Global equity fund purchases collapse as Greenland trade dispute triggers massive capital reallocation

Global equity funds received net purchases of $9.19 billion in the week to January 21, 2026, representing a sharp 80 percent decline from $45.57 billion in net purchases the previous week. This significant contraction in investment was primarily triggered by donald trump and his threats to rekindle a trade dispute with the EU EUover Greenland. The sudden shift in policy sentiment prompted a broad reallocation of capital across various asset classes as institutional investors responded to the immediate geopolitical uncertainty.