US Stock Market Navigates Early Week Volatility Amidst Powell Probe and Policy Proposals

The U.S. stock market opened Monday, January 12, 2026, on a cautious note, with major indexes experiencing early declines as investors digested a flurry of news, most notably a criminal probe involving Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and a new policy proposal from President Donald Trump. This comes after a strong close to last week, which saw the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) and S&P 500 (SPX) hit record highs following better-than-expected unemployment data.Major Index PerformanceAt the start of ...