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Economic Policy News 12 January 2026 - 18 January 2026

JPMorgan stock braces for Tuesday open after Trump lawsuit threat and Dimon Fed-chair denial

JPMorgan stock braces for Tuesday open after Trump lawsuit threat and Dimon Fed-chair denial

New York, Jan 18, 2026, 04:52 EST — Market closed JPMorgan Chase & Co faces fresh scrutiny ahead of the next U.S. trading day after CEO Jamie Dimon denied receiving a Federal Reserve chair job offer. President Donald Trump also announced plans to sue the bank over alleged “debanking.” “There was no job offer,” Dimon stated. A JPMorgan spokesperson added…
18 January 2026
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Mastercard stock: what to know before Tuesday as Trump’s 10% card-rate cap hits the calendar

Mastercard stock: what to know before Tuesday as Trump’s 10% card-rate cap hits the calendar

New York, Jan 17, 2026, 10:38 EST — Market closed. Shares of Mastercard Incorporated edged down 0.6% on Friday, finishing at $539.49. Investors appeared cautious ahead of the long weekend, with renewed focus on Washington’s efforts to regulate credit cards. The next U.S. session kicks off Tuesday — the same day President Donald Trump has said a one-year cap on…
17 January 2026
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JPMorgan stock closes higher — but Trump’s credit-card rate cap plan looms over Tuesday

JPMorgan stock closes higher — but Trump’s credit-card rate cap plan looms over Tuesday

New York, Jan 17, 2026, 10:06 EST — Market closed. JPMorgan Chase & Co shares closed Friday 1% higher at $312.47, fluctuating between $308.74 and $317.16 during the session. Traders head into the weekend focused on Washington, following a Bloomberg report that the White House is considering executive measures to limit credit card interest rates. (Reuters) U.S. stock and bond…
17 January 2026
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JPMorgan (JPM) stock rises after private-markets advisory launch as investors eye policy risk

JPMorgan (JPM) stock rises after private-markets advisory launch as investors eye policy risk

New York, January 16, 2026, 10:58 EST — Regular session Shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co climbed roughly 0.6% to $311.07 by late morning on Friday, following the bank’s announcement of a new advisory division focused on private-market fundraising. During the session, the stock fluctuated between $308.74 and $312.69. “Private markets are a strategic priority for J.P. Morgan,” said Anu…
16 January 2026
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Trump vs. Jamie Dimon Over Fed Independence Escalates as IMF and Fitch Warn of Higher Rates

Trump vs. Jamie Dimon Over Fed Independence Escalates as IMF and Fitch Warn of Higher Rates

WASHINGTON, Jan 15, 2026, 17:10 EST International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva threw her support behind Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Thursday, emphasizing that central bank independence remains crucial as the Trump administration applies pressure amid a Justice Department probe into renovation cost overruns. “He is a very good professional, very decent man,” Georgieva said, describing the Fed…
15 January 2026
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Kohl’s stock slides 5% as Jefferies trims target to $22, tariff ruling keeps retailers on edge

Kohl’s stock slides 5% as Jefferies trims target to $22, tariff ruling keeps retailers on edge

New York, Jan 14, 2026, 15:55 EST — Regular session Kohl’s Corporation shares dropped 5.3% to $19.40 in afternoon trading, following an earlier range between $18.92 and $20.60. The decline came after Tuesday’s 3.75% jump, which pushed the stock to close at $20.48. Jefferies analyst Blake Anderson cut his price target for Kohl’s to $22 from $24 but maintained a…
14 January 2026
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Capital One stock drops again as Trump’s credit-card rate-cap talk shadows lenders

Capital One stock drops again as Trump’s credit-card rate-cap talk shadows lenders

NEW YORK, Jan 14, 2026, 12:12 ET — During the regular session Shares of Capital One Financial Corp dropped roughly 2.4% to $225.95 on Wednesday, lagging behind as investors grew cautious amid Washington’s discussions on limiting credit-card interest rates. The pressure stems from President Donald Trump’s proposal to cap credit-card interest rates at 10% for one year—a move that could…
14 January 2026
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American Express stock under pressure on Trump credit-card rate-cap talk as earnings near

American Express stock under pressure on Trump credit-card rate-cap talk as earnings near

New York, Jan 13, 2026, 21:14 EST — Market closed. American Express (AXP.N) slipped 0.44% to close at $358.00 on Tuesday, continuing its decline following President Donald Trump’s proposal to cap credit-card interest rates for one year. (Investing) This shift is critical as it lands right in the thick of earnings season for banks and consumer lenders. Executives usually lay…
14 January 2026
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SoFi stock rises as Trump’s 10% credit-card cap idea shakes lenders — what investors watch next

SoFi stock rises as Trump’s 10% credit-card cap idea shakes lenders — what investors watch next

New York, Jan 13, 2026, 15:03 ET — Regular session. SoFi Technologies shares rose 1.1% to $26.89 in afternoon trading on Tuesday, while the S&P 500 slipped about 0.4%, as investors weighed whether a new push to cap credit-card rates could redirect borrowers toward online lenders. The stock has moved with a widening policy fight after Trump called for a…
13 January 2026
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Synchrony Financial stock slides on Trump’s 10% credit-card rate cap pitch — what investors watch next

Synchrony Financial stock slides on Trump’s 10% credit-card rate cap pitch — what investors watch next

New York, Jan 12, 2026, 3:33 PM EST — Regular session Shares of Synchrony Financial dropped sharply on Monday, tumbling 8.2% to $79.76 in afternoon trading. The slide followed President Donald Trump’s push for a one-year cap on credit-card interest rates at 10%, a move investors warn could severely tighten card lending profits. (Reuters) The proposal is significant since interest…
12 January 2026
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Bread Financial (BFH) stock slides on Trump’s 10% credit-card rate cap push; what’s next

Bread Financial (BFH) stock slides on Trump’s 10% credit-card rate cap push; what’s next

New York, Jan 12, 2026, 15:08 EST — Regular session Bread Financial Holdings’ shares dropped 10.8% to $71.65 in afternoon trading Monday, hitting a low of $70.06 earlier in the session. The move came after President Donald Trump proposed capping credit card interest rates at 10% for one year, beginning Jan. 20. However, Trump didn’t explain how he would enforce…
12 January 2026
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Mastercard stock drops as Trump’s 10% credit-card rate cap plan rattles card-linked names

Mastercard stock drops as Trump’s 10% credit-card rate cap plan rattles card-linked names

New York, Jan 12, 2026, 14:25 (EST) — Regular session underway. Mastercard Incorporated shares slipped 1.7% to $565.93 in Monday afternoon trading, mirroring a wider drop in card-related stocks. Visa also dropped 1.7%, while American Express tumbled 4.2% during the same session. The moves followed U.S. President Donald Trump’s call to cap credit card interest rates at 10% for one…
12 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • IREN shares jump 11% on Friday as MLK Day market break looms; Microsoft AI deal, crypto outlook in focus
    January 18, 2026, 1:38 PM EST. IREN Limited shares jumped 11.4% to $57.82 on Friday, with a 0.8% gain in after-hours trade. U.S. markets were closed Monday for MLK Day; trading resumes Tuesday. The move followed an upgrade by H.C. Wainwright & Co. from sell to buy on Jan. 13 and a Microsoft AI cloud deal valued around $9.7 billion that gives access to Nvidia GPUs via Dell for AI work. IREN runs renewable-powered data centers and mines crypto while offering AI cloud services; Reuters notes it uses about 1,896 Nvidia GPUs. Friday's action was volatile: intraday swing from $51.85 to $58.74 on about 54 million shares. Peers Riot Platforms and Marathon Digital rose on the same theme, including AMD data-center leases. Risks include large capex, higher power costs, crypto-price moves, and potential delivery delays. Earnings due Feb. 11-12 per MarketBeat.
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