MRKT Matrix Tech Sell-off Continues To Weigh on S&P 500
Jan 14, 2026
The S&P 500 faces pressure as tech stocks slide, with recent earnings from major banks raising concerns. Geopolitical tensions push gold, silver, and copper prices to new highs, while oil drops after Trump hints at de-escalation with Iran. Investor anxiety about inflation and potential Fed influence is growing. Meanwhile, a proposed credit card cap threatens banks and consumers alike. In housing, December sees a surprising sales surge, amid ongoing affordability issues, while Verizon faces nationwide outages.
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Tech-Driven Pullback And Flight To Safety
- Tech and chips weighed the S&P 500 as Nvidia export concerns hit sentiment and the Nasdaq fell more than the S&P.
- Rising geopolitical risk and inflation signals pushed investors toward safer assets and commodities.
Commodities Rally From Geopolitical And Institutional Fears
- Metals surged as investors sought havens amid Iran tensions and concerns about U.S. institutional stability.
- Gold topped $4,600 and silver broke $90 driven by fear of military escalation and doubts about Fed independence.
Fed Independence Under Market Scrutiny
- Political attacks on Fed Chair Jerome Powell have heightened market unease and raised inflation expectation risks.
- The DOJ's criminal probe into Powell over Fed renovations further threatens perceptions of Fed independence.