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U.S. Treasury Dismisses Denmark's $100M Divestment as Irrelevant

1/21/2026

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U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent dismissed Denmark's AkademikerPension's $100 million divestment from U.S. Treasury bonds as "irrelevant" at a press conference during the World Economic Forum in Davos.
He said the amount is small relative to the $30.8 trillion U.S. Treasury market.
He expressed no concern about potential European sell-offs.
Tensions remain high because U.S. President Donald Trump pursues ambitions regarding Greenland.

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Historical Context

In 1980, the U.S. faced a severe economic crisis with inflation soaring to 13.5%. To combat this, Federal Reserve Chairman Paul Volcker raised interest rates, impacting Treasury bond markets. Today, Scott Bessent's rejection of AkademikerPension's $100 million divestment signals confidence in the $30.8 trillion U.S. Treasury market, showcasing its resilience amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and economic challenges.

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U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent dismissed Denmark's AkademikerPension's $100 million divestment from U.S. Treasury bonds as "irrelevant" at a press conference during the World Economic Forum in Davos.
He said the amount is small relative to the $30.8 trillion U.S. Treasury market.
He expressed no concern about potential European sell-offs.
Tensions remain high because U.S. President Donald Trump pursues ambitions regarding Greenland.

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