Gold Prices Fall Amid Rate Jitters; Copper Steady as China Stimulus Eyed 
Silver Prices Plunge in Asian Trade as Dollar Strength Triggers Fresh Precious Metals Sell-Off 
Japan Economy Poised for Q4 2025 Growth as Investment and Consumption Hold Firm 
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China Extends Gold Buying Streak as Reserves Surge Despite Volatile Prices 
Fed Governor Lisa Cook Warns Inflation Risks Remain as Rates Stay Steady 
Dollar Steadies Ahead of ECB and BoE Decisions as Markets Turn Risk-Off 
Thailand Inflation Remains Negative for 10th Straight Month in January 
Lots of economic dockets and events are scheduled for today and all with low volatility risks associated.
Data released so far:
- China: MNI business sentiment declined in August to 54.3 from 55.5 prior.
- Japan: Nikkei manufacturing PMI rose to 49.6 in August.
Upcoming:
- Switzerland: Trade balance for July will be released at 6:00 GMT.
- France: Flash manufacturing and services PMI will be released at 7:00 GMT.
- Germany: Flash manufacturing and services PMI will be released at 7:30 GMT.
- Eurozone: Flash manufacturing and services PMI will be released at 8:00 GMT. Flash consumer confidence for August will be announced at 14:00 GMT.
- United Kingdom: CBI industrial trend survey report will be released at 10:00 GMT.
- United States: Flash markit manufacturing PMI report will be released at 13:45 GMT. New home sales for the month of July will be announced at 14:00 GMT. Richmond Fed manufacturing Index will be released at 14:00 GMT.
- New Zealand: Trade balance for July will be released at 22:45 GMT.
- Auctions: United States will auction 1-month bills at 15:30 GMT and 2-year note at 17:00 GMT. Spain will auction 3-month and 9-month letras today.
