US DOJ Investigating Fed; US Monitoring Iran Protests | Horizons Middle East & Africa 1/12/2025
Why it matters
US futures and the dollar fell after the Fed received grand jury subpoenas, while protests in Iran continue, with hundreds of thousands taking to the streets. The geopolitical tensions and potential investigations into the Fed may impact market sentiment. President Trump's comments on Greenland added to the uncertainty.
Expected market reaction
Market impact analysis based on bearish sentiment with 75% confidence.
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Original source
US futures and the dollar fall after Jerome Powell says the Fed has been served with grand jury subpoenas related to renovations at the central bank's headquarters. Hundred of thousands take to the streets as protests across Iran enter a third week. Plus, President Trump says the US will have Greenland 'one way or another'. Guests include: Aarthi Chandrasekaran, Shuaa Capital, Head of Public Markets; Alan Eyre, Middle East Institute Distinguished Diplomatic Fellow & Former Senior US Diplomat; Philip Bahoshy, MAGNiTT, Founder & CEO; and Elisabeth Wallace, DFSA, Associate Director, Policy & Legal. (Source: Bloomberg)
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Original article published by Bloomberg on January 12, 2026. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.