The next two weeks could be among the wildest this year! Global markets are gearing up as both the U.S. and Japan hold crucial elections while the Fed, Bank of Japan, and Bank of England prepare major rate decisions. The U.S. dollar has already climbed to a 3-month high, fueled by a strong economy and the possibility of a Republican comeback, pushing up bond yields and sparking volatility across currency markets.

Traders are piling into safe-haven assets like gold, anticipating possible inflationary trade policies in the U.S. and growing global risks, with the Bank of America and hedge funds signaling high demand. The VIX and Skew Index also hint at heightened anxiety in equity markets, while bond yields fluctuate as investors reassess their Fed rate cut bets. With the U.S. jobs report set to hit right before the Fed’s decision, and the UK budget and Bank of England’s move around the corner, volatility is likely to continue building. Buckle up for a thrilling market ride!