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 rose on Friday (2/5) as investors rushed to buy the metal a day after prices hit a two-week low amid easing trade tensions, while market focus shifted to the U.S. nonfarm payrolls report due later in the day. Gold hit its lowest level since mid-April in the previous session and has fallen nearly 2% so far this week, its sharpest weekly decline since late February. Source: Newsmaker.id
Silver prices fell in early trading on Friday. Easing trade tensions between the US and its trading partners have reduced demand for safe-haven assets, weighing on the silver metal.US President Donald Trump announced a potential trade deal with India, South Korea and Japan, seeking to turn his tariff policies into a trade agreement. Furthermore, Chinese state media said late Thursday that the US has contacted China to start trade talks over Trump's 145% tariffs.As of this writing, Silver is at $32,471 Source: Newsmaker.id
Gold was stable on Friday (2/5) at $3241 in the Asian session after experiencing a massive decline of more than 2% on Thursday.The easing of trade tensions between the US and its trading partners has affected demand for safe haven assets, thus weighing on the precious metal Meanwhile, investors are now pricing in a higher chance of a Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate cut, although everything depends on the trade deal. This, in turn, could boost the price of non-yielding Gold. The US April jobs report will be in focus on Friday as it could prompt the US Fed to start cutting interest rates...
Silver prices fell more than 1% toward $32 an ounce on Thursday (01/05), marking a third straight session of declines, as easing global trade tensions sapped demand for safe-haven assets. Sentiment shifted after U.S. President Donald Trump hinted at potential trade deals with India, Japan and South Korea, and voiced optimism about a deal with China. At the same time, the outlook for industrial demand for silver came under pressure amid weaker economic data from major economies. Source: Newsmaker.id
Gold fell on Thursday (01/05) to a two-week low on signs of potential progress in trade talks between the U.S. and other countries, denting demand for haven assets despite concerns about a weakening economy. Prices fell as much as 2.15% as market sentiment improved on Wall Street after National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett said the Trump administration was making progress in tariff talks. Source: Newsmaker.id
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...
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