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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

IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva backed Fed Chair Jerome Powell as he faces political pressure from the Trump administration. Trump said he doesn’t plan to fire Powell but left future action open. Fitch warned that eroding Fed independence could damage the U.S. credit rating. JPMorgan’s Jamie Dimon and European officials cautioned that interference could push rates higher.
15 January 2026
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NAB share price jumps 1% after ASX close as rate and rotation bets collide

NAB share price jumps 1% after ASX close as rate and rotation bets collide

National Australia Bank shares rose 1.1% to A$42.36 on Thursday, rebounding after earlier losses among Australian banks. The S&P/ASX 200 closed up 0.5% at 8,861.70, its highest since November, as miners set a new record and financials gained. Investors await Australia’s December quarter CPI on Jan. 28 and the Reserve Bank’s policy meeting on Feb. 2–3. NAB’s first-quarter trading update is due Feb. 18.
15 January 2026
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Visa stock ticks up after-hours as Trump rate-cap talk hangs over payments

Visa stock ticks up after-hours as Trump rate-cap talk hangs over payments

Visa shares rose 0.4% to $329.17 in after-hours trading Wednesday, rebounding from a 4.5% drop earlier in the week. Political pressure from Washington, including Trump’s proposed 10% credit card rate cap and the Credit Card Competition Act, has weighed on payment stocks. Visa expanded stablecoin payment pilots with fintech BVNK and released a 2026 economic outlook predicting 2.7% global GDP growth.
15 January 2026
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Bank of America stock: BAC dips premarket after Q4 beat as interest-income outlook takes center stage

Bank of America stock: BAC dips premarket after Q4 beat as interest-income outlook takes center stage

Bank of America shares fell 1.2% to $54.54 in premarket trading after Q4 earnings topped estimates with net income of $7.6 billion, or 98 cents per share. The bank reported a 10% rise in net interest income and a 23% jump in equities trading revenue. Investors await the 8:30 a.m. ET call for 2026 guidance on rates, costs, and credit. Wells Fargo and Citigroup also posted mixed results.
14 January 2026
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Mortgage rates today: Rocket stock slips as 30-year fixed moves back above 6%

Mortgage rates today: Rocket stock slips as 30-year fixed moves back above 6%

Rocket Companies shares fell 1.9% to $22.76 in early Wednesday trading as the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate climbed to 6.07%. Mortgage lenders and insurers, including loanDepot and MGIC Investment, also dropped. U.S. consumer prices rose 2.7% in December, keeping traders focused on inflation and upcoming economic data. Investors are watching for fresh mortgage-application numbers and inflation reports later in the day.
14 January 2026
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Westpac share price dips after close as rate jitters return — what WBC investors watch next

Westpac share price dips after close as rate jitters return — what WBC investors watch next

Westpac shares closed down 0.6% at A$38.28 Wednesday, leading declines among Australia’s major banks despite a steady broader market. A Westpac-Melbourne Institute survey showed consumer sentiment fell 1.7% in January. The Reserve Bank of Australia has signaled its rate-cut cycle may be over, with some banks warning of a possible hike next month. The next RBA policy decision is set for Feb. 3.
14 January 2026
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NAB share price slips after a two-day run as rate jitters return — what to watch next

NAB share price slips after a two-day run as rate jitters return — what to watch next

National Australia Bank fell 1.1% to A$41.91 at Wednesday’s close, erasing some recent gains as investors weighed shifting expectations for a February Reserve Bank rate decision. Trading volume reached about 1.46 million shares. The S&P/ASX 200 edged up 0.1%, lifted by energy and resources despite losses in financials. NAB’s next trading update is scheduled for Feb. 18.
14 January 2026
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American Express stock slips again as Trump’s 10% credit-card rate cap keeps AXP in focus

American Express stock slips again as Trump’s 10% credit-card rate cap keeps AXP in focus

American Express shares fell 0.7% to $356.98 by midday Tuesday, extending losses after President Trump proposed a one-year 10% cap on credit-card interest rates. The move has fueled uncertainty for lenders and investors ahead of AmEx’s Jan. 30 earnings report. Visa and Mastercard shares also dropped after the announcement. The Federal Reserve reported average U.S. card rates at 20.97% in November.
13 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

Bread Financial shares fell 10.8% to $71.65 Monday after Donald Trump proposed a one-year 10% cap on credit card interest rates, with no details on enforcement. The selloff spread to other lenders, including Synchrony and Capital One. Analysts questioned the proposal’s viability, citing legal hurdles. Bread Financial reports earnings Jan. 29, with investors watching for commentary on policy risks.
12 January 2026
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SoFi stock slides as CEO Anthony Noto weighs Trump’s 10% credit-card rate cap

SoFi stock slides as CEO Anthony Noto weighs Trump’s 10% credit-card rate cap

SoFi Technologies shares fell 2.4% to $26.74 Monday after CEO Anthony Noto said Trump’s proposed 10% cap on credit-card rates could boost demand for personal loans. The stock had reached $28.05 before reversing. Capital One and Synchrony dropped 7.5% and 8.9%, while Visa and Mastercard each lost about 2%. Trump’s plan would cap rates for one year starting January 20.
12 January 2026
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Goldman Sachs stock ticks up as Powell probe threat, rate-cap talk keep banks on edge

Goldman Sachs stock ticks up as Powell probe threat, rate-cap talk keep banks on edge

Goldman Sachs shares rose 0.6% to $944.73 in Monday afternoon trading ahead of fourth-quarter earnings due Jan. 15. Markets weighed Trump’s proposed 10% cap on credit-card interest rates and threats to indict Fed Chair Jerome Powell. Traders are focused on Tuesday’s U.S. CPI report and major bank earnings. Goldman’s chief economist now expects Fed rate cuts in June and September.
12 January 2026
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JPMorgan stock drops as Trump pushes 10% credit-card rate cap, with earnings up next

JPMorgan stock drops as Trump pushes 10% credit-card rate cap, with earnings up next

JPMorgan shares dropped about 2% Monday after Donald Trump proposed capping credit card interest rates at 10% for one year. Analysts questioned the legal path for such a cap, noting it would require congressional action. Other major banks also fell, with Capital One down nearly 7%. Investors are watching JPMorgan’s Tuesday earnings for commentary on consumer credit trends.
12 January 2026
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Mortgage rates today hover near 6.2% as Rocket stock slips in premarket

Mortgage rates today hover near 6.2% as Rocket stock slips in premarket

Rocket Companies fell 0.6% to $23.14 in premarket trading Monday, retreating after Friday’s housing-driven rally. Mortgage rates hovered near 6.2% as the White House directed $200 billion in government-backed mortgage bond purchases, with an initial $3 billion round underway. loanDepot dropped 2.1% premarket. Investors await Tuesday’s U.S. inflation data.
12 January 2026
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