Higher Treasury yields, geopolitical tensions and AI safety concerns pressure markets, while investors still support AI spending and earnings.

USD/JPY reached a one-week high near 155.45-155.50, but gains stalled as traders awaited key central bank events.

Asian equities post modest gains alongside stable US futures, while investors remain cautious ahead of the Fed decision.

Oil declines after higher-than-expected U.S. crude stocks outweigh supply concerns linked to an attack on Saudi Arabia’s pipeline.

Leveraged crypto longs worth $570 million were liquidated in 24 hours, with Bitcoin and ether most affected.

A failed Senate procedural vote on crypto market rules sent major tokens lower, with XRP down 10% and bitcoin nearing $76,000.

Asian markets are mixed before the Fed decision; oil holds steady while crypto faces pressure and China signals debt stabilisation.

PBOC Governor Pan says China will place less emphasis on loan targets and rely more on interest rates.

The US Dollar Index reaches around 99.70, extending its winning streak ahead of the Federal Reserve rate decision.

WTI trades near $100.50 after retreating from recent gains, though expanding regional disruptions could support a rebound.