Floods on Indonesia's holiday island of Bali have killed at least nine this week and affected 600 people, blocking off major roads in the capital and disrupting a busy travel destination, officials said on Wednesday. Continuous heavy rains between Tuesday evening and Wednesday caused the floods and killed five people in Bali's capital Denpasar, Abdul Muhari, the spokesperson of the country's disaster mitigation agency said in a statement. Four more people were killed in the regions of Jembrana, Gianyar, and Badung, Abdul added. Two people were still missing. Out of 600 people affected,...
Silver prices are currently rising slightly, reflecting price consolidation after a significant surge last week. On Friday, silver prices surged nearly 4% to a 14-year high of $39.12, driven by global trade tensions and safe-haven demand. However, since then, silver prices have corrected and traded lower, reflecting market uncertainty and reduced investor demand for safe-haven assets.
Gold held steady at $3,321/oz in European trading on Tuesday (July 29th). Following the US-EU tariff agreement, the market remains preoccupied with discussions about the implementation and direction of US-China negotiations. Sentiment remains positive thanks to low interest rates and geopolitical tensions, although the NFP data and the Fed's comments this week could be game-changers. Market participants are currently awaiting important data, which will be released tonight at 9:00 PM WIB. The results of the data could lead market participants to speculate ahead of the FOMC.The gold price at...
Gold prices held around $3,310 per ounce on Tuesday (July 29), near a three-week low, as signs of easing trade tensions and a strengthening US dollar dampened the metal's appeal. Investors are closely monitoring ongoing negotiations between the US and China, amid expectations of a 90-day extension of the August 12 tariff pause deadline. This comes amid a crucial week for President Donald Trump's trade agenda, with separate deadlines set for other countries to reach agreements this Friday, following the deal announced with the European Union on Sunday that includes 15% tariffs on most...
Gold stabilized at $3,337/oz following the US-EU tariff agreement, but the market remains preoccupied with discussions about the implementation and direction of US-China negotiations. Sentiment remains positive thanks to low interest rates and geopolitical tensions, although this week's NFP data and Fed comments could be game-changers. Prices held above the $3,320 support but lost momentum. A break below $3,360 could push the price to $3,400, while a break below $3,320 would signal a correction to $3,280. The gold price at the time of writing was $3,337/oz. DISCLAIMER Note: This article...
Silver prices (XAG/USD) gained ground in Asian trading on Monday (July 28th), capitalizing on the current dollar weakness, which helped offset pressure from increased risk appetite after the US and the European Union announced their trade agreement. While the market continues to focus ahead of the US-China meeting to discuss a trade deal on Monday, attention will also be focused on several upcoming releases this week. Silver prices rose 0.34% at the time of writing, reaching $38.273/Toz. Source: Newsmaker.id
China's official NBS Manufacturing PMI increased to 49.7 in June 2025 from May's 49.5, matching market expectations while marking the third consecutive month of contraction in factory activity.
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Both the STOXX 50 and STOXX 600 hovered around the flatline on Friday, as investors adopted a cautious stance ahead of further developments in trade talks between US President Trump and Chinese...
Poland shot down a drone in its airspace on Wednesday with the support of military aircraft from its NATO allies. This is the first time a member of the Western military alliance is known to have...