March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are down -0.44%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH26) are down -0.66% this morning as investors trim risk ahead of a slew of U.S. economic data, including the retail sales report and producer inflation figu...
The financial markets were rocked this week as a surprise policy proposal from President Donald Trump sent shockwaves through the payments and lending industries. On Tuesday, January 13, 2026, shares of global payment giants and major credit card issuers plummeted following the President's call for a temporary 10% cap on
The global financial landscape was rocked this week as the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) launched an unprecedented criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. The move, which involves grand jury subpoenas regarding a multi-billion dollar renovation project, has triggered a sharp decline in major market indices and
The United States Department of Labor released the December 2025 Consumer Price Index (CPI) report on January 13, 2026, revealing a significant milestone in the post-pandemic economic recovery. Core CPI—a critical metric that excludes volatile food and energy costs—moderated to a 2.6% annual pace, marking its slowest
The global payment landscape faced a seismic shift this week as shares of the world’s dominant credit networks underwent a severe technical breakdown. The catalyst was a bold legislative and executive push to impose a national 10% cap on credit card interest rates—a move that sent shockwaves through
The financial sector faced a wave of uncertainty this week as President Donald Trump officially called for a federal 10% cap on credit card interest rates. The announcement, made on January 10, 2026, sent immediate shockwaves through the banking industry, with shares of major card issuers and payment processors tumbling
Wall Street’s record-breaking momentum hit a significant speed bump on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, as both the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average pulled back from all-time highs. The retreat marks a sharp transition from the "January effect" optimism that characterized the start of the year,
Mastercard Inc (NYSE:MA) shares are taking a dip on Tuesday as credit card stocks retreat following comments from JPMorgan Chase CFO Jeremy Barnum, who warned that President Donald Trump's proposed cap on credit card interest rates would ultimately hurt consumers and the broader economy.
Shares of global payments technology company Mastercard (NYSE:MA) fell 5.2% in the morning session after a proposal to cap credit card interest rates at 10% for one year sparked investor concern.
Shares of global payments technology company Visa (NYSE:V) fell 4.7% in the morning session after President Donald Trump called for a 10% one-year cap on credit card interest rates.
Capital One stock fell 6% yesterday after Donald Trump proposed a one-year 10% cap on the interest rates that American credit card companies can charge customers.
As of January 13, 2026, the financial technology landscape has moved far beyond the simple "buy button." For PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: PYPL), the journey from a pandemic-era darling to a value-stock turnaround story has been fraught with skepticism. However, a pivotal shift is underway. Under the leadership of CEO Alex Chriss, the company is [...]
As of January 13, 2026, American Express Company (NYSE: AXP) finds itself at a pivotal crossroads between record-breaking financial performance and a sudden shift in the regulatory winds. After a stellar 2025 that saw the stock reach all-time highs, the "Blue Box" is currently navigating a "policy shock" triggered by renewed political focus on credit [...]
Date: January 13, 2026 Introduction As of early 2026, Capital One Financial Corporation (NYSE: COF) stands at the pinnacle of the American consumer lending landscape. Following the seismic completion of its acquisition of Discover Financial Services in May 2025, the McLean, Virginia-based firm has transformed from a major credit card issuer into a vertically integrated [...]
The global financial landscape has been thrust into a state of profound uncertainty as a Department of Justice (DOJ) investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell escalates, threatening the long-standing independence of the U.S. central bank. As of January 13, 2026, the bullion market has emerged as the primary
JPM stock closed down 1.4% on Monday after Trump said he was considering a credit card interest rate cap following a surge in these rates over the past several years.
The financial sector is reeling this week as a new and aggressive regulatory threat takes center stage: a proposed 10% national cap on credit card interest rates. On January 9, 2026, President Donald Trump used a series of public statements to call for an immediate, one-year "affordability" cap to be
