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XRP remained above the key $1 level after a stable United States inflation reading reduced expectations for a September rate increase. The token still faces pressure from the Coreum bridge hack, bearish momentum signals, and a possible downside scenario if support fails.

Silver is drawing support from a pullback in the US dollar as traders unwind long-dollar positions built before the Fed meeting. The rally remains vulnerable, however, with the 30-year yield near 5.24%, crude oil above $85 and the next inflation and payrolls data capable of reviving September rate-hike expectations.

Amazon and Microsoft reignited confidence in AI spending after strong cloud-driven earnings moves, helping stabilize a battered technology trade. Yet Apple’s guidance-driven slide, weak semiconductor follow-through and renewed Federal Reserve concerns leave the Nasdaq recovery still unproven.

Silver is entering a pivotal Federal Reserve decision with the hold outcome largely priced in, making the policy tone more important than the headline rate call. A firmer inflation warning, possible dissents, or an oil-driven hawkish message from Warsh could shift attention toward lower support for XAG.

Gold is caught between a weaker dollar and a firmer Treasury yield backdrop, leaving traders braced for higher volatility around the Fed message. Rising crude risk after intercepted missiles in the Middle East has complicated the inflation outlook and reduced the room for a clearly dovish turn.

Citadel is preparing for a surprise Federal Reserve rate hike on Wednesday even as much of the market expects no change. The contrarian call has sharpened focus on Treasury yields, bitcoin’s pullback and the Fed’s use of forward guidance.

The U.S. Dollar Index moved away from recent lows as traders continued to assess Non Farm Payrolls data and the outlook for Federal Reserve policy. EUR/USD advanced in quiet trading, while GBP/USD, USD/CAD and USD/JPY remained focused on nearby technical levels.

The U.S. dollar recovered from session lows in thin holiday trading as markets weighed Non Farm Payrolls data and the possibility of another Fed rate increase. Major pairs remained close to important technical levels, with EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/CAD and USD/JPY all facing near-term breakout tests.