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 held around $33 an ounce on Tuesday, steadying after a recent decline as investors awaited clarity on US-China trade relations and key US economic releases. China reiterated that it is not engaged in trade talks with the US, refuting claims made by President Donald Trump. Meanwhile, US 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. Source: Newsmaker.id
Gold fell on Tuesday (4/29) amid expectations that President Donald Trump will ease the impact of his auto tariffs, weighing on demand for safe-haven assets amid hopes of a further de-escalation in trade tensions. Source: Newsmaker.id
Silver prices (XAG/USD) depreciated after posting gains the previous day, Safe-haven demand for precious metals, including Silver, continued to weaken as trade war concerns eased.At the same time, Dollar-denominated Silver lost its appeal, with a stronger US Dollar (USD) making it more expensive for buyers using other currencies.The USD gained support as optimism grew over improvements in US-China trade relations.Until this news was released, Silver Price was at $ 32,921 Source: Newsmaker.id
Silver prices fell on Monday (4/28), extending losses from the previous session as easing U.S.-China trade tensions dampened demand for safe-haven metals. Last week, U.S. President Donald Trump signaled an openness to lowering tariffs on China, while Beijing exempted certain U.S. goods from its 125% levies. Meanwhile, China expressed confidence in meeting its full-year growth target of around 5% but refrained from introducing immediate stimulus, preferring to first assess the impact of the escalating trade dispute with the U.S. Investors also await key U.S. economic data this week, which...
Gold prices rose on Monday (4/28) despite easing US-China trade tensions, as the dollar weakened in the US session. In addition, US President Donald Trump said progress had been made with China, and that he had spoken with President Xi Jinping. However, Beijing has denied any trade talks and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Sunday failed to support Trump's statement that tariff talks with China were underway. Source: Newsmaker.id
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