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European Shares Dip Amid U.S. Market Gains and Scrutiny

1/12/2026

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European shares opened lower on January 12, 2026, after mixed Asia markets.
The Department of Justice scrutinizes Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, escalating tensions with U.S. President Donald Trump over a renovation project.
U.S. stocks rose, with the S&P 500 up 0.6% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average up 0.5%.
Gold and silver prices increased as investors awaited U.S. inflation and wholesale prices data.

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Story summary

European shares opened lower on January 12, 2026, after mixed Asia markets.
The Department of Justice scrutinizes Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, escalating tensions with U.S. President Donald Trump over a renovation project.
U.S. stocks rose, with the S&P 500 up 0.6% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average up 0.5%.
Gold and silver prices increased as investors awaited U.S. inflation and wholesale prices data.