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Truist CIO says market reaction to Powell investigation is a ‘tepid' initial response
Keith Lerner, chief investment officer at Truist Wealth, joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss the DOJ's investigation into Fed Chair Jerome Powell, the market's reaction to the news, and more.
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Fed Chair Jerome Powell responds to DOJ criminal investigation, gold climbs
Yahoo Finance executive editor Brian Sozzi breaks down the latest financial news for January 12, 2026. The US Department of Justice has launched a criminal investigation into Fed Chair Jerome Powell.
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Yellen says Powell probe 'extremely chilling' for Fed independence, market should be concerned
Former Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen on Monday condemned an investigation into her successor, Jerome Powell, saying it compromises the central bank's independence. Yellen, who served as Treasury secretary after leaving the Fed, added that she thinks financial markets should be more concerned about a situation that she called “extremely chilling.
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Greenspan, Bernanke, Yellen and other past officials say Trump using 'prosecutorial attacks' to undermine Fed
Previous Federal Reserve chairs, Treasury secretaries and prominent economists came together Monday to support Jerome Powell.
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Latest Threat to Fed Chair Powell Rattles Markets
U.S. stocks, bonds and the dollar fell, while gold posted new all-time highs.
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Latest Threat to Fed Chair Powell Rattles Markets
U.S. stocks, bonds and the dollar fell, while gold posted new all-time highs.
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Fed Chair Powell under criminal investigation by DOJ: What you need to know
CNBC's Eamon Javers reports on the Justice Department's investigation into the Fed and Jerome Powell.
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Looking For Reasons To Be Bullish On The S&P 500? Fortunately, There Are More Than A Few
I remain optimistic on large-cap US stocks, particularly the S&P 500, heading into 2026 despite elevated valuations. Strong US labor market data and rising economic growth forecasts support continued gains, especially for cyclical sectors within the S&P 500.
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Janet Yellen says Powell probe ‘extremely chilling' for Fed independence, market should be concerned
CNBC's Sara Eisen reports on former Fed chair Janet Yellen's comments on the DOJ's criminal investigation into Jerome Powell.
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New Highs, New Leaders: And Tech Isn't One Of Them
The S&P 500 has finally hit new fresh highs. Market leadership is rotating out of tech and into sectors like defense, energy, and financials.
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Morocco targets $10 billion AI contribution to GDP by 2030
Morocco is targeting a 100 billion dirhams ($10 billion) boost to its gross domestic product from artificial intelligence by 2030, the minister in charge of digital transition said on Monday, as the country steps up its investment in training programmes, sovereign data centres and cloud services.
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DOJ launches criminal investigation into Fed Chair Powell
Last year's mostly settled tensions between the Trump administration and the Federal Reserve have been reignited by the Department of Justice's (DOJ's) announcement of its criminal investigation into Fed Chair Jerome Powell. Yahoo Finance Federal Reserve Correspondent Jennifer Schonberger outlines the details on Morning Brief with Julie Hyman.
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Why now may be the time to diversify your investments outside the US
The US Department of Justice's (DOJ) criminal investigation launched against Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell raises questions about the status of the US central bank's independence, as President Trump mulls over Powell's replacement for when his term ends in May. Truist CIO and chief market strategist Keith Lerner assesses the bond market reaction (^TYX, ^TNX, ^FVX) to the latest headlines and how Wall Street is shifting back into the "Sell America" trade.
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Powell Vows to Stand Firm as Fed Served With DOJ Subpoenas
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Sunday in a video statement the US central bank had been served grand jury subpoenas from the Justice Department threatening a criminal indictment. Powell said the action was related to his June congressional testimony on ongoing renovations of the Fed's headquarters.
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Yellen says Powell probe 'extremely chilling' for Fed independence, market should be concerned
Former Fed Chair Janet Yellen spoke Monday to CNBC about a Department of Justice investigation into current Chair Jerome Powell.
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Tracking Tanker Sanctions And Market Impacts
Sanctions now cover 18.57% of global crude tanker capacity, with enforcement intensifying in 2025, sharply reducing shadow fleet effectiveness. US OFAC sanctions are most effective, slashing sanctioned vessel productivity by 70%, compared to 30% for EU/UK-only actions.
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US Stocks Lower; Dow Tumbles Over 250 Points
U.S. stocks traded lower this morning, with the Dow Jones index falling more than 250 points on Monday.
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Watch the 2-minute address Jerome Powell gave after the Fed received grand jury subpoenas
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell announced grand jury subpoenas from the Department of Justice. Powell linked the subpoenas to the Trump administration's pressure to lower US interest rates.
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Read Jerome Powell's Statement About The Criminal Investigation Into The Fed
On Friday, the Department of Justice served the Federal Reserve with grand jury subpoenas threatening a criminal indictment related to my testimony before the Senate Banking Committee last June. That testimony concerned, in part, a multi-year project to renovate historic Federal Reserve office buildings.
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Key bank earnings this week: Heres' what to expect
Betsy Graseck, Morgan Stanley global head of banks and diversified finance research, joins 'Squawk Box' to preview bank earnings this week.
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