Dow Falls After Justice Department Subpoenas Powell. Wall Street Is Worried About Fed Independence.

Market Performance - Stocks experienced a decline with the Dow Jones Industrial Average falling by 260 points, or 0.5% [1] - The S&P 500 index decreased by 0.1%, while the Nasdaq Composite saw a slight increase of 0.1% [1] Bond Yields - The yield on the 2-year Treasury note increased to 3.55% [1] - The yield on the 10-year Treasury note rose to 4.2% [1] Precious Metals - The price of gold increased by 2.3% [1] - Silver prices saw a significant rise of 6.6% [1] Investor Sentiment - Concerns regarding central bank independence, fueled by the Trump administration, have led to increased investor anxiety [1]