Fed’s Barr talks Powell investigation, Fed independence, and policy, plus Ford CEO on EV’s and trade

Market Catalysts anchor Julie Hyman breaks down the latest market news for January 15, 2026.
Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr speaks with Yahoo Finance Senior Fed Reporter Jennifer Schonberger about the DOJ’s Powell probe, inflation, Fed independence, and what a new Fed chair would mean for the central bank.
Ford CEO Jim Farley spoke with Yahoo Finance Senior Autos Reporter Pras Subramanian from the 2026 Detroit Autos Show to address a variety of topics, including the “critical” points of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), the Big Three automaker’s refreshed perspective on electrification trends and EV demand, the new vehicles announced at the event, and the company’s Formula One plans For more Market Catalysts videos, please visit: https://finance.yahoo.com/videos/series/market-catalysts/
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Market Catalysts anchor Julie Hyman breaks down the latest market news for January 15, 2026.

Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr speaks with Yahoo Finance Senior Fed Reporter Jennifer Schonberger about the DOJ Powell probe, inflation, Fed independence, and what a new Fed chair would mean for the central bank.

Ford CEO Jim Farley spoke with Yahoo Finance Senior Autos Reporter Pras Subramanian from the 2026 Detroit Autos Show to address a variety of topics, including the “critical” points of the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USCMA), the Big Three automaker’s refreshed perspective on electrification trends and EV demand, the new vehicles announced at the event, and the company’s partnership with Formula One racing teams.
To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Market Catalysts here
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