VT Markets https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html 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 China’s year-on-year GDP grew 5% in the first quarter, beating forecasts of 4.8% China’s quarterly GDP rises 1.3% in the first quarter, aligning with analysts’ expectations WTI crude remains subdued around $88, with Hormuz tensions offsetting optimism about Iran diplomatic progress Intervention fears lift the Yen as weaker Dollar pressure keeps USD/JPY hovering near its weekly low Australia’s consumer inflation expectations climbed from 5.2% to 5.9%, indicating heightened price outlook among households Sterling bounces back; GBP/USD steadies near 1.3570 in Asia as Middle East tensions ease overall EUR/USD trades above 1.1800 in Asia, as easing US-Iran tensions lift the euro versus dollar AUD/USD rises to 0.7173 as truce speculation boosts risk appetite, while WTI stays above $91 A senior official said Israel’s Security Cabinet will meet to weigh a potential ceasefire with Lebanon, Reuters reported Gold slips towards $4,800 after oil-driven inflation fears weaken rate-cut expectations during early Asian trading NZD/USD trades slightly higher around 0.5910, yet broader dollar strength restrains buying amid cautious risk sentiment Gold dips under $4,800, falling nearly 1% as risk-on sentiment lifts US equities beyond 7,000 mark XAG/USD pauses near £79 as a doji signals trader indecision between £90 highs or £76 support Copper Near 6-Week Peak on Iran Talks In February, US net long-term TIC flows reached $58.6B, exceeding forecasts of $36.6B by far VT Markets – Reliable Forex & CFD Broker | VT Markets