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 rose more than 1% to near $33 an ounce on Thursday (08/05), recovering losses from the previous session as investors sought refuge in safe-haven assets amid ongoing economic and trade uncertainty. The recovery follows the Federal Reserve's decision on Wednesday to keep interest rates steady, as expected. Source: Newsmaker.id
Gold moved in the area of $3339 during the European session on Thursday (08/05) amid news that United States (US) President Donald Trump is expected to announce a trade agreement with the United Kingdom (UK). Another factor is that the Federal Reserve maintained interest rates, and Chairman Jerome Powell said the central bank was in no rush to cut despite the uncertainty of the trade war. Until this news was released, the price of Gold was at the level of $3,339 Source: Newsmaker.id
Silver prices rose more than 1% on Thursday (08/05), recovering losses from the previous session as investors sought refuge in safe-haven assets amid ongoing economic and trade uncertainty. The recovery followed the Federal Reserve's decision on Wednesday to keep interest rates steady, as expected. However, Chairman Jerome Powell was cautious, highlighting rising risks to inflation and employment, and downplaying the possibility of preemptive rate cuts to mitigate the potential economic impact of new tariffs. Source: Newsmaker.id
Gold rose on Thursday after the Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged, and Chairman Jerome Powell said the central bank was in no rush to cut despite the trade war. Powell warned that President Donald Trump's tariff agenda raised the risk of higher inflation and slower growth, but added that the Fed could afford to hold off on policy until officials had a better understanding of where the economy was headed. Source: Newsmaker.id
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