Market Brief

How will the Fed react this week? Gold’s price action on Friday was interesting…Is it finally ready to act as a true inflation hedge?

Will this keep the US CPI at uneasily high levels? The Euro and Aussie have been finding a bid…What would a central bank surprise look like this week?

Is there more in Friday’s move in equities or are bears ready to sell the rip? Cryptos came under more pressure this week…However, BTC held up quite well, with promising signs?

How will markets react this week? Risk-off sentiment remains…Sellers to remain in control of equities?

Are the dip buyers ready to step in? Gold bugs have disappeared again…And are US equities set to continue their move lower?

Will they settle following last week's event driven’ moves? Risk assets have been selling off. BTC is now testing long term support, can it hold?

But will this be a typical ‘buy the rumour, sell the fact’ event? USD bulls are in full control of FX markets and don’t forget the small matter of NFP on Friday!

Are equities set for another leg down? Inflation data out of Australia is of interest for once…With the AUD back in freefall mode, how will the print change things?

Will the USD continue to take advantage of the rise in yields? Gold is looking to break higher…Can the shiny metal retest the recent ‘invasion’ highs?

Will the ECB be forced to join the hawkish Fed? Risk assets sold off and Cryptos are once again heading south…Elsewhere Gold continues to contract, which way will it break next?