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Market Volatility Amid Trump Administration's Threats to Federal Reserve

The Trump administration's threats to indict the Federal Reserve and impose a credit card rate cap triggered market volatility. Despite this, equity indexes hit record highs, while financial stocks saw significant losses.

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On January 12, 2026, the Trump administration's dual actions of threatening to indict the Federal Reserve and serving grand jury subpoenas to Fed Chair Jerome Powell jerome powellsparked notable market volatility. This political pressure coincided with a newly announced proposal to cap credit card interest rates at 10%, effective January 20, 2026, leading to a paradoxical response in the financial markets.
Futures-options traders are active on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange's NYSE American (AMEX) in New York City, U.S., January 6, 2026. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid
Futures-options traders are active on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange's NYSE American (AMEX) in New York City, U.S., January 6, 2026. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid
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