HONG KONG, Jan 20, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Asian markets extended losses Tuesday and silver hit a fresh peak on fears of a US-EU trade war fuelled by Donald Trump's tariff threat over opposition to his grab for Greenland. Silver hit another record high, touching $94.73 in Asian trade, while gold held just shy of its own peak hit Monday. Meanwhile, Treasury yields rose amid a move out of US assets fuelled by the uncertainty sparked by Trump's latest volley. The announcement fuelled fresh worries the government will borrow more cash at a time when questions are already be asked about the country's finances. "A NATO fracture, even a rhetorical one, is not something markets are trained to shrug off."

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha January 20, 2026 03:31 UTC