its highest level since August.

Wednesday’s more moderate stance helped to restore some confidence, reflected in the rise in indices.

Earnings season: Netflix falls, airlines rise

The week continues to be busy in the corporate field. Among the highlights:

📉 Netflix (NFLX)

The company released better-than-expected results in the last quarter, but presented a weak projection for the first quarter of 2026. The company also warned of the drop in the audience for licensed content, which put pressure on its shares in the pre-market.

The announcement came shortly after Netflix increased its $72 billion bid for Warner Bros.’ studio and streaming division. Discovery, amid a dispute with Paramount Skydance.

📈 United Airlines (UAL)

Shares rose after the company beat profit expectations and released an optimistic forecast for 2026, driven by strong corporate and high-income consumer demand.

Other highlights:

Kraft Heinz (KHC) fell after indication that Berkshire Hathaway may sell its 27.5% stake.
Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) retreated even after positive projections, citing impacts from pricing agreements with the US government.
Halliburton (HAL) rose after publishing better-than-expected results.
Travelers (TRV) advanced with profits above projections.

Gold reaches new all-time high

While stock markets rose, gold once again attracted attention by reaching new historic highssurpassing the mark of $4,800 per ounce.

The movement reflects the increase in demand for protective assets in the face of:

geopolitical tensions
commercial disputes
institutional uncertainties

Spot gold was traded at US$4,888.13while US futures advanced more than 2%.

Oil falls and market monitors inventory data

Oil prices fell, pressured by concerns about global growth in the face of US tariff threats, even after the International Energy Agency raised its demand projection for 2026.

Investors are also closely watching weekly reports on U.S. oil and gasoline inventories.