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Week Ahead: Gold, Bitcoin and Nasdaq Face US Inflation Test

Key Takeaways -US CPI on 10 November and PPI on 13 November could reshape Federal Reserve rate expectations after stronger-than-expected employment data. -The S&P 500 gained 2.3% and the Nasdaq Composite rose 2.7% on Monday as easing oil prices helped risk appetite recover. -Gold rebounded from around $4,045, with $4,146.87 marking the next resistance level. -Bitcoin broke below $74,953, showing that the recovery in equities has yet to translate into broader demand for cryptocurrencies. -Traders are watching XAUUSD, BTCUSD, NAS100, USDX, USOIL and GBPUSD as inflation, Iran developments and UK growth data influence sentiment. Markets enter the week with a recovery under way, but stronger US employment has complicated the interest rate outlook. October nonfarm payrolls increased by 165,000, above the 65,000 forecast, while unemployment fell from 4.2% to 4.1%. Resilient hiring gives the Federal Reserve less reason to ease policy quickly, leaving the dollar and Treasury yields sensitive to the next inflation readings. Monday’s equity rebound offered some relief after the previous week’s decline. Reports of progress in US-Iran diplomacy helped push crude prices lower, easing concerns over energy costs. However, the recovery remains exposed to inflation data that could reinforce expectations of restrictive monetary policy. Why Traders Are Watching Global Markets US inflation is the main test for the recovery. September’s headline CPI stood at 3.7% year on year, and another firm reading could keep pressure on the Federal Reserve to contain price growth. Higher Treasury yields could weigh on technology valuations and gold, while a stronger dollar could tighten financial conditions for cryptocurrencies. Gold has recovered from the $4,045 area, but buyers still face resistance at $4,146.87. A sustained break and consolidation above that level could bring $4,225.31 into view. Whether the rebound extends may depend on the response in the dollar and yields, particularly if headline and underlying inflation send different signals. Equities and cryptocurrencies are also showing different recovery patterns. The Nasdaq Composite’s Monday advance reflected renewed buying in technology shares, while Bitcoin’s break below $74,953 left its short-term structure under pressure. A sustained recovery above $76,192.33 would improve Bitcoin’s technical position, although a hesitant rebound could leave it vulnerable to further selling. Oil adds another source of uncertainty. Diplomatic progress involving Iran could reduce the supply risk premium and ease inflation concerns. Renewed tensions could reverse that move, raising energy costs and complicating the outlook for both equities and monetary policy. Key factors influencing markets include: -US inflation: CPI and PPI could shift expectations for how long the Federal Reserve keeps policy restrictive. -Dollar and Treasury yields: A further rise could limit gold’s recovery and pressure technology shares. -Recovery breadth: Bitcoin’s weakness suggests improving equity sentiment has yet to spread across risk assets. -Iran developments: Changes in supply expectations could move crude prices and inflation expectations. -UK growth: Weak GDP could weigh on sterling, particularly if US data supports the dollar. Upcoming Events -10 November, USD, CPI m/m: Forecast 0.30% (previous 0.60%). A stronger reading could support the dollar and yields, while softer inflation may help gold and equities. -12 November, GBP, GDP m/m: Forecast 0.00% (previous 0.10%). Weak growth could pressure sterling, while a positive surprise may offer support. -13 November, USD, PPI m/m: Forecast 0.40% (previous 1.30%). Producer prices could reinforce or challenge the inflation outlook established by CPI. Key Symbols to Watch XAUUSD | BTCUSD | NAS100 | USDX | USOIL | GBPUSD What to Watch Next The first signal will come from how the dollar and Treasury yields respond to CPI, followed by whether gold and equities can sustain their initial moves. Softer inflation could support the recovery, although Bitcoin would still need stronger buying momentum to improve its technical outlook. UK GDP will then test sterling’s resilience before Friday’s PPI report provides another measure of US price pressures. Meanwhile, developments involving Iran could move oil independently of the economic calendar, keeping energy prices central to the wider inflation debate. For a deeper look at upcoming events and technical levels across key markets, read the full article in the "learn more" button below.

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2026-11-11 07:06:44 (GMT)

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