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🚨 BREAKING: Former Federal Reserve chairs have issued strong criticism of the Justice Department’s investigation into Chair Jay Powell, rattling financial markets.

All living former Fed leaders released a joint statement on Monday condemning the probe, describing it as petty, damaging, and a dangerous precedent that risks making the U.S. look like an emerging market with weakened institutions.

The backlash intensified as 13 leading economists signed an open letter accusing the Trump administration of crossing a fundamental red line — political interference in central bank independence.

Powell had responded the previous day, stating the investigation is being used as retaliation for his refusal to tailor interest-rate policy to President Trump’s demands. Since returning as the 47th president, Trump has publicly pushed for far more aggressive rate cuts.

Powell stressed that any legal pressure stems from the Fed making decisions it believes serve the public interest, not the preferences of the White House.

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Trump Meets with U.S. Oil Leaders to Chart Future of Venezuelan Oil
President Donald Trump convened top U.S. oil executives at the White House on January 11 to discuss plans for future U.S. involvement in Venezuela’s oil sector. The discussions focused on aligning Venezuelan oil revenues with U.S. policy goals and encouraging American energy companies to invest in rebuilding the country’s oil infrastructure after years of decline and instability. �
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The talks highlighted strategic aims to reduce Russian and Chinese influence in Venezuelan energy and expand U.S. interests in the region. Trump underscored guarantees of security and protection for companies willing to enter Venezuela, though executives also noted the nation’s industry remains challenging without major legal and commercial reforms. �
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The meeting reflects broader U.S. geopolitical and energy priorities, seeking to leverage Venezuela’s vast reserves while ensuring future production serves American and allied interests. Market reactions were modest, as the briefing focused on long-term policy and investment rather than immediate market shocks. �

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🔥Trump Meets with U.S. Oil Leaders to Chart Future of Venezuelan Oil🔥
President Donald Trump convened top U.S. oil executives at the White House on January 11 to discuss plans for future U.S. involvement in Venezuela’s oil sector. The discussions focused on aligning Venezuelan oil revenues with U.S. policy goals and encouraging American energy companies to invest in rebuilding the country’s oil infrastructure after years of decline and instability. �
Yahoo Finanzas +1
The talks highlighted strategic aims to reduce Russian and Chinese influence in Venezuelan energy and expand U.S. interests in the region. Trump underscored guarantees of security and protection for companies willing to enter Venezuela, though executives also noted the nation’s industry remains challenging without major legal and commercial reforms. �
El Comercio Perú +1
The meeting reflects broader U.S. geopolitical and energy priorities, seeking to leverage Venezuela’s vast reserves while ensuring future production serves American and allied interests. Market reactions were modest, as the briefing focused on long-term policy and investment rather than immediate market shocks. �
#EnergyGeopolitics #VenezuelaOil #GlobalEnergy #MacroPolitics #MarketInsights