【Finance Morning Brief | January 14, 2026】

1. The S&P 500 index pulled back from record highs, with JPMorgan Chase leading the decline in bank stocks after reporting earnings; WTI crude oil futures rose above $61; silver hit a new all-time high.

2. U.S. core CPI growth in December came in below expectations, prompting traders to increase bets on rate cuts by mid-year.

3. Trump said he has canceled all meetings with Iranian officials, causing crude oil to surge over 3% during the session.

4. Trump further intensified scrutiny on the Federal Reserve, criticizing Powell as either incompetent or corrupt, and stated that CPI data gives Powell an opportunity for a significant rate cut—if the economy remains strong, a cut should be made.

5. Central banks from multiple countries issued a joint statement offering full support to Powell, with the Bank of Canada governor stating he