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 edged up to $3,330/oz in European trading on Wednesday (July 30th), supported by falling US Treasury yields and a weakening US dollar. The Fed is widely expected to hold interest rates, despite US President Donald Trump's continued calls for a rate cut. The market still expects a potential rate cut in September. Meanwhile, investors await the Federal Reserve's policy statement, which will be released today, for guidance on the direction of future monetary policy. Gold prices at the time of writing were at $3,330/oz. DISCLAIMER Note: This article is analytical only and is...
Silver prices are currently rising slightly, reflecting price consolidation after a significant surge last week. On Friday, silver prices surged nearly 4% to a 14-year high of $39.12, driven by global trade tensions and safe-haven demand. However, since then, silver prices have corrected and traded lower, reflecting market uncertainty and reduced investor demand for safe-haven assets.
Gold held steady at $3,321/oz in European trading on Tuesday (July 29th). Following the US-EU tariff agreement, the market remains preoccupied with discussions about the implementation and direction of US-China negotiations. Sentiment remains positive thanks to low interest rates and geopolitical tensions, although the NFP data and the Fed's comments this week could be game-changers. Market participants are currently awaiting important data, which will be released tonight at 9:00 PM WIB. The results of the data could lead market participants to speculate ahead of the FOMC.The gold price at...
Gold prices held around $3,310 per ounce on Tuesday (July 29), near a three-week low, as signs of easing trade tensions and a strengthening US dollar dampened the metal's appeal. Investors are closely monitoring ongoing negotiations between the US and China, amid expectations of a 90-day extension of the August 12 tariff pause deadline. This comes amid a crucial week for President Donald Trump's trade agenda, with separate deadlines set for other countries to reach agreements this Friday, following the deal announced with the European Union on Sunday that includes 15% tariffs on most...
Gold stabilized at $3,337/oz following the US-EU tariff agreement, but the market remains preoccupied with discussions about the implementation and direction of US-China negotiations. Sentiment remains positive thanks to low interest rates and geopolitical tensions, although this week's NFP data and Fed comments could be game-changers. Prices held above the $3,320 support but lost momentum. A break below $3,360 could push the price to $3,400, while a break below $3,320 would signal a correction to $3,280. The gold price at the time of writing was $3,337/oz. DISCLAIMER Note: This article...