Asia stocks took a hit as tensions between Trump and Denmark over Greenland escalated. Japan’s market was unimpressed by the announcement of a snap election, causing uncertainty among investors. The Nikkei 225 fell by 0.3% while the Shanghai Composite dropped by 0.5%. Overall, Asian markets were down due to geopolitical concerns.

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