According to BlockBeats, Cryptoquant analyst Axel noted on social media that the current volatility in the stock market is rising in tandem with fluctuations in interest rates and credit markets, indicating a shift towards risk aversion. In this environment, funds and institutional investors are reducing their portfolio risk exposure.
Gold prices have fallen for four consecutive trading days, currently retreating to the $4,033 level. Investors are closely monitoring several delayed U.S. economic data releases scheduled for this week.
The Federal Reserve meeting minutes, set to be released at 3 a.m. UTC+8 on Thursday, are expected to be a crucial catalyst. This document will not only provide forward guidance on interest rate paths but also assist the market in assessing the short-term direction of monetary policy.
Additionally, the artificial intelligence sector is exerting extra pressure on the market. Ahead of Nvidia's third-quarter earnings report, which will be released at 5 a.m. UTC+8 on Thursday, investor sentiment is becoming tense. Nvidia remains a key market indicator in the AI field.