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Last Update2026-01-21
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Event Overview
The announcement highlights the U.S. strategic interest in resource extraction, with a focus on long-term involvement. It also underscores the political and economic considerations in the selection of key financial leadership, indicating potential shifts in monetary policy.
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Trump Announces Preliminary Agreement on Greenland Mining Rights
U.S. President Trump announced that a preliminary agreement framework has been reached regarding mining rights in Greenland, emphasizing that the U.S. will be 'permanently' involved. He also mentioned that the list of candidates for the Federal Reserve chair has been narrowed down to two: Rick Rieder from BlackRock and Kevin Warsh, a former Federal Reserve governor. Trump expressed a preference for Kevin Hassett to remain in his current position. Additionally, Trump discussed plans to sell Venezuelan oil at market prices and retain some of the proceeds. He also expressed dissatisfaction with the market's decline despite positive data.