Monthly Archives: May 2026
Hotter US trade prices lift Treasury yields and propel dollar to top G10 performer
Written on May 15, 2026 at 9:23 am, by josephine
April US trade prices beat forecasts; import prices rose 1.9% and exports 3.3%, lifting Treasury yields.
Weekly Dynamic Leverage Schedule Notification – May 15 ,2026
Written on May 15, 2026 at 9:18 am, by anakin
Dear Client, To ensure fair trading conditions and manage market volatility during major economic announcements and special market conditions, VT Markets will apply temporary leverage adjustments on certain trading products during specific news periods and market opening/closing. These adjustments are designed to protect clients from abnormal market fluctuations, sudden liquidity changes, and extreme price movements Continue Reading
India raises gold import duties and weighs bond tax cut as Hormuz tensions batter rupee
Written on May 15, 2026 at 8:56 am, by josephine
India unveiled austerity measures, raising gold duties and weighing bond tax cuts to defend rupee lows.
Sterling Weakens as Starmer Turmoil Raises Fiscal Uncertainty; Commerzbank Sees EUR/GBP Higher
Written on May 15, 2026 at 8:53 am, by josephine
UK political turmoil piles pressure on Starmer, weakening Pound; unclear fiscal plans lift uncertainty, Commerzbank sees EUR/GBP rising.
EUR/USD slides to 1.1650 as Warsh Fed pivot and oil-led inflation lift dollar
Written on May 15, 2026 at 8:25 am, by josephine
EUR/USD near 1.1650 as dollar strengthens on inflation fears, Fed leadership shift, and oil-driven Euro pressures.
Sterling Slips as UK Political Turmoil and Risk-Off Mood Weigh on GBP/USD
Written on May 15, 2026 at 8:23 am, by josephine
GBP/USD slid to 1.3365 as UK political turmoil and risk-off mood weakened Sterling despite mixed data.
GBP/JPY Slides Below 212 as UK Political Strains Weigh on Sterling, Yen Finds Support
Written on May 15, 2026 at 7:55 am, by josephine
GBP/JPY slid below 212.00 as UK political turmoil hit sterling, while geopolitical risks supported yen demand.
Trump hails ‘fantastic’ Xi trade deals as fresh tariffs unsettle markets and pressure Australian dollar
Written on May 15, 2026 at 7:53 am, by josephine
Trump touts “fantastic” Xi trade deals; says Iran talks progress, markets watch trade tensions, AUD slips.
USD/CHF Extends Five-Day Rise as Firm US Sales and Fed Shift Contrast with Swiss Deflation
Written on May 15, 2026 at 7:25 am, by josephine
USD/CHF rises fifth day near 0.7850 as firmer dollar, Fed shift, Swiss deflation pressure Franc.
China urges swift reopening of Strait of Hormuz as WTI holds near $98 amid tensions
Written on May 15, 2026 at 7:23 am, by josephine
China urges reopening Hormuz Strait and lasting ceasefire; says it benefits U.S., Iran, region; WTI steady.
