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 fell slightly for a second day as President Donald Trump eased the impact of some auto tariffs and signaled progress in trade negotiations with several countries. Bullion traded near $3,305 an ounce, following a 0.8% decline in the previous session as risk sentiment returned to the broader market. Source: Newsmaker.id
Silver prices traded with a negative bias for the third straight day, despite lacking any bearish conviction during the Asian session on Wednesday. Global equity markets continued to rise amid signs of easing US-China trade tensions and US President Donald Trump's decision to grant tariff flexibility to US automakers. This, along with a modest US Dollar (USD) gain, was seen as key factors undermining demand for silver as a hedge optionAs of this writing, silver prices were trading at $32,859 Source: Newsmaker.id
Gold continued its decline at the open market, at the beginning of the Asian session the price of gold moved in the range of $3315 - $3322. This was accompanied by signals of easing US-China trade tensions which reduced some of the demand for safe havens, while investors await key economic data this week to gauge the outlook for Federal Reserve policy. Source: Newsmaker.id -ads
Silver prices held steady on Tuesday (4/29), after a recent decline as investors awaited clarity on U.S.-China trade relations and key U.S. economic releases. China reiterated that it is not engaged in trade talks with the U.S., refuting claims made by President Donald Trump. Meanwhile, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said several major trading partners have made "very good" tariff proposals, and a trade deal with India could be announced soon. Bessent also noted that China's move to exempt certain U.S. goods from retaliatory tariffs signaled a desire to ease tensions. Source:...
Gold fell nearly 1% on Tuesday as signs of easing U.S.-China trade tensions eased some safe-haven demand, while investors awaited key economic data this week to gauge the outlook for Federal Reserve policy. The easing trade tensions have prompted a sell-off in gold as a hedge against rising global volatility, which rallied in an unprecedented manner to hit a record high of $3,500.05/oz last week. Source: Newsmaker.id
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