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Powell said the investigation rests on “pretexts,” arguing it’s retaliation for the Fed’s refusal to follow the Trump’s preferences on interest rates.

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“If there were any remaining doubt whether advisers within the Trump Administration are actively pushing to end the independence of the Federal Reserve, there should now be none.”

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He said in a statement Sunday that the Justice Department served the Fed with grand jury subpoenas, threatening a criminal indictment.

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“There are further indications that the ongoing protests are challenging the ability and willingness of Iranian security forces to crack down on the protests.”

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China presents new challenges—particularly from confident local competitors—but the country still presents offers for disciplined executives.

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Profits for the Magnificent 7 are expected to climb about 18% in 2026, the slowest pace since 2022 and not much better than the 13% rise projected for the other 493 companies in the S&P 500.

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Volatile day ends with loss of 588 for the Dow, correction for S&P 500