economy

January 20, 2026

Danish pension fund to sell $100 million in Treasurys, citing 'poor' U.S. government finances

AkademikerPension's move comes amid increasing tensions between Denmark and the U.S. over Greenland.

Danish pension fund to sell $100 million in Treasurys, citing 'poor' U.S. government finances

TL;DR

  • AkademikerPension, a Danish pension fund, is selling its $100 million stake in U.S. Treasurys.
  • The decision is primarily driven by concerns over the U.S. government's finances and rising debt.
  • The move also occurs amidst diplomatic friction between Denmark and the U.S. regarding President Trump's interest in acquiring Greenland.
  • Moody's recently downgraded the U.S. sovereign credit rating due to budget deficits and high borrowing costs.
  • Investors are concerned about potential European counter-tariffs and a "sell America" trade sentiment is emerging.

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