US Stocks Steady Amid Political Turmoil; Digital Tax Threats Loom

Wall Street maintained cautious stability as President TRUMP escalated his campaign against Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, claiming "sufficient cause" for her removal. Cook countered, asserting the President lacks authority to dismiss her. The Dow Jones Industrial Average held steady, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite edged up 0.2%.

Longer-dated Treasury yields fluctuated as markets weighed the implications of political interference in Fed independence. The 10-year yield dipped to 4.26%, while the 30-year ROSE to 4.9%.

Trade tensions resurfaced with Trump's threat of retaliatory tariffs on technology exports from nations imposing digital services taxes. The move risks escalating global trade conflicts that could Ripple across asset classes, including cryptocurrencies.