Insights 
Gold hits $3,200, crypto dips 4%, forex mixed; US bill rate eases, UK economy improves.
New-home sales rise with builder incentives, while existing-home market struggles amid high rates and tight supply.
EUR/CHF trades near 0.9400 with mixed signals; bearish trend persists amid weak momentum and support tests.
European markets closed higher; Germany’s DAX hit record high, Spain and Italy reached multi-year levels.
Gold prices rise as US inflation cools, consumer spending weakens, boosting expectations for Fed rate cuts.
Major US stock indices recover from session lows, though still posting slight declines across S&P, NASDAQ, and Dow.
Growth leads market trends; gold may have peaked seasonally; health care weak; few sectors show strength.
CIBC warns weak retail data, high tariffs, and slowing sentiment may hinder U.S. consumer spending growth.
NZD weakens against USD amid strong dollar, softer US inflation, and New Zealand’s muted economic signals.
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