Global Markets Jolt After Trump Criticizes Fed Chair Powell on Interest Rates

Global Markets Jolt: Global financial markets reacted sharply after Donald Trump publicly criticized Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, raising concerns over political pressure on US monetary policy.

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Amit Kaul – For Digital Desk, Bengaluru: January 12, 2026 – What We Know So Far:

• Asian and European markets traded cautiously.

• Bond yields and the US dollar fluctuated.

• Investors remain focused on Fed independence.

Why It Matters: Central bank independence is a cornerstone of market stability. Political rhetoric can increase uncertainty during an already fragile global economic phase.

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🔄 LATEST UPDATES

• Update 1: Market analysts said rhetoric alone may not change policy, but it does impact sentiment.

• Update 2: Economists reaffirmed confidence in the Fed’s data-driven approach.

• Update 3: Investors await key inflation and employment data for clarity.

 

 

 

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