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 was steady amid thin trading due to the US Thanksgiving holiday, with investors weighing the prospect of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut and rising tensions in Ukraine. Bullion traded near $2,640 an ounce on Friday and fell about 3% for the week after a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah reduced some demand for the safe-haven asset. Swap markets are pricing in a more than 60% chance the Fed will cut borrowing costs again next month.
Silver prices (XAG/USD) continued their losses for the second straight day, trading around $30.00 per troy ounce during European trading hours on Thursday. The recent ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah has eased regional tensions, lowering market fears and reducing the demand for Silver. While some uncertainties persist due to ongoing military actions in Gaza, the geopolitical risks appear less acute. Source: newsmaker.id
Gold prices regained strength in Europe on Thursday. Prices have now stabilized after a sharp decline earlier in the session due to a stronger dollar and US markets being closed for Thanksgiving. The decline reflects a recalibration of the geopolitical risk premium embedded in gold prices, with a ceasefire agreement between Lebanon and Israel easing tensions and lowering safe-haven demand. Despite the decline, the precious metal remains supported by strong buying interest at lower levels. Source: newsmaker.id
Silver (XAG/USD) extended its decline for the second straight day, trading around $29.60 per troy ounce during the Asian session on Thursday (11/28). The decline in Silver prices can be attributed to the easing of safe-haven flows amid easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. A ceasefire between Israel and the Lebanese armed group, Hezbollah, was successfully enforced on Wednesday, following a deal brokered by the United States (US) and France. Source: newsmaker.id
Gold was steady for a second day, as investors weighed the outlook for U.S. interest rates following inflation data that supported the case for a rate cut next month. Bullion was near $2,625 an ounce, with pressure on the metal easing as the U.S. dollar rally lost steam. The U.S. dollar, which strengthened after President-elect Donald Trump's victory, has weakened this week against other currencies amid month-end flows. A stronger dollar makes the metal more expensive for many buyers. Source: newsmaker.id