On September 1, 2025, the North American markets saw minimal action due to the US/Canadian holiday. WTI crude increased by 68 cents to $64.61, while the S&P 500 futures rose by 0.2%. Gold experienced a significant rise, gaining $30 to reach $3476. In currency markets, the British pound led, whereas the Japanese yen lagged. There’s a muted response to a US court blocking Trump’s tariffs, as market participants seem to adopt a ‘wait and see’ stance. The New Zealand dollar made modest gains, and the euro continued its steady rise. Precious metals turned out to be the top performers, with silver reaching its highest ... (full story)