Gold pulls back, equities on ATHs, Dollar awaits Fed decision and NFP – What to expect this week [Video]
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This week’s session outlined the critical setups developing across stocks, bitcoin, and the U.S. Dollar as markets head into a high-impact week.
The US30, NAS100, and SPX500 have all pushed to fresh ATHs, extending the bullish momentum we highlighted in previous webinars. Strong earnings flows and improving risk sentiment have kept stocks supported, though volatility could rise with key event risks looming.
The spotlight is now on the Federal Reserve rate decision and Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP) on Friday. A hawkish Fed tone could fuel further U.S. dollar strength, especially if Friday’s jobs report is strong. Rising jobs amid sticky inflation is viewed as a healthy sign for the economy, showing consumers are still spending despite higher prices, which could further justify the Fed’s cautious stance.
On the crypto front, Bitcoin remains under pressure, reflecting the risk-on rotation into equities. However, BTC is also forming a base for a potential leg higher, reinforcing its role as "digital gold" during shifting macro flows. Reclaiming key levels could confirm bullish continuation.
Roadmap for this week
- Key levels on US30, NAS100, SPX500, Bitcoin, and the US Dollar.
High-probability breakout or rejection zones across equities and crypto.
Macro narrative ahead of the Fed decision and NFP and how they could shift sentiment.
Why a strong jobs report could boost the dollar even with sticky inflation.
Bitcoin’s next leg higher and how to position around its role as digital gold.
Looking to position ahead of the next big swing?
Author
Jasper Osita
ACY Securities
Jasper has been in the markets since 2019 trading currencies, indices and commodities like Gold. His approach in the market is heavily accompanied by technical analysis, trading Smart Money Concepts (SMC) with fundamentals in mind.
