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Bitcoin paused near $64,000 after retracing part of Monday’s rally, while Nasdaq 100 futures weakened as Treasury yields and Brent crude moved higher. Traders are watching Wednesday’s Federal Reserve minutes and a White House crypto meeting as derivatives data shows bullish positioning concentrated in BTC.

GBP/USD remains trapped between 1.3400 and 1.3500, with US Dollar softness offering support but nearby technical levels limiting momentum. Friday’s US jobs, earnings and unemployment data could decide whether cable finally breaks higher or keeps rewarding short-term range traders.

USD/MXN remains caught between the peso’s attractive carry profile and the possibility of a more hawkish Federal Reserve path. Traders are watching the August 6, 2026 Banxico decision and key chart levels near the 200 EMA for signs of whether a dollar rebound can take hold.

USD/MXN is entering a decisive policy window as traders assess whether Federal Reserve hawkishness can challenge the peso’s carry appeal. Technical traders are watching the 200 EMA near 17.80, resistance at 18.09, and trendline support around 17.21 for confirmation of the next move.

GBP/USD has pushed higher despite a hawkish Federal Reserve hold, putting the 1.3400 area back in focus for currency traders. The Bank of England decision could now determine whether sterling bulls can extend the move or whether resistance forces another pullback.

Bitcoin steadied near $64,000 after the Federal Reserve kept rates at 3.5%-3.75% in a hawkish 9-3 decision. Market views are divided on whether tighter liquidity bites immediately or whether September becomes the bigger test for BTC.

U.S. equities turned lower as a jump in crude oil and escalating Iran tensions undermined the rotation that had supported the Dow. Semiconductor weakness deepened, leaving investors focused on the FOMC press conference and major technology earnings after the close.

Bitcoin enters the July 29, 2026 Federal Reserve decision facing an unusually unsettled macro backdrop. Traders are watching whether policymakers deliver a surprise rate increase, lean hawkish, or downplay inflation risks despite rising oil prices and firming bond yields.

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.

Silver held a modest rebound as lower crude prices, softer Treasury yields and a steadier dollar eased pressure on the metal. Traders remain cautious before Wednesday’s FOMC decision, Warsh’s press conference, and the next GDP and PCE readings.

Gold’s early strength is struggling to extend as traders weigh an oil pullback against a heavy week of US policy and inflation risk. Technical levels show XAUUSD compressed between key swing support and resistance, with the 50 day moving average emerging as the line that could decide the next directional move.

Stock futures opened the week with a firmer tone as crude oil retreated, easing pressure on yields and giving technology buyers room to re-enter. The move now faces a heavy test from the FOMC decision and earnings from Amazon, Apple, Meta and Microsoft.

Gold enters a pivotal policy and data week with the market focused on Warsh’s inflation message, the PCE release and wage signals. Oil, Treasury yields and the dollar remain the key forces that could decide whether XAUUSD breaks from its five-week range.

Silver stabilized after a volatile stretch in bonds and crude, with buyers stepping in as Treasury yields and oil prices pulled back. The rebound remains fragile as FOMC risk, elevated energy costs and Middle East tensions continue to shape inflation expectations.

USD/ZAR price action remains volatile as global risk appetite, oil market signals and Federal Reserve expectations continue to shape short-term direction. Technical traders see room for further downside, but recent reversals suggest caution is still essential.

XRP has gained 5% over the past 7 days as broader crypto sentiment improved after a softer U.S. inflation reading. Technical traders are watching a possible inverse head and shoulders breakout, though weak open interest and exchange-flow signals suggest the rally still faces important risks.

Bitcoin advanced toward $64,800 after June inflation cooled more than expected, prompting traders to sharply reduce expectations for a near-term Federal Reserve rate increase. Ether, XRP, Solana and other major tokens also gained as risk appetite improved across crypto and global equities.

Silver is testing a pivotal retracement zone after a failed rally and renewed selling pressure. The next move may depend on whether buyers can defend $59.44 to $58.53 or sellers force a break toward $55.60.

Bitcoin slipped below $65,000 as crypto markets softened ahead of the first FOMC decision under Fed Chair Kevin Warsh. Traders are watching inflation guidance more closely than the immediate rate outcome, while Uniswap’s UNI continues to surge.

The Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged at 3.50%-3.75% in Jerome Powell’s final meeting as chair. Markets focus on inflation risks, dissenting votes, and the future policy path.

Learn what the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) is, how it works, who sits on it, and how its decisions shape U.S. interest rates and global markets.

The Federal Reserve is expected to keep rates at 3.50%–3.75% as markets await guidance on inflation, Iran conflict risks, and Jerome Powell’s potential final FOMC meeting.

Gold and silver trade is in choppy conditions ahead of the FOMC, with markets focused less on the expected rate cut and more on Jerome Powell’s tone. Technicals stay constructive, with gold favored on dips and silver nearing a key breakout.

The Federal Reserve meets September 16–17, with markets expecting a rate cut. Powell’s guidance on inflation, jobs, and Trump’s political pressure could set the tone for markets.