VT Markets https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html US capacity utilisation came in at 75.7% in March, undershooting forecasts of 76.3% for the month In March, US monthly industrial output rose 0.2%, surpassing forecasts of 0.1% by economists BBH’s Elias Haddad says equities hit records while the dollar rebounds, outweighing IMF’s weaker growth outlook Williams expects inflation at 2.75–3% this year as energy costs rise and supply disruptions emerge Netflix shares display an unfinished bullish Elliott Wave pattern, implying further gains towards 115.00–130.00 before completion Rabobank’s Jane Foley says AUD leads G10 year-to-date as hawkish RBA policy bets lift AUD/USD US initial jobless claims’ four-week average rose to 209.75K in April, from 209.5K previously US initial jobless claims totalled 207K, undershooting the 215K forecast for early April release TD Securities says UK February GDP exceeded forecasts, driven by strong services, production and construction, though MPC wary During European trading, GBP/USD edges down near 1.3545, failing to sustain gains beyond 1.3600 resistance ING’s Chris Turner says the Dollar is pressured by risk rallies, yet enduring decline conditions remain absent After Eurozone inflation rose, EUR/JPY slipped 0.15%, hovering near 187.30 and consolidating above 187.00 In Europe, GBP/USD slips to about 1.3545, stalling after failing to clear 1.3600 resistance TD Securities says March jobs data met RBA expectations, with steady unemployment and strong full-time gains Despite a softer dollar, the yen stays weak, as delayed tightening boosts verbal support, keeping USD/JPY near 160 USD/INR eases near 93.20 as the rupee strengthens, driven by optimism over a lasting US-Iran ceasefire Amid Strait of Hormuz tensions, he sees USD regaining ground versus JPY, trading slightly above 159.00 Commerzbank’s Dr Henry Hao says China’s Q1 2026 GDP hit 5.0%, reducing urgency for major stimulus EUR/CHF steadies near 0.9230, recovering from 0.9215 after March Eurozone inflation figures, awaiting ECB cues WTI crude trades just under $90, edging higher within the prior range as US-Iran talks hopes persist AUD/JPY extends its rally, trading near 114.10 above 114.00, with charts indicating bullish ascending-channel momentum Villeroy de Galhau says markets are too early to expect an ECB interest-rate rise this month Rabobank strategist Michael Every says traders underestimate Iran-Hormuz supply threats, leaving oil futures mispriced relative risks EUR/USD rebounds, but may correct; April ECB hike fades, June still priced, while officials reassess options Italy’s monthly Consumer Price Index aligned with forecasts, rising 0.5% in March without surprising analysts In March, Italy’s year-on-year Consumer Price Index matched expectations, holding steady at 1.7% across the economy Italy’s EU-harmonised annual CPI exceeded forecasts, reaching 1.6% against the expected 1.5% in March Italy’s EU-harmonised monthly CPI rose 1.7%, surpassing the 1.6% forecast for March data release Deutsche Bank says the S&P 500 recovered from a March low, rising 10% above 7,000 records USD/CAD keeps falling towards 1.3700 as traders expect Middle East conflict resolution and US Dollar softness Commerzbank says resilient jobs and steady unemployment support AUD, despite weaker sentiment, higher inflation expectations, supply risks Near 0.5900, NZD/USD maintains a bullish tilt, despite failing to extend its month-high rally further Switzerland’s producer and import prices rose 0.2% month-on-month in March, matching expectations Swiss producer and import prices year-on-year stayed at -2.7% during March, unchanged from previous reading Hope for fresh Iran peace talks lifts EUR against USD above 1.1800, extending nine-session rise As Q1 earnings season begins strongly, key points are presented to highlight early corporate performance trends TSMC Earnings Beat Keeps AI Demand Story Intact BIRD Over the AI Cuckoo’s Nest? Following stronger-than-expected February UK GDP figures, Sterling rises against peers, up 0.14% near 1.3580 versus dollar Commerzbank says RBI action kept USD/INR near 93.38, despite rupee pressures from commodities and deficits In late Asian trading, XAG/USD rises 2.2% to $80.80, edging towards a four-week $81 peak With ceasefire optimism between the US and Iran, the rupee strengthens slightly and USD/INR declines WTI hovers near $88.20 in early European trading, pressured by optimism surrounding a US-Iran ceasefire Sterling breaches GBP/USD 1.3415–1.3425 as UK GDP, trade, and industrial data arrive at 06:00 GMT According to compiled data, gold prices in India rose, reflecting an increase in today’s rates across markets EUR/JPY edges down near 187.50, yet holds bullishly above its 100-day EMA as yen strengthens FXStreet-compiled figures show Malaysian gold prices increased, with data indicating a rise in the precious metal In the Netherlands, the seasonally adjusted three-month unemployment rate eased to 4% from 4.1% previously China’s industrial output rose 5.7% year-on-year, beating the 5.5% forecast for March figures VT Markets – Reliable Forex & CFD Broker | VT Markets