Global diversification 'is key' amid 'Sell America' repositioning
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The US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell faces a criminal investigation, raising concerns about the central bank's independence and potentially impacting the bond market. This development is seen as a 'curveball' and may lead to a shift in the 'Sell America' trade. Wall Street is repositioning in response to the news.
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The US Department of Justice's (DOJ) criminal investigation launched against Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell raises questions about the status of the US central bank's independence, as President Trump mulls over Powell's replacement for when his term ends in May. Truist CIO and chief market strategist Keith Lerner assesses the bond market reaction (^TYX, ^TNX, ^FVX) to the latest headlines and how Wall Street is shifting back into the "Sell America" trade. Keith Lerner calls the Fed investigation the second "curveball" to happen in 2026. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Morning Brief.
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Original article published by Yahoo Finance on January 12, 2026. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.