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Economic Policy News 11 January 2026 - 14 January 2026

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.com) This shift is critical as it lands right in the thick of earnings season for banks and consumer lenders. Executives usually lay out their views on loan growth, credit losses, and regulatory risks at this time. Even a slight signal of stricter rules can quickly alter the calculations for card portfolios. This comes as markets grapple with whether the Washington noise will
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 one-year cap of 10% on credit card interest rates starting Jan. 20. Bank and payments groups argue a cap would force lenders to pull credit from weaker borrowers; “a one-size-fits-all government price cap may sound appealing, but it wouldn’t help
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 income drives card issuers’ profits, yet the cap is set well below prevailing rates. The Federal Reserve reported the average credit-card interest rate at 20.97% in November, highlighting just how steep a 10% limit would be. (Reuters) Trump announced the
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 compliance among companies. (Reuters) Why it matters now: Credit cards function as “revolving credit,” letting borrowers carry balances and pay them off gradually. Issuers depend on interest income both to cover defaults and to finance perks. Truist Securities cautioned that
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 year starting Jan. 20, though he didn’t specify enforcement details. UBS Global analysts noted such a cap would require Congressional approval. Seaport Research’s Bill Ryan added that Trump is revisiting the idea amid rising affordability concerns among voters. (Reuters) Credit
12 January 2026
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Affirm stock gives up premarket pop after Trump backs 10% credit-card rate cap

Affirm stock gives up premarket pop after Trump backs 10% credit-card rate cap

New York, Jan 12, 2026, 09:48 EST — Regular session Affirm Holdings’ shares slipped roughly 0.4% to $81.45 on Monday, after fluctuating between $80.90 and $84.65 in initial trades. The stock closed at $81.80 on Friday. (Investing.com) Shares dropped after President Donald Trump proposed a one-year cap on credit-card APRs at 10%. The idea hit bank and card-lender stocks but briefly boosted some alternative finance firms. Affirm climbed as much as 5% in premarket, though investors doubted the plan’s chances. Jefferies analysts called it “dead on arrival,” saying no executive power can enforce it alone. JPMorgan’s Vivek Juneja warned it
12 January 2026
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American Express (AXP) stock slides on Trump’s 10% credit-card rate cap talk — what investors watch next

American Express (AXP) stock slides on Trump’s 10% credit-card rate cap talk — what investors watch next

New York, January 12, 2026, 11:33 EST — Regular session American Express (AXP) shares slid 4.6% to $358.24 in late-morning New York trading on Monday, after touching $355.50 earlier in the session. The drop followed President Donald Trump’s call on Friday for a one-year 10% cap on credit-card interest rates starting Jan. 20, a proposal analysts at TD Cowen and Barclays said would require Congress and faces long odds. (Reuters) Credit cards are revolving credit — balances can roll month to month — and interest charges are a big part of the economics for issuers. A 10% ceiling could trim
12 January 2026
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FTSE 100 slips as Barclays takes a hit from Trump’s credit-card cap push; gold miners climb

FTSE 100 slips as Barclays takes a hit from Trump’s credit-card cap push; gold miners climb

London, 12 January 2026, 10:58 GMT — Regular session Britain’s FTSE 100 slipped in early Monday trade, pulled lower by a steep drop in Barclays after investors weighed new U.S. policy risks alongside a firmer pound. By 0823 GMT, the blue-chip index was down 0.1%, while sterling gained 0.3% against the dollar, hitting roughly $1.34. (Investing.com South Africa) London stocks kicked off the week at record levels, with the FTSE 100 closing Friday at an all-time high. The rally, fueled by deal chatter around Glencore and positive cues from U.S. jobs data, has left little room for surprises. (Reuters) The
12 January 2026
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Rocket Companies (RKT) stock jumps nearly 10% on Trump mortgage-bond order; CPI looms next

Rocket Companies (RKT) stock jumps nearly 10% on Trump mortgage-bond order; CPI looms next

New York, Jan 11, 2026, 18:32 EST — Market closed Shares of Rocket Companies surged nearly 10% Friday following President Donald Trump’s announcement that he ordered $200 billion in mortgage-bond purchases, a move investors interpreted as aiming to lower mortgage rates. U.S. markets were closed Sunday, putting the spotlight on upcoming moves: will the administration and housing agencies provide more clarity? And will bond markets continue pushing rates favorable enough to support mortgage demand? Rocket finished Friday at $23.29, climbing $2.05, or 9.65%, on roughly 73.3 million shares changing hands. (Nasdaq) The timing couldn’t be more crucial. Rocket’s mortgage arm
12 January 2026
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AGNC stock rises on Trump’s $200B mortgage-bond push — what to watch before Monday

AGNC stock rises on Trump’s $200B mortgage-bond push — what to watch before Monday

New York, January 11, 2026, 07:20 EST — Market closed. AGNC Investment Corp (AGNC.O) shares rose nearly 2% on Friday and closed at $11.41, with about 38.5 million shares changing hands. U.S. markets are shut on Sunday and reopen on Monday. The move matters for AGNC because it is an agency mortgage REIT: it owns agency mortgage-backed securities (MBS), bonds built from pools of home loans with government backing, and funds them largely with short-term borrowing. When the market reprices mortgage bonds higher, it can lift a REIT’s “book value” — the net value of assets minus liabilities — and
11 January 2026
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Louisiana-Pacific stock jumps 9% on Trump mortgage-bond plan — what to watch before Monday

Louisiana-Pacific stock jumps 9% on Trump mortgage-bond plan — what to watch before Monday

New York, Jan 10, 2026, 21:06 (EST) — Market closed Shares of Louisiana-Pacific surged roughly 9% on Friday, closing at $92.05, as buyers targeted housing-related stocks amid renewed optimism over falling mortgage rates. With U.S. markets closed for the weekend, Monday will reveal if the rally can hold. (Yahoo Finance) This shift is significant for LP Building Solutions, which markets engineered wood products to homebuilders, repair, and remodeling sectors—fields closely tied to mortgage costs. When borrowing costs drop, traders typically bid up stocks across the supply chain, from builders all the way to suppliers. (MarketScreener) Trump announced plans to have
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Stock Market Today

Walmart stock jumps to $131 as traders brace for CPI and Feb. 19 earnings

Walmart stock jumps to $131 as traders brace for CPI and Feb. 19 earnings

7 February 2026
Walmart shares rose 3.3% Friday to $131.18, up 10% since Jan. 30, as the Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time. The retailer’s market value crossed $1 trillion this week. Investors await January inflation data on Feb. 13 and Walmart’s quarterly results on Feb. 19 for signs of continued momentum.
Caterpillar stock price jumps 7% to $726 as Dow cracks 50,000 — what matters next week

Caterpillar stock price jumps 7% to $726 as Dow cracks 50,000 — what matters next week

7 February 2026
Caterpillar shares surged 7.1% to $726.20 Friday, driving the Dow above 50,000 for the first time. The move erased recent losses and followed insider selling by Group President Bob De Lange earlier in the week. Deere and CNH Industrial also gained as investors rotated into industrial stocks. Markets await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data.
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