American equities started the week in the red Monday. The selloff came after the Department of Justice escalated its investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, issuing subpoenas as part of a criminal inquiry focused on his congressional remarks.

Markets hate uncertainty. When legal clouds hover over top officials—especially those steering monetary policy—investors get nervous. The stock decline reflects that skittishness. For those tracking macro trends and asset correlations, this development matters. Regulatory pressure on central banking figures can ripple through risk assets, influencing how capital flows between traditional and alternative markets.