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Gold traded near $4,160 while silver hovered near $59 as markets waited for the US CPI release and assessed the risk of another Federal Reserve rate hike. Technical traders are watching $4,250 in gold and $55 in silver as near-term levels that could define the next directional move.

The US dollar enters the week with momentum after hawkish Federal Reserve minutes and a fresh technical breakout. EUR/USD remains under pressure, while Bitcoin, WTI crude oil and the S&P 500 face important levels ahead of US CPI data.

Gold is under pressure after slipping below its 50-day moving average while Treasury yields and Federal Reserve rate-hike expectations rise. Technical traders are watching the $4,235.17 swing bottom and $4,230.51 retracement level as the next key downside tests.

EUR/USD extended its decline to 1.1430, its weakest level since July 29, as traders awaited flash manufacturing and services PMI releases from the US and the European Union. Technical momentum remains tilted to the downside while the pair trades below 1.1500, with 1.1353 viewed as the next bearish target by chart watchers.

Gold moved lower as traders focused on a firmer U.S. dollar and the possibility of additional Federal Reserve tightening. Silver and platinum also eased as profit-taking and weaker precious metals sentiment outweighed supportive cross-market signals.

The U.S. dollar moved higher at the start of the week as traders maintained a bullish bias despite a weaker Chicago Fed National Activity reading. EUR/USD and GBP/USD slipped, while USD/CAD tested fresh highs and USD/JPY extended its rebound.

The S&P 500 closed at 7,650.50 after a late-week rebound from 7,500, helped by semiconductor and AI-linked shares. Elevated Treasury yields, oil near $100, tariff uncertainty and Middle East tensions may keep volatility high as traders watch 7,700 and 8,000.

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Bitcoin remained on the defensive near 77,230 as traders weighed ETF outflows, oil prices above $100 and rising US yields before the Federal Reserve decision. Technical traders are watching whether BTC/USD can hold above key trend indicators or slide toward 74,000 and 72,000 support zones.

Bitcoin remained trapped in a tight range, with BTC/USD trading around 63,884 after a cautious Federal Reserve decision and weakening ETF demand. Technical traders are watching 60,000 as the next downside marker, while a break above 66,700 would challenge the bearish setup.

Bitcoin is trading close to the important $65,000 area after softer US inflation data revived demand for risk assets. Technical traders are watching whether BTC/USD can extend toward $70,000 or lose momentum below key support.