
Dow Jones Top Markets Headlines at 1 PM ET: Fed's Goolsbee: Investigating as a Pretext Because of a Rate Disagreement 'Is a Mess' | U.S. ...

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Fed's Goolsbee criticized any infringement on the central bank's independence. U.S. jobless claims decreased, indicating a stable labor market. Stocks rose following positive earnings from TSMC and major banks. Canada's auto industry slump impacted factory and wholesale sales. Germany's GDP grew 0.2%, marking a recovery. Eurozone government bonds are in demand despite increased supply. The U.K. economy grew 0.3% in November. The U.S. military seized an oil tanker near Venezuela. China's central bank lowered rates to support strategic sectors. Investors remain optimistic about megabank shares despite recent sell-offs.

