Pro News Weekly: Bitcoin Plunges as Gold Loses Its Shine

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The U.S. dollar is losing momentum as falling oil prices ease inflation concerns and Treasury yields retreat. Markets have scaled back expectations for further Federal Reserve rate hikes this year, while comments from ECB and Bank of Japan officials are helping rival currencies regain ground. Stock indices are pulling back as investors question whether the AI-driven rally can continue. Concerns over Federal Reserve policy and the sustainability of technology earnings have sparked profit-taking, although Wall Street remains optimistic, with J.P. Morgan raising its year-end target for the S&P 500. Gold has fallen below $4,000 per ounce after the Fed's hawkish stance weakened its appeal as an inflation hedge. ETF outflows have accelerated, while major banks have lowered their gold price forecasts as expectations shift toward higher interest rates.