‘Sell America’ Trade Is Revived by Trump’s Latest Fed Attack
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The US dollar, Treasuries, and equities futures declined after a disagreement over monetary policy led to speculation about the Fed's independence, sparking uncertainty in US markets.
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Market impact analysis based on bearish sentiment with 80% confidence.
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The dollar, Treasuries and US equities futures slid after Chair Jerome Powell said the threat of a US criminal indictment was a consequence of a disagreement over monetary policy. While the declines were relatively small, the hot-button issue of the Fed’s independence and the implications for US markets resurfaced in investor debates. “Any development that raises questions about the Fed’s independence adds uncertainty around US monetary policy,” said Gary Tan, portfolio manager at Allspring Global Investments, which oversees more than $600 billion.
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Original article published by Yahoo Finance on January 12, 2026. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.