Crypto January 12, 2026 Ledger Digest

Top 10 Finance & Crypto Headlines — January 12, 2026

Published by Ledger Digest Editorial Desk • USA

Selected for U.S. readers based on market impact and recency. Always open the original link for full context.

  1. Federal Reserve Chair Powell under criminal investigation over HQ renovation, report
    U.S. prosecutors investigate whether Fed Chair Jerome Powell allegedly mischaracterized renovation details during Senate Banking Committee appearances. Source: FOX Business Latest.
    Original: FOX Business Latest (www.foxbusiness.com)
  2. Fed Chair Powell says he's under criminal investigation, won't bow to Trump…
    President Donald Trump has criticized Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell for not cutting interest rates as much and as quickly as the president wants. Source: CNBC Top News.
    Original: CNBC Top News (www.cnbc.com)
  3. US federal prosecutors open inquiry into US Fed chair Powell, NYT reports
    Source: Investing.com News.
    Original: Investing.com News (www.investing.com)
  4. U.S. stock futures dip ahead of a busy week on Wall Street
    With earnings season about to kick off, U.S. stock futures slipped Sunday, after the Dow and S&P 500 closed Friday at record highs. Source: MarketWatch Top Stories.
    Original: MarketWatch Top Stories (www.marketwatch.com)
  5. Goldman Sees Strong US Growth, Tame Inflation With Two Fed Cuts
    The US economy this year will get a boost from tax cuts, real wage gains and rising wealth, while inflation will moderate, according to economists at Goldman Sachs Group Inc. Source: Bloomberg Economics.
    Original: Bloomberg Economics (www.bloomberg.com)
  6. Australian Household Spending Beats Expectations in November
    Australia’s household spending rose at a faster-than-expected pace in November, indicating consumers are feeling confident about their finances even as inflation and borrowing costs remain elevated. Source: Bloomberg Markets.
    Original: Bloomberg Markets (www.bloomberg.com)
  7. Allegiant to Buy Sun Country Airlines in $1.5 Billion Deal
    The combination of the two small, budget airlines comes as low-cost carriers have struggled with high costs and competition. Source: New York Times.
    Original: New York Times (www.nytimes.com)
  8. Red Sox’s Young Star Preparing To Replace Alex Bregman
    The Boston Red Sox have a new third baseman ready to step in after the veteran took a deal with the Chicago Cubs. Source: Forbes Business.
    Original: Forbes Business (www.forbes.com)
  9. Major department store chain shuts more locations across nation
    Department stores have finished their 2025 holiday season and are regrouping by slashing product prices and also closing underperforming stores to cut costs. Retailers are hoping to start the year with higher sales, though… Source: TheStreet Full Feed.
    Original: TheStreet Full Feed (www.thestreet.com)
  10. The rise and fall of the Sprinkles empire that made cupcakes cool
    Sprinkles abruptly shut down all its locations on Dec. 31, leaving hundreds of retail employees across Arizona, California, Washington, D.C., Florida, Nevada, Texas and Utah in a lurch with little notice, no severance and… Source: Los Angeles Times (Business).
    Original: Los Angeles Times (Business) (www.latimes.com)

Disclosure: Informational only. Not financial advice.

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