Weekly & Monthly market outlook: Forex majors, Gold, Oil & Crypto – August 25 to September 2026
Global markets are entering a potentially volatile period as traders prepare for fresh U.S. inflation data, the Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium, changing interest-rate expectations, geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and several major central-bank meetings in September.
The U.S. dollar remains under pressure despite a recent rebound, while EUR/USD and GBP/USD are trading near multi-month highs. Gold has surged to its strongest level in more than three months, oil remains elevated amid Iran-related supply risks, and Bitcoin has recovered sharply toward the $77,000 area.
Here is what forex, gold, oil and cryptocurrency traders should watch for during the rest of this week and throughout September 2026.
