Gold prices steady, holding sharp gains in wake of soft U.S. jobs data
As traders approach another pivotal day for financial markets on Friday, June 13, 2025, a series of crucial economic data releases that could sway market dynamics are expected. The University of Michigan’s Consumer Sentiment Index and the Baker Hughes (NASDAQ:BKR) U.S. Rig Count are among the key reports that will be closely watched by investors and analysts.
Major Economic Events to Watch
Other Important Economic Events to Watch
• 10:00 AM ET: Michigan Consumer Expectations (Previous:47.9)
• 10:00 AM ET: Michigan Consumer Sentiment (Forecast:53.5, Previous: 52.2)
• 1:00 PM ET: Baker Hughes U.S. Rig Count (Previous:442) - A key indicator of oil drilling industry activity
• 1:00 PM ET: U.S. Baker Hughes Total (EPA:TTEF) Rig Count (Previous:559)
• 3:30 PM ET: CFTC S&P 500 speculative positions (Previous:-69.4K) - Provides insight into market sentiment
• 3:30 PM ET: CFTC Nasdaq 100 speculative positions (Previous:14.7K)
• 3:30 PM ET: CFTC Gold speculative positions (Previous:187.9K)
• 3:30 PM ET: CFTC Crude Oil speculative positions (Previous:168.0K)
Other Economic Events to Watch
• 10:00 AM ET: Michigan 1-Year Inflation Expectations (Previous:6.6%)
• 10:00 AM ET: Michigan Current Conditions (Previous:58.9)
• 10:00 AM ET: Michigan 5-Year Inflation Expectations (Previous:4.2%)
• 3:30 PM ET: CFTC Aluminium speculative net positions (Previous:0.8K)
• 3:30 PM ET: CFTC Copper speculative positions (Previous:24.1K)
• 3:30 PM ET: CFTC Silver speculative positions (Previous:60.8K)
• 3:30 PM ET: CFTC Natural Gas speculative positions (Previous:-104.9K)
• 3:30 PM ET: CFTC Wheat speculative positions (Previous:-97.1K)
• 3:30 PM ET: CFTC Corn speculative positions (Previous:-81.1K)
• 3:30 PM ET: CFTC Soybeans speculative positions (Previous:59.9K)
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