2026 starts with sharp political shocksThe year 2026 opened under intense political tension. President Donald Trump threatened strong action against Iran. The warning followed US forces capturing Venezuela’s leader. His administration launched a criminal investigation into the Federal Reserve chair. Officials also targeted major profit drivers at banks and institutional investors. These moves created widespread market uncertainty. Stocks remain surprisingly resilientInvestors expected a steep equity selloff. That decline never materialized. Traders largely ignored the political chaos. US stock indexes reached record highs early in the week. Prices later fell only slightly. Markets held steady despite mounting geopolitical and economic risks.…
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