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In September, Australia’s private sector credit grew by 0.6%, exceeding the expected 0.5% growth. This increase was reported amidst various shifts in other market sectors.
EUR/USD traded cautiously near a two-week low, maintaining a position around 1.1570. Meanwhile, GBP/USD held steady above 1.3150, with potential Fed rate cuts in December contributing to this stability.
Gold And Cryptocurrency Markets
Gold prices remained low despite a slight increase due to a mixed economic environment. Cryptocurrency markets faced challenges, with meme coins like Dogecoin, Shiba Inu, and Pepe testing support levels amid a market downturn.
US-China trade relations appeared stable after recent talks, with outcomes like the resumption of soybean exports and a delay in China’s export controls. Legal and advisory disclaimers remind readers of the risks in financial and market information, emphasising the need for individual research and caution with market dealings.
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The market is sending mixed signals about the US Federal Reserve’s next move, and we need to position for that uncertainty. While recent core inflation came in a touch high at 3.8% for September, last week’s jobless claims also ticked up, suggesting a cooling economy. This division is why the CME FedWatch Tool shows odds for a December rate cut fluctuating wildly, making directional bets on the US Dollar risky.
The US Dollar And Trading Strategies
Given the unclear path for the Fed, we see the US Dollar Index likely staying within a range in the near term. It has been trading between 99.00 and 100.50 for most of October 2025, and this chop is likely to continue into November. Traders should consider selling volatility through options strategies like iron condors on the DXY, capitalizing on sideways movement rather than guessing the direction.
In contrast, Australia’s economy shows surprising strength, with private sector credit growing faster than expected. This follows Australia’s Q3 2025 inflation data, which remained stubbornly above the RBA’s target range. This divergence suggests the Reserve Bank of Australia will remain more hawkish than the Fed, making long AUD/USD positions attractive through call options.
The Euro and British Pound appear to be passengers, reacting more to shifts in Fed expectations than their own domestic news. The EUR/USD is pinned near its recent lows, and GBP/USD is treading water, indicating traders are waiting for a clear signal from the US. Until we get that clarity, these pairs are less about fundamentals and more about short-term dollar sentiment.
Gold is struggling as easing US-China trade tensions reduce demand for safe havens. This environment, where geopolitical risk is perceived to be lower, is reminiscent of what we saw during periods of trade optimism back in 2019. We believe selling out-of-the-money call options on gold is a prudent strategy to collect premium while the metal remains depressed.
We are also watching the weakness in speculative assets like meme coins for signs of broader risk aversion. The sharp sell-off in Dogecoin and Shiba Inu, even as Bitcoin struggles to hold above $85,000, suggests froth is coming out of the market. This could be an early warning, making protective put options on broader equity indices a sensible hedge for the coming weeks.
