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EPISODE · Jan 16, 2026 · 6 MIN

Geopolitical Risk

from The W.I.P. · host walter musumeci

The Justice Department has launched an investigation against the Federal Reserve and its chairman, Jerome Powell. Why is this bad for the economy now and in future? America’s biggest banks released earnings this week. Who is leading amongst lenders? Finally, financial markets have had a muted response to recent geopolitical events. Why are stocks not concerned by the current headlines?

The Justice Department has launched an investigation against the Federal Reserve and its chairman, Jerome Powell. Why is this bad for the economy now and in future? America’s biggest banks released earnings this week. Who is leading amongst lenders? Finally, financial markets have had a muted response to recent geopolitical events. Why are stocks not concerned by the current headlines?

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