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Stocks Tumble Amid Geopolitical Tensions and Fed Criticism

1/12/2026

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Stocks are expected to decline on Monday after last week's record highs.
Geopolitical tensions stem from mass protests in Iran and from actions by U.S. President Donald Trump against the Federal Reserve's independence.
Dow futures fell 382 points, or 0.8 percent.
S&P 500 futures dropped 0.7 percent.
Nasdaq 100 futures declined 0.9 percent.

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Story summary

Stocks are expected to decline on Monday after last week's record highs.
Geopolitical tensions stem from mass protests in Iran and from actions by U.S. President Donald Trump against the Federal Reserve's independence.
Dow futures fell 382 points, or 0.8 percent.
S&P 500 futures dropped 0.7 percent.
Nasdaq 100 futures declined 0.9 percent.