Gold breaks $4,800 as Trump tariff threat jolts markets; ASX extends selloff, Rio Tinto beats forecasts
Sydney, Jan 22, 2026, 10:44 (AEDT) Australian shares ended Wednesday in the red while gold surged past $4,800 an ounce, setting a new record as traders prepared for fresh U.S. tariffs related to Greenland. The S&P/ASX 200 slipped 0.4% to close at 8,782. The Australian dollar held steady around 67.34 U.S. cents. Banks tumbled roughly 1.5%, hitting their lowest levels…