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🚨 POWELL UNDER FIRE, METALS EXPLODE & BANKS BLEED: The Ultimate Trading Week Ahead
Monday, January 12, 2026 | DCG COMMAND CENTER Weekly Market Gameplan
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🔥 Your 60-Second Market Briefing: What Every Trader MUST Know This Week
BREAKING: Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell faces criminal DOJ investigation while silver hits record $84/oz and Trump's 10% credit card rate cap sends banks plummeting. Precious metals surge on geopolitical chaos, Iran tensions escalate, and Michael Saylor loads another $1.25B Bitcoin. This isn't just another Monday—this is the week everything changes.
📊 MARKET SNAPSHOT - PRE-MARKET JANUARY 12, 2026
FUTURES BLEED RED:
S&P 500 (SPY): $690.76 | Down -0.7% premarket | Friday Close: $694.07
ES Futures: 6,968.50 | -36.50 pts (-0.52%)
NASDAQ (QQQ): Down -0.8%
DIA: Down -0.67%
VIX: 16.35 (Fear rising)
PRECIOUS METALS ON FIRE:
GOLD: $4,600/oz (NEW ALL-TIME HIGH) +1.9%
SILVER: $84.16/oz (RECORD HIGH) +5.43% | Previously $79.82
Gold/Silver Ratio: 54.61 (Silver outperformance)
CRYPTO CONSOLIDATION:
BITCOIN: $91,704 (+1.34%) | Trading Range: $85K-$94K
ETHEREUM: $3,113 (+0.13%)
Total Crypto Market Cap: $3.18T (-0.11%)
KEY BOND LEVELS:
10-Year Treasury: 4.72% (Breaking through 4.20%)
Dollar Index (DXY): Sliding -0.5% (Weakest in 3 weeks)
🚨 BREAKING NEWS THAT'S MOVING MARKETS RIGHT NOW
#1 POWELL BOMBSHELL: Criminal Investigation Rocks Fed Independence
THE HEADLINE: DOJ serves Federal Reserve with grand jury subpoenas threatening criminal indictment of Chair Jerome Powell over June testimony about Fed headquarters renovation project.
WHAT HAPPENED:
Powell released rare video statement Sunday night confirming investigation
DOJ investigating potential perjury/false statements over $2.5B building renovation
Powell: "This is about whether the Fed will set rates based on evidence—or political pressure"
Investigation centered on alleged cost overruns and misleading Congress
MARKET IMPACT: ✅ FLIGHT TO SAFETY: Gold/silver surge as Fed independence fears spike ✅ DOLLAR WEAKNESS: DXY down -0.5%, weakest move in 3 weeks
✅ RATE UNCERTAINTY: Fed credibility questioned, 2026 cut outlook murky ❌ FUTURES DUMP: S&P futures -0.7% as Trump-Powell drama escalates
TRADE IMPLICATIONS:
BULLISH: GLD, SLV, TLT (safe havens)
BEARISH: SPY, QQQ (risk-off mode)
WATCH: Volatility spike plays (VXX, UVXY)
QUOTE OF THE DAY: "No one is above the law. But this unprecedented action should be seen in the broader context of the administration's threats and ongoing pressure." - Jerome Powell
#2 TRUMP TORPEDOES BANKS: 10% Credit Card Rate Cap Crushes Financials
THE SHOCKER: President Trump calls for one-year 10% cap on credit card interest rates (currently 20-21% average), effective January 20, 2026.
PRE-MARKET CARNAGE:
Capital One (COF): -10% (Biggest exposure to CC business)
Citigroup (C): -4%
JPMorgan (JPM): -3% | Last Close: $329.19
Bank of America (BAC): -2.36%
American Express (AXP): -4.87%
Visa (V): -1.94%
Mastercard (MA): -2.21%
Wells Fargo (WFC): -2.01%
Synchrony Financial (SYF): -10%
THE WINNERS:
Affirm (AFRM): +$4 (Buy-now-pay-later benefits)
ANALYST TAKE: Banking industry warns 10% cap would "reduce credit availability" and force 14M+ households to lose access to credit. But Trump doubles down: "We will no longer let Americans be ripped off!"
EARNINGS COLLISION: This drops RIGHT as major banks report Q4 earnings this week (JPM Tuesday, C/BAC/WFC Wednesday, GS/MS Thursday).
TRADE SETUP:
SHORT: COF, SYF (highest CC exposure)
LONG: AFRM (alternative lending winner)
HEDGE: MS/WFC (less CC-dependent)
#3 PRECIOUS METALS SUPERNOVA: Silver Hits $84, Gold Breaks $4,600
HISTORIC MOVES:
Silver: $84.16/oz (NEW ALL-TIME HIGH, +5.43% today)
Gold: $4,600.33/oz (NEW ALL-TIME HIGH, +1.9%)
Silver YTD: +18.39% (CRUSHING equities)
Gold YTD: +4.3%
CATALYSTS STACKING:
Powell Investigation: Fed independence concerns drive safe-haven flows
Iran Tensions: US mulling military options amid protests
Dollar Weakness: DXY down sharply supporting metal prices
Industrial Demand: Silver's dual role (precious + industrial metal)
Fed Cut Expectations: At least 2 cuts priced for 2026
MINING STOCK EXPLOSION:
First Majestic Silver (AG): Gapping up on 77% silver price surge since last earnings
Global X Silver Miners (SIL): +4.4% premarket
iShares Silver Trust (SLV): +5.6% premarket
GOLDMAN SACHS FORECAST: Gold to $4,900 by December 2026 (might hit this afternoon at this pace!)
TRADE RECOMMENDATIONS:
Core Position: SLV, GLD (physical exposure)
Aggressive: AG, PAAS, HL (silver miners)
Options: SLV calls (strike $90-95 for Feb/Mar)
#4 SAYLOR STRIKES AGAIN: Strategy Buys 13,627 Bitcoin for $1.25B
THE BUY: Michael Saylor's Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) purchased 13,627 BTC from January 5-11, 2026 for aggregate $1.25B.
CURRENT HOLDINGS:
Total Bitcoin: 673,783+ BTC
Value: ~$61.8 billion at current prices
% of All BTC: Over 3% of max 21M supply
MSTR STOCK:
Current: $157.33 (Friday close)
Premarket: Watching for reaction
52-Week Range: $149.75 - $457.20
YTD: Down -65% from highs
Market Cap: $45.2B (trading BELOW BTC holdings value)
KEY INSIGHT: MSTR now trades at 0.90x NAV—meaning you can buy Bitcoin CHEAPER through MSTR stock than buying BTC directly (but with leverage risk).
CONTROVERSY: Q4 2025 unrealized loss of $17.44B as BTC dropped 25% in Q4. But Saylor remains undeterred.
TRADE IDEA:
For Bitcoin Bulls: MSTR offers leveraged exposure
Risk: $5B convertible debt due 2028 is out-of-the-money
Analyst Targets: Average $486 (Strong Buy from 13/16 analysts)
#5 IRAN ON THE BRINK: Geopolitical Risk Premium Surges
ESCALATION:
Iran's internet blackout: 90+ hours and counting
Hundreds killed in government crackdown on protesters
Trump signals US "closely monitoring" and weighing "strong options"
Iran's FM: "We are ready for war, but also for dialogue"
Trump may restore internet access (consulting with Musk)
ENERGY IMPACT:
European Natural Gas: +5.4% to €29.89/MWh
Oil: GS forecasts trend down to $56 Brent/$52 WTI 2026 average
DEFENSE PLAYS HEATING UP: Watch defense/aerospace sector as geopolitical premium builds.
📈 THIS WEEK'S MAJOR CATALYSTS & ECONOMIC EVENTS
MONDAY, JANUARY 12
11:30 AM: 3 & 6 Month Bill Auction
1:00 PM: 10-Year Note Auction
Fed Speakers: Bostic (12:30 PM), Barkin (12:45 PM), Williams (6:00 PM)
TUESDAY, JANUARY 13 🔥
8:30 AM: CPI INFLATION DATA (Major market mover)
Expected: Core CPI +0.3% m/m
BofA forecasts: +0.4% headline (firmer than Nov)
Earnings: JPMorgan (JPM) before bell, Delta Airlines (DAL)
Fed Speakers: Musalem, Barkin
Trump Iran Briefing: Expected update on options
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14 🚨
SUPREME COURT TARIFF RULING (Potential market bomb)
8:30 AM: PPI Inflation, Retail Sales, Existing Home Sales
Earnings: Wells Fargo (WFC), Citigroup (C), Bank of America (BAC)
Fed Speakers: Paulson, Miran, Kashkari, Williams
Key Watch: SCOTUS ruling on Trump tariff authority could move markets 3-5%
THURSDAY, JANUARY 15
8:30 AM: Jobless Claims, NY/Philly Fed Manufacturing
Earnings: Goldman Sachs (GS), Morgan Stanley (MS), BlackRock (BLK), Taiwan Semi (TSM)
Fed Speakers: Bostic, Barkin
FRIDAY, JANUARY 16
9:15 AM: Industrial Production
Earnings: PNC Financial (PNC), State Street (STT), Regions (RF)
Fed Speaker: Jefferson
💰 HIGH-CONVICTION TRADING OPPORTUNITIES
⚡ MOMENTUM TRADES - IMMEDIATE ACTION
TRADE #1: Silver Miners Breakout (RATING: 9/10)
SETUP:
Silver at all-time highs ($84.16) with clear momentum
Mining stocks lagging physical silver (opportunity)
Industrial demand (solar, EVs, AI) + safe-haven flows = perfect storm
ENTRIES:
First Majestic Silver (AG): Entry $12.50-$13.00 | Target $16.50 (+25%) | Stop $11.75
Pan American Silver (PAAS): Entry $18.25-$18.75 | Target $23.00 (+23%) | Stop $17.25
Hecla Mining (HL): Entry $5.85-$6.10 | Target $7.50 (+23%) | Stop $5.50
ETF PLAY:
SLV Calls: Feb $90 calls | Entry $1.50-$2.00 | Target $4.00+ | Risk 50%
CATALYST: Path open to $90-$100 silver if industrial squeeze tightens
TIMEFRAME: 2-4 weeks swing
TRADE #2: Bank Earnings Fade (RATING: 8/10)
THESIS: Trump's 10% CC rate cap + Fed investigation = perfect storm for bank underperformance, EVEN with good earnings.
SHORT SETUPS:
Capital One (COF): Short $245-$250 | Target $215 (-12%) | Stop $258
Why: 43% revenue from credit cards (highest exposure)
Synchrony (SYF): Short $60-$62 | Target $52 (-14%) | Stop $65
Why: Pure CC play, no diversification
LONG SETUPS (Relative Strength):
Morgan Stanley (MS): Long $122-$125 | Target $138 (+11%) | Stop $118
Why: Wealth management focus, minimal CC exposure
Earnings: Thursday (expect beat)
HEDGE: Buy MS calls, sell COF calls (pairs trade)
TIMEFRAME: Through earnings week (expires Friday)
TRADE #3: Safe-Haven Rotation (RATING: 7/10)
THESIS: Powell investigation + Iran tensions = sustained flight to quality
CORE POSITIONS:
GLD: Entry $254-$256 | Target $275 (+8%) | No stop (core holding)
TLT: Entry $89.50-$90.50 | Target $95 (+5.5%) | Stop $87.50
GOLD: Entry $34-$35 | Target $40 (+16%) | Stop $32.50
AGGRESSIVE:
NUGT (3x Gold Miners): Entry $35-$37 | Target $45 (+25%) | Stop $32
WARNING: High volatility, size accordingly
TIMEFRAME: Hold through Fed uncertainty (2-4 weeks)
TRADE #4: Bitcoin Consolidation Break (RATING: 6/10)
SETUP: BTC trading $85K-$94K for 2 weeks = Bollinger Band squeeze forming
TRADE:
Wait for breakout above $94K or below $86K
Bullish Play: MSTR entry $155-$160 | Target $195 (+23%) | Stop $148
Direct BTC: Entry on dip to $88K-$89K | Target $105K | Stop $84K
SAYLOR EFFECT: Strategy adding $1.25B weekly = constant buying pressure
RISK: $5B convertible debt due 2028 + unrealized Q4 losses
TIMEFRAME: 4-8 weeks
🎯 EARNINGS PLAYS - BANKING WEEK
VERIFIED PRICE: $329.19 (Friday close) ANALYST CONSENSUS: Beat expected, but stock may fade on CC rate cap news ESTIMATE: EPS $4.62 | Revenue $47.97B
THE TRADE:
Sell the news: Short $332-$335 | Target $315 | Stop $340
Rationale: Even a beat gets sold off given 10% rate cap overhang
ALTERNATIVE:
Iron Condor: Sell $320 put / $340 call (collect premium on range-bound move)
Morgan Stanley (MS) - Thursday
THE BULLISH OUTLIER: Wealth management + investment banking strength Less credit card exposure than peers
TRADE:
Buy ahead of earnings: Entry $120-$122 | Target $135 post-earnings
Calls: Jan 24 $125 calls | Entry $3.50-$4.00 | Target $8+
🔮 SECTOR ROTATION ANALYSIS
🟢 BULLISH SECTORS (Money Flowing IN)
1. PRECIOUS METALS ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Gold miners: GOLD, NEM, AEM
Silver miners: AG, PAAS, HL, FSM
STRONGEST: Silver up 18% YTD
2. DEFENSE/AEROSPACE ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Iran tensions + Trump $1.5T defense budget
Leaders: LMT, RTX, GD, NOC
Drones: AVAV, KTOS, ONDS
3. ALTERNATIVE LENDING ⭐⭐⭐
AFRM: +$4 on Trump CC cap news
UPST, LC: Buy-now-pay-later winners
Taking share from traditional CC companies
4. ENERGY (Selected) ⭐⭐⭐
Nat gas +5.4% on Europe concerns
Watch: UNG, BOIL (natural gas plays)
🔴 BEARISH SECTORS (Money Flowing OUT)
1. FINANCIALS/BANKS ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Credit card issuers crushed: COF -10%, SYF -10%
Major banks down: JPM, C, BAC all -2% to -4%
AVOID: Anything with CC exposure
2. TECHNOLOGY (Selective) ⭐⭐⭐
Powell news weighing on risk assets
QQQ down -0.8% premarket
Exception: AI infrastructure still strong
3. CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY ⭐⭐
Affordability concerns persist
Retail sales Wed could disappoint
🎲 TRUMP TRADING PLAYBOOK
Active Trump Momentum Trades:
1. GREENLAND PLAY:
Critical Minerals (CRML): Up $2 on Greenland chatter
Trump renewing interest in Greenland acquisition
Watch: Rare earth/mining stocks
2. IRAN PLAYS:
Defense stocks on "strong options" comment
Oil volatility trades
Safe-haven gold/silver
3. CREDIT CARD DISRUPTION:
Short traditional banks
Long fintech disruptors
4. FED CHAIR SPECULATION:
Kevin Hassett odds rising (says "still interested in Fed job")
Kevin Warsh also in mix
Powell term ends May 2026 (but board seat through 2028)
📉 S&P 500 FUTURES KEY LEVELS
CURRENT: ES 6,968.50 (Down -36.50 pts)
CRITICAL LEVELS:
Resistance: 7,002 (Friday target hit), 7,020, 7,037-7,039
Support: 6,964 (Friday breakdown level), 6,959, 6,945 (major)
Bullish Above: 6,990 (big test)
Bearish Below: 6,945 (triggers sell to 6,900)
ADAM MANCINI'S CALL: Friday's 6,964 failed breakdown was long trigger with 7,002 target—HIT. Now watching 6,990 as new support level.
THE SETUP:
Failed breakdown = bullish
But Powell news creating new uncertainty
Need hold above 6,959 or see flush to 6,945
🌍 GLOBAL MARKET WATCH
EUROPE:
German DAX: RECORD HIGH this morning
FTSE 100: -0.1% (mining stocks +, banks -)
CAC 40: -0.5%
ASIA:
China: Vice Premier He welcomes foreign investment
Japan: Yen strengthening on risk-off flows
INTERNATIONAL ETF MOVERS:
EWG (Germany): +0.1%
FXI (China): Flat
EWJ (Japan): Watch for rotation
💎 CRYPTO MARKET DEEP DIVE
Bitcoin Technical Analysis
CURRENT: $91,704 (+1.34%) RANGE: $85,000 - $94,000 (2-week consolidation) PATTERN: Bollinger Band squeeze (volatility explosion coming)
BULL CASE:
Saylor buying $1.25B weekly = constant bid
Institutional accumulation via ETFs
Fed cuts 2026 = liquidity positive
50% of top 20 US banks now offer BTC products
BEAR CASE:
Failed to hold $94K multiple times
Macro uncertainty (Powell, rates)
ETF outflows: Nearly $500M last week
TARGET:
Upside: $105K (CoinCodex Feb target)
Downside: $86K support test
Altcoin Watch:
SOLANA (SOL):
$142.07 (+4.59%)
ETF inflows strengthening institutional support
Technical: Breaking out of consolidation
ETHEREUM (ETH):
$3,113 (+0.13%)
Lagging BTC, watch for catch-up move
MEME COINS:
DOGE: $0.14 (+0.51%)
Sector sentiment: Neutral
DEFI:
Layer 2 tokens watching for breakout
DeFi dominance: 4.50% (steady)
🎯 TODAY'S IMMEDIATE ACTION PLAN
MARKET OPEN (9:30 AM EST) - First 30 Minutes:
1. FADE THE OPEN:
S&P likely opens -0.7%, watch for bounce to short or break lower
Banks will gap down—wait for dead-cat bounce to short
2. PRECIOUS METALS:
SLV/GLD: Wait for morning profit-taking, buy dips
Miners (AG, PAAS): Enter on any 2-3% pullback
3. DEFENSE:
If market continues lower, rotate into safe havens
TLT bonds, GLD gold as hedges
MID-DAY (10:30 AM - 2:00 PM):
WATCH FED SPEAKERS:
Bostic (12:30 PM): Watch for Powell investigation commentary
Barkin (12:45 PM): Rate outlook
Williams (6:00 PM): Post-close, but may leak insights
POWER HOUR (3:00 - 4:00 PM):
POSITIONING FOR TUESDAY CPI:
If market stabilizes, small long positions into CPI
If market bleeds all day, stay defensive
OVERNIGHT RISK:
Keep positions small ahead of CPI Tuesday 8:30 AM
Iran situation could escalate overnight
📰 WHITE HOUSE & POLITICAL IMPACT
Press Releases & Statements (Jan 12, 2026):
1. Credit Card Rate Cap:
Trump doubles down on 10% cap, says companies "will be in violation of law" if don't comply by Jan 20
Banking industry pushes back hard
Market impact: Severe for CC-dependent financials
2. Fed Investigation:
White House distancing itself
Trump tells NBC: "I don't know anything about it, but he's certainly not very good at the Fed"
Hassett (NEC Director): "I don't think rate stance had anything to do with events"
Market reads: Political pressure campaign continues
3. Iran Options:
Trump: "US may meet with Iran" but also "closely monitoring" for military action
May work with Musk to restore internet
Market impact: Elevated geopolitical risk premium
4. Greenland:
Secretary of State Rubio to meet Denmark leaders this week
EU Commissioner: "It would be end of NATO if US took Greenland by force"
Market impact: Dollar weakness, defense stocks up
🔥 HOT STOCK ALERTS - UNUSUAL ACTIVITY
TEMPUS AI (TEM):
UP 8.3% premarket on preliminary Q4 results
Revenue: $1.27B (83% growth YoY, 30% organic)
Diagnostics: $955M (111% growth)
Entry: $66-$68 | Target: $78 (+15%) | Stop: $62
Catalyst: Contract values exceeding $1.1B
ALIBABA (BABA):
UP $6.50 on AI download surge
Qwen AI model: 700M+ downloads on Hugging Face
December alone exceeded next 8 models COMBINED
Entry: $150-$152 | Target: $165 (+10%) | Stop: $146
LULULEMON (LULU):
Positive Q4 guidance at ICR Conference
Entry on dip: $385-$390 | Target: $425 | Stop: $375
QXO INC:
Transportation/logistics play worth watching
DUOLINGO (DUOL):
CFO transition, preliminary Q4 metrics
DAU: +30% YoY
Bookings: $330-$336M (in line)
Watch for dip entry around $170
🎓 ADVANCED TRADER INSIGHTS
Options Flow Analysis:
UNUSUAL ACTIVITY:
MRK (Merck): Lotto puts purchased—expect "tricky tape for new buyers"
SPY: Heavy put buying Friday into weekend (Powell news anticipated?)
SLV: Call volume surging (positioned for $90)
DARK POOL PRINTS:
Large blocks in defensive names (PG, JNJ, KO)
Rotation from growth to safety
Market Internals:
BREADTH:
Advance/Decline: Negative divergence forming
New Highs/Lows: Deteriorating
Watch for 3.5% drop from current levels to trigger systematic selling
SENTIMENT:
Fear & Greed: 41 (Fear)
Put/Call Ratio: Elevated (defensive positioning)
VIX: 16.35 (Rising but not panic yet)
🎯 WEEKLY TRADE SCORECARD
Based on overnight and premarket developments, here's how we're rating each major trade:
Trade | Rating | Entry | Target | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Silver Miners (AG, PAAS) | 9/10 | $12.50, $18.50 | +25% | 2-week swing |
Short Banks (COF, SYF) | 8/10 | $245, $60 | -12% | Through earnings |
Long Gold (GLD, NUGT) | 7/10 | $254, $35 | +8%, +25% | 4-week hold |
Bitcoin/MSTR Breakout | 6/10 | Wait | $195, $105K | Squeeze play |
Long MS (Earnings) | 8/10 | $122 | $135 | Thu earnings |
Iran Defense Plays | 6/10 | Various | +10-15% | Event-driven |
📱 COMMUNITY INSIGHTS & MASTERMIND HIGHLIGHTS
From the Trading Floor:
@WallStJesus:
"Banks getting destroyed premarket. JPM -2.4%, C -3.6%, BAC -1.5%"
"TEM up 8.3% on prelim Q4 beat"
"Ishares Silver Trust +5.6%, Miners +4.4%"
@MikeZaccardi:
"10yr through 4.20% - watch this level"
"$84 record silver, gold bucking up against $4600"
"US banks lower ahead of earnings $XLF $KBE"
"Restaurant stocks up big YTD per BofA"
@JesseCohen:
"Big Short investor Michael Burry holding put options on Oracle $ORCL"
"1 stock to buy: MS | 1 stock to sell: COF"
@AdamMancini:
"Best long of 2026 in ES_F: 6964 Failed Breakdown"
"Main target 7002 hit, bonus 7006 hit"
"6990 now support, hold runner"
Mastermind Consensus:
✅ Silver/gold momentum trades are THE play ✅ Bank earnings week will be volatile—trade both sides ✅ Powell investigation = persistent safe-haven bid ✅ Supreme Court tariff ruling Wednesday could be massive
🌟 FINAL THOUGHTS & STRATEGY
The Big Picture:
This isn't just another trading week. We're witnessing:
Fed Independence Under Attack (Powell investigation)
Banking Model Disruption (Trump's 10% CC cap)
Precious Metals Breakout (Historic highs in gold/silver)
Geopolitical Escalation (Iran on the brink)
Major Earnings Season (Banks reporting into chaos)
How to Trade This:
If You're Bullish:
Stick to defensive sectors: Precious metals, select defense stocks
Morgan Stanley earnings play
Buy dips in quality names on CPI volatility
If You're Bearish:
Short banks with CC exposure (COF, SYF)
Buy puts on SPY/QQQ for CPI miss
VIX calls for volatility spike
If You're Unsure:
Go HEAVY into gold/silver (de-risked trades)
Trade small, stay nimble
Wait for Supreme Court ruling Wednesday for clarity
Risk Management Reminders:
Size Down: This is a news-driven week—reduce position sizes by 30-50%
Use Stops: Powell + CPI + Earnings = gap risk
Take Profits: Don't be greedy—lock in gains on runners
Stay Liquid: Keep 40%+ cash for opportunities
🚀 YOUR WEEK AHEAD CHECKLIST
MONDAY (TODAY):
Position in silver/gold (physical or miners)
Review bank short setups (COF, SYF)
Watch Fed speakers for Powell investigation commentary
Set alerts for ES 6,945 support test
TUESDAY:
CPI DATA 8:30 AM - trade the reaction, not the forecast
JPM earnings - fade the rally play
Reassess bank shorts based on JPM guidance
WEDNESDAY:
SUPREME COURT TARIFF RULING - could move markets 3-5%
Bank earnings trio: WFC, C, BAC
Retail sales data + PPI
THURSDAY:
MS earnings (bullish play)
GS earnings
Jobless claims
FRIDAY:
Take profits on weekly runners
Reassess positions for following week
Update trading journal
💬 CLOSING WISDOM
"In chaos, there is opportunity. This week will separate the prepared from the unprepared. Trade with conviction, manage risk religiously, and remember—the market doesn't care about your opinion. It only cares about price action."
The Powell investigation changes everything about Fed credibility.
The Trump CC cap changes everything about bank profitability.
The silver surge changes everything about safe-haven flows.
This is not the week to be complacent.
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Published: January 12, 2026, 7:00 AM EST
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