EUR/USD slips below 1.1200 in a quiet start to the week
EUR/USD slipped below 1.1200 in the American session on Monday. Traders continue to assess geopolitical developments alongside French debt and political concerns, leaving the pair range-bound amid thin liquidity conditions. The US bond market is closed on Monday for Columbus Day.
GBP/USD steady below 1.3250
GBP/USD treads water below 1.3250 in a quiet American session, with a holiday in the US and Canada limiting the market's action. The Middle East crisis and bets on Fed hikes skew the scale in the US Dollar's favor.
Gold remains vulnerable below $4,200 on Fed hike bets
Gold is under mild selling pressure on Monday, trading at around $4,170. The US Dollar advances modestly in thin trading, supported by bets that the Federal Reserve will hike rates at least one more time before year-end.
Bitcoin struggles as ETF outflows, geopolitical uncertainty weigh
Bitcoin hovers around $83,600 on Monday after a 3.1% correction last week. US-listed spot ETFs recorded an outflow of $681.10 million last week, snapping the three-week inflow streak. Geopolitical uncertainty and mixed signals keep investors cautious.
DEEPER DIVE
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CRYPTOCURRENCIES
Ripple defends 50-day EMA as Standard Chartered launches RLUSD custody
Ripple is coming under intense selling pressure, trading around $1.40 on Monday. The remittance token appears to lack the required tailwind to sustain its recovery, while broader crypto market headwinds weigh on price action.
NEAR Protocol rally stalls below $6 amid firm ETF inflows
NEAR Protocol is down 3% at press time on Monday, ticking lower after rallying 30% over the last three days as buying pressure eases. The recovery aligns with Bitwise’s NEAR-focused ETF recording its second weekly inflow of over $13 million last week.
Bitcoin struggles as ETF outflows, geopolitical uncertainty weigh
Bitcoin steadies around $83,600 at the time of writing on Monday, after a 3.1% decline last week. Institutional demand shows weakening signs, with spot ETFs recording $681.10 million in net outflows last week, ending a three-week streak of inflows.
STOCKS
When is the Anthropic IPO and why is its pre IPO price above $2,000?
Nasdaq 100 rebound looks strong… or is it just a trap?
The Nasdaq 100 spent the past few sessions recovering strongly from its November lows, rebounding from 24,307 and climbing back into the 25,100–25,150 mid-range zone. While the candles look convincing, the broader picture reveals a different story: the index remains trapped inside a 4H range structure.
WEEKLY FORECAST
EUR/USD: US Dollar persistent demand hints at a test of 1.1000
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Gold: Precious metal finds support but upside potential remains limited
Bitcoin: Uptober or Rektober?
US Dollar: December is calling, but CPI gets the final word
Week ahead – US CPI, France’s budget crisis and Q3 earnings to set the market tone
US CPI and retail sales will shape Fed hike expectations. France’s fiscal crisis adds pressure on the euro and ECB. Australian jobs figures and UK data to test RBA and BoE hike bets. IMF-World Bank meetings and Q3 bank earnings may enhance volatility.
EDUCATION
How economic uncertainty changes bullion buying patterns across generations
When the economy becomes uncertain, investors react differently depending on their goals and circumstances. But, generally, periods of high inflation, market volatility, or geopolitical tension push investors to look beyond traditional assets for ways to diversify and manage uncertainty.
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PRESS RELEASES
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Bitcoin mining stocks: How AI is changing the investment case
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