Construction spending in the United States exceeded expectations with a 0.5% increase instead of the predicted 0.1%

    by VT Markets
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    Jan 21, 2026
    **Gold Market Trends** Monero has fallen below $500, which is a 38% drop from its $800 high last week. In the world of cryptocurrency, AI tokens are also experiencing declines along with Bitcoin and others over the last three days. In other news, the Dow Jones rose after the threat of military action over Greenland was removed. This development may have affected recent changes in currency exchange rates and commodity prices. **Market Education and Investing Considerations** The FXStreet Team emphasizes the importance of thorough research before investing through their educational resources. They highlight the potential risks involved and advise that their information is for educational purposes only. In October 2025, strong US construction spending wasn’t just a one-time event. Data shows that nonresidential construction spending has gone up for three consecutive quarters, indicating ongoing economic strength. This stability in the economy supports the US Dollar against other major currencies. With the dollar gaining momentum and the EUR/USD pair falling below 1.1700, there are opportunities to benefit from the ongoing differences in monetary policy. The European Central Bank is taking a cautious approach, creating a notable policy gap with the US. Therefore, buying put options on the Euro or setting up bearish credit spreads on EUR/USD futures could be wise strategies to take advantage of this weakness. Geopolitical tensions surrounding Greenland are causing uncertainty and increasing market volatility. The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) has risen over 30% in the last month and is currently near 25, a level not seen consistently since early 2023’s market turmoil. We recommend hedging long equity portfolios by purchasing VIX call options or using collars on specific index positions to shield against sudden market shocks. Gold’s recent correction after reaching an all-time high near $4,900 should be viewed as a buying opportunity, not the end of its upward trend. The same geopolitical risks that drove its initial price surge are still present, creating a strong support for prices. We believe that selling out-of-the-money put options on gold is a smart strategy to earn premiums while positioning for a potential re-entry at better prices. Create your live VT Markets account and start trading now.

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