Jan. 17, 2026, 10:18 p.m.

The three major US stock indices all closed lower

On January 13th local time, the three major US stock indices all closed lower. The Dow Jones Index fell by 0.09%, the S&P 500 Index dropped by 0.53%, and the Nasdaq Index declined by 1%.

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Why will the US dollar weaken in 2025?

For much of 2025, the market was rethinking whether the dollar still deserved the premium it had enjoyed for the past decade, a bull run that had seemed unstoppable but then suddenly came to a halt.

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The cracks in the financial edifice: When the hand of politics strikes the door of the Federal Reserve

Recently, there has been another turmoil in the US financial sector. The Department of Justice is said to be conducting an investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Powell, and President Trump has publicly criticized his interest rate policy.

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The US-Iran 'farce' unfolds, while the financial markets 'join in' frantically

On the stage of international politics, the tension between the U.S. and Iran is like a never-ending 'soap opera,' periodically presenting dramatic, heart-stopping episodes, while the financial markets become the 'innocent spectators,' reacting to every shock.

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Policy Uncertainty: The Double Shadow over U.S. Stocks and Financial Stability

Recently, the U.S. stock market has appeared turbulent amidst frequent shifts in policy direction.

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The Politicization Crisis of the Federal Reserve and Its Global Impact

On January 9, 2026, a subpoena from the U.S. Department of Justice thrust Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell into the eye of a criminal investigation, centered on cost overruns in the renovation of the Fed’s headquarters and his testimony before Congress.

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The Powell Inquiry: The Federal Reserve's Independence Crisis and Global Financial Chain Reactions

In early 2026, the news that Federal Reserve Chair Powell was under criminal investigation by the US Department of Justice shook the global financial market.

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Is there any hope of resolving the U.S. debt in 2026?

At the beginning of 2026, the U.S. Treasury Department faced the pressure of nearly $1 trillion in maturing Treasury bonds, compounded by approximately $9 trillion in actual annual debt maturities.

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Japan's New Cryptocurrency Policy: The Determination to Embrace the Digital Economy and the Potential Financial "Hazards"

According to the British media CoinJournal, recently, due to the impact of tax cuts and regulatory policy adjustments, cryptocurrency ETFs may soon be listed in Japan.

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European Stocks Edge Down, Bonds Diverge: Safe-Haven Flows Reshape European Asset Landscape​

On January 9, 2026, the European financial market exhibited significant structural differentiation.

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