Global financial markets are experiencing a state of anticipation and extreme volatility, as expectations regarding monetary policy and geopolitical tensions dominate the movement of major assets.
In the stock markets, selling pressures have emerged in European and Asian markets, particularly in the banking sector. As for Wall Street, despite recent weekly gains, there is a focus on news from major companies like "Tesla" which is facing controversy over a record compensation plan for its CEO. In the forex market, the US dollar is on track to record a significant weekly loss amid increasing expectations that the Federal Reserve will start cutting interest rates. Conversely, the Japanese yen is rising as a safe haven.
Regarding commodities, gold recently reached historic record levels benefiting from the uncertainty and bets on interest rate cuts. However, it saw a sharp decline in the last sessions after some trade tensions eased.
In the cryptocurrency market, a sense of caution prevails as digital currencies record heavy losses approaching one trillion dollars, influenced by the tense economic and geopolitical environment.
Overall, investor interest remains focused on the decisions of the U.S. and European central banks and upcoming inflation data, which will determine the main market trends in the near future.
