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 held steady on Wednesday, staying close to a record, supported by a weaker U.S. dollar and safe-haven demand amid U.S. tariffs. Trump's 25% levies on Mexican and Canadian imports took effect Tuesday, along with a hike in Chinese tariffs to 20%, escalating trade tensions and prompting retaliation. However, U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick suggested possible tariff relief for Canada and Mexico. Source: Newsmaker.id
Silver rose on Wednesday (05/03), boosted by a weaker dollar and safe-haven buying amid concerns over a shift in U.S. trade policy. Last week, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports would go into effect Tuesday, along with an additional 10% duty on shipments from China, bringing the cumulative tariffs for China to 20%. In response, reports suggested that Beijing was preparing to impose retaliatory measures on U.S. imports. Source: Newsmaker.id
Gold prices rose amid a weaker US Dollar (USD) as the trade war between the United States (US), Canada, Mexico, and China escalated with new tariffs coming into effect on Tuesday (05/03). Therefore, the decline in the USD supported the precious metal. XAU/USD was trading at $2,918, up 0.62%. Market sentiment remained gloomy after 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico and an additional 10% duty on China came into effect around midnight. Source: Newsmaker.id
Silver rose above $31 an ounce on Tuesday (04/03) after US President Donald Trump announced that tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports would go into effect on Tuesday, along with an additional 10% duty on Chinese shipments, bringing the cumulative tariffs for China to 20%. In response, reports suggested that Beijing was preparing to impose retaliatory measures on US imports. Meanwhile, ongoing supply and demand uncertainties continue to weigh on sentiment. Source: Newsmaker.id
Gold (XAU/USD) prices moved higher on Tuesday (04/03) after surging more than 1% the previous day. The recent increase came after United States (US) President Donald Trump confirmed on Monday that tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China are underway. Meanwhile, Canada and China have rejected the unilateral tariffs imposed by the US. A statement released by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's office confirmed that Canada will impose retaliatory tariffs on US imports starting Tuesday if the US tariffs go into effect. Source: Newsmaker.id
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