Real Vision: Finance & Investing Gold Soars, Crypto Stumbles, and Fed Officials in Focus: PALvatar Market Recap, September 22 2025
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Sep 22, 2025 Gold prices soar past $3,700 as geopolitical tensions rise. In the crypto world, over $1.5 billion in leveraged positions are liquidated, hitting assets like Ethereum and Dogecoin hard. Meanwhile, FTX users are set to receive a significant $1.6 billion boost, and BitGo is eyeing a public listing. As global equities fluctuate, traders anticipate critical commentary from Fed officials that could shape the market's direction this week. It's a whirlwind of activity in the financial landscape!
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Fed Commentary Driving Market Mood
- Global stocks started tentatively while crypto had a sharp sell-off driven by Fed expectations.
- Market direction is sensitive to Fed commentary this week and multiple officials will speak today.
China Keeps Rates Low Amid Weakness
- China held loan prime rates unchanged for the fourth month, signaling persistent economic weakness despite easing US trade tensions.
- The low historic rates reflect continued domestic challenges rather than policy divergence with the Fed alone.
Gold Jumps On Geopolitical Risk
- Geopolitical tensions have pushed oil and gold higher, with gold topping $3,700 per ounce.
- NATO intercepts and diplomatic shifts have amplified safe-haven demand across markets.