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U.S. banks are entering the new year on solid footing after a strong 2025, and analysts say that momentum should continue, barring any unforeseen shocks.
Jason Furman, former CEA chairman and Harvard Kennedy School of Government professor, joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss the DOJ's investigation in to Fed Chair Powell, the joint statement he signed warning that threats to the Fed's independence harm the economy, and more.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said in a statement that the Department of Justice is investigating him in a criminal probe related to the $2.5 billion renovation to the central bank's headquarters in Washington, DC. Trading this week will be closely watched and viewed through the lens of the Fed investigation.
A Republican senator with leverage says he won't support a nominee for Fed chair until the Justice Department's probe of Jerome Powell is resolved.
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.
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.
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.
Previous Federal Reserve chairs, Treasury secretaries and prominent economists came together Monday to support Jerome Powell.
U.S. stocks, bonds and the dollar fell, while gold posted new all-time highs.
U.S. stocks, bonds and the dollar fell, while gold posted new all-time highs.
CNBC's Eamon Javers reports on the Justice Department's investigation into the Fed and Jerome Powell.
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.
CNBC's Sara Eisen reports on former Fed chair Janet Yellen's comments on the DOJ's criminal investigation into Jerome Powell.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Former Fed Chair Janet Yellen spoke Monday to CNBC about a Department of Justice investigation into current Chair Jerome Powell.
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.
U.S. stocks traded lower this morning, with the Dow Jones index falling more than 250 points on Monday.
US stocks fell on Monday after the Department of Justice opened a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, marking a sharp escalation in President Donald Trump's long-running effort to pressure the central bank. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 388 points, or 0.8%.
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.
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.
Betsy Graseck, Morgan Stanley global head of banks and diversified finance research, joins 'Squawk Box' to preview bank earnings this week.
German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil on Monday said that central bank independence was a "clear line" for him, when asked about the U.S. Justice Department's probe into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.
I reiterate a bullish recommendation to buy assets tracking major U.S. indices, supported by robust macroeconomic data. U.S. GDP growth is accelerating, productivity surged 4.3% in Q3, and further Fed rate cuts appear likely.
The potential loss of Federal Reserve independence amid criminal investigation into Chair Powell poses significant risks to U.S. financial stability. Political interference in monetary policy could erode investor confidence, weaken the U.S. dollar, and stoke inflationary pressures.
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The DOJ's criminal probe into Fed Chair Powell threatens central bank independence. Executive branch control over rates risks long-term economic instability.
White House Counselor for Trade and Manufacturing Peter Navarro joins ‘Mornings with Maria' to weigh in on the Supreme Court tariff showdown, President Donald Trump's crackdown on high credit card rates and Jay Powell's investigation.
As 2026 gets going, it seems clear that investors need to explore new areas.
Bank of America (NYSE: BAC) will release earnings for the fourth quarter before the opening bell on Wednesday, Jan. 14.
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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell released a formal public statement stating that he is under criminal investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice. By issuing an immediate and assertive response, the Fed Chair may have reduced the risk of negative reactions on market opening.
After healthy gains in 2025, there are good reasons why risk markets are off to a strong start in 2026. Throughout much of last year, markets continually faced and scaled the quintessential “wall of worry”.
US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says Justice Department subpoenas linked to Fed headquarters renovations reflect broader pressure from the Trump administration as the central bank resists political influence. -------- More on Bloomberg Television and Markets Like this video?
“The SPX did peak above prior highs before year end, but my general thought process about a continuation of range-bound trading has held true as we enter 2026.
Regional-bank stocks trade at lower valuations than those of the largest U.S. banks.
While the entire global economy has embraced the transformative potential of artificial intelligence, it's the downwind effects of machine learning that may be of significant interest for the investment community. Sure, individual leaders in the technology space may grab the lion's share of the attention.
Kevin Green is back! He returns to Morning Movers to make sense of the down action starting the new trading week.
Rising costs associated with President Trump's tariffs have resulted in increased layoffs and less capital for investments, according to supply chain professionals surveyed by Association for Supply Chain Management and CNBC. 65% of survey respondents reported at least a 10%-15% increase in their supply chain costs, and business tell CNBC that even if the Supreme Court rules IEEPA tariffs illegal, refunds won't recover many costs they have incurred.
In a move without precedent in modern US history, the Justice Department has opened a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell over statements he made to Congress about the renovation of the central bank's headquarters in Washington.
Economists expect the December CPI inflation report to show price growth remained elevated and cautioned it may have a downward bias due to missing data from the government shutdown.
CNBC's Courtney Reagan joins 'Squawk Box' to break down the latest results from the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor.
Ed Yardeni, Yardeni Research president, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the latest market trends, impact of Fed Chair Powell's criminal probe, state of the economy, the Fed's interest rate outlook, and more
Victoria Greene, Founding Partner and Chief Investment Officer at G Squared Private Wealth, says Goldman stands to gain from AI and deregulation, but warns rising headline risks and Fed pressure could bring volatility and selective buying opportunities.
Ahead of the bell: Retreat from record territory US stock futures fell on Monday morning, retreating from record highs after a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell sparked fresh concern over the central bank's independence. Dow Jones futures slipped 0.7%, with S&P 500 futures down 0.55%.
Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) said he will block any Trump Fed appointees, including for chair, in light of revelations that the Justice Department is investigating Jerome Powell for potential perjury charges.