The U.S. dollar fell to multi-month lows against major currencies after the Federal Reserve’s dovish outlook and a significant rise in jobless claims. The Swiss franc gained support from steady interest rates.

Bitcoin retreated below the $90,000 level on Thursday, extending a broader cryptocurrency sell-off as fresh concerns over the profitability of artificial intelligence investments weighed on technology stocks and dampened investor appetite for risk.

Oracle's disappointing earnings and soaring expenses have raised fears about AI spending sustainability, causing Nvidia and other related stocks to decline amidst heightened competition and concerns over mounting debt.

A recent buying spree in Bitcoin lifted major alternative cryptocurrencies, but beneath the surface, Solana is showing signs of stress as liquidity evaporates and market leverage remains dangerously high.

Following a historic surge in 2025 that saw prices climb over 60% and break records more than 50 times, gold investors are now looking ahead to assess whether the precious metal can sustain its momentum into 2026. Despite outperforming most major asset classes and heading for its best annual performance since 1979, analysts are divided on the outlook—with some seeing further room for gains and others cautioning that risks are rising.