⚡️Rising interest rates reignite inflation concerns; U.S. equities retreat, and Bitcoin continues to seek support at lower levels

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BlockBeats news,October 8, overnight and this morning, U.S. consumers'1-year inflation expectations rose to 3.9%, reaching a more than 3-year high, indicating improved confidence in the labor market. Meanwhile, the Federal Reserve's 9 about meeting minutes were released, with all 19 policymakers supporting September rate hikes for differing reasons. Most participants believed that another interest-rate increase before year-end could be appropriate.

Meanwhile, according to Axios, the Pentagon has directed U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) to prepare for the resumption of major military operations against Iran, but Trump has not made a final decision or set a specific date for strikes. U.S. and Israeli officials said that, if operations resume, this could occur before the (November 3) U.S. midterm elections, or even before the (October 27) Israeli elections.

As a result, the three major U.S. stock indexes retreated. The Nasdaq ended its five-session winning streak, while the Nasdaq and S&P fell from record highs; the Dow at one point fell by more than 1%.

Among high-profile stocks, according to BIT(bit.com) market data, both the semiconductor index and bank stock index closed down more than 1%, while Micron rose against the trend by 4.06%; Meta fell more than 2%, and cybersecurity stock CrowdStrike fell nearly 5%.

In addition, markets focused on oil-reserve releases by multiple countries. According to Bitget market data, crude oil turned lower intraday; Brent crude, after rising 2%intraday, at one point turned down nearly 1%, while U.S. crude closed at a more than one-month low. Gold retreated to a two-month low, falling more than 2%intraday.

In the crypto market, according to HTX market data, Bitcoin fell below 80000 3 last night, then found temporary support and is currently quoted at 83234.80 USD.

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Key points

U.S. consumers'1-year inflation expectations rose to 3.9%, reaching a more than 3-year high.
The article states that the Federal Reserve's September meeting minutes showed that all 19 policymakers supported September rate hikes, though for differing reasons; most participants believed another interest-rate increase before year-end could be appropriate.
Axios reported that the Pentagon instructed U.S. Central Command to prepare for the resumption of major military operations against Iran, but Trump has not made a final decision or set a specific date for strikes.
The three major U.S. stock indexes retreated; the Nasdaq ended its five-session winning streak, while the Nasdaq and S&P fell from record highs, and the Dow at one point fell by more than 1%。
According to BIT market data, both the semiconductor index and bank stock index closed down more than 1%; Micron rose 4.06%, Meta fell more than 2%, and CrowdStrike fell nearly 5%。
According to Bitget market data, Brent crude rose 2%intraday before at one point turning down nearly 1%, while U.S. crude closed at a more than one-month low; gold reached a two-month low, falling more than 2%。
According to HTX market data, Bitcoin fell below 80000 3 last night, then found temporary support and is currently quoted at 83234.80 USD。

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This report describes interest rates, the geopolitical situation, and market moves across multiple asset classes together. Rising inflation expectations and the view among most Federal Reserve participants that another rate hike may occur before year-end indicate market concerns that interest rates will remain elevated. The listed market data show that major U.S. stock indexes, gold, and crude oil weakened during certain periods, while Bitcoin temporarily stopped falling after breaking below 83000 USD. “Support” refers to temporary buying interest after a price falls to a certain area; it does not mean that a reversal has occurred.

Why it matters to readers

The article covers stocks, crude oil, gold, and Bitcoin, showing that multiple markets moved in response to interest-rate expectations and geopolitical news at the same time. For investors, variables that require continued monitoring include expectations for further rate hikes, whether action against Iran is approved, and whether Bitcoin can maintain its temporary support.

Beginners should distinguish between what has occurred and what remains in preparation: the market pullback and meeting minutes are information reported as having occurred, while the resumption of major military operations against Iran has not yet received Trump’s final decision. Bitcoin finding “temporary support” likewise describes only its price performance at that time and does not mean it cannot continue falling in the future.

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