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Stocks Dip Amid Fed Investigation and Tariff Threats

1/18/2026

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S&P 500 fell 0.1% and Nasdaq 0.4% last week as stocks closed lower amid uncertainty.
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell is under investigation by Trump administration, fueling concerns.
U.S. President Donald Trump threatened a 25% tariff on countries dealing with Iran, unsettling investors.
Despite a favorable inflation report, Wells Fargo missed earnings and Goldman Sachs delivered mixed results.
Portfolio adjustments trimmed positions in Texas Roadhouse, Goldman Sachs, and Wells Fargo.

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Story summary

S&P 500 fell 0.1% and Nasdaq 0.4% last week as stocks closed lower amid uncertainty.
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell is under investigation by Trump administration, fueling concerns.
U.S. President Donald Trump threatened a 25% tariff on countries dealing with Iran, unsettling investors.
Despite a favorable inflation report, Wells Fargo missed earnings and Goldman Sachs delivered mixed results.
Portfolio adjustments trimmed positions in Texas Roadhouse, Goldman Sachs, and Wells Fargo.