VT Markets https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html In March, UK claimant numbers rose 26.8K, exceeding predictions of 21.4K, according to released data Early trading sees USD/INR rise as the RBI reverses some rupee-support measures, weakening the INR WTI trades near $85.40, easing after prior gains, as markets await second US-Iran talks At 09:00 GMT, ZEW releases April sentiment and conditions indices, potentially moving EUR/USD through investor perceptions AUD/JPY dips near 113.95 in early Europe, as cautious markets lift yen; upside holds above 100-day EMA FXStreet’s compiled figures show gold prices in India declined, with rates falling further during the session Before US-Iran peace talks, market nerves lift the US dollar, leaving AUD/USD weaker in Asian trading FXStreet data show Malaysia’s gold prices declined, with gold trading lower, according to compiled figures on Tuesday China’s central bank set the USD/CNY midpoint at 6.8594, versus 6.8648 prior, below Reuters 6.8112 estimate Hormuz risk fears weaken the yen, pushing USD/JPY up to 159.00 during Asia, despite muted dollar demand EUR/USD slips near 1.1785 as traders weigh Iran ceasefire uncertainty, await German and Eurozone ZEW data Kiwi dollar advances past 0.5900 as NZD/USD lifts near 0.5910 after stronger New Zealand inflation data With Middle East tensions flaring and ceasefire doubts, gold hovers around $4,825, remaining above $4,800 Sterling remains above 1.35 against the dollar, edging higher as Iran deadline and UK data near Statistics New Zealand reports New Zealand’s CPI held at 3.1% year-on-year in Q1 2026, exceeding 2.9% forecasts Forecasts were exceeded as New Zealand annual CPI reached 3.1%, compared with the expected 2.9% during 1Q Markets dismissed Iran fears as AUD/USD recovered from an early gap, hovering near 0.7180 below 0.7220 New Zealand firms’ NZIER quarterly confidence fell to -4% in Q1, down from 48% previously Commerzbank’s Dr Henry Hao says China can weather Hormuz-linked energy disruptions better than other Asian economies NZDUSD Climbs as Hot CPI Revives RBNZ Hike Risk USD/JPY remained under 159.00, slipping slightly near 158.80 as Iran ceasefire approached the Wednesday deadline Markets await renewed US–Iran negotiations as Middle East tensions and Strait of Hormuz disruption weigh on dollar OCBC strategists say USD/SGD jumped back as Iran reclosed Hormuz, undoing the prior-session fall to 1.2667 Devon Energy’s breakout faced a key retest; subsequent strength confirms buyers’ confidence after February’s channel escape UOB says March exports eased, yet surplus hit a year-high; E&E and re-exports rose, capital imports drove imports Silver retreats over 1% to $80, as weekend geopolitics sour sentiment and a doji warns downside BNP Paribas expects China’s growth to ease after 5% GDP, as exports outpace weak domestic demand Argentina’s March monthly trade balance missed forecasts, registering $2M versus the expected $1010M OCBC says Asian currencies may reverse, led by KRW, as Hormuz tensions lift oil, weakening peers AUD/USD rises as USD softens, with RBA tightening expectations and easing US-Iran tensions supporting the Aussie USD/CHF continues falling, under 0.7800 after 50-day SMA break, retesting trendline support near 0.7775 USD/JPY edges lower as the Dollar softens; firmer oil prices restrain the Yen despite de-escalation hopes After reopening lower near 49,100, DJIA futures recovered towards 49,400, ending slightly under Friday’s close With an Iran ceasefire deadline approaching, EUR/USD rose 0.20%, rebounding from 1.1730 to 1.1790 Amid escalating US–Iran conflict, gold trades near $4,803, down 0.70%, as yields and oil rise Commerzbank’s Ghose expects faster lira losses if Turkey’s central bank delays hikes as inflation expectations rise VT Markets – Reliable Forex & CFD Broker | VT Markets GBP/USD rebounds near 1.3530 as the dollar retreats, despite Middle East tensions and Iranian threats in Pakistan Amid Middle East tensions, silver falls as the dollar strengthens and rate-cut expectations diminish, trading near $79.75 Gold remains steady after a bearish opening gap, while US-Iran tensions sustain heightened global market volatility Chris Beauchamp of IG says stock markets stay calm, despite ongoing closure of Hormuz causing shock Societe Generale says BCB views the March Selic 25bp cut as calibration, limiting Real support WTI crude climbs to about $87.10 a barrel, rising 3.80%, as US-Iran tensions fuel supply worries GBP/USD climbs near 1.3530 as the dollar softens, despite Middle East tensions and Pakistan talks threatened USD/CAD falls for sixth session as US dollar weakens, Canadian inflation disappoints, and geopolitical volatility persists TD Securities says softer March CPI leaves the BoC cautious, with inflation at 2.4% year-on-year Deutsche Bank analysts say Brent crude swings sharply on Iran tensions, Hormuz disruption risks and ceasefire headlines Scotiabank says Sterling remains steady against the Dollar, amid data-heavy week and political risks, after recovery ECB speakers may limit EUR/USD gains; officials favour patience yet could hike, with June odds near 50% MUFG’s Lee Hardman says political risks and yields pressure sterling, keeping GBP/USD and EUR/GBP near 1.3500, 0.8700