Initial jobless claims in the US surged by 27,000 from the previous week to 263,000 in the first week of September, the highest single-week figure since October 2021, and well above market consensus of 235,000 initial claims. This finding aligns with a series of downbeat labor market surveys released since the beginning of the month, adding to evidence of worsening employment conditions in the US. (alg) Source: Trading Economics
Metal prices generally strengthened as the dollar weakened amid mixed signals about when the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates further. However, the US dollar maintained most of its recent rebound from a three-year low.As of this writing, gold prices are at $3,321. Source: CP-Newsmaker.id
Silver prices rose above $36.50 per ounce on Thursday (July 10), ending a three-day losing streak as a weakening US dollar and a sharp drop in Treasury yields boosted demand for the precious metal. This movement followed the minutes of the Federal Reserve's last meeting, which showed that most policymakers were open to cutting interest rates later this year. Source: Newsmaker.id
Geopolitical tensions and President Donald Trump's aggressive trade policies have also weighed on market sentiment. Trump has refused to extend tariffs targeting 14 countries and announced new tariffs of up to 50% on copper imports, as well as threats of 200% tariffs on pharmaceutical products.As of this writing, the price of silver is at $36,529. Source: CP-Newsmaker.id
Expectations that high US tariffs will support inflation in the coming months and force the Federal Reserve to keep interest rates stable for an extended period continue to support rising US Treasury bond yields.As of the release of this news, the price of gold was at $3,288. source: CP-Newsmaker.id
Spot silver prices fell slightly by around 0.2%. This decline was part of a measured correction following a sharp rally in early June, when prices briefly reached a 13-year high. On the fundamental side, industrial demand—particularly for clean technology sectors such as solar panels, electric vehicles, and 5G—remained the main driver of the increase. Although global supply remains tight, the production surplus is not keeping pace with surging demand. Similarly, geopolitical pressures are increasing interest in precious metals as a safe haven. 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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