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Monday Market Digest | November 2, 2026

By Walid Mograbi · · 3 min read

Ahead of the US open, crypto is trading with a better risk tone while gold and silver still keep a hedge layer in place.

Why this market digest matters

Ahead of the US open, crypto is trading with a better risk tone while gold and silver still keep a hedge layer in place.

Executive summary

  • Technology leadership is the strongest early signal in the digest.
  • Oil is the clearest standalone source of pressure in the cross-asset mix.
  • Today’s data releases can reprice the session quickly.

Market snapshot

  • US market: S&P 500 futures around 7,655 and Nasdaq 100 futures around 28,824.75 (−1.65% and −3.85%) Tone: negative.
  • Crypto: Bitcoin around 78,253 and Ethereum around 2,289.41 (+0.61% and +1.77%) Tone: cautious.
  • Commodities: Crude oil around 100.47, gold around 3,924.5, and silver around 50.525 (−2.25%, −3.14%, −5.48%) Tone: negative.
  • Macro mood: 10-year Treasury yield around 4.929 and volatility index around 19.42 (+5.60% and −1.14%)

What changed from yesterday

  • The digest shifts toward a stronger early setup for technology than the previous session.
  • Hedge assets remain relevant, but firmer equity futures reduce the defensive tone.
  • Oil represents the largest change in mood versus the previous digest.

Catalysts and agenda

  • The Federal Reserve events page does not show a clear scheduled entry for today, so the focus stays on published data.
  • Firm gold and silver prices show that a hedge layer is still present even with a better risk tone elsewhere.

Risk and watchlist

  • Watch whether Nasdaq 100 futures keep their lead over S&P 500 futures into the open.
  • Watch whether crude oil stabilizes or extends its move.
  • Watch whether the 10-year yield remains soft after the data.

Sources used

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