VT Markets https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Deutsche Bank says the S&P 500 regained pre-strike levels as markets expect de-escalation and possible US–Iran talks For a seventh straight session, the euro rises towards 1.1800 versus the dollar amid US-Iran talks hopes Commerzbank states Hungary’s forint has outpaced regional peers, buoyed by regime-change hopes and better EU ties Reuters reports US and Iranian negotiators may revisit Islamabad for renewed peace talks after weekend talks stalled Reuters reports US and Iranian negotiators may revisit Islamabad this week, following inconclusive initial weekend discussions In March, Spain’s harmonised monthly consumer prices rose 1.7%, surpassing forecasts of 1.5% In March, Spain’s monthly CPI rose 1.2%, exceeding the 1% forecast, marking higher inflation than expected Market optimism over a rapid US-Iran war resolution pushes the US Dollar to a six-week low Intel is attempting a major semiconductor turnaround, though the recent rally may have overreached expectations NYT reports Iranian officials suggested pausing uranium enrichment for up to five years during US talks in Pakistan S&P 500 Futures Stabilise Ahead of Upcoming Earnings Reports SPY completed correction from April 2025 low, resumed uptrend, aiming new high after wave one peaked FXStreet-compiled data shows gold prices in Saudi Arabia rose, with gains recorded during Tuesday trading session FXStreet data shows gold prices in the Philippines increased, with values rising according to compiled figures today Asian stocks rose as US leaders suggested Iran talks may continue, led by Japan’s Nikkei 225 Yen Gains, Conviction Weak on Hormuz Risks FXStreet data shows gold prices in Malaysia increased, with the precious metal rising during Tuesday trading In Asian trading, Sterling keeps rising to about 1.3515 versus the Dollar, lifted by risk appetite During Asian trading, USD/CHF drifted near 0.7830, extending a seven-day slide amid US-Iran talks impacting dollar China’s March year-on-year imports rose 27.8%, far outpacing forecasts of 11.1% China’s year-on-year exports rose 7.1% in March, underperforming forecasts that anticipated 8.3% China’s March trade balance in dollars was $51.13B, missing expectations of $112B by $60.87B Risk appetite keeps the US Dollar pressured, leaving USD/CAD subdued near 1.3790 for a second day during Asian hours USD/JPY drifts towards 159.00 in Asia, as Yen firms yet buyers remain hesitant over Hormuz risks During Asian trading, WTI hovers near $91.50 amid reports of continued US-Iran discussions for a third day During Asian trading, EUR/USD extends gains beyond 100 pips, reaching 1.1765–1.1770 amid Iranian diplomacy hopes March data shows NAB business confidence falling to -29 in Australia, from the prior -1 reading Singapore’s year-on-year GDP growth reached 4.6%, undershooting the 5.4% economists had forecast for Q1 As the US Dollar weakened, GBP/USD recovered from 1.3380 to close near 1.3510, gaining 0.35% OCBC strategists expect MAS to tighten policy, steepening S$NEER slope, curbing imported inflation and monitoring USD/SGD levels After weekend gap lower, silver rebounds yet meets 100-day SMA resistance, slipping 0.33%, trading near $75.58 USD/JPY retreated from 160 as sentiment improved, after ranging wildly and pausing near 159.35 Over geopolitical worries, NZD/USD rises towards 0.5880, fuelled mainly by widespread US Dollar weakness As sentiment improved, EUR/USD climbed to 1.1757 while the US Dollar Index fell to 98.36 HSBC Asset Management says China’s technology equities remain central, with Chinext buoyed by manufacturing, green energy, semiconductors Rising crude oil and a weaker US dollar push USD/CAD under 1.3800 as the loonie strengthens OCBC sees Asian currencies, oil-importer betas, weakening as geopolitical jitters lift crude, dollar; Hormuz flows ease risks DBS economist Philip Wee expects MAS to undo prior easing, returning the SGD NEER policy band towards normalisation With oil rising, gold retreats, fuelling inflation worries and keeping central banks cautious on cutting rates Despite risk-off fears after Iran–US talks failed and Hormuz closure reports, the US dollar slid Commerzbank’s Thu Lan Nguyen says Iran’s renminbi Strait toll plan is unlikely to reshape energy trade Societe Generale’s Dev Ashish expects Colombian polls to favour a right-wing runoff, encouraging market caution AUD/USD recovers sharply as deal hopes lift risk appetite, easing US Dollar strength amid Middle East tensions Danske Bank analysts say Danish consumers increased March spending, excluding energy, despite higher costs overall As Hormuz blockade starts, Trump says Iran seeks a deal, praising Vice-President JD Vance’s efforts Goldman’s drag lifts modest Dow decline near 47,900; S&P and Nasdaq rise above 6,800 and 23,000 Amid US–Iran impasse, stronger Dollar and oil inflation fears keep silver near $74, pressured VT Markets – Reliable Forex & CFD Broker | VT Markets Amid US-Iran tensions and Fed uncertainty, gold recovers from early losses, yet remains rangebound near $4,717 Deutsche Bank sees Germany’s rebound slowed by dearer energy and Middle East tensions, trimming 2026 growth forecasts