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    Retail sales in Italy decreased to 0.5% in August from 1.8%

    by VT Markets
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    Oct 3, 2025
    The US Services PMI is expected to remain stable in September, showing strength in the sector. At the same time, the US Dollar is falling due to ongoing uncertainty about the impact of the US government shutdown.

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    Gold Approaching Record Highs

    Gold prices are nearing record highs of around $3,870 an ounce, serving as a safe haven due to the dollar’s weakness. This trend reminds us of previous crises when uncertainty pushed investments into hard assets. We recommend using call options on gold futures or ETFs to take advantage of the potential for further gains while managing risk. While the dollar’s decline opens up opportunities in currency pairs, we also need to be cautious about weaknesses in other areas. For example, Italy’s retail sales growth has slowed to just 0.5%, which is part of a wider trend. Recent data shows Germany’s manufacturing PMI is now at 48.5, indicating contraction. Although the EUR/USD pair might rise due to the dollar’s weakness, any increase could be unstable. Therefore, options may be better for managing this risk than spot trading. Create your live VT Markets account and start trading now.

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