Friday brings little cheer for the US economy, as the latest job data continues a worrying trend. ADP’s private payroll report painted a bleak picture, with job creation contracting by 33,000—far from the 100,000 new roles analysts had expected. The…
The Empire State Manufacturing Survey delivered another hit to market sentiment this week, plunging to – 16 in June – its sixth consecutive negative read – indicating ongoing contraction in business activity across New York state. Meanwhile, US retail sales…
Tensions in the Middle East are escalating rapidly, with the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict now driving significant volatility across global share markets, currency pairs, and bullion markets. What began as a series of proxy skirmishes has now evolved into a broader…
Gold and silver prices lifted again overnight, with gold holding firmly and silver continuing to close the gap after its recent breakout. Safe-haven interest remains elevated as uncertainty lingers across multiple fronts. In the U.S., the S&P 500 continues its…
Silver led the charge overnight, rallying aggressively as the US dollar weakened further against a basket of global currencies. The jump reinforces a growing trend of investors hedging against economic uncertainty with precious metals. Gold also remained strong, but it…
Spot pricing for Gold $AU5195 Spot pricing for Silver $AU53.57 Spot pricing for Platinum $AU1681 Wells Fargo has delivered a cautiously upbeat assessment of the US economy, suggesting it’s now positioned for stronger growth in the second half of 2025.…
Markets were shaken this week after U.S. GDP figures for the March quarter revealed a surprise contraction of 0.2% – the first economic decline in three years. The downturn was largely fuelled by a surge in imports ahead of expected…
AUD Spot Price Gold $AU5130 AUD Spot Price Silver $AU51.71 AUD Spot Price Platinum $AU1660 Midweek markets are holding their breath as investors look ahead to key U.S. GDP data expected later this week. Estimates are pointing to a potential…
Markets ended the week cautiously optimistic, brushing against pre-Trump levels despite a backdrop of policy jitters and investor fatigue. Share indices have largely clawed back losses from the early 2025 slump, but the rally appears to be tapering amid concerns…
AUD Spot Price Gold $AU5130 AUD Spot Price Silver $AU51.71 AUD Spot Price Platinum $AU1660 The Reserve Bank of Australia surprised markets this week by cutting the cash rate, easing it by 25 basis points in a move that puts…
Gold’s momentum took a hit this week, dropping over 5.5% since last Friday. Spot pricing fell to around $3,137 USD per ounce, dragged lower by easing global tensions, renewed confidence in the US economy, and a stronger US dollar. After…
Spot Price AUD Gold $AU5022 Spot Price AUD Silver $AU50.99 Spot Price AUD Platinum $AU1547 Wall Street’s “fear gauge”—the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX)—has collapsed at one of its fastest clips this year, signalling a major shift in market sentiment. Investors…
Markets held steady in Friday trade, buoyed by a continued run of optimism in both consumer and investor sentiment. Despite underlying tensions in global trade and tech, major indices remained resilient. Gold extended its strong performance, continuing to attract safe-haven…
AUD Spot Price Gold $AU5251 AUD Spot Price Silver $AU51.07 AUD Spot Price Platinum $AU1533 Australian markets opened the week with a renewed sense of direction, following a decisive Labor landslide that has given voters clarity on the government’s agenda…
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