Real Vision: Finance & Investing Fed Turmoil, Gold Hits New Highs, and Crypto Holds Steady: PALvatar Market Recap, January 12 2026
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Jan 12, 2026 This briefing dives into the chaotic market landscape as Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell faces a DOJ investigation, causing U.S. markets to wobble and gold to soar to new heights. European investor confidence sees a slight uptick, while Bitcoin remains stable amidst the turbulence. Privacy coins experience a surge, and Coinbase ramps up its lobbying efforts on stablecoin rewards. Key inflation data and trade figures from China are on the horizon, keeping traders vigilant in these dynamic times.
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Miami Crypto Gathering Teaser
- Palvatar jokes about missing Crypto Gathering in Miami while the real Raoul will attend and host his famously rowdy drink session.
- The live event runs January 22–25 and mixes market talk with audience banter.
Verify AI-Generated Views
- Keep a skeptical view: Palvatar reminds listeners not to take AI-generated views as Raoul Pal's personal opinions.
- Verify insights with Raoul's official videos, reports, or tweets for confirmation.
Fed Probe Shakes Market Confidence
- The DOJ's criminal probe of Jerome Powell raised doubts about Fed independence and roiled markets.
- That shock pushed gold to a record $4,600 as investors priced political risk into safe havens.