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The news broke that Trump is escalating his underhanded attacks on the Federal Reserve:NYT: Federal prosecutors open probe into Fed chair Powell amid renovation scrutinySummary:NYT reports federal prosecutors have opened a probe involving Fed Chair PowellSpecific allegations and scope are unclear from the headline aloneContext includes intense political attacks over Fed HQ renovation costsPowell previously requested an inspector general review of the projectAny escalation could raise Fed-independence risk premia into the 2026 chair transitionFed Chair Powell Fed Chair Powell calls out Trump on his witch hunt, part of ongoing threats against BankSummaryPowell says DOJ threatened criminal indictmentGrand jury subpoenas served on FridayIssue linked to Senate testimony on Fed renovationPowell calls move unprecedented and politicalRaises concerns over Fed independenceFederal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says Trump’s Department of Justice has subpoenaed the central bank. In a statement:
“No one, certainly not the chair of the Federal Reserve,is above the law,” Powell said. “But this unprecedented action should be seen in the broader context of the administration’s threats and ongoing pressure.”In the back half of last week Trump ramped up the populist policy setting ina a bid to ramp stocks higher in this election year:ordering “his representatives” to buy mortgage bonds to push borrowing costs lower, banning institutional investors from buying single-family homes.Trump floats one-year 10% credit-card rate cap, offers zero enforcement detail, just talkHis latest baloney attacking the Fed threatens to undo the gains, Trump cannot seem to undestand that attacks on Fed independence do not play well with those managing stock market funds. Running to gold and silver instead. EURO, too, is higher. The USD is lower across the majors board. Australian dollar, UK GBP, New Zealand dollar, Swissy … even the hapless yen is gaining!!!
This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at investinglive.com.
💡 DMK Insight
Trump’s renewed attacks on the Fed could shake market confidence and volatility. Political instability often leads to market uncertainty, and with federal prosecutors now probing Fed Chair Powell, traders should brace for potential fallout. This scrutiny could impact interest rate expectations, especially if it raises doubts about the Fed’s independence. If Powell’s credibility takes a hit, we might see a shift in market sentiment, particularly in sectors sensitive to interest rates like tech and real estate. Watch for any shifts in the 10-year Treasury yield as a barometer for investor sentiment. On the flip side, this could present a buying opportunity if markets overreact. Historically, political noise has led to short-term volatility but not always long-term damage. Keep an eye on key support levels in major indices; if they hold, it might signal a buying opportunity amid the chaos. Traders should monitor news closely for updates on the investigation and any Fed responses, as these could dictate market direction in the coming weeks.
📮 Takeaway
Watch the 10-year Treasury yield closely; any significant movement could signal shifts in market sentiment due to the Fed probe.
