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How the attacks on the Fed could backfire

Markets didn’t react much to Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s strong rebuttal against what he said are attempts by the Trump administration to influence policy.

Markets didn’t react much to Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s strong rebuttal against what he said are attempts by the Trump administration to influence policy.

4 min read . 17 Jan 2026 Randall W. Forsyth, Barrons

AI demand and Trump-era policy shifts are fueling rallies in semiconductors, metals, banks, and even gold miners.

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Why so many stocks are suddenly defying gravity

3 min read . 17 Jan 2026

ChatGPT’s free tier will be getting ads soon.

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ChatGPT is introducing ads this year. Why it makes sense.

1 min read . 17 Jan 2026

Bitcoin could have a durable comeback ahead, technical analysis shows. (Image: Reuters)

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Bitcoin, ethereum confirm crypto reversal. Where the charts say they are headed

4 min read . 16 Jan 2026

Wine Sales Fell Again in 2025. The Bottom May Finally Be in Sight.

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Wine sales fell again in 2025. The bottom may finally be in sight.

3 min read . 16 Jan 2026

Target stock trades at about 15.4 times estimated earnings.

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Retail valuations are all over the place. Here’s what’s a real deal.

2 min read . 16 Jan 2026

Morgan Stanley was among the banks that reported fourth-quarter earnings this week.

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Wall Street’s good times roll while the rest of the economy plods along

2 min read . 16 Jan 2026

Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari. REUTERS/David Swanson/File Photo (REUTERS)

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Fed’s Kashkari says economy’s strength complicates case for rate cuts

2 min read . 15 Jan 2026

Meta's Stanton Springs Data Center, in Newton County, East of Atlanta. (File Photo: AP)

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AI bonds could devour credit markets. Let stock investors take the risk.

4 min read . 15 Jan 2026

Tankers transhipping oil at Brazil’s Port of Acu. Brazil is China’s largest trading partner.

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China, wary of global unrest, is keeping the oil market afloat

3 min read . 14 Jan 2026

US President Donald Trump. (File Photo: Reuters)

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Trump touts affordability push in Detroit speech. Why Wall Street should worry.

3 min read . 14 Jan 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump and Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell. REUTERS/Carlos Barria/File Photo (REUTERS)

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The Fed isn’t out of the woods yet. A bigger test is coming.

4 min read . 13 Jan 2026

A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on January 12, 2026. (Photo: AFP)

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This earnings season is still all about AI. That won’t last.

4 min read . 13 Jan 2026

The FPA is working with several fintech companies that will offer the its members discounted AI tools and services. (Image: Pixabay)

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AI is here. This group wants to help financial planners prepare.

2 min read . 12 Jan 2026

US President Donald Trump. Last spring’s “Sell America” trade could be back in focus. (File Photo: Reuters)

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With Fed in the crosshairs, Trump tests the ‘everything’ rally

3 min read . 12 Jan 2026

President Donald Trump has outlined a plan to buy mortgage bonds in a bid to make homeownership more affordable. (Bloomberg)

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Trump wants to rev up the housing market. How it could backfire.

3 min read . 11 Jan 2026

US President Donald Trump. (Bloomberg)

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Banks brace for impact after Trump calls for 10% cap on credit-card rates

4 min read . 11 Jan 2026

The dream of working hard to retire early is eroding. (Image: Pixabay)

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Retiring early is looking more difficult. The new game plans.

4 min read . 10 Jan 2026

Shares in the so-called AI tiger MiniMax surged 109% on Friday, when they debuted on the Hong Kong stock exchange.

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This ‘AI tiger’ just made its market debut. The stock soared 109%.

1 min read . 09 Jan 2026

Trump’s Grand Plan for Housing Relies on His Fed Pick. Here’s Why.

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Trump’s grand plan for housing relies on his Fed pick. Here’s why.

8 min read . 09 Jan 2026