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
As widely expected, the Fed kept the federal funds rate at 4.25%–4.5% during its March meeting but reiterated its outlook for two rate cuts later this year. Silver, a non-yielding asset, may have found support as U.S. Treasury yields declined, with the 2-year yield at 3.97% and the 10-year yield at 4.24%. Silver prices are trading in the $33 area heading into the European session on Thursday (3/20). Source: Newsmaker.id
Silver (XAG/USD) prices fell after hitting a five-month high of $34.23 on Tuesday (3/19), trading around $33.70 per troy ounce during European trading hours on Wednesday. The decline came as silver investors took a breather ahead of the Federal Reserve's (Fed) interest rate decision later in the day. Traders will likely be watching the Fed's latest economic projections for insight into the future trajectory of US interest rates. Higher interest rates tend to weigh on demand for non-yielding assets such as Silver, limiting its upside potential. Source: Newsmaker.id
Gold fell slightly in early European trading on Wednesday (03/19), correcting slightly lower to near $3,030 at the time of writing. After climbing higher and hitting a new all-time high of $3,045 earlier in the day. The positive move came after headlines emerged that authorities had detained Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, a major political rival of President Tayyip Erdogan, on charges including corruption and aiding a terrorist group. Source: Newsmaker.id
Silver prices rose to $34 on Tuesday in European trading.Continuing its upward momentum for the fourth straight day. This is supported by increasing concerns over the impact of further tariffs from US President Donald Trump. This has triggered efforts to send silver to the US in an attempt to get a premium price in New York, which may cause pressure in London. Source: Newsmaker.id
Gold rose above the $3,000 level on Tuesday (03/18), hitting a new record high as demand for safe-haven assets strengthened ahead of the US Federal Reserve's interest rate decision. With the Fed expected to leave interest rates unchanged, investors will focus on the central bank's latest economic projections and Chairman Jerome Powell's press conference for signals on future policy direction, especially amid trade and tariff concerns. Geopolitical tensions are also contributing to market uncertainty. Source: Newsmaker.id
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