The escalating political clash between President Trump and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is causing significant market jitters. Fears over the Fed's independence are driving a sharp drop in the US dollar and a tumble in European and US stock futures. Conversely, safe-haven assets are surging, with gold breaking $4,600/oz and silver jumping over 5% to a new all-time high. Markets are focused on developments in this spat for near-term direction.
12-01-2026 10:20 GMT
by Zain Vawda