Stock futures slide while gold and silver jump after Powell investigation raises fears over the Fed’s independence

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Stock futures slid while gold and silver prices surged as concerns over the Federal Reserve's independence grew following an investigation into Chairman Powell, which he claims is retaliatory and unfounded.

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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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Original article published by Unknown on January 12, 2026.
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