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20 Jan 2026

U.S. Dollar Index $DXY plunging below its 200-day moving average

Source: Barchart

20 Jan 2026

GREENLAND FACT CHECK #2: The 1951 US Military Agreement

Greenland has a longstanding defense arrangement with the United States. On April 27, 1951, Denmark and the United States signed the Defense of Greenland Agreement, which remains in effect today. This treaty grants the United States significant military rights in Greenland: - The right to establish and operate military bases and “defense areas” in Greenland - Free movement of US ships, aircraft, and military vehicles across Greenland’s territory - The ability to construct facilities without paying rent or taxation to Denmark - Authorization to expand military presence if deemed necessary by NATO The most notable result of this agreement was the construction of Thule Air Base (now Pituffik Space Base) in northwest Greenland, which during the Cold War housed more than 10,000 US troops. Today, it remains the northernmost US Department of Defense installation, located 1,210 km north of the Arctic Circle. The agreement was updated in 2004 to recognize Greenland’s Home Rule government, but the fundamental military rights granted to the United States remain unchanged. The treaty continues in force as long as both countries remain NATO members.

19 Jan 2026

Meloni warns Trump: NATO, not tariffs, is the answer in Greenland and the Arctic

"Imposing higher tariffs on countries that contribute to Greenland’s security is a mistake, and I do not agree with it. I share Trump’s focus on Greenland and the Arctic as a strategic region where hostile interference must be avoided. NATO is the proper framework to organize deterrence and collective security in the Arctic." Source: Mario Nawfal on X

19 Jan 2026

Retail investors have piled into the largest physical-backed silver ETF, $SLV, for 169 days STRAIGHT, the longest streak EVER.

All major silver-linked ETFs have attracted a record +$921.8 million in inflows over the last 30 days. Silver retail buying activity is now 2.1 TIMES higher than the 3-month moving average, and far above the 2021 silver market squeeze. Retail investors are joining the silver rally at a record pace. Source: Global Markets Investor

19 Jan 2026

Micron $MU is now one of the top 25 largest companies in the world

Source: Evan, @StockMKTNewz

19 Jan 2026

The world’s largest airlines by annual passengers

1. American Airlines — 275.5 M 2. Delta Air Lines — 239.9 M 3. Southwest Airlines — 231.4 M 4. United Airlines Holdings — 212.9 M 5. Ryanair Group — 209.6 M 6. China Southern Airlines — 148.9 M 7. China Eastern Airlines — 145.8 M 8. IndiGo — 134.9 M 9. Lufthansa Group — 131.3 M 10. International Airlines Group (IAG) — 122.1 M 11. Air China Group — 115.9 M 12. easyJet Group — 102.5 M 13. LATAM Airlines Group — 101.3 M 14. Air France–KLM Group — 93.6 M 15. Turkish Airlines — 85.2 M 16. Wizz Air — 62.8 M 17. Aeroflot Group — 55.3 M 18. Emirates — 53.0 M 19. Qantas Group — 52.0 M 20. Alaska Air Group — 49.2 M Source: Visual Capitalist (VG)

19 Jan 2026

The big money is made in the waiting

Source: Invest In Assets 📈 @InvestInAssets

19 Jan 2026

One channel. Six years of price action. Now testing the limits. $SPX

Source: Trend Spider

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