VT Markets https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html UOB strategists report USD/JPY slipped to 158.77 after 158.59, gathering bearish momentum towards 158.50–158.00 In March, Turkey’s budget shifted to a 229.9B deficit, reversing the prior 24.37B surplus Danske’s team says softer March US PPI hardly shifted Fed-cut expectations, with one-third odds this year Despite Iran optimism, gold nears $4,800 as the dollar holds gains, pulling prices from highs today Silver hovers near $81 as the dollar stabilises after losses, while Iran optimism maintains a firm outlook Commerzbank’s Praefcke says peace hopes weaken the Dollar, lifting EUR/USD, though markets await clearer conflict direction For eight days, GBP/JPY remains upbeat near 215.00s, nearing 2008 highs, as Hormuz tensions pressure yen Societe Generale says Trump’s Hormuz closure stance and Iranian threats should continue underpinning Brent prices WTI crude climbs to $89 after US military blocks Strait of Hormuz, tightening supply and unsettling Iran talks Commerzbank says Brent fell 5%, erasing gains, as Iran talks optimism and IEA demand warnings pressured prices Is Oil the Best Inflation Hedge? Oil vs. Gold in 2026 USD/CHF hovers near 0.7812 in late Asian trade, staying close to its 0.7790 monthly low GBP/USD ends seven-session rise near 1.3560 as dollar strengthens, despite optimism for Middle East diplomacy During Asian trading, the US Dollar Index steadies near 98.20, ending a seven-day decline amid optimism Week Ahead: All Eyes on Oil as US Blocks Strait of Hormuz NZD/USD hovers near 0.5900, nearing a month-high, as optimism over peace talks supports Asian-session trading Sterling softens as the Dollar strengthens; GBP/USD pauses near 1.3560 in Asia amid Middle East diplomacy hopes Amid Iran optimism, USD/CAD edges above 1.3700 near 1.3780 in Europe, though direction stays uncertain Silver retreats from a near-monthly high, yet remains bullish around $80, failing to sustain gains above $81 Optimism over potential US–Iran talks lifts sentiment, supporting the Australian Dollar and pushing AUD/USD to 0.7120 South Korea’s trade surplus rises to $26.23B, improving from $25.74B in March WTI hovers near $87.50, falling for a second day, as Trump hints at renewed Iran talks US Vice President Vance said US-Iran negotiations continue, seeking a broader deal to improve Iran’s global integration China’s central bank fixed USD/CNY at 6.8582, versus 6.8593 prior and 6.8096 Reuters forecast EUR/USD hovers near 1.1790, steady after seven rising sessions, as US-Iran talks boost optimism Asia-hours Wednesday Aussie Holds Firm As Oil Retreat Supports Risk Appetite Cencora grows steadily despite thin margins, avoiding flashiness or dramatic narratives, and rarely commands investor attention In February, Japan’s machinery orders rose 24.7% year-on-year, far exceeding the 8.5% forecast February saw Japan’s monthly machinery orders rise 13.6%, far exceeding forecasts that predicted a 1.1% decline DBS economist Chua Han Teng says Singapore’s Q1 2026 GDP rose 4.6%, yet external shocks threaten growth In March, South Korea’s unemployment rate fell to 2.7%, down from 2.9% previously NZD/USD gains over 0.5%, reaches 0.5920 intraday, then retreats, hovering near the 0.5900 level Gold Near Weekly High as Dollar Stays Soft With global risk appetite strengthening, NZD/USD edges towards 0.5900 as the US Dollar weakens AUD/USD climbed 0.38% during the session, yet pared gains after reaching near 0.7150 as confidence fell Optimistic peace talks and softer PPI pushed USD/JPY down 0.4%, hovering near 158.85 below 159.00 EUR/USD climbs towards 1.1800 as Iran negotiations dim, while the dollar hits six-week lows, inflation ignored Commerzbank’s Baur says softer March trade still supported CNY, as surplus narrowed and current account eased South Korea’s import prices rose 18.4% year-on-year in March, accelerating sharply from the previous 1.2% rate In March, export prices in South Korea rose year-on-year from 10.7% previously to 28.7% US weekly API crude oil inventories showed a 6.1M build, defying forecasts for a 1.3M draw MUFG’s analyst says MAS tightened April policy, lifting S$NEER slope slightly, boosting Singapore dollar versus USD Gold jumps 2% as revived US-Iran talks optimism weakens the dollar, despite seized Iran-linked ships ongoing blockade How to Download the VT Markets App and Manage Your Account Settings Societe Generale says yuan strength returns, USD/CNY nears 6.80, boosting safe-haven appeal amid Hormuz tanker passage Argentina’s monthly CPI rose 3.4%, exceeding the 3% forecast, according to March inflation data Softer US data and Iran optimism drive broader risk appetite, pushing the US Dollar lower overall UOB’s Jester Koh says MAS lifted 2026 inflation forecasts as dearer energy boosts Singapore’s CPI readings AUD/USD edges higher, targeting 0.7150-0.7170 resistance, as softer Dollar on US-Iran talk hopes boosts AUD VT Markets – Reliable Forex & CFD Broker | VT Markets