Silver prices held below $38 an ounce on Friday after falling more than 1% in the previous session, as hotter-than-expected US producer inflation dampened hopes for a significant Federal Reserve interest rate cut in September. Weekly jobless claims also came in at 224,000, below the 228,000 forecast, indicating some labor market resilience. The market still rates more than a 90% chance of a 25 basis point cut next month, but the chances of a larger 50 bps move have been erased. Source: Newsmaker.id
Gold prices were trading at $3247 early in the Asian session on Thursday (1/5) this was accompanied by news that the Trump administration was close to announcing the first phase of a deal that would reduce planned tariffs on several countries also easing some concerns about the global trade outlook. The easing of the US-China tariff war has caused the price of Gold to be at a normal level. Source: Newsmaker.id
Silver prices pared earlier losses to trade near $32.60 an ounce on Wednesday, as a weaker-than-expected U.S. GDP report for Q1 2025 fueled fears of a fresh recession amid ongoing trade tensions. The U.S. economy shrank by 0.3% in the first quarter, missing expectations for growth of 0.3%, largely due to a more than 40% surge in imports, as businesses and consumers stocked up on goods ahead of anticipated tariff hikes from the Trump administration. Source: Newsmaker.id
Gold prices pared some losses on Wednesday (4/30) as speculation that the US Federal Reserve will cut interest rates increased after US growth in the first quarter was weaker than expected. Bullion had fallen more than 1% earlier in the session, but was on track to post a fourth straight monthly gain, rising 6% so far in April. Source: Newsmaker.id
Gold fell slightly for a second day as President Donald Trump eased the impact of some auto tariffs and signaled progress in trade negotiations with several countries. Bullion traded near $3,305 an ounce, following a 0.8% decline in the previous session as risk sentiment returned to the broader market. Source: Newsmaker.id
Silver prices traded with a negative bias for the third straight day, despite lacking any bearish conviction during the Asian session on Wednesday. Global equity markets continued to rise amid signs of easing US-China trade tensions and US President Donald Trump's decision to grant tariff flexibility to US automakers. This, along with a modest US Dollar (USD) gain, was seen as key factors undermining demand for silver as a hedge optionAs of this writing, silver prices were trading at $32,859 Source: Newsmaker.id