Trump Proposes Measures to Lower Oil Prices and Address Housing Affordability Crisis
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President Trump aims to lower oil prices to $50 per barrel following actions in Venezuela, where 30-50 million barrels will be sent to the US. He proposes banning large investors from buying single-family homes and plans a $200 billion mortgage bond purchase by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
Microsoft will change its operations to stabilize electricity costs due to high demand from data centers. An investigation into Fed Chairman Jay Powell has raised concerns about political influence over monetary policy, potentially increasing market tensions and inflation expectations.

Jan 15, 2026, 6:23 AM