U.S. Dollar

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World

January 12, 2026

Powell Legal Threats Rattle Global Markets, Fuel Gold Surge

A criminal-investigation threat against the U.S. Fed chair revived fears of political meddling, pushing investors toward havens as oil markets weighed fresh Middle East risk. Global markets started the week on edge

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World

August 7, 2026

U.S. Yen Intervention Tests Global Currency Coordination

Washington’s decision to sell euros while helping Japan defend the yen signals a more assertive approach to exchange rates and raises questions about cooperation among major central banks. The United States has