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Stocks Pressured by Tech Weakness and Iran Tensions

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.75%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.46%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -1.22%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) are down -0.76%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Barchart · Jan 14

Looking to ‘Sell America’ Amid Fed Drama? Here’s 1 ETF to Buy.

'Sell America' fear is rising again, and this non-U.S. ETF could be a wise buy to stay diversified and invested globally while U.S. policy risks swirl.

Barchart · Jan 14

Trump hits back at JP Morgan CEO’s defence of Federal Reserve

US president says Jamie Dimon was wrong to suggest he was undermining independence of central bank

The Guardian - UK · Jan 14

How would a Trump takeover of the Fed affect Australia?

Central banks are given independence so they can make unpopular, inflation-beating decisions on interest rates

The Guardian - AU · Jan 14

Trump's attack on Fed could speed up investment pivot

A United States where the central bank lacks independence to set monetary policy is a scary prospect for investors with high exposure to the US market.

AAP · Jan 14

Asian benchmarks are mixed after Wall Street pulls back and global uncertainty grows

Asian shares are trading mixed after Wall Street pulled back from its recent records and as political uncertainty brewed in various regions, including in Iran

The Independent UK · Jan 14

Tech Wreck or Valuation Reset? Rotating to Value in 2026

Rotating toward established value sectors provides a strategic opportunity to capture consistent dividends and capitalize on steady corporate performance.

MarketBeat · Jan 13

Trump claims victory on US economy despite many Americans’ cost of living concerns

In speech, president delivers triumph assessment, claiming US prices are down despite official data showing otherwise

The Guardian - US · Jan 13

Fed Chair Jerome Powell Faces US Investigation as Central Banks Rally—A Warning Sign?

Fed Chair Powell faces a US criminal probe, sparking rare global central bank support and raising concerns over political pressure, economic stability, and the future of monetary independence.

International Business Times UK · Jan 13

Stocks Fall on Weakness in Software and Credit Card Companies

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Tuesday closed down -0.19%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.80%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.18%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) fell -0.22%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Barchart · Jan 13