CNBC Daily Open: Trump's escalating attacks on Powell are making investors cautious of the U.S.

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

46% : The U.S. dollar weakened to a three-year low while gold prices hit a new high, suggesting, in combination, that global investors are losing confidence in the U.S. economy and reallocating their capital to safer assets shielded from Trump.
43% : 'Preemptive Cuts' in Interest Rates are being called for by many," Trump said on Truth Social.
20% : "There can be a SLOWING of the economy unless Mr. Too Late, a major loser, lowers interest rates, NOW," Trump wrote, referring to Powell.
18% : [PRO] Markets could have 'severe' reaction to Trump Stocks and bonds would likely have a "severe reaction" and sell off sharply if Trump makes a move to get rid of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, Evercore ISI's vice chairman, Krishna Guha, told CNBC's "Squawk Box" Monday.
16% : While Powell has said he doesn't believe the president can legally remove the Fed Chair, Guha highlighted one way that Trump can pressure Powell without firing him.
13% : On Friday, Trump also called for Powell to cut rates.
3% : Trump escalates attacks on Powell U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday renewed and escalated his attacks on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. ''

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