VT Markets https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Italy’s year-on-year industrial sales rose to 0.5% in February, recovering from -1% previously Italy’s seasonally adjusted industrial sales rose 0.6% month-on-month in February, reversing January’s 0.3% fall Gold hovers near a three-week low as the stronger US dollar keeps pressure ahead of FOMC UniCredit Bank’s Austrian manufacturing PMI slipped to 51.2 from 52.4, signalling softer factory activity BoJ keeps policy unchanged as US–Iran tensions and market uncertainty continue to influence forex sentiment During Europe’s open, US equity futures edge lower as traders await the Fed amid Hormuz concerns OCBC says Asian currencies strengthened, led by MYR, THB and TWD, yet high oil threatens demand recovery During European hours, EUR/JPY slips to 186.40, breaking an ascending channel, suggesting bearish reversal Spain’s year-on-year retail sales growth accelerates to 4.1%, rising from the earlier 2.2% reading Spain’s first-quarter unemployment rate hit 10.83%, exceeding forecasts of 9.8%, according to the latest survey EUR/GBP hovers near 0.8660 above 0.8650 as traders await BoE and ECB rate decisions Silver slides to two-week lows near $73.35, as attention turns to impending major central-bank decisions Goldman’s Delta One desk says equities now hinge on AI spending, amid earnings, policy and Hormuz talks Key metrics show Verizon’s Q1 revenue rose 2.9% to $34.44bn, while EPS increased to $1.28 In March, Sweden’s monthly trade surplus climbed from 1.8B to 9.3B compared with prior month During Asian trading, GBP/USD holds near 1.3530, bullish within an ascending channel, testing two-month resistance FXStreet’s compiled figures show gold prices in the Philippines declined, according to data released on Tuesday FXStreet data shows gold prices in the United Arab Emirates declined, reflecting a fall in local rates Citing compiled data, Pakistan’s gold prices declined, with bullion trading lower across markets on Tuesday FXStreet-compiled data show India’s gold prices declined, with metal values falling across the country on Tuesday Gold Slips as Oil Keeps Fed Risk Alive VT Markets Brings Together Top Southeast Asia Partners to Create Impact Beyond Charts at Bangkok’s Baan Nokkamin Foundation Following the Bank of Japan keeping rates at 0.75%, the yen strengthens, pushing USD/JPY down to 159.25 During Asian trade, silver drops 1.5% to $74.40 as US–Iran tensions stoke inflation fears, tightening policy outlook WTI continues a two-day climb, near $95.20, as Hormuz closure tightens Middle Eastern oil supplies USD/CAD rebounds after an Asian-session dip, while firmer oil supports the Canadian Dollar, limiting declines Japan’s finance minister says the economy rebounds moderately, wages keep rising, yet the outlook demands caution With Fed and ECB decisions pending, EUR/USD hovers above 1.1700, gains modestly amid US-Iran tensions In April, the UK’s BRC Shop Price Index rose 1%, undershooting the 1.5% forecast by 0.5% Bessent warned businesses aiding sanctioned Iranian airlines face US sanctions as Tehran commercial flights restart Impact of the 2026 Strait of Hormuz Closure on Forex and Crypto Markets Donald Trump and security advisers considered Iran’s proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, ending war Gold falls near $4,685 as traders await the Federal Reserve decision and Iran Hormuz Strait developments UOB’s Jester Koh says March industrial output surged in Singapore, boosting estimated first-quarter 2026 GDP growth With easing yields and a weaker US dollar, the kiwi keeps NZD/USD steady near 0.5910 Yuan Holds Firm as Fed Risk Supports Dollar Stronger CPI lifts NZD/USD above 0.59, boosting RBNZ hike expectations, while it remains below 0.5925 USD/JPY hovered near 159.40 in narrow range, showing indecision before upcoming Bank of Japan decision AUD/USD approaches 0.7200 as the Australian Dollar strengthens; the US Dollar stays firm amid US-Iran tensions South Korea’s central bank reports manufacturing confidence rising, with the BSI improving from 71 to 72 in May SPX sustains its advance from March lows, with a mature impulse wave pattern nearing completion TD Securities expects US growth to ease towards potential by late 2026, amid Iran risks keeping Fed cautious With improved risk appetite, USD/CHF rises 0.15% to 0.7854, as dollar strengthens near resistance Deutsche Bank economists say Klingbeil’s reform drive may steadily lift Germany’s growth prospects and mood After a 50% surge and 18 straight rises, the SOX reaches extreme overbought territory, testing forecasts Markets eye central bank meetings and Iran news, while the US Dollar Index hovers cautiously around 98.50 Gold falls under $4,700 as stalled US-Iran talks bolster yields, lifting demand for the Dollar TD Securities expects the Fed to hold rates at 3.50–3.75%, with Powell remaining neutral amid Iran tensions WTI remains near $95 a barrel, lifted by stalled US-Iran talks and Hormuz disruption fears keeping volatility elevated VT Markets – Reliable Forex & CFD Broker | VT Markets