Markets Turn Cautious as Jackson Hole Takes Center Stage

Global markets are entering a wait-and-watch mode as investors turn their attention to Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh’s speech at Jackson Hole and its potential impact on US interest rates.

📊 Asian Markets

MSCI Asia-Pacific ex-Japan: +0.2%

Japan Nikkei: +0.5%

Taiwan: +0.8%

South Korea KOSPI: -1.5%

Hong Kong Hang Seng: +0.4%

S&P 500 & Nasdaq futures: -0.2%

🔥 Nvidia’s AI Boost Nvidia jumped nearly 9% after strong results reinforced expectations that the AI spending boom still has room to grow. However, the broader market remains cautious ahead of the Fed speech.

💵 Rates & Dollar The 30-year US Treasury yield edged up to 5.2045%, while the 10-year yield reached 4.6842%. The dollar index was around 99.20, up about 0.4% for the week.

🪙 Gold & Oil

Gold: $4,579/oz, down 0.5%

Brent crude: $89.33, down 0.4% today and more than 5% this week

⚠️ Why It Matters for Crypto Fed rate expectations can strongly influence Bitcoin, Ethereum and the broader crypto market. A more hawkish message could pressure risk assets, while greater clarity or a softer stance could improve sentiment.

🚨 The Big Question

Will Warsh calm markets—or create another wave of volatility?

For crypto traders, Jackson Hole could be one of the key market events to watch.

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