Makana 360 Daily Report – 21 January 2026
📌 Global Markets – Trade tensions unsettle markets
Global markets came under pressure after the European Parliament moved to suspend approval of a US–EU trade deal agreed in July, escalating tensions with Washington. The decision followed renewed US tariff threats linked to Greenland, triggering sharp declines in European and US stocks and pushing gold to record highs as investors sought safe havens.
📌 Canada – “Old world order” will not return
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said the old global order is over, urging middle powers to unite against economic coercion and tariffs used as political tools. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, he reaffirmed Canada’s support for Greenland, Denmark, and NATO, while positioning Canada as a stable and reliable global partner.
📌 Japan – Life sentence for Shinzo Abe assassin
The man who assassinated former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was sentenced to life in prison, more than three years after the 2022 shooting. The case shocked Japan, a country with minimal gun violence, and exposed controversial political ties to the Unification Church, deeply dividing public opinion.
📌 Top Global Events – Media & Digital Trends
• Champions League — 7M mentions & engagement (headline: Gabriel Jesus shines as Arsenal secure qualification).
• Xbox — 1M mentions & engagement (announcement of 10 new games coming to Game Pass).
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