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 prices were steady around $32.50 an ounce on Friday (9/5), after a volatile week as investors remained cautious ahead of high-stakes US-China trade talks scheduled for later this week in Switzerland. The upcoming talks will pit Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng against US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, as both sides seek to defuse escalating tariff tensions. Source: Newsmaker.id
Gold was steady at $3,325 in Europe on Friday (9/5). On the other hand, progress in global trade negotiations after the US announced a deal with the UK and ahead of a meeting that thaws the atmosphere with China has eased demand for safe-haven assets in recent days. However, market observers said investors were wary of the limited scope of the UK agreement and were looking at the upcoming meeting between Washington and Beijing with cautious optimism, as negotiations could be long and drawn out. Source: Newsmaker.id
Gold fell on Friday (5/9), as optimism over US-China trade talks reduced the appeal of safe-haven assets. Officials from both countries are scheduled to meet later this week, raising hopes of progress in resolving trade disputes. The announcement of a US-UK trade agreement further eased concerns over global trade tensions. Source: Newsmaker.id
Silver prices rallied again, recovering losses from the previous session as investors sought refuge in safe haven assets amid persistent economic and trade uncertainty. The recovery followed the Federal Reserve's decision on Wednesday to keep interest rates steady, as expected.As of this writing, Silver is at $32,452 Source: Newsmaker.id
Gold fell as the dollar extended gains after President Donald Trump announced a trade framework with the UK, sapping demand for safe-haven assets stemming from concerns about a global trade war.Trump said the full details of the pact would be negotiated over the coming weeks. But under the agreement, Britain will speed up the process of levying tariffs on American goods and reduce barriers to agricultural, chemical, energy and industrial exports.Among other factors, the Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged, and Chairman Jerome Powell said the central bank was in no rush to cut rates...
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