VT Markets https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Singapore’s manufacturing PMI edged up to 50.7 from 50.5 previously, indicating modest sector expansion Geopolitical Leverage: Economy as a weapon AUD/USD stays positive near 0.7200, edging up slightly, set for weekly gain, bearish cap persists Japan’s CFTC JPY non-commercial net positions fell to -102.1K yen, from -94.5K previously US CFTC data showed gold non-commercial net positions falling from 164K to 159.6K UK CFTC reports GBP non-commercial net positions fell from -£52K to -£60.6K, reflecting increased shorts US CFTC oil non-commercial net positions slipped to 191.9K, down from the prior 192.3K US CFTC data shows S&P 500 non-commercial net positions rose to -101.4K from -110.1K Australian CFTC data shows AUD non-commercial net positions rising from 64.8K to 71.9K Eurozone CFTC data shows EUR non-commercial net positions falling to 35.7K from 41.3K With tariff tensions returning, the US Dollar Index rises from two-week lows but remains weekly negative USD/CAD holds near 1.3590 after early dip to 1.3560, amid stronger Canadian dollar, sustaining weekly drop EUR/USD hovers near 1.1730, gains fading as Trump tariff threats and Iran tensions bolster the dollar Gold rises for a second day, as Japan’s intervention weakens the US dollar and oil slips on Iran’s proposal Baker Hughes reports US oil rigs have risen to 408, increasing by one from 407 DJIA futures hovered near 50,000, rising from 48,500 lows, as Iran offer eased tariff concerns VT Markets – Reliable Forex & CFD Broker | VT Markets With DXY near two-week lows, they watch Nonfarm Payrolls and US-Iran talks amid hawkish central banks Trump stated he will raise tariffs on EU-imported cars and trucks, announcing the plan via Truth Social WTI crude retreats, paring weekly gains, as Iran’s proposal boosts optimism for renewed US-Iran diplomatic talks Silver trades near $76, rising 3.05%, as renewed demand counters tight Fed policy and inflation fears Iran tensions and earnings shifts keep traders focused, putting S&P 7,300 firmly back into contention USD/JPY levels off, after Japanese intervention curbs yen weakness, holding near 156.67 following 155.48 low Geopolitical developments in the US-Iran war weaken the Dollar, boosting EUR/USD towards week-highs near 1.1768 Near recent highs, NZD/USD edges up to 0.5915 as mixed US data caps Dollar gains Sterling-dollar rises above 1.3600, near ten-week peak, as suspected Japanese yen support weakens dollar Following first-quarter results, Twilio shares surged 21%, as markets assessed its strongest three-year revenue growth Australia’s S&P Global Manufacturing PMI rises from 51 to 51.3, indicating stronger factory activity Middle East war updates lift gold from monthly lows, though prolonged higher interest rates limit upside gains Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan says guidance shouldn’t imply easing; the next move might be cut or hike In April, ISM reported US manufacturing PMI unchanged at 52.7, marginally under forecasts of 53.0 April saw the US ISM manufacturing new orders index rise from 53.5 to 54.1 In April, US ISM manufacturing PMI hit 52.7, coming in slightly below the 53 forecast BNY’s Bob Savage says suspected intervention strengthened yen; officials target 155–158, eyeing crude to curb weakness April saw the US S&P Global Manufacturing PMI reach 54.5, beating forecasts of 54 After earlier selling amid suspected Tokyo intervention, GBP/JPY rebounds modestly as buyers protect the 100-day SMA Canada’s S&P Global Manufacturing PMI rose to 53.3 in April, up from 50 previously, indicating expansion Ahead of Tuesday’s RBA decision, AUD/USD stays near 0.7200, steady, as traders await a likely hike Makhlouf warns prolonged Middle East conflict uncertainty could keep energy prices elevated for longer, Reuters reports During Europe’s session, Sterling slips slightly versus major peers, trading near 1.3590 against the US Dollar Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack dissented, arguing rising economic and policy uncertainty makes an easing bias inappropriate Iran, via Pakistani mediators, reportedly delivered Washington a fresh peace plan and amendments response, citing sources Kashkari dissented over Hormuz-related uncertainty, urging the Fed’s statement to flag potential successive rate hikes Huw Pill urged quicker action on fresh inflation pressures, viewing tighter financial conditions as appropriate response US ISM’s April Manufacturing PMI releases at 14:00 GMT, potentially influencing EUR/USD volatility and direction GBP gains against JPY, trading just above 213.00 after recovering from earlier 211.78 lows on intervention suspicions Following earlier European advances, the yen retreats versus the dollar; USD/JPY rebounds near 156.55, slightly lower India’s bank loan growth held steady at 15% during April, showing no change from earlier levels India’s foreign exchange reserves declined to $698.49B from $703.31B, reported for April 20 Makhlouf says he will monitor indirect impacts of rising energy costs across production, transport and services