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 prices rose above $2,998 per ounce after Retail Sales data was released. This is supported by increasingly heated Geopolitical factors, Trump Tariffs and weak US Retail Sales data results, which can lift the movement of Gold prices up. New geopolitical risks boosted gold bullion prices after the US said it would continue its attacks on Yemen's Houthis until they stop attacks on shipping in the Red Sea. Source: Newsmaker.id
Silver prices fell after continuing their upward momentum for the fourth straight day, during European trading hours on Monday. However, the white metal's downside potential appears limited due to economic uncertainty over the impact of the global trade war and a weakening Greenback. Source: Newsmaker.id
Gold rose above $2,980 an ounce on Monday (03/17), holding near a record level, amid strong safe-haven demand. Fresh geopolitical risks boosted bullion prices after the U.S. said it would continue its offensive against Yemen's Houthis until they stop attacks on shipping in the Red Sea. In addition, concerns over an escalating trade war, sparked by a tariff exchange between the U.S. and its major trading partners, further strengthened gold's appeal as a safe haven. Source: Newsmaker.id
Silver (XAG/USD) prices fell after extending its upward momentum for the fourth straight day, during European trading hours on Friday (3/14). Silver's gains were limited as the US Dollar (USD) continued to strengthen. A stronger USD makes Silver more expensive for foreign buyers, potentially dampening demand Source: Newsmaker.id
Gold was above $2,995 an ounce on Friday in the trading session. It appears poised to post a strong gain for the second straight week. Meanwhile, Investors remain concerned about the potential economic impact of US President Donald Trump's aggressive trade policies.This, along with speculation that the Federal Reserve (Fed) will cut interest rates several times in 2025, turned out to be the main factors that acted as a driver for the non-yielding yellow metal. Source: Newsmaker.id
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