VT Markets https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html VT Markets – Reliable Forex & CFD Broker | VT Markets Rabobank’s Molly Schwartz says CAD beat USD as yields shifted, pulling USD/CAD down towards 1.37 Eurozone’s seasonally adjusted trade surplus fell to €7B in February, down from €12.1B previously February saw the Eurozone’s seasonally unadjusted trade surplus reach €11.5B, undershooting forecasts of €11.7B BNY’s Bob Savage says global equities neared records, lifted by Q1 earnings hopes, despite macro headwinds Despite Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, markets remain cautious, as investors monitor forex moves and broader risk sentiment Gold remains subdued below $4,800 on third day, as firm dollar and Hormuz risks curb demand With Hormuz risks and firmer Dollar, NZD/USD retreats again, remaining under 0.5900 after 0.5925 peak During European hours, the DXY trades near 98.30, extending a two-day rise below 98.50 EMA Commerzbank economists say advanced economies will experience less harm despite steeper global oil output declines than 1970s BNY’s Bob Savage says Q2 diversification depends on USD movements, mirroring Rest-of-World equity index correlation After rising to 215.70, GBP/JPY draws sellers, easing but remaining above 215.00 in Europe Deutsche Bank strategists say the S&P 500 hit a fresh record, while Nasdaq extended a 12-session streak China’s EV Industry: A Growing Global Force Before Canada’s CPI release, the Canadian Dollar rises as ceasefire reports cut US Dollar demand UOB strategists say AUD/USD eased from 0.7197, likely trading within 0.7130–0.7180 amid broader upside risk The euro trades near 1.1782 against the dollar, steady above 1.1770, awaiting US-Iran talks outcome Netflix posted $12.25 billion Q1 revenue, up 16.2% year-on-year, with EPS rising to $1.23 Rabobank’s Molly Schwartz says EU and GCC expect a US–Iran deal within six months, lifting crude near $98/bbl WTI oil trades near $89.60, retreating after earlier gains, as possible US-Iran talks loom ahead GBP/USD slips to 1.3520 in Asia, as reduced BoE hike expectations and easing Middle East tensions weigh Asian equities slip as traders take profits and question durability of a US–Iran ceasefire agreement Oil Slips as Ceasefire Cools Panic IEA head Fatih Birol warns energy prices may rise steeply unless Hormuz Strait reopens; reserves release considered USD/JPY extends a rebound from 158.25, rising for three sessions and reaching mid-159.00s in Asia After minor prior losses, EUR/JPY hits a record 188.00, trading in an ascending channel with bullish sentiment After peaking at $212.19, Nvidia dropped to $164.27, then rebounded, regaining momentum towards record highs Can High-End Consumer Spending Hold Up in a Slower Economy? Middle East tensions push Rupiah to record low; USD/IDR nears 17,200, extending weekly gains in Asia In Asia, EUR/USD hovers around 1.1777, awaiting US-Iran talks, needing 1.1825 for renewed gains During Asian trading, USD/CAD hovers near 1.3700; rising oil prices lend support to Canada’s dollar China’s central bank fixed the dollar-yuan midpoint at 6.8622, above 6.8616 prior and 6.8206 forecast WTI hovers near $89 in Asian trade as Lebanon alleges Israel breached their ceasefire agreement During the Asian session, XAG/USD edges 0.50% higher, consolidating near 50% Fibonacci, under $79.00 mark UOB’s Ho Woei Chen reviews China’s 1Q26 5.0% GDP rise, keeping 2026 growth at 4.7% amid headwinds Gold edges towards $4,800 as traders weigh inflation and potential progress in United States-Iran weekend talks New Zealand’s monthly electronic card retail sales growth slowed to 0.7%, down from 1.4% previously New Zealand’s annual electronic card retail sales increased to 2.7% in March, from 1.5% previously Weekly Dynamic Leverage Schedule Notification  – Apr 17 ,2026 Following disappointing UK production figures, GBP/USD retreated after gains, edging lower to near 1.3525 amid steady selling With mixed US data, USD/JPY climbs above 159.00 as dollar strengthens, though RSI divergence limits gains Amid Hormuz disruption and geopolitical tensions, the US Dollar’s safe-haven appeal restrains NZD/USD near 0.5890 Despite 5.0% growth amid weak investment and retail sales, authorities restrain CNY gains, reliant on exports Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent met global leaders, reiterating US plans for trade deals and mineral policy repairs AUD/USD ended a three-session rise, easing towards 0.7165 after weaker Australian employment data and 0.7200 rejection Standard Chartered expects the BSP to hold 4.25% in April, delivering a 25bp rise in June TD Securities says China’s Q1 GDP hit 5.0% yearly, export-led, yet demand remained weak overall After Netflix missed Wall Street’s first-quarter EPS forecast by 8%, its shares plunged over 9% in late trading Gold Steady as Softer Dollar Offsets Iran Truce Silver slips 0.30%, rejected near $81 resistance; dollar rebounds, leaving XAG/USD around $78.73 after $80.86 high