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 above $33.10 an ounce on Monday (24/03), snapping a three-day losing streak, as safe-haven demand increased amid geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty in the U.S. Investors are closely monitoring U.S.-led efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war, while fighting in the Middle East escalated following an Israeli airstrike on a Gaza hospital on Sunday that killed five people. Silver also found support from a weaker U.S. dollar, as concerns mounted that President Donald Trump's tariffs could slow economic growth. This, in turn, could prompt the Federal Reserve to cut...
After experiencing a moderate increase last week, the price of Gold is now trading in the area of $ 3022 in the European session on Monday (3/24).The price of Gold is benefiting from the weakening US dollar, increasing central bank demand, and concerns about the potential for universal US tariffs, Deutsche Bank analysts said in a note. China, in particular, drives a larger portion of central bank demand, namely 48%, Deutsche Bank said.The increase in bank demand is greater than the shrinking global jewelry demand, which is expected to be at its lowest level since 1989 amid record high...
Silver prices were steady in early Asian trading on Monday, after hitting a one-week low as the U.S. dollar strengthened. The dollar's gains came after Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell reiterated that the central bank is in no rush to cut interest rates further, though he hinted at two potential rate cuts this year. Adding to the pressure on silver, lingering economic concerns in China dampened the outlook for its industrial demand, as Beijing announced fresh stimulus measures without providing specifics. Source: Newsmaker.id
Gold prices remained under pressure during the early Asian session on Monday as a stronger US dollar weighed on bullion. The metal eased after hitting an all-time high on Thursday amid hopes for a Ukraine peace deal. However, potential interest rate cuts hinted at by the Federal Reserve (Fed) and ongoing economic uncertainty may limit gains for the yellow metal. On Sunday, Ukrainian and US officials held talks in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, continuing efforts to end the three-year war as President Donald Trump pushes for a ceasefire. Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said that the...
Silver prices fell more than 1% on Friday (3/21), hitting a one-week low as the U.S. dollar strengthened. The dollar's strength came after Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell reiterated that the central bank is in no rush to cut interest rates further, although he hinted at two potential rate cuts this year. 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...
Both the STOXX 50 and STOXX 600 hovered around the flatline on Friday, as investors adopted a cautious stance ahead of further developments in trade talks between US President Trump and Chinese...
Poland rejected on Friday a suggestion by Donald Trump that Russian drone incursions into its airspace could have been a mistake, a rare contradiction of the U.S. president from one of Washington's...