📰 Market Update: Gold Pulls Back, Bitcoin Rallies, USD Sideways

 Gold dips over 1%, Bitcoin climbs above $107K on ETF inflows, and the U.S. dollar remains flat as markets react to Middle East developments and await central bank decisions.

🟡 Gold Price Dip Following Middle East Optimism & Fed Anticipation

• Snapshot: Spot gold slipped approximately 1.2% to $3,392.86/oz despite earlier reaching a four-week high amid Israel–Iran tensions 

Gold Price Dip Following Middle East Optimism

• Analysis: Profit-taking after the risk premium cooled, along with investor focus shifting towards the upcoming Fed policy meeting en.wikipedia.org.

₿ Bitcoin Surges as ETF Demand Remains Strong

• Snapshot: Bitcoin strengthened, trading above $107,000—up over 4% from Friday’s low of ~$102,664 fxstreet.com.

• Analysis: Rising ETF inflows (~$1.37 billion last week) and institutional accumulation are underpinning the crypto rally economictimes.indiatimes.com+8fxstreet.com+8gate.com+8.

💵 USD Holds Steady amid Geopolitical Pressure

• Snapshot: Despite geopolitical noise, the U.S. dollar index remained largely unchanged, climbing just ~0.25% during Friday’s flare-up reuters.com.

• Analysis: The dollar’s safe-haven appeal has diminished, with markets turning their attention to central bank policies and structural fiscal issues .

🔍 What’s Next

• Central Bank Week: Watch for policy statements from the Federal Reserve and Bank of Japan — flashed attention will shape risk sentiment pintu.co.id+15reuters.com+15reuters.com+15.

• Geopolitical Developments: Ongoing Israel–Iran dynamics continue to inject volatility into gold & oil markets theaustralian.com.au+6reuters.com+6theguardian.com+6.

📊 Summary at a Glance

Asset	Movement	Key Drivers
Gold	↓ ~1.2%	Profit-taking, Fed anticipation
Bitcoin	↑ ~4%	ETF inflows, institutional demand
USD	↔ ~+0.25%	Calm amid Middle East, Fed focus