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- What the Justice Department investigation of Fed Chair Powell may mean for your money - The Justice Department's criminal investigation of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell could have far-reaching impacts on consumer wallets, economists say.
- Trump says any country doing business with Iran will face 25% U.S. tariff - PoliticsTrump says any country doing business with Iran will face 25% U.S. tariffPublished Mon, Jan 12 20264:51 PM ESTUpdated 3 Min AgoKevin Breuninger@KevinWil
- Powell investigation: Drumbeat of Republican opposition grows on Capitol Hill - Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said he was under investigation on Sunday night, the latest episode in President Donald Trump's feud with him.
- Yellen says Powell probe 'extremely chilling' for Fed independence, market should be concerned - Former Fed Chair Janet Yellen spoke Monday to CNBC about a Department of Justice investigation into current Chair Jerome Powell.
- Republican Sen. Thom Tillis vows to block Trump's Fed nominees following Powell probe - Trump will face an important obstacle — from within his own party — as he seeks to replace Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.
- Trump threatens to sideline Exxon from Venezuela's oil: 'They're playing too cute’ - His comments come shortly after Exxon CEO Darren Woods said the Venezuelan market is "uninvestable" in its current state.
- World's most vital oil chokepoint back in focus amid possible U.S. action against Iran - In an extreme escalation scenario, where tankers are unable to pass or energy infrastructure is damaged, oil prices could surge by double digits, said analysts.
- What a U.S. intervention in Iran could look like as Trump weighs options - President Donald Trump could seek to replicate the Venezuela shock tactic in Iran, but analysts are skeptical of effectiveness of such intervention.
- Japan plans to dissolve parliament with possible snap election in February: NHK - The snap election, if called in Feburary, would be just about five months into Takaichi's term as prime minister.
- Trump is weighing options against Iran: Reports - Iran has said it will retaliate if the U.S. intervenes amid political unrest in the Middle East country.