SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF

SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust

Invesco QQQ Trust Series 1

TMC the metals co., Inc. is a deep-sea minerals exploration company focused on the collection and processing of polymetallic nodules found on the seafloor in international waters of the Clarion Clipperton Zone in the Pacific Ocean (CCZ). These nodules contain high grades of four metals (nickel, copper, cobalt, manganese) which can be used as (i) feedstock for battery cathode precursors (nickel, cobalt and manganese sulfates, or intermediate nickel-copper-cobalt matte) for electric vehicles (EV) and renewable energy storage markets, (ii) copper cathode for EV wiring, energy transmission and other applications and (iii) manganese silicate for manganese alloy production required for steel production. The company was founded in 2021 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.

TMC the metals company Inc

TMC is trending due to accelerated U.S. efforts to streamline deep-sea mining permits, highlighted by a White House Press Secretary re-post of relevant news and an upcoming Congressional hearing featuring TMC's CEO. The community is highly bullish, anticipating a major breakout as regulatory clarity aligns with the growing recognition of deep-sea minerals as a national security priority. Many believe these developments signal significant long-term potential for the company.

Sandisk Corp. engages in the development, manufacture, and provision of storage devices and solutions based on NAND flash technology. Its products include solid state drives, memory cards, and USB flash drives. The company was founded on February 5, 2024 and is headquartered in Milpitas, CA.

Sandisk Corp

Sandisk Corp is experiencing a powerful rally, driven by analyst upgrades and the narrative of unprecedented demand for memory and data storage, particularly from the expanding AI infrastructure. This momentum is fueled by reports of memory producers prioritizing profit over increased NAND output amidst supply constraints, leading to a significant short squeeze. While many investors celebrate substantial gains, the community is intensely debating whether the stock's parabolic ascent signifies a new market leader or an unsustainable, manipulated bubble ahead of its upcoming earnings.

Intel Corp. engages in the design, manufacture, and sale of computer products and technologies. It delivers computer, networking, data storage, and communications platforms. The firm operates through the following segments: Client Computing Group (CCG), Data Center and AI (DCAI), Network and Edge (NEX), Mobileye, Accelerated Computing Systems and Graphics (AXG), Intel Foundry Services (IFS), and All Other. The CCG segment consists of platforms designed for notebooks, 2-in-1 systems, desktops, tablets, phones, wireless and wired connectivity products, and mobile communication components. The DCAI segment delivers solutions to cloud service providers and enterprise customers, along with silicon devices for communications service providers and high-performance computing customers. The NEX segment offers computing system solutions from inflexible fixed-function hardware to general-purpose compute, acceleration, and networking devices running cloud native software on programmable hardware. The Mobileye segment develops driving assistance and self-driving solutions. The AXG segment provides products and technologies designed to help customers solve the toughest computational problems. Its products include CPUs for high-performance computing and GPUs targeted for a range of workloads and platforms, from gaming and content creation on client devices to delivering media and gaming in the cloud, and the most demanding high-performance computing and AI workloads on supercomputers. The IFS segment refers to full stack solutions created from the foundry industry ecosystem. The All Other segment represents results from other non-reportable segments and corporate-related charges. The company was founded by Robert Norton Noyce and Gordon Earle Moore on July 18, 1968 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

Intel Corp.

Intel Corp

Intel is trending with significant upward momentum, driven by strong anticipation for its upcoming earnings report and recent analyst upgrades. The community is actively discussing Intel's strategic position in domestic chip manufacturing, potential government contracts, and the positive impact of its advanced process nodes on AI and server demand. While many are optimistic about a sustained rally, some express caution regarding a potential "sell the news" event following the substantial pre-earnings run.

Moderna, Inc. engages in the development of transformative medicines based on messenger ribonucleic acid. The firm's product pipeline includes the following modalities: prophylactic vaccines, cancer vaccines, intratumoral immuno-oncology, localized regenerative therapeutics, systemic secreted therapeutics, inhaled pulmonary therapeutics and systemic intracellular therapeutics. It operates through the following geographical segments: United States, Europe, and Rest of World. The company was founded by Noubar B. Afeyan, Robert S. Langer, Jr., Derrick J. Rossi, and Kenneth R. Chien in 2010 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

Moderna Inc

Moderna is surging due to promising long-term follow-up data for its personalized cancer vaccine for melanoma, developed in partnership with Merck, which has shown sustained improvement in patient outcomes. This breakthrough is fueling widespread community discussion about the transformative potential for cancer treatment, a significant new revenue stream, and strong speculation around the stock being undervalued and poised for substantial upside or even a buyout, intensifying a short squeeze.

PAVmed, Inc. is a multi-product life sciences company, which engages in the innovation, development, acquisition, and commercialization of products that target unmet medical needs with large addressable market opportunities. Its products include Lucid Diagnostics and Veris Health. The company was founded by Lishan Aklog and Brian J. deGuzman on June 26, 2014 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

PAVmed Inc

PAVmed (PAVM) is trending due to its subsidiary, Lucid Diagnostics, securing a significant U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs contract for its EsoGuard Esophageal DNA Test. The community is actively discussing a potential short squeeze, drawing comparisons to other low-float tickers like SMX, and highlighting the perceived undervaluation relative to the vast market opportunity this contract presents within the VA healthcare system. While some express caution about profit-taking or potential dilution, many anticipate substantial upward movement.

Oracle Corp. engages in the provision of products and services that address aspects of corporate information technology environments, including applications and infrastructure technologies. It operates through the following business segments: Cloud and License, Hardware, and Services. The Cloud and License segment markets, sells, and delivers enterprise applications and infrastructure technologies through cloud and on-premise deployment models including cloud services and license support offerings. The Hardware segment provides infrastructure technologies including Oracle Engineered Systems, servers, storage, industry-specific hardware, operating systems, virtualization, management, and other hardware-related software. The Services segment offers consulting, advanced support, and education services. The company was founded by Lawrence Joseph Ellison, Robert Nimrod Miner, and Edward A. Oates on June 16, 1977 and is headquartered in Austin, TX.

Oracle Corp.

Oracle (ORCL) is trending as community discussion intensifies around a potential TikTok deal closure, which many anticipate will lead to a significant short squeeze and price rally. Conversely, substantial concern persists regarding the company's mounting debt from AI infrastructure investments and criticisms of management, fueling sharp volatility and a debate over Oracle's long-term cloud strategy versus immediate financial pressures.

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. engages in the provision of semiconductor businesses. It operates through the following segments: Data Center, Client, Gaming, and Embedded. The Data Center segment includes server-class CPUs, GPUs, AI accelerators, DPUs, FPGAs, SmartNICs, and Adaptive SoC products. The Client segment refers to the computing platforms, which are a collection of technologies that are designed to work together to provide a more complete computing solution. The Gaming segment is a fundamental component across many products and can be found in APU, GPU, SoC or a combination of a discrete GPU with another product working in tandem. The Embedded segment focuses on the embedded CPUs, GPUs, APUs, FPGAs, and Adaptive SoC products. The company was founded by W. J. Sanders III on May 1, 1969 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

Advanced Micro Devices Inc.

Advanced Micro Devices Inc

Advanced Micro Devices is trending strongly, demonstrating remarkable resilience and outperformance compared to peers like NVIDIA and Intel, even amidst broader market weakness. This momentum is driven by growing community conviction in AMD's increasing market share within the burgeoning AI and data center sectors, ahead of anticipated earnings. While many celebrate its upward trajectory and foresee new highs, some investors caution about potential overvaluation and a possible bull trap.

GameStop Corp. engages in offering games and entertainment products through its ecommerce properties and stores. The firm’s stores and ecommerce sites operate primarily under the names GameStop, EB Games, and Micromania. It operates through the following geographical segments: United States, Canada, Australia, and Europe. The company was founded by Daniel A. DeMatteo in 1996 and is headquartered in Grapevine, TX.

Gamestop Corporation - Ordinary Shares - Class A

GameStop Corp

GameStop is dominating financial discussions after Chairman Ryan Cohen expanded his stake, acquiring an additional 500,000 shares. This bold insider buy has ignited fervent community speculation about a potential market catalyst, renewing hopes for a significant move in the high short interest stock. While some express frustration over muted price action, many view Cohen's increasing ownership as a definitive signal of underlying value and a potential turning point.

Venture Global, Inc. engages in the development and construction of liquefied natural gas production, establishing us as a rapidly growing company delivering critical LNG to the world. It projects include Calcasieu, Plaquemines, CP2, CP3 and Delta projects. The company was founded by Michael Sabel and Robert Pender in 2023 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

Venture Global Inc. - Ordinary Shares - Class A

Venture Global Inc

Venture Global is trending with strong bullish sentiment after securing a key arbitration win against Repsol, which is easing investor concerns about ongoing legal disputes. This, coupled with its Plaquemines facility ramping up production significantly and benefiting from widening natural gas price spreads in Europe due to a cold snap, is sparking discussions of a potential short squeeze and its long-term growth as a major global LNG exporter.

SSgA Active Trust - SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust

The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust is trending following President Trump's announcement of a "concept of a deal" concerning Greenland with NATO and the subsequent suspension of new tariffs on Europe. This geopolitical development has triggered a notable market rebound, with many in the community actively debating the predictability of such "TACO" events, which often lead to significant intraday volatility and trading opportunities. While some express skepticism about the deal's substance, the immediate market reaction underscores the profound influence of political headlines on broad market sentiment.

statis crypto Watchlist

Bitcoin

Ethereum

Solana

Ripple

Dogecoin

Cardano

statis IN Watchlist

Nifty 50

Nifty Bank

Reliance Industries Ltd.

Zomato Ltd.

Tata Consultancy Services

Tata Motors Ltd.

HDFC Bank Ltd.

ITC Ltd.

Adani Enterprises Ltd

Axis Bank Ltd

Bajaj Finance Ltd

statis US Watchlist

SPDR S&P 500 ETF

Apple Inc.

Tesla Inc

Microsoft Corporation

NVIDIA Corp

 Hey, I want to invite you to join Stocktwits. It’s the largest global community of active traders. You’ll get access to the real-time market insights, news, discussion and much more! You can sign up using my unique link below 
 


 has invited you to join Stocktwits

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>The President said that after a very productive meeting with the Secretary General of NATO, Mark Rutte, and having formed the framework of a future deal with respect to Greenland, he would not be imposing the tariffs.&nbsp;</li><li>Trump added that additional discussions are being held concerning the Golden Dome, a multi-layer missile defense system proposed for the U.S., “as it pertains to Greenland.”</li><li>Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, and various others will be responsible for the negotiations, and will report directly to him, Trump said.</li></ul>U.S. President Donald Trump said in a social media post on Wednesday that he will not be levying tariffs on NATO allies that were scheduled to go into effect on Feb 1.Last week, Trump threatened to impose 10% tariffs on Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the UK, the Netherlands, and Finland, in an attempt to pressure the countries over Greenland.“Based upon a very productive meeting that I have had with the Secretary General of NATO, Mark Rutte, we have formed the framework of a future deal with respect to Greenland and, in fact, the entire Arctic Region,” Trump said in a <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/115934734335579278">post</a> on Truth Social.“This solution, if consummated, will be a great one for the United States of America, and all NATO Nations. Based upon this understanding, I will not be imposing the Tariffs that were scheduled to go into effect on February 1st,” he added.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Further Details</h2>Trump did not provide any additional details of the framework agreed upon with the Secretary General in his post. However, in an <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UIEMxGany2k">interview</a> with CNBC’s Joe Kernen in Davos, Switzerland on Wednesday, Trump said that the deal would involve “strong security and other things.” He said that the deal was a bit complex and would be explained down the line, but would last “forever.”In the Truth Social post, the President added that additional discussions are being held concerning the Golden Dome, a multi-layer missile defense system proposed for the U.S., “as it pertains to Greenland.”“Further information will be made available as discussions progress,” Trump said, adding that Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, and various others will be responsible for the negotiations. “They will report directly to me,” he said.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Greenland Impact</h2>Trump has been pushing to acquire Greenland, a semi-autonomous Danish territory, citing national interests and its vulnerability to a takeover from Russia and China.At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Trump asked for “immediate negotiations” for the acquisition of Greenland by the United States. However, he denied that the U.S. would use force to acquire the island.Earlier on Wednesday, the European Union’s legislative body suspended its trade deal with the U.S. over Greenland threats.“Our sovereignty and territorial integrity are at stake. Business as usual impossible,” said Bernd Lange, chair of the European Parliament’s International Trade Committee, in a post on X, stating that the EU-U.S. trade deal would be on hold until further notice.Meanwhile, U.S. equities shot up on Wednesday. At the time of writing, the <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF</a> (SPY), which tracks the S&amp;P 500 index, climbed 1.34%, the <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust ETF</a> (QQQ) rose 1.66%, while the <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust</a> (DIA) gained 1.28%. Retail sentiment around the S&amp;P 500 ETF on Stocktwits remained in the ‘bearish’ territory at the time of writing amid ‘high’ message volumes.The <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/IEF">iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF</a> (IEF) was up 0.28% at the time of writing.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com. &nbsp;

Donald Trump speaks to reporters on the South Lawn before boarding Marine One at the White House on January 16, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Tom Brenner/Getty Images)

Trump Withdraws New Tariffs On NATO Allies After Meeting With Secretary General

U.S. President Donald Trump said in a social media post on Wednesday that he will not be levying tariffs on NATO allies that were scheduled to go into effect on Feb 1.

Equity

U.S. President Donald Trump said in a social media post on Wednesday that he will not be levying tariffs on NATO allies that were scheduled to go into effect on Feb 1. 

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Trump added that there would be many meetings scheduled on Greenland during his visit to Davos, Switzerland.</li><li>Last week, Trump announced a 10% tariff on Denmark and its EU allies from Feb. 1, and said it would be ramped up to 25% from June 1 unless a deal for the U.S. to buy Greenland was finalized.&nbsp;</li><li>Amid Trump’s remarks, U.S. equities declined on Tuesday.</li></ul>U.S. President Donald Trump reiterated his stance on acquiring control over Greenland at a White House press conference on Tuesday. When asked how far he is willing to go to stake claims on the island, “You’ll find out,” he said.Trump added that he doubts the tariffs on European Union countries related to his interest in Greenland would trigger them to pull back on previous investment pledges.“They need that agreement very badly with us. They really do, they fought very hard to get it. So I doubt that,” he <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNQoMMo8hYw">said</a>, in response to a question.Last week, Trump <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/trump-greenland-tariff-threat-rattles-markets-crypto/cmUoDihR494">slapped</a> a 10% tariff on Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Finland from Feb. 1, stating it would be ramped up to 25% from June 1 unless a deal for the U.S. to buy Greenland was finalized.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Greenland Push</h2>Trump has said that the U.S. needs Greenland for national interests, adding that a non-intervention from the country would make it vulnerable to a takeover by Russia and China.“World Peace is at stake! China and Russia want Greenland, and there is not a thing that Denmark can do about it,” said Trump.He added that there would be many meetings scheduled on Greenland during his visit to Davos, Switzerland, adding that “things are going to work out pretty well, actually.”On Monday, Trump said on Truth Social that he had spoken with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte about Greenland and had agreed to multiple meetings in Davos even as Denmark and its European allies have mobilized troops in the island amid rising pressure from the U.S.“I think that we will work something out where NATO is going to be very happy and where we’re going to be very happy,” Trump said on Tuesday. “But we need it for security purposes. We need it for national security and even world security. It’s very important.”<h2 class="st-heading-2">Market Slump</h2>Amid Trump’s remarks, U.S. equities declined on Tuesday. The <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF</a> (SPY), which tracks the S&amp;P 500 index, closed down 2.04% while the <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust ETF</a> (QQQ) ended the day 2.12% lower. The <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust</a> (DIA) closed 1.73% lower.Meanwhile, retail sentiment on SPY was in the ‘bearish’ territory and on QQQ was in the ‘extremely bearish’ territory.The <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/IEF">iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF</a> (IEF) closed 0.4% lower and was down 0.03% at the time of writing.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com. &nbsp;

Trump Says ‘You’ll Find Out’ On How Far He’s Willing To Go For Greenland — Stock Market Slumps On Remarks

U.S. President Donald Trump said a White House press conference on Tuesday that he doubts the tariffs on EU countries related to Greenland would trigger them to pull back on previous investment pledges. 

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>In addition to Greenland threats, Schelde also cited fiscal discipline and a weakening U.S. dollar as reasons for the fund’s exit.</li><li>According to data from the U.S. Treasury Department, the United States' current national debt is $38.45 trillion.</li><li>For fiscal year 2026 to date, the national deficit stands at $602 billion.</li></ul>Danish pension fund AkademikerPension reportedly plans to exit U.S. Treasuries by the end of January due to United States President Donald Trump’s threats over Greenland.During an interview&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-01-20/danish-pension-fund-akademikerpension-to-exit-us-treasuries">with</a> Bloomberg, AkademikerPension’s Chief Investment Officer, Anders Schelde, said that the fund held about $100 million in U.S. Treasuries at the end of 2025.“Things might get better and more calm a few months down the road, and Trump, he can’t be reelected, and the next president might be somewhat different,” Schelde said, while asking what will happen after five to ten years. “I think there’s a strong realization across Europe that we need to be able to stand on our own feet,” he added.At the time of writing, the 10-Year Treasury yield was up by five basis points to 4.283%, while the 30-Year bond’s yield rose seven basis points to 4.918%.Meanwhile, Mohamed El-Erian, Chief Economic Advisor at Allianz, warned in a&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/elerianm/status/2013611869689225292">post</a> on X that one of the risks to U.S. government bonds as well as the dollar is that much of the world is “overweight” on them. “It’s in this context that headlines like the one below are not helpful even if this specific Danish fund’s Treasury holdings are minimal,” he said.<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/El_Erian_post_jpg_ee8e9a0649.webp" alt="Mohamed El-Erian's post on X" width="736" height="491"><figcaption>Mohamed El-Erian's post on X | @elerianm/X</figcaption></figure><h2 class="st-heading-2">Beyond Greenland Threats</h2>In addition to Greenland threats, Schelde also cited concerns about fiscal discipline and a weakening U.S. dollar as the reasons for the fund’s exit.“The US is basically not a good credit and long-term the US government finances are not sustainable,” Schelde said in the interview.According to data from the U.S. Treasury Department, the United States' current national debt is $38.45 trillion. For the fiscal year 2026 so far, the national deficit stands at $602 billion, decreasing from $711 billion in the comparable period of fiscal year 2025.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Trump’s Take</h2>In a&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/115911344443637897">post</a> on Truth Social on Saturday, President Trump said it is time for Denmark to “give back” to the U.S., after the U.S. subsidized the country and other European Union countries. He stated that the U.S. will levy a 10% tariff on Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Finland from February 1, which will be ramped up to 25% from June 1.“This Tariff will be due and payable until such time as a Deal is reached for the Complete and Total purchase of Greenland,” said President Trump.Meanwhile, U.S. equities declined in Tuesday’s opening trade. At the time of writing, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF</a> (SPY), which tracks the S&amp;P 500 index, was down 1.3%; the Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (QQQ) fell 1.26%; and the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust</a> (DIA) declined 1.32%.The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/TLT">iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF</a> (TLT) was down by 1.32% at the time of writing, while the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/IEF">iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF</a> (IEF) was down by 0.35%. Retail sentiment around the TLT ETF was in the ‘bullish’ territory.Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/why-is-crvs-stock-rising-today/cmUuNzGR4aM">Why Is CRVS Stock Rising Today?</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

US Treasury Yields | Representative image. (Photo by Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Trump’s Greenland Threat Reportedly Nudges Danish Pension Fund To Plan Exit From United States’ Treasuries: ‘The US Is Basically Not A Good Credit’

During an interview with Bloomberg, AkademikerPension’s Chief Investment Officer, Anders Schelde, said that the fund held about $100 million in U.S. Treasuries at the end of 2025.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Last week, President Trump pointed to Hassett during a roundtable at the White House,&nbsp;indicating he would prefer to keep the latter as the country’s top economic advisor.</li><li>Data from Kalshi shows a 60% probability that Kevin Warsh will emerge as the Fed Chair pick.</li><li>Participants on Polymarket were nearly just as optimistic about Warsh’s chances, with odds of 61% at the time of writing.</li></ul>Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reportedly stated on Tuesday that he expects President Donald Trump to announce his Federal Reserve Chair pick by next week.“We’ve had substantial conversations about this. We’ve run a process that started in September… 11 strong candidates, we’re now down to four candidates. The President has personally met with all of them and it’s going to be his decision,” Bessent said during an interview with&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.cnbc.com/video/2026/01/20/treasury-secretary-bessent-pres-trump-could-decide-on-next-fed-chair-as-soon-as-next-week.html">CNBC</a> from the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.White House National Economic Advisor Kevin Hassett, ex-Fed official Kevin Warsh, Fed Governor Christopher Waller, and BlackRock’s Rick Rieder are the four candidates for the Fed Chair position.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Who Does Trump Prefer?</h2>Last week, President Trump pointed to Hassett during a roundtable at the White House,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/kevin-warsh-fed-chair-odds-soar-after-trump-says-he-wants-to-keep-hassett-where-he-is/cmUlySIR4BN">indicating</a> that he would prefer to keep the latter as the country’s top economic advisor.“I see Kevin’s in the audience, and I just want to thank you. You ⁠were fantastic on television today. I actually want to keep you where you are, if you want to know the truth,” he said.<h2 class="st-heading-2">What Are Bettors Thinking?</h2>Data from Kalshi shows a 60% probability that Warsh will emerge as the Fed Chair pick.<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_01_20_at_18_44_00_png_f22841023a.webp" alt="Kalshi prediction market bets on Fed Chair pick on Jan. 20" width="1770" height="914"><figcaption>Kalshi prediction market bets on Fed Chair pick on Jan. 20 | Kalshi</figcaption></figure>Participants on Polymarket were nearly just as optimistic about Warsh’s chances, with odds of 61% at the time of writing.<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_01_20_at_18_44_21_png_a534d99731.webp" alt="Polymarket prediction market bets on Fed Chair pick on Jan. 20" width="1918" height="914"><figcaption>Polymarket prediction market bets on Fed Chair pick on Jan. 20 | Polymarket</figcaption></figure>However, these prediction market odds are not forecasts by experts, but sentiment indicators based on the trades on the respective prediction platforms.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Bessent Calls Out Powell</h2>Bessent also called out Fed Chair Jerome Powell, after reports suggested that the latter would be present at a Supreme Court hearing regarding President Trump’s powers to fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook.“I actually think that’s a mistake. If you’re trying not to politicize the Fed, for the Fed chair to be sitting there trying to put his thumb on the scale, that’s a mistake,” he said during the interview.Meanwhile, U.S. equities declined in Tuesday’s pre-market trade. At the time of writing, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF</a> (SPY), which tracks the S&amp;P 500 index, was down 1.39%; the Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (QQQ) fell 1.69%; and the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust</a> (DIA) declined 1.32%. Retail sentiment around the S&amp;P 500 ETF on Stocktwits was in the ‘bearish’ territory.The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/IEF">iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF</a> (IEF) was down by 0.15% at the time of writing.Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/netflix-warner-bros-discovery-amend-agreement-all-cash-deal/cmUujN2R4ai">Netflix, Warner Bros Discovery Amend Agreement To All-Cash Offer: Here’s What WBD Shareholders Will Get</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks alongside President Donald Trump during a press availability in the Oval Office of the White House on September 05, 2025 in Washington, DC. 

Trump’s Fed Chair Pick Could Come Next Week, Bessent Reportedly Says – And Prediction Markets Have A Front-Runner

The Treasury Secretary stated that President Trump has personally met with all potential Fed Chair candidates.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>President Trump to impose a 200% tariff on French wine and champagne, in response to the likelihood of French President Emmanuel Macron not joining the “Board of Peace.”</li><li>Trump also said that Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Finland will be subject to 10% tariffs, which will increase to 25% from June 1.</li><li>Analysts at ING Think stated that both the U.S. and the EU can inflict “significant” damage on each other beyond tariff policy.</li></ul>President Donald Trump’s renewed tariff threats against North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) allies have spooked investors, with the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) soaring nearly 34% to over 20 ahead of the opening bell on Tuesday.Futures of the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) were down more than 700 points at the time of writing, the S&amp;P 500 futures fell 1.6%, and the Nasdaq 100 futures declined nearly 2%.President Trump has threatened to slap tariffs on goods imported into the U.S. from several European countries over their opposition to his Greenland ambitions. He also threatened to&nbsp;impose a 200% tariff on French wine and champagne. “I'll put a 200% tariff on his wines and champagnes and he'll join, but he doesn't have to join,” he said in response to a reporter’s comment that French President Emmanuel Macron may not join the Trump administration’s “Board of Peace,” according to a Euronews&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/20/trump-threatens-200-tariff-on-french-wine-leaks-macron-text-exchange">report</a>.At the time of writing, VIX was hovering at 20.14, the highest level since November last year.<h2 class="st-heading-2">What Is The Board Of Peace?</h2>The “Board of Peace” refers to an idea floated by President Trump last year in line with his peace plan for Gaza. According to a Reuters&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/trumps-gaza-peace-board-charter-seeks-1-billion-extended-membership-document-2026-01-18/">report</a>, a draft charter has been sent to 60 countries, requiring them to contribute $1 billion to remain on the board beyond 3 years.Key among those invited are Russia, China, India, and other U.S. allies like Canada, France, and Saudi Arabia, among others.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Trump’s Greenland Threats</h2>In a&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/115911344443637897">post</a> on Truth Social on Saturday, President Trump stated that the U.S. has subsidized Denmark and other European Union countries by not imposing tariffs or other forms of remuneration. He added that it is now time for Denmark to “give back” to the United States.He said that, from February 1, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Finland will be subject to 10% tariffs, which will increase to 25% from June 1.“This Tariff will be due and payable until such time as a Deal is reached for the Complete and Total purchase of Greenland,” said President Trump.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Analyst Take</h2>Analysts at ING Think stated that both the U.S. and the EU can inflict “significant” damage on each other beyond tariff policy.“Depending on how Davos discussions develop, we will then know whether EU leaders need to play hardball when they meet on Thursday, whether US tariffs on Europe go into effect on 1 February and whether Europe retaliates with a €93bn package of tariffs on 6-7 February,” the firm stated in a recent note.Deutsche Bank’s Jim Reid reportedly thinks that the full impact of Trump’s tariff threats is yet to fully show up in financial markets.“With the US off yesterday the implications of the tariff threats over Greenland had yet to fully percolate through financial markets. Markets have reacted but there’s clearly room for bigger moves if the rhetoric increases further,” he said in a recent note, according to a CNBC&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.cnbc.com/2026/01/19/stock-market-today-live-updates.html">report</a>.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Japanese Bond Yields Surge</h2>Japanese government bond yields surged on Tuesday after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi called snap elections on February 8.Meanwhile, the Japanese 10-Year Treasury yield was up seven basis points to 2.344%, while the 30-Year yield was up 27 basis points to 3.877%.“The sell-off at the long-end of the JGB market is sending ripples through bond markets around the globe,” ING Think analysts said.U.S. equities declined in Tuesday’s pre-market trade. At the time of writing, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF</a> (SPY), which tracks the S&amp;P 500 index, was down by 1.52%, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust ETF</a> (QQQ) fell 1.82%, while the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust</a> (DIA) fell 1.34%. Retail sentiment around the S&amp;P 500 ETF on Stocktwits was in the ‘bearish’ territory.Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/why-aton-stock-is-soaring-today-on-this-telegram-ai-news/cmUuKl9R4af">ATON Stock Is Soaring Pre-Market – It All Ties Back To Telegram And AI Privacy</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

VIX Soars As Trump's Renewed Tariff Threats Against NATO Members Spook Markets: Dow Futures Decline 700 Points, Nasdaq 100 Futures Fall 2% Pre-Market

At the time of writing, VIX was hovering at 20.14, the highest level since November last year.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>On Kalshi, 61% of the total bets were on Warsh to be nominated as Fed Chair, while bets on Hassett were at 17% at the time of writing.</li><li>Meanwhile, on Polymarket, 59% of the total bets favored Warsh as the next nominee, while bets on Hassett were at 16%.&nbsp;</li><li>Trump has indicated earlier that he has made up his mind on the decision of the next Fed Chair and would make an announcement this month.</li></ul>Prediction markets are switching up their bets on who the next Chair of the Federal Reserve is likely to be. Odds of ex-Fed official Kevin Warsh soared ahead of White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett after President Donald Trump’s remarks on Friday.While Trump did not explicitly announce his decision, the statement indicates he would prefer to keep Hassett as the country’s top economic advisor.“I see Kevin’s in the audience, and I just want to thank you. You ⁠were fantastic on television today,” Trump <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=roPFrhEclsc">said</a> at the White House. “I actually want to keep you where you are, if you want to know the truth.”<h2 class="st-heading-2">Prediction Market Bets</h2>On Kalshi, 61% of the total bets were on Warsh to be nominated as Fed Chair, while bets on Hassett were at 17% at the time of writing. Meanwhile, on Polymarket, 59% of the total bets favored Warsh as the next nominee, while bets on Hassett were at 16%.<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_01_16_at_10_16_06_PM_png_3e908eb749.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-01-16 at 10.16.06 PM.png" width="1797" height="945"><figcaption>Kalshi prediction market bets on Fed Chair pick on Jan. 16 | Kalshi</figcaption></figure><figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_01_16_at_10_16_39_PM_png_53a09d3ecf.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-01-16 at 10.16.39 PM.png" width="1926" height="890"><figcaption>Polymarket prediction market bets on Fed Chair pick on Jan. 16 | Polymarket</figcaption></figure>Data from both prediction markets clock bets on the next Fed Chair pick at over $230 million at the time of writing. Kalshi volume bets are worth over $35.5 million, and Polymarket clocked bets worth over $194.7 million.<h2 class="st-heading-2">The Fed Chair Race</h2>Trump has indicated that he has made up his mind and will announce the next Fed Chair this month as current Chair Jerome Powell’s term ends in May 2026, while his term as a Fed governor ends in 2028.Aside from Warsh and Hassett, President Trump’s potential picks for the Fed Chair position include current central bank governor Christopher Waller, Fed Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman, and BlackRock Inc.’s Rick Rieder.Meanwhile, Powell is under criminal investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice over a renovation of the Fed’s Eccles Building. Hassett had earlier <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/front-runner-for-next-fed-chair-hasssett-says-it-needs-to-be-independent/cmU1UAQR4J0">expressed</a> his opinion that the Fed should remain independent in light of the probe. “When the Fed loses its independence, inflation goes out of control and it hurts ordinary folks, we can’t ever let that happen,” he said in an interview on Fox Business.On the markets’ side, U.S. equities traded in green on Friday. At the time of writing, the <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF</a> (SPY), which tracks the S&amp;P 500 index, rose 0.12%, the <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust ETF</a> (QQQ) edged up 0.12%, while the <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust</a> (DIA) gained 0.03%. Retail sentiment around the S&amp;P 500 ETF on Stocktwits was in the ‘bullish’ territory.The <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/IEF">iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF</a> (IEF) was down by 0.18% at the time of writing.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

The seal of the Federal Reserve is pictured before Fed Chairman Jerome Powell conducted a news conference after a meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee on Wednesday, July 30, 2025.(Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)

Kevin Warsh’s Fed Chair Odds Soar After Trump Says He Wants To Keep Hassett Where He Is

While President Trump did not explicitly announce his decision, he indicated he would prefer to keep White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett in his current position.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>The Fed Governor added that the cooling impact of deregulation on inflation is another reason for the Fed to cut rates.</li><li>Miran added that the primary effects of deregulation are on the supply side of the economy, noting that this can increase the potential output more than the actual output.</li><li>This, he said, allows for flexibility in scaling output based on demand, and therefore, the pressure on prices is much smaller.</li></ul>Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran on Wednesday backed the Trump administration’s deregulation push, noting that this policy will lower prices.Speaking at the Delphi Economic Forum in Greece, Miran stated that while it is difficult to fully measure the macroeconomic impact of deregulation,&nbsp;he added that the Trump administration’s deregulation drive could lower inflation by as much as 50 basis points per year through 2030.“I believe the substantial deregulation that has occurred in 2025 will continue over at least the next three ‍years and be a large positive shock to productivity that will put downward pressure on prices,” he said.<h2 class="st-heading-2">One More Reason For Fed Rate Cuts</h2>The Fed Governor added that the cooling impact of deregulation on inflation is another reason for the Fed to cut rates. “On net, this supports a more accommodative stance of monetary policy,” he said.Miran added that the primary effects of deregulation are on the supply side of the economy, noting that this can increase the potential output more than the actual output. This, he said, allows for flexibility in scaling output based on demand, and therefore, the pressure on prices is much smaller.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Trump Administration’s Deregulation Push</h2>Days after taking the oath last year, President Donald Trump announced a “10-to-1” deregulation drive, stating that for each new regulation issued, the Trump administration will eliminate 10.While passing the executive order in January 2025, the Trump administration stated that for fiscal year 2025, the total incremental cost of all new regulations, including repealed regulations, should be significantly less than zero.It also stated that the Biden administration “imposed a historic $1.7 trillion in costs on the American people” with its regulatory onslaught.Meanwhile, U.S. equities declined in Wednesday’s opening trade. At the time of writing, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF</a> (SPY), which tracks the S&amp;P 500 index, was down by 0.95%, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust ETF</a> (QQQ) fell 1.58%, while the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust</a> (DIA) declined 0.48%. Retail sentiment around the S&amp;P 500 ETF on Stocktwits was in the ‘bearish’ territory.The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/IEF">iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF</a> (IEF) was up by 0.24% at the time of writing.Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/nflx-stock-in-focus-wbd-offer-all-cash-deal-why-netflix-wants-to-acquire-warner/cmULKoPR4ep">NFLX Stock In Focus Amid Reports It Could Change WBD Offer To An All-Cash Bid: Retail Says It's A Signal Of Organic Growth Becoming Expensive</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

White House Council of Economic Advisers Chairman Stephen Miran walks towards the West Wing of the White House after conducting television interviews on the North Lawn on August 12, 2025 in Washington, DC. 

Fed's Miran Backs Trump's Deregulation Push, Says It Will Lower Inflation By 50 Bps Through 2030

Miran stated that the Trump administration’s deregulation drive could lower inflation by as much as 50 basis points per year through 2030.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Core CPI, which excludes food and energy, showed a 0.2% increase in December, matching the rise in November.</li><li>On an annual basis, core CPI stood at 2.6%, compared to Wall Street estimates of 2.7%.</li><li>Recreation costs rose 1.2% in December, and according to the BLS, this was the largest monthly increase in the index’s history, which began in 1993.</li></ul>U.S. consumer prices rose in line with expectations in December, according to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) report released on Tuesday.According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), on a seasonally adjusted basis, CPI rose 0.3% in December, after rising 0.2% in November.This puts the annual rate at 2.7% before the seasonal adjustment.Core CPI, which excludes food and energy, showed a 0.2% increase in December, matching the rise in November. This was lower than a Dow Jones estimate, according to&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.marketwatch.com/economy-politics/calendar">MarketWatch</a> data.On an annual basis, core CPI stood at 2.6%, compared to Wall Street estimates of 2.7%. The headline and core inflation are still above the Federal Reserve’s long-term target of 2%.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Shelter Costs Rise</h2>Shelter costs bounced back in December, rising 0.4% in the month. The BLS report stated that this was the largest factor for the gain in the all items monthly increase.The food index increased 0.7% over the month as did the food at home index and the food away from home index. The index for energy rose 0.3% in December.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Recreation Costs, Airfares Jump</h2>Recreation costs rose 1.2% in December, and according to the BLS, this was the largest monthly increase in the index’s history, which began in 1993.Likewise, airfares also surged during the month, with its index rising 5.2% in December.&nbsp;The indexes for communication, used cars and trucks, and household furnishings and operations were among the major indexes that decreased in December.Meanwhile, U.S. equities declined in Tuesday’s opening trade. At the time of writing, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF</a> (SPY), which tracks the S&amp;P 500 index, was down by 0.25%, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust ETF</a> (QQQ) fell 0.15%, while the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust</a> (DIA) declined 0.63%. Retail sentiment around the S&amp;P 500 ETF on Stocktwits was in the ‘neutral’ territory.The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/IEF">iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF</a> (IEF) was up 0.13% at the time of writing.Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/why-aton-stock-doubled-today-on-this-nvidia-gpu-deal/cmUXI5zR44t">ATON Stock More Than Doubles Pre-Market After Company Adds 576 Nvidia B300 Chips To Its Arsenal: Retail Sentiment Soars</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

A woman shops at a supermarket on April 30, 2025 in Arlington, Virginia. (Photo by Sha Hanting/China News Service/VCG via Getty Images)

CPI Report: Annual Inflation Rate Comes In At 2.7% In December, In Line With Expectations

Consumer price index (CPI) rose 0.3% in December on a seasonally adjusted basis, after rising 0.2% in November.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>The economist outlined that several factors are contributing to the U.S. economy’s resilience.</li><li>This includes a shift in immigration policy under the Trump administration, which has reduced the influx of less-productive labor, thereby lifting average output per worker.</li><li>Siegel added that firms are focusing on investing in technology and process efficiency amid a labor shortage.</li></ul>Jeremy Siegel, professor emeritus of finance at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business, on Tuesday stated that the U.S. economy’s better-than-expected performance in the third quarter (Q3) is a sign of more efficient growth.“The macro message is clear. The U.S. economy is growing faster than expected, productivity is accelerating, and inflation pressures remain contained,” he said. “This is not a late-cycle stagnation story; it is a recalibration toward more efficient growth.”Siegel also highlighted the fact that the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta revised its fourth-quarter (Q4) GDP estimate to 5.4%, up sharply from under 3%. He characterized it as a “real shock.”<h2 class="st-heading-2">‘Exceptionally Strong Real Growth’</h2>The economist also touched upon the reasons behind the U.S. economy delivering a strong performance for the second straight quarter. Data from the Commerce Department showed that the U.S. GDP grew 3.8% in Q2, compared to Wall Street estimates of 2.5%.Siegel noted that the Atlanta Fed’s GDP estimate for Q4 implies “exceptionally strong real growth” even as employment gains remain modest, and the negative impact of the U.S. government shutdown percolates through the economy.“That arithmetic points to a powerful productivity surge, one of the strongest we’ve seen outside of post-recession rebounds,” Siegel said.<h2 class="st-heading-2">What’s Boosting The U.S. Economy?</h2>The economist outlined that several factors are contributing to the U.S. economy’s resilience.This includes a shift in immigration policy under the Trump administration, which has reduced the influx of less-productive labor, thereby lifting average output per worker. He added that firms are focusing on investing in technology and process efficiency amid a labor shortage.“Whether or not AI is fully showing up in the data yet, the productivity numbers are undeniable, and they are exactly what the economy needs to grow without reigniting inflation. This backdrop is extraordinarily supportive of profit margins,” he added.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Advice For Investors</h2>Siegel maintained that he remains constructive on equities, while adapting a selective approach. He cautioned that AI is competitive and that margins are unlikely to expand indefinitely.The economist noted that he would not be surprised if major tech names deliver modest gains while small caps and non-tech cyclical stocks deliver double-digit returns this year.“For investors, this backdrop argues for staying overweight equities, broadening exposure beyond the most crowded names, and preparing for a 2026 environment where earnings growth, not multiple expansion, does most of the work,” he noted.Meanwhile, U.S. equities declined in Tuesday’s pre-market trade. At the time of writing, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF</a> (SPY), which tracks the S&amp;P 500 index, was down by 0.15%, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust ETF</a> (QQQ) fell 0.24%, while the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust</a> (DIA) declined 0.13%. Retail sentiment around the S&amp;P 500 ETF on Stocktwits was in the ‘neutral’ territory.The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/IEF">iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF</a> (IEF) edged up by 0.01% at the time of writing.Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/lhx-stock-takes-off-pre-market-after-l3harris-announces-rocket-motor-spin-off-with-1-billion-pentagon-backing/cmUXPC2R44Z">LHX Stock Takes Off Pre-Market After L3Harris Announces Rocket Motor Spin-Off With $1 Billion Pentagon Backing</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

American flag and cash dollar bills - Economics chart (USA, money, economy, inflation, elections, tariffs, government (Photo Courtesy of Javier Ghersi via Getty Images)

Wharton’s Jeremy Siegel Rejects Stagflation Fears, Stays Overweight US Equities: ‘This Is Not A Late-Cycle Stagnation Story’

Siegel called it a “real shock” that the Atlanta Fed dramatically lifted its Q4 GDP estimate to 5.4% from under 3%.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>The 11 bankers stressed the importance of the independence of central banks to the country’s economy, calling it a “cornerstone” of price, financial, and economic stability in the interests of the citizens they serve.</li><li>They called for preserving this independence by respecting the rule of law and maintaining democratic accountability.</li><li>At the heart of the DOJ’s criminal investigation into Fed Chair Powell is a $2.5 billion renovation of the Fed’s Eccles Building.</li></ul>Jerome Powell found support from central bankers worldwide after the U.S. Department of Justice launched a criminal investigation into the Federal Reserve Chair.“We stand in full solidarity with the Federal Reserve System and its Chair Jerome H. Powell,” said 11 central bankers in a joint statement.These bankers include Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank, Andrew Bailey, Governor of the Bank of England, and Erik Thedéen, Governor of Sveriges Riksbank, among others.<h2 class="st-heading-2">What Did The Bankers Say?</h2>The 11 bankers stressed the importance of the independence of central banks to the country’s economy, calling it a “cornerstone” of price, financial, and economic stability in the interests of the citizens they serve.They called for preserving this independence by respecting the rule of law and maintaining democratic accountability.“Chair Powell has served with integrity, focused on his mandate and an unwavering commitment to the public interest. To us, he is a respected colleague who is held in the highest regard by all who have worked with him,” the joint statement said.<h2 class="st-heading-2">What Is Powell Being Investigated For?</h2>At the heart of the DOJ’s criminal investigation into Fed Chair Powell is a $2.5 billion renovation of the Fed’s Eccles Building.In July 2025, Rep. Anna Paulina Luna announced that she had referred Powell to the DOJ for potential perjury connected to his testimony about the Fed headquarters renovation project.Reacting to the probe, Powell warned that its outcome would determine whether the central bank could set monetary policy going forward, or whether it would instead be directed by political pressure or intimidation.“The threat of criminal charges is a consequence of the Federal Reserve setting interest rates based on our best assessment of what will serve the public, rather than following the preferences of the President,” he said.In an&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/trump-denies-involvement-doj-fed-subpoena-jerome-powell-rcna253526">interview</a> with NBC News on Sunday, President Donald Trump denied knowledge of the investigation. “I don’t know anything about it, but he’s certainly not very good at the Fed, and he’s not very good at building buildings,” Trump said.Fed Chair front-runner and White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett on&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/hassett-respect-fed-independence-doj-criminal-investigation-jerome-powell/cmUa2GWR4Eh">Monday said that</a> the renovation plans for the Fed building look inconsistent with Powell’s testimony, while holding himself back from giving a definitive opinion about whether the Fed Chair committed perjury.“I hope everything turns out okay with Jay,” he said.Meanwhile, U.S. equities declined in Tuesday’s pre-market trade. At the time of writing, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF</a> (SPY), which tracks the S&amp;P 500 index, was down by 0.14%, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust ETF</a> (QQQ) fell 0.26%, while the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust</a> (DIA) declined 0.1%. Retail sentiment around the S&amp;P 500 ETF on Stocktwits was in the ‘neutral’ territory.The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/IEF">iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF</a> (IEF) edged up by 0.01% at the time of writing.Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/wharton-jeremy-siegel-us-economy-stagflation-more-efficient-growth/cmUX5e9R44n">Wharton’s Jeremy Siegel Rejects Stagflation Fears, Stays Overweight US Equities: ‘This Is Not A Late-Cycle Stagnation Story’</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Fed Chair Jerome Powell Draws Support From Global Central Bankers Amid Trump DOJ Scrutiny

Heads of the European Central Bank, the Bank of England, and Sveriges Riksbank on Tuesday came out in support of Powell.

BlackRock Institutional Trust Company N.A. - iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF

Up 10% or more

0% to up 9%

Down 1% to 9%

Down 10% or more

The S&P 500 enters 2026 after a strong run. What kind of return do you expect this year?

How will the S&amp;P 500 perform in 2026?

IEF
iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF

Feed

News

Sentiment

Fundamentals

Info

Poll

Latest IEF News

IEFiShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF