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US Treasury Secretary Unfazed by Bond Selloff, Seeks Market Stabilization with Japan

The event highlights the financial market's dynamics and international collaboration.
January 21, 2026 by
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13.36

Heat Index
  • Impact Level
    Medium
  • Scope Level
    Global
  • Last Update
    2026-01-21
Key Impacts
Negative Impacts (4)
Japanese Government Bonds (JGBs)
iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT)
Japanese Banking Sector
Nikkei 225
Total impacts: 11 | Positive: 0 | Negative: 4
Event Overview

The event highlights the financial market's dynamics and international collaboration. It underscores the interconnectivity of global bond markets and the role of high-level officials in addressing market volatility. The call for Greenland's integration into the US adds a geopolitical dimension.

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US Treasury Secretary Not Concerned About US Bond Selloff, Links to Japanese Bond Volatility
2026-01-21 15:53

US Treasury Secretary Benton expressed no concern about the selloff of US bonds and linked it to the volatility in Japanese government bonds. He mentioned that he has been in contact with his Japanese counterparts to stabilize the market. Additionally, he called on European allies to understand that Greenland needs to become part of the United States. He also noted that President Trump is expected to speak at the World Economic Forum in Davos, though he is anticipated to be approximately three hours late.

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