Monthly Archives: April 2025

As the new trading week begins, investors are navigating a landscape shaped by recent market volatility following the introduction of new US tariffs. Today’s focus will be on inflation expectations, central bank commentary, and corporate earnings—all key drivers that could influence overall market sentiment. KEY INDICATORS US consumer inflation expectations (March) Federal reserve speeches InternationalContinue Reading

Dear Client, To provide a favorable trading environment to our clients, VT Markets will modify the trading setting of all Shares products. Please refer to the following details: 1. All US Shares products leverage will be adjusted to 20:1. 2. MT5 All Shares products: New positions opened within 30 minutes before market closing and afterContinue Reading

Dear Client, Please note that the dividends of the following products will be adjusted accordingly. Index dividends will be executed separately through a balance statement directly to your trading account, and the comment will be in the following format “Div & Product Name & Net Volume”. Please refer to the table below for more details:Continue Reading

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From 14 to 18 April 2025, key economic events are set to shape market dynamics. US–China trade tensions, evolving tariffs, and inflation data will drive investor sentiment. Central banks’ policy responses to these developments, along with growth forecasts, are also under scrutiny as markets adjust to potential risks and opportunities. KEY INDICATORS Policy developments: US–ChinaContinue Reading

Crude oil prices are feeling the pressure again as global economic concerns take centre stage. With tensions flaring between the US and China, traders are growing more cautious about future demand. The mood across energy markets has shifted, as signs of slowing growth and trade disruptions raise doubts about whether oil consumption can hold steadyContinue Reading

Seventy-eight days into Donald Trump’s second term, global markets are already rattled by his aggressive trade stance. From day one, the US has imposed a wave of tariffs, triggering a fresh and unpredictable trade war. The financial world is now grappling with sharp asset declines, unusual alliances among major economies like Japan, China, and SouthContinue Reading

Dear Client, Please note that the dividends of the following products will be adjusted accordingly. Index dividends will be executed separately through a balance statement directly to your trading account, and the comment will be in the following format “Div & Product Name & Net Volume”. Please refer to the table below for more details:Continue Reading

How to Become a Day Trader: Your Guide to Starting Day Trading In this article, we’ll cover everything you need to know about how to become a day trader, from building a strong knowledge base and understanding the markets to developing a trading plan and implementing effective risk management strategies. We’ll also explore the typesContinue Reading

On April 9, 2025, Donald Trump pulled a U-turn on his tariff threats—sparing most countries, though not China—and markets went wild. The S&P 500 rocketed 5.2% in a single day, its biggest leap since November 2008, as trillions poured back into global stocks overnight. From Tokyo’s Nikkei jumping nearly 2% to Europe’s STOXX 600 climbingContinue Reading