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
Gold trimmed earlier losses after the Federal Reserve kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged, resisting growing political pressure to ease monetary policy.The US central bank, meanwhile, kept interest rates in a range of 4.25%–4.5%, citing ongoing economic uncertainty and increased market volatility.In its post-meeting statement, the Fed highlighted rising risks to inflation and unemployment, reinforcing its cautious stance on future rate adjustments.As of press time, Gold was trading at $3,371 Source: Newsmaker.id
Silver (XAG/USD) weakened on Wednesday (07/4), hovering around $33.00 an ounce after two consecutive days of gains. The decline occurred as safe haven demand weakened following news that U.S. and Chinese officials will meet this week to discuss trade, raising hopes of a de-escalation. Source: Newsmaker.id
Gold fell on Wednesday (7/5) in the European session, entering a new round of trade wars, now the US-China is starting to ease, this is enough to suppress demand for safe assets even as military hostilities between India and Pakistan escalate, and the Dollar Index is stable. However, Beijing said it would not sacrifice its principled stance or international justice to seek any deal. Currently, market players choose to wait and see ahead of this week's FOMC. As of this news release, the price of Gold is at $3,384 Source: Newsmaker.id
Silver fell on Wednesday (07/05) as optimism US-China trade talks curbed demand for safe haven assets even as military hostilities between India and Pakistan escalated. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and chief trade negotiator Jamieson Greer will meet with Chinese economic official He Lifeng in Switzerland later this week for discussions. Source: Newsmaker.id
Gold fell on Wednesday, snapping a two-day advance, as signs of progress in U.S.-China trade talks curbed demand for safe havens even as military hostilities between India and Pakistan escalated. The talks were the first since President Donald Trump imposed sweeping tariffs on China, raising optimism about a deal between the world's two largest economies. But Beijing has said it will not sacrifice its principled stance or international fairness in seeking any deal. The dollar strengthened against most major currencies. Source: Newsmaker.id
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