Silver prices remain close to $90 following a drop on Friday as traders prepare for the Federal Reserve and the dollar.
Market Update on Silver Prices NEW YORK, January 18, 2026, 12:17 pm ET — Market Closed Spot silver finished at $89.65 an ounce on Friday, down 2.9% for the day but still showing a more than 12% increase for the week. The iShares Silver Trust (SLV) wrapped up the day at $81.02. Pan American Silver […]
Trump’s National Bitcoin Reserve is still being developed. Some states have already made progress with their own.
Trump’s Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Proposal During his campaign for the 2024 U.S. presidential election, Donald Trump hinted at a plan to establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve if he lost in 2020 but later secured a second term. He made this revelation at the Bitcoin 2024 conference in Nashville, Tennessee, where he expressed his vision of […]
Rick Rieder, a candidate for chairman of the Federal Reserve, talks with the Trump team.
Panelists Douglas Holtz-Eakin and Dan Clifton are set to discuss the economic situation and bank profits during Donald Trump’s presidency. In an exclusive conversation, Rick Rieder, a BlackRock executive, touched on key topics during his interview for the top position at the central bank, including the Federal Reserve’s profitability, according to a senior official. The […]
Trump supports DOJ investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell despite criticism
President Donald Trump recently argued that the support from conservatives is influencing the Justice Department’s investigation into Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, suggesting it appears to be politically motivated. In an interview with CBS News’ Tony Dokoupil, Trump was questioned about the scrutiny surrounding Powell, particularly regarding his congressional testimony last summer focused on costly […]
Federal Reserve overlooked questions regarding Powell’s testimony to Congress.
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell has reportedly “ignored” multiple requests from prosecutors, which led the Justice Department to employ “legal means” to gather information regarding his testimony to Congress regarding changes to the Federal Reserve system, according to U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro. Pirro, who is the leading federal prosecutor in Washington, D.C., downplayed alarming rumors […]
Senator Thom Tillis from the GOP plans to prevent any of Trump’s Federal Reserve nominees due to the inquiry into Powell.
Tillis Blocks Trump’s Fed Nominee Amid Powell Investigation North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis announced on Sunday that he plans to block President Trump’s nominee for the Federal Reserve, in light of a Justice Department investigation into Chairman Jerome Powell. This decision from Tillis could make it more complicated for the Senate Banking Committee, which includes […]
Tillis vows to prevent Trump’s Federal Reserve nominee due to Powell inquiry
Senate Republicans are gearing up to block President Donald Trump’s actions regarding Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s potential successors. Senator Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) stated that he will oppose any future nominations for Fed chair after it was revealed that Powell is under investigation related to his testimony about Federal Reserve reforms. “If there was ever […]
Australian Dollar increases as US Dollar falls amid Federal Reserve probe
The Australian dollar (AUD) rebounded against the US dollar (USD) on Monday, reversing three days of losses. This increase in the AUD/USD pair coincided with a decline in the dollar, potentially tied to emerging worries about the Federal Reserve’s stance. A criminal investigation has been initiated by federal prosecutors concerning Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. […]
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell being examined over office renovation: report
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia has initiated a criminal investigation into Jerome Powell, the Chairman of the Federal Reserve. This inquiry centers around the renovation of the Fed’s headquarters and whether Powell’s statements to Congress about the project were accurate. Sources informed The New York Times that the investigation aims to […]
Venezuela’s 3% Bitcoin reserve may impact Bitcoin’s price: Here’s how
Venezuela’s Bitcoin Holdings and Their Implications Venezuela reportedly possesses around 600,000 Bitcoins (BTC). With President Nicolas Maduro now in custody, any potential U.S. seizure of these coins could lead to lengthy legal disputes, possibly dragging on for years. This situation means that roughly 3% of the total Bitcoin supply might effectively be sidelined, potentially never […]