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Powell says DOJ served Fed subpoenas, threatened indictment
American Banker - 12 Jan 2026 03:50
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the central bank has been served grand jury subpoenas and been threatened with criminal indictment, moves he called "pretexts" to influence interest rates through "pol...
UK business confidence weakened and hiring fell at end of 2025, surveys find
The Guardian - 12 Jan 2026 00:01
Rising costs and economic uncertainty take toll, in contrast to Keir Starmer saying Britain will start to feel richerUK business confidence weakened sharply at the end of 2025 and hiring fell amid rising costs and uncert...
Stocks, Bonds and the Dollar Slip on Threat to Fed Chair Powell
The New York Times - 12 Jan 2026 14:39
The broad shift out of U.S. financial assets revived last years trend called the sell America trade.
Major bank issues striking new gold forecast
The Street - 12 Jan 2026 14:04
The call hints at a seismic shift in the gold trade.
Samsungs profit blueprint resets Micron stock bets
The Street - 12 Jan 2026 14:03
Samsungs Q4 outlook offers a fresh clue about where memory pricing may be headed.
The Potential Fallout From a Legal Attack on Powell
The New York Times - 12 Jan 2026 13:34
A criminal investigation into Jay Powell, the Federal Reserve chair, may be the most consequential attack yet on the central banks political independence.
Tesla hit with another lawsuit over 'defective' door handles
Business Insider - 12 Jan 2026 13:31Legal battle sours merger between San Diego credit unions
American Banker - 12 Jan 2026 13:00
San Diego County Credit Union and California Coast Credit Union, which last year announced plans to merge, are now duking it out in court. SDCCU alleges there are widespread compliance problems at Cal Coast, which Cal Co...
Privacy tokens rally as XMR breaks all-time high
Coin Desk - 12 Jan 2026 04:31
XMR, ZEC, SOL and other alts are rallying as BTC remains rangebound
Powell says criminal investigation by Trumps Justice Department threatens Feds independence
Market Watch - 12 Jan 2026 02:30Why luxury carmakers are now building glitzy skyscrapers
BBC - 12 Jan 2026 00:02
Bugatti is the latest auto firm to construct an opulent apartment building for the super rich.
Trump Hints $2,000 Tariff Rebate Cheques Could Land 'Toward Year-End' - Family Relief
IBTimes - 12 Jan 2026 23:58
Trump hints that £1,600 ($2,000) tariff rebate cheques may arrive by the end of 2026, though Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warns legal hurdles could delay payouts.
Donald Trump Needs Melania More Than Ever Amid Growing Dementia Fears
IBTimes - 12 Jan 2026 23:44
Donald Trump is reportedly relying heavily on Melania amid growing dementia fears, following erratic behaviour during meetings with oil executives and visible physical struggles at events.
Walmart, Target tackle fears facing 50% of Americans
The Street - 12 Jan 2026 23:37
Two major retailers are making moves to help millions of Americans navigate a common worry.
Did Michael McKee Kill Monique and Spencer Tepe? Accused Killer Charged With Two Counts of Aggravated Murder
IBTimes - 12 Jan 2026 23:31
Michael McKee, accused of killing his ex-wife and her new husband, was given an upgraded charge of two counts of aggravated murder hours before his first court appearance.
Ripple Urges SEC to Separate Crypto Assets From Securities Transactions
Bitcoin.com - 12 Jan 2026 23:30
Ripple presses U.S. regulators to redraw the boundaries of crypto oversight, arguing securities laws should hinge on enforceable legal rights - not speculation, decentralization, or trading behavior - and warning that bl...
Bruno Mars The Romantic Tour Tickets: When Do Presales Open and Who Gets First Access?
IBTimes - 12 Jan 2026 23:30
Find out when presales open for Bruno Mars' The Romantic Tour, who gets early access, on-sale timings, and what fans must know before booking tickets across North America and Europe.
Its time to walk through the fire
Fast Company - 12 Jan 2026 23:30
Culture-led companies will survive this era of transformation. Theres a quote from Charles Bukowski framed on my office wall:What matters most is how well you walk through the fire.
A peek inside the Fed's renovations that are now at the center of a DOJ probe
Business Insider - 12 Jan 2026 23:28Peter Thiel makes $3m donation to fight Californias proposed billionaire tax
The Guardian - 12 Jan 2026 23:19
Ballot proposes one-time, 5% tax on anyone in state worth more than $1bn and grant a five-year period for paymentPalantir co-founder Peter Thiel has donated $3m to a California lobbying group advocating against a propose...
Mark Ruffalo's ICE Protest: Accuses JD Vance of Lying, Brands Trump 'Convicted Felon' and 'Worst Human Being'
IBTimes - 12 Jan 2026 23:18
Mark Ruffalo did not mince words and criticised Trump and JD Vance for the 'invasion' of Venezuela and 'murder' of Renee Nicole Good.
Meghan Markle's Possible Appearance at Invictus Games Feared: 'She Makes Everything About Her!'
IBTimes - 12 Jan 2026 23:15
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's rumored UK visit sparks speculation, Invictus Games concerns, and PR chatter, though Harry's team denies plans; Markle last visited during Queen Elizabeth's funeral.