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Gold Price Surge
Gold showed marked gains, nearing $4,200 per troy ounce, driven by speculation about a potential Federal Reserve rate cut. Meanwhile, the cryptocurrency market remained subdued, partly due to a recent flash crash that saw a $19 billion reduction in crypto assets, with Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP struggling to sustain recovery.
For upcoming market events, several US data reports could influence Federal Reserve expectations, with focus on ISM PMIs and PCE inflation data. Eurozone CPI and Canadian employment updates are also anticipated. Ripple is trading within a tight range with observed support at $2.15 and resistance at $2.30, indicating a balance of market forces at play.
As of today, November 28th, 2025, the rebound in Canadian GDP is a signal we can’t ignore. The economy flipping from a -0.4% contraction to 0.6% growth in the third quarter is a significant beat on expectations. This immediately strengthens the Canadian dollar against currencies like the Euro, which is struggling with its own mixed data.
The Immediate Outlook
The immediate move is to favor the Canadian dollar, but with caution, as underlying domestic demand appears weak. This suggests that while the headline number is strong, the foundation might be soft, making any rally in the currency potentially fragile. Traders could use options to play this, buying calls on the CAD to capture upside while limiting risk if the positive sentiment fades.
This strong Canadian data creates a major policy divergence with the United States, where markets are pricing in a Federal Reserve rate cut next month. The Bank of Canada, facing this surprisingly resilient growth, now has little reason to consider cutting its own rates. As of this month, the Bank of Canada has held its key interest rate steady at 5.0% for several consecutive meetings, citing persistent inflationary pressures which this new GDP data will only reinforce.
We saw a similar playbook back in the 2017-2018 period when the Bank of Canada’s hawkish stance, relative to other central banks, drove significant strength in the loonie. This historical precedent suggests that interest rate futures traders should be positioned for the spread between Canadian and U.S. bond yields to widen. Such a move would further support the CAD against the USD in the coming weeks.
This expectation of a dovish Fed is also what’s pushing gold towards a remarkable $4,200 an ounce. A Fed rate cut typically weakens the dollar and lowers real yields, making non-yielding assets like gold more attractive. The U.S. Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index, the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge, came in at 2.9% last month, a notable cooling from the highs of past years but still above the Fed’s target, making their potential cut a very bold move.
Beyond this, the broader market feels cautious, with sterling weak and crypto markets still reeling from low retail activity after the major flash crash we saw in October. This environment suggests that traders should focus on clear divergence plays, like the one setting up between Canada and the U.S. It is not a time for broad risk-on bets, but for targeted strategies based on differing central bank paths.
