The University of Michigan consumer sentiment for the US dropped to 55.4 in September 2025, down from 58 in August and well below market expectations of 58, according to preliminary estimates. This marked the second consecutive monthly decrease, pushing sentiment to its lowest level since May. The current conditions index deteriorated to 61.2 from 61.7 and the expectations gauge fell to 51.8 from 55.9. Meanwhile, year-ahead inflation expectations held steady at 4.8% while the five-year expectations moved up for the second straight month to 3.9% from 3.5%. Source : Trading Economics
Silver (XAG/USD) prices extended their decline for the second straight session, trading below $31.90 per troy ounce during Asian hours on Thursday (5/15). The decline follows productive US-China trade talks over the weekend in Switzerland, where both sides agreed to temporarily lower tariffs to 30% and 10%, respectively, for a period of 90 days—a significant step towards de-escalation. While this has eased market fears of a prolonged trade war, uncertainty remains over what will happen after the agreement is concluded, with further negotiations expected in the coming weeks. Reducing...
Silver prices fell as market players await Federal Reserve (Fed) Chairman Jerome Powell's speech on Thursday on the interest rate outlook after weak inflation data and the US-China trade truceUntil this news was released, Silver prices were at $ 32,215 Source: Newsmaker.id
Gold prices plunged for the second day in three on Wednesday, mainly driven by improved risk appetite following positive trade news related to the United States (US). This, along with a bearish technical chart pattern, pushed the yellow metal below the $3,200 mark for the first time since April 11.As of this writing, Gold prices are at $3,175 Source: Newsmaker.id
Silver prices fell below $33 an ounce on Wednesday (5/14), promising a rise from the previous session as easing global trade tensions reduced demand for safe-haven assets. The decline follows productive U.S.-China trade talks over the weekend in Switzerland, where both sides agreed to temporarily lower tariffs to 30% and 10%, respectively, for a 90-day period—a significant step toward de-escalation. Source: Newsmaker.id
Gold moved in the $3230 area during the European trading session on Wednesday (5/14), several supporting factors are now easing, one of which is from the geopolitical side and the US-China trade war. This continues to weigh on its appeal as a safe haven asset. The precious metal remains about a fifth higher this year, after hitting a record high above $3,500 an ounce last month as trade tensions escalate. Investors worry that the confrontation could trigger a slowdown in growth or recession, as well as faster inflation. Until this news was released, the price of gold was at the level of $...
Asia-Pacific markets traded higher, tracking Wall Street gains overnight.
Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 rose 0.41% after hitting a fresh record high on Thursday, while the Topix added 0.61%. South...
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 rejected on Friday a suggestion by Donald Trump that Russian drone incursions into its airspace could have been a mistake, a rare contradiction of the U.S. president from one of Washington's...