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The U.S. Dollar is under pressure as markets react to a Department of Justice investigation into the Federal Reserve, raising concerns about its independence. Safe-haven assets like Gold and the Swiss Franc are gaining, while U.S. Treasury yields rise, signaling inflation fears. Equities are also down, with S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures slipping. Fed Chair Jerome Powell addressed the issue, linking it to political tensions over interest rate decisions.