Lorie Logan

Gold and silver stayed under pressure in early Asian trading as a stronger US dollar and tighter policy risks weighed on sentiment. Traders are watching the US jobs report for the next signal, with gold near $4,150 and silver around $60.40.

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.

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.

EUR/USD traded flat near 1.1423 as traders weighed divided Federal Reserve minutes and awaited European Central Bank meeting details. Technical traders are watching whether a bearish flag setup can push the pair toward the year-to-date low at 1.1323 or whether resistance at 1.1473 gives way.