1. Gold prices surged nearing $2,800 as investors speculated on the extent and speed of central bank rate cuts. 2. Treasury yields rose above 4.2%, indicating investor caution as the Federal Reserve hints at a slower pace of rate cuts, possibly including a 25-basis-point cut. 3. Geopolitical tensions and housing market challenges are creating uncertainty, with existing home sales reaching a 14-year low. 4. Big Tech earnings are in focus, with disruptions in the sector as Arm Holdings cancels a key chip design license. 5. Bitcoin continues its upward trend amidst market volatility, with Robinhood's acquisition of Bitstamp highlighting growth in the crypto industry.