VT Markets https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html VT Markets – Reliable Forex & CFD Broker | VT Markets Commerzbank analysts say the International Copper Study Group expects 2026 deficits and further tightening into 2027 ahead GBP/JPY edges lower as Iran hints at reopening Hormuz, oil falls, and the yen outperforms sterling BBH’s Elias Haddad says markets are consolidating, as investors monitor whether the US-Iran ceasefire endures UOB strategists say GBP/USD reversed near 1.3600, with weaker momentum confining declines to 1.3495–1.3555 range Washington weighs a $20bn Iran agreement, drafting measures to curb uranium enrichment and ease conflict talks ING expects USD/CAD to ease by year-end as Fed cuts weaken the dollar; Canada faces headwinds With Middle East updates awaited, the New Zealand Dollar eases versus the US Dollar, near 0.5885 below 0.5900 UOB strategists say GBP/USD lost momentum after 1.3600, with falls likely limited to 1.3495–1.3555 range In February, Canada’s portfolio investment in foreign securities rose to $25.36B, from $11.39B previously February sees Canada’s foreign portfolio investment in Canadian securities hit $6.17B, far under $23.81B expected USD/CHF slips near 0.7825, pressured by fading haven demand; bearish-flag implies further losses below 0.7790 DBS’s Wee says EUR/USD climbed but stalled below 1.18, as ECB dampens April hike expectations India’s foreign exchange reserves rose to $700.95B, up from $697.12B in early April India’s bank loan growth increased from 13.8% to 16.1%, according to figures released for March 16 Gold trades near $4,790, below $4,850, steady after retreating from $4,871 highs amid US-Iran talks BNY’s Bob Savage says RBI directed state refiners to reduce spot Dollar buying, using SBI credit lines instead As US dollar softens, silver trades near $79.40, rebounding above $79 amid policy and geopolitical watching Deutsche Bank says Brent neared $100 a barrel, then eased as traders tracked US–Iran and ceasefire headlines The rupee strengthens against the dollar as RBI offers special credit lines to state oil importers BoE Deputy Governor Sarah Breeden said the Iran conflict increases chances of accumulating pressures across markets globally 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