Asian Shares Surge as Trump's Greenland Deal Comments Boost Market Confidence

• Asian equities, including Japan, South Korea, and Australia, advanced following Wall Street's gains.
• US President Donald Trump's comments on a "framework" deal with NATO over Greenland eased market concerns, leading to a return of risk appetite.
• Precious metals like gold and silver declined, while the dollar edged higher and bond-market volatility eased.
• US indexes jumped, with the S&P 500 climbing 1.2% and the Nasdaq 100 gaining 1.4%, as new tariffs on European countries were unlikely.
• Trump's decision to not use military force or impose tariffs on European nations regarding Greenland was seen as easing geopolitical tensions.

Why It Matters: Trump's comments on Greenland and tariffs boosted global market confidence, leading to a rally in equities.