🚨 POWELL FIRES BACK AT TRUMP — MARKETS SHAKEN IN REAL TIME 🇺🇸⚠️
For the first time ever, Jerome Powell openly pushes back against presidential pressure 🏛️$DASH
Over the past year, Powell stayed silent to Trump’s repeated criticism — always replying “no comment”… until today.
💥 Amid reports of a federal criminal probe, Powell stated:
“The threat is a consequence of not following the preferences of the President.”
📉 Markets reacted instantly:
• US stock futures dropped -0.5% in minutes
• Risk sentiment weakened globally
⏸️ Macro pressure rising:
• Fed is widely expected to pause rate cuts on Jan 28
• Powell draws a clear line on Fed independence with ~6 months left in his term
⚠️ Why this matters:
• Political pressure + monetary policy = higher volatility
• Trump vs Powell standoff = uncertainty spikes
• Markets must price policy risk, not just economic data
Expect sharper moves, faster reactions, and less room for crowded trades ⚡
