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Fed chair Powell's investigation pushback is working

Several Congressional Republicans said that whatever disagreements they may have with Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell, he isn't a crook.

Axios

CPI Report Shows Inflation Stuck at 2.7% as Americans End 2025 Feeling Squeezed

The latest Consumer Price Index shows inflation holding steady at 2.7% in December, capping a year in which many Americans continued to feel the strain of elevated living costs.

International Business Times UK

House Speaker Mike Johnson dodges as Trump DOJ targets the Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell

Mike Johnson says ‘all of us need to reserve judgment’ on the investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell

The Independent UK

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Stock Indexes Slip as the Magnificent Seven Technology Stocks Retreat

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is down -0.21%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.55%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.26%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) are down -0.22%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQH26...

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Dollar Gains on Yen Weakness and Hawkish Fed Comments

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.23%. Weakness in the yen is underpinning the dollar as the yen tumbled to a 1.5-year low against the dollar today. Gains in the dollar accelerated today after US Oct new home sales fell less than expected and after St. Louis...

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ICE Employee Attempts to Avoid Arrest by Saying He's ICE After Allegedly Seeking Sex With Minors

An ICE auditor in Minnesota was arrested during Operation Creep for allegedly attempting to meet a minor, claiming his federal role to avoid detention.

International Business Times UK

Stocks Little Changed Despite a Fed-Friendly US Core CPI Report

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is down -0.02%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.36%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.09%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) are down -0.03%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQH26...

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

The December CPI report came in lighter than expected, but housing costs remain an overhang.

Kiplinger

US inflation held firm in December amid pressure on Trump over cost of living

Consumer price index rose 2.7% in year to December, in line with November, as president feuds with Fed over rate cuts

The Guardian - US

Why 2026 Might Be Your Year to Buy a New House

Slowing inflation, Fed cuts, and dropping mortgage rates mean housing prices are more competitive and affordable in 2026 than they've been throughout the 2020s.

GOBankingRates

Is Powell’s Fed head independence dead? Trump outfoxes himself this time

Even Trump’s own Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, challenged Trump on his “revenge probe” of Powell.

Fortune

The world's most powerful central bankers are rallying behind Jerome Powell

It's a rare and significant global show of force backing the Fed chair.

Axios

Wall Street is expecting Trump's Fed plot to 'backfire' spectacularly—perhaps even shutting the door more firmly on rate cuts

"Any nominee from U.S. President Trump is likely to have to place additional emphasis on their independence to try and prove they are above politics."

Fortune

Trump threatens to revoke citizenship of naturalized immigrants convicted of fraud - as it happened

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Evening Standard

Bank of England governor in extraordinary clash with Donald Trump over future of America's top banker

Andrew Bailey signs statement with other central bankers backing US Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell

The Independent UK

Top central bankers express 'full solidarity' with Fed Chair Powell in clash with Trump

Eleven central bankers from around the world have expressed full support for U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell

The Independent UK

China urges Canada to break from US influence as PM Carney visits Beijing

China is hoping President Trump's economic and military actions against other countries will weaken the U.S.-Canada relationship

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S&P Futures Muted as Investors Weigh JPMorgan Earnings, U.S. Inflation Data in Focus

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are trending down -0.08% this morning as investors digest an earnings report from JPMorgan Chase, the nation’s largest bank by assets, with the focus now turning to key U.S. inflation data.

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Evening Standard

Global central banks show ‘full solidarity’ to US Fed chairman after threats

Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey was among the 11 central bank leaders to sign the statement of support.

The Guardian - US

Jerome Powell: steely Fed chair standing firm in face of Trump’s threats

Highly respected figure has cast off restrained approach in defending central bank from escalating attacks

The Guardian - US

The Jerome Powell investigation shows Trump’s need for limitless power

The inquiry into the Federal Reserve chair sends a message to anyone standing in Trump’s way – including the supreme court

The Guardian - UK

Global central banks offer ‘full solidarity’ to US Fed’s Powell amid Trump threats

Ten governors including Bank of England’s Andrew Bailey and ECB’s Christine Lagarde say independence is critical

The Independent UK

‘Agent of chaos’ Bill Pulte and Jeanine Pirro behind DOJ investigation of Fed Chair Jerome Powell, report claims

Chairman has dismissed probe as a political attack brought about because he refuses to lower interest rates in line with ‘the preferences of the president’

The Independent UK

Consumer prices likely stayed elevated in December as data recovers from shutdown

Inflation likely remained elevated last month as the cost of electricity, groceries, and clothing may have jumped and continued to pressure consumers’ wallets

The Independent UK

Bessent unhappy with Justice Department’s criminal probe into Jerome Powell: report

Scott Bessent believes the Department of Justice has ‘made a mess’ with its unprecedented investigation into the Fed chair, according to insiders

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