Fed Week Puts Stocks, Bitcoin, and DXY on Collision Course Before $11 Billion Expiry | Market Stock Market News

Markets are heading into a high-stakes week as the Federal Reserve is expected to hold rates, while forecasts for 3.7% PCE inflation could strengthen expectations of a December hike and weigh on risk assets. The article says December rate-hike odds have fallen to below 10% for this week, but traders still anticipate further action later. It notes Wednesday’s Fed meeting and Chair Kevin Warsh’s scheduled remarks at 2:30 p.m. ET, alongside Thursday’s PCE price index report seen at 3.7% year over year versus the Fed’s 2% goal. Bitcoin was trading near $80,472 ahead of a $10.97 billion Deribit options expiry, with call volumes outnumbering puts by nearly two to one, leaving prices vulnerable to sharp moves.