VT Markets https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html BBH’s Elias Haddad says persistent UK inflation curbs BoE flexibility; rate-hike expectations look overdone amid slack Rabobank’s Michael Every warns Europe faces energy disruption, Druzhba oil issues, and possible EU funding for Ukraine Silver edges up, yet stays below $78.00 as former $78.50 support now blocks further gains South Africa’s year-on-year retail sales rose 1.6%, undershooting the 4.8% forecast in February Data indicate silver trades at $78.10 per ounce, rising 1.90% from Tuesday’s $76.64 Societe Generale says Brent fell from highs after Trump extended Iran ceasefire, leaving oil’s recovery uncertain During European hours, EUR/CAD hovered near 1.6040, below 1.6050, as oil supported the Canadian Dollar Commerzbank’s Ghose says Turkey’s central bank faces split expectations; inaction could trigger a sharper lira sell-off Deutsche Bank analysts say S&P 500 futures recover after Iran-linked losses and a more hawkish Fed outlook DBS economist Radhika Rao says RBI partly reversed FX curbs, balancing hedging needs and rupee weakness AUD/USD rises near 0.7170 in Europe, as a stronger Australian dollar targets 0.7220 highs In February, the UK DCLG House Price Index rose 1.2% year-on-year, beating 0.9% forecasts Rabobank’s strategist warns Hormuz closure may endure, disrupting oil supplies and lifting physical prices across Asia AUD/JPY stays above 114.00, edging up to around 114.10 in Asia after blockade news easing Late April sees the US 500 climb as tensions ease and earnings impress, lifting investor sentiment Bank Indonesia keeps its policy rate unchanged at 4.75%, aligning with economists’ forecasts Investors now scrutinise whether Big Tech can convert heavy AI investment into accelerating earnings growth amid rising capex During European trade, GBP/JPY nears 215.10 as sterling weakens after UK March core inflation undershoots forecasts In April, Turkey’s consumer confidence edged up to 85.5, compared with the previous 85 USD/JPY edges lower near 159.00, testing 100-hour EMA support as the dollar weakens in Europe After falling from 180 over three months, Alibaba tests resistance, breaking channel support, hinting impulsive wave-three decline WesBanco posted March-quarter revenue of $257.23 million, up 32.3%, with EPS rising to $0.91 year-on-year MUFG’s Lloyd Chan says US–Iran stalemate sustains standoff, keeping Brent near USD100 amid Hormuz risk Following March UK CPI figures, Sterling eases versus peers; GBP/USD dips near 1.3518 yet stays higher UK Retail Price Index rose 0.8% month-on-month, exceeding forecasts of 0.7% during March UK output producer prices, year-on-year and unadjusted, rose to 2.6%, up from 1.7% previously In March, the UK’s core annual CPI was 3.1%, falling short of the 3.2% forecast UK output producer prices rose 0.9% month-on-month, undershooting forecasts of 1% for March data release The UK’s monthly non-seasonally adjusted input Producer Price Index rose 4.4%, beating the 2.8% forecast In March, the UK’s annual Retail Price Index rose to 4.1%, exceeding forecasts of 3.9% Why the S&P 500 and Nasdaq are Hitting Record Highs Despite Economic Uncertainty AUD/JPY trades near 114.05, buoyed by RBA hawkishness, staying bullish above the 100-day EMA According to compiled data, gold prices in Saudi Arabia have risen, reflecting an upward move in bullion FXStreet-compiled data shows gold prices in the Philippines increased, with today’s figures confirming an upward move Data show gold prices increased in the United Arab Emirates, with UAE rates rising according to compiled figures VT Markets PAMM Solution: How It Works for Traders and Investors Apple Slides on CEO Transition Amid Hormuz tensions, USD/JPY trades around 159.30 in Asia, near recent highs and yen weakness Canadian Dollar strengthens as USD/CAD dips near 1.3655, with Hormuz tensions challenging US-Iran ceasefire confidence With the US-Iran ceasefire continuing, the Dollar Index hovered near 98.40 after earlier modest gains Australia’s Westpac Leading Index fell 0.1% month-on-month in March, slightly below the previous 0.08% decline During early Asian trading, EUR/USD slips towards 1.1750 as US-Iran ceasefire and Hormuz fears persist Japan’s adjusted merchandise trade balance swung to a ¥90.7B surplus, reversing February’s ¥374.2B deficit Japan’s year-on-year imports rose 10.9% in March, beating the forecast 7.1% increase In March, Japan’s annual exports rose 11.7%, exceeding the 11% forecast, according to reported figures On Tuesday, USD/JPY gained 0.37%, ending near 159.40 after peaking at 159.65 in US trade OCBC analysts warn USD/TWD’s declining wedge may reverse, as equities, inflows and tech exports bolster TWD NZD/USD softened in the US session, then rebounded near 0.5880 as the dollar eased amid risks AUD/USD falls over 0.30% as Iran’s refusal of US talks supports dollar and dampens sentiment VT Markets – Reliable Forex & CFD Broker | VT Markets