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Indonesia’s inflation rate saw an increase from 0.21% to 0.28% in October. This rise in inflation is measured on a month-over-month basis.
Various other economic factors are being observed globally. For instance, the USD/INR is stronger as the US Dollar gains traction. Additionally, Meme coins like Dogecoin, Shiba Inu, and Pepe are facing downward trends influenced by reduced large-wallet activity.
Gold Prices Surge
Gold prices experienced a rise beyond $4,000 due to safe-haven demand spurred by political developments. Meanwhile, the GBP/USD pair is struggling, trading close to its lowest in several months, and the EUR/USD continues on its downtrend.
There are projections in the Forex market regarding the continued support of USD past economic events. The Federal Reserve’s monetary policy closely impacts currency dynamics, influencing major financial instruments and indices.
In the cryptocurrency arena, Cardano (ADA) has dropped below $0.58, plagued by increased bearish momentum and growing trader short positions. These market dynamics unfold amidst broader economic discussions, influenced by both regional central banks’ policies and international market trends.
US Dollar Strengthens
Given the current market conditions on November 3, 2025, we see the US Dollar strengthening significantly as expectations for a December Fed rate cut diminish. This is largely in response to last week’s US jobs report, which showed a robust addition of over 250,000 jobs, pushing down the odds of a rate cut to below 20% in the futures market. Derivative traders should consider positioning for continued dollar strength, potentially through call options on the U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) or put options on pairs like EUR/USD and GBP/USD.
The surge in Gold past $4,000 indicates a strong risk-off sentiment is taking hold, fueled by geopolitical uncertainty from recent remarks by Donald Trump. The VIX, a key measure of market fear, has climbed back above 25, a level of volatility we haven’t seen since the regional banking stress back in 2023. This environment is favorable for traders buying volatility, such as through VIX call options or long straddles on major indices to profit from large price swings in either direction.
Central bank policies are diverging, creating clear opportunities in currency crosses. While the Fed remains hawkish, the Reserve Bank of Australia is also seen as cautious after their Q3 inflation data came in hotter than expected at 4.2%. This suggests looking at long positions in AUD against currencies with a more dovish outlook, such as buying AUD/EUR futures.
In emerging markets, Indonesia’s rising month-over-month inflation is a trend we are watching closely. The latest October print brings the annualized inflation rate to over 3.5%, a high not seen since late 2024, which will pressure Bank Indonesia to maintain a tight policy. This could lead to increased volatility in the USD/IDR pair, creating opportunities for options traders who can manage the wider spreads.
The sharp decline in speculative assets like Dogecoin, Shiba Inu, and Cardano confirms the broader move away from risk. The fading interest from large investors in these assets suggests the trend has room to run. Traders could view this as a signal to reduce exposure to high-beta assets or use put options to speculate on further downside in the more volatile segments of the market.
