US Stocks plunged on Friday, as investors reacted to a weak July jobs report and a fresh round of tariffs announced by President Trump. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq fell 1.6% and 2.2%, their steepest drops since April, while the Dow lost 542 points. Payrolls rose by just 73,000 in July, far below expectations, with sharp downward revisions to prior months signaling deeper labor market weakness. Treasury yields fell and the odds of a September Fed rate cut rose above 80%. Sentiment worsened after new tariffs of 10% to 41% were imposed on imports from key partners including Canada, India, and...
Gold prices continued to decline on Thursday (July 24th), as easing trade tensions reduced demand for safe-haven assets, offsetting support from a weakening dollar.As of this writing, gold was at $3,362. Source: Newsmaker.id
Silver prices fell to around $38.99 per ounce as the market grew more optimistic about a trade deal between the US, EU, and Japan. Demand for safe-haven assets weakened, despite lingering uncertainty regarding US tariffs on South Korea, India, and the outcome of next week's Fed meeting. Technically, silver is holding below the $40.00 resistance and is now testing the $38.60 support. A breakout would potentially lead to a drop to $38.00. However, if it holds above $39.00, there is a chance of a rebound if dovish sentiment from the Fed emerges. Source: Newsmaker.id
Gold prices strengthened slightly in early Asian trading on Thursday (July 24th), driven by the possibility of position adjustments after a three-day rally in gold futures ended overnight. The research team from Sucden Financial noted that although speculative interest in gold is starting to increase, the levels are still not extreme. Meanwhile, retail demand is starting to show signs of slowing. Analysts predict that gold prices will likely move in a consolidation phase in the near term, awaiting clarity on the direction of interest rate policy from the US Central Bank (The Fed). Without a...
Silver prices (XAG/USD) weakened slightly after reaching $39.39, their highest level since September 2011, and are currently trading around $39.20 per troy ounce during the Asian session on Wednesday (July 23). Silver prices were pressured by weakening demand for safe-haven assets, driven by the wave of trade deals.As of the release of this news, the price of silver was at $39,397. Source: Newsmaker.id
Gold prices weakened on Wednesday (July 23) due to improved risk appetite after US President Donald Trump announced a trade deal with Japan ahead of the upcoming tariff deadline. However, a weaker dollar and lower Treasury yields limited losses for US dollar-priced bullion.As of this writing, gold prices were at $3,421. Source: Newsmaker.id