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DARK SECRETS: 15 - The Real Truth

Gold price soars to new record as US Federal Reserve faces threats

Gold prices surged to a new record high of 4,600 US dollars per ounce, driven by investor concerns over threats to the independence of the US central bank. The precious metal's value has increased by approximately 70% over the past year, reflecting a broader trend of investors seeking safe haven…

The Independent UK

Stocks Set to Open Lower Amid Fed Fears, U.S. Inflation Data and Big Bank Earnings Awaited

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are down -0.64%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH26) are down -0.82% this morning as sentiment took a hit amid escalating tensions between the Trump administration and the Federal Reserve.

Barchart

US opens criminal investigation into Fed Chair Jerome Powell

Powell said the investigation, linked to a testimony he gave to a Senate committee about renovations to Fed buildings, was an attempt to limit central bank independence.

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Criminal investigation into Fed chair Powell has ‘reinforced’ concerns over independence, Goldman Sachs warns, as dollar weakens – as it happened

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news

The Guardian - UK

Tillis to oppose all Fed nominees over Powell investigation

Sen. Thom Tillis said he'd oppose any nominees for the Federal Reserve due to the administration's criminal investigation of Fed Chair Jerome Powell.

Roll Call

Stock futures slide while gold and silver jump after Powell investigation raises fears over the Fed's independence

Powell said the investigation rests on “pretexts,” arguing it's retaliation for the Fed’s refusal to follow the Trump's preferences on interest rates.

Fortune

DOJ probe on Powell draws swift backlash from Congress as key GOP senator says he won't confirm anyone for the Fed until case is resolved

"If there were any remaining doubt whether advisers within the Trump Administration are actively pushing to end the independence of the Federal Reserve, there should now be none."

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Justice department opens investigation into Jerome Powell as Trump ramps up campaign against Federal Reserve

Fed chair accuses DoJ of threatening criminal charges over building renovation projects because central bank defied Trump’s interest rate demands

The Guardian - US

Trump says he doesn’t ‘know anything about’ the DOJ’s investigation into the Federal Reserve

President Trump has long pressured Powell to cut the central bank’s interest rates

The Independent UK

Trump's DOJ launches criminal investigation of Fed chair Powell

Powell calls the investigation an assault on the Fed's independence from politics.

Axios

5 Real Estate Markets Middle-Class Buyers Should Avoid in 2026 — and 5 Cities Still Offering Deals

Median home prices have since fallen 7.2% according to the Federal Reserve. Many housing markets saw declines steepen in 2025

GOBankingRates

What Would Happen if Americans Stopped Using Credit Cards? ChatGPT Reveals 5 Major Economic Shifts

According to the chatbot, ending credit card use would slash consumer spending, hurt banks, kill rewards, weaken credit scores, and boost BNPL adoption.

GOBankingRates

The December Jobs Report Is Out. Here's What It Means for the Next Fed Meeting

The December jobs report signaled a sluggish labor market, but it's not weak enough for the Fed to cut rates later this month.

Kiplinger

Mortgage Rates 'Could Fall' as Trump Plans to Buy $200 Billion in Bonds

Trump directs Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to purchase $200 billion in mortgage bonds. Experts warn that rate cuts of just 0.25 to 0.5 percentage points won't solve the housing affordability crisis.

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International Business Times UK

Mortgage Rates 'Could Fall' as Trump Plans to Buy £200 Billion in Bonds

Trump directs Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to purchase $200 billion in mortgage bonds. Experts warn that rate cuts of just 0.25 to 0.5 percentage points won't solve the housing affordability crisis.

The Independent UK

Budget office expects Federal Reserve to cut rates in 2026

The Congressional Budget Office has released new economic projections, expecting the Federal Reserve to cut short-term rates in 2026

MarketBeat

Higher-for-Longer Rates Could Reward These 3 Overlooked Stocks

Higher interest rates may be a headwind for stocks in 2026; here are three stocks that can quietly benefit if rates stay higher for longer

Reason

Transgender Athletes, Guns, and the Federal Reserve: 3 SCOTUS Cases To Watch in January

The Supreme Court’s January docket is packed with big cases.

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S&P Futures Tick Lower With U.S. Jobs Data in Focus

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are trending down -0.12% this morning as caution prevails ahead of the release of U.S. jobs data that could offer clues on the timing of the Federal Reserve’s next interest rate cut.

The Independent UK

Asian shares trade mixed after Wall Street hits records on tech gains

Asian shares are trading mixed, calming down somewhat from the buzz set off by recent record rallies on Wall Street, while investors' attention turned to global interest rates and the political uncertainty caused by developments in Venezuela

Reason

Is This the End of American Capitalism?

If interest rates stop being market signals and become policy decisions, what survives may look less like capitalism—and more like permanent crisis management.

Fortune

Janet Yellen warns the $38 trillion national debt is nearing a red line economists have warned about for decades

Top economists fear the era of fiscal dominance is here, and we’ve abandoned the debt problem already.

The Mary Sue

‘What a spin’: Trump insults Jerome Powell, forgets he appointed the fed chair, and blames Biden for reappointing him

Donald Trump has never met a problem he didn’t immediately blame on Joe Biden. On Monday, he turned that reflex toward the Federal Reserve. Apparently, Jerome Powell not working to Trump’s standard is also Biden’s fault.

MarketBeat

Will the Fed Cut or Pause? These Finance Stocks Can Win Either Way

With rate cuts or a pause on the table, Bank of America, Charles Schwab, and Prudential offer financial exposure built to perform in multiple market scenarios

The Independent UK

US stocks slip as trading winds down for year-end

Even after their mini post-Christmas pullback, the indexes are on track for strong gains for the year

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