VT Markets https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html VT Markets – Reliable Forex & CFD Broker | VT Markets 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 With the dollar weakening, the euro trades near weekly peaks around 1.1755, hovering at 1.1742 Rabobank says the Bank of England held rates, maintaining cautious alertness, while June risks persist amid softer jobs MUFG’s Derek Halpenny says Japan likely intervened near 160, buying time amid Middle East and cost pressures During European trading, NYMEX WTI hovers near $102.25, pausing after a fortnight’s rally peaked $107.35 near three-year high XAG/USD holds within the low $73s in Europe, after earlier $75 support rejection keeps prices subdued UK M4 money supply grew 4.3% year-on-year in March, accelerating from the prior 3.6% UK individuals borrowed £8B month-on-month, surpassing forecasts of £5.9B, in March figures UK M4 money supply increased 0.8% month-on-month, exceeding the 0.5% forecast, according to released data In March, UK mortgage approvals reached 63.53K, surpassing forecasts of 60K from analysts and expectations Amid inflation fears, gold falls below $4,600 in early European trade as hawkish bets grow Overnight, Wall Street hits record closes; Dow, S&P and Nasdaq futures edge higher in European trading On intervention reports, the Japanese Yen rallies as US-Iran tensions stay elevated, traders monitoring developments Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel says ECB’s baseline outlook already implies tighter monetary policy during European trading session During early European hours, EUR/JPY trades near 183.00, extending a second day of losses, bearish bias prevailing Müller says the ECB is increasingly likely to require interest-rate rises to curb inflationary pressures across Europe EUR/USD slips beneath 1.1720, easing from 1.1740, yet retains most prior gains amid holiday-thinned volumes Amid Iran–US tension and Hormuz Strait blockade, the dollar gains, pushing NZD/USD down near 0.5890 Silver trades near $73.70 in Europe, lingering around its 20-day EMA, as the Fed stays higher longer Iran tensions and a hawkish Fed help the Dollar Index rebound, recouping losses after retreating from highs Australia’s RBA SDR commodity index rose year on year to 15.7%, increasing from 12.8% previously Swiss real retail sales grew 0.5% year-on-year, undershooting forecasts of 1% during March on released data Euro weakens amid risk-off mood and Middle East tensions, dragging EUR/CAD towards 1.5900 in Asia During early European trade, WTI slips near $102.40 as a firmer dollar offsets Iran risk support Agnico Eagle Mines posts March-quarter results: revenue reaches $4.1bn, while EPS rises to $3.40 year-on-year Nationwide’s UK seasonally adjusted monthly house prices rose 0.4%, beating expectations for a 0.3% fall Britain’s Nationwide annual house prices rose 3% in April, surpassing forecasts of 2.2% year-on-year Amid Middle East conflict, GBP/USD remains steady near 1.3610 as safe-haven demand lifts the US Dollar FXStreet-compiled data reports Saudi gold prices declined, with bullion falling during Friday’s trading session According to compiled data, gold prices in the Philippines declined, reflecting a fall in local rates Intervention fears restrain bulls, yet USD/JPY sustains levels above 157.00 after rebounding from mid-155.00s FXStreet data show gold prices in the United Arab Emirates declined, with values ending lower for buyers During Asian trading, GBP/JPY rises about 0.35% near 214.00 as the Yen surrenders intervention gains EUR/JPY hovers around 184.40 as the yen softens after mixed Tokyo inflation figures in Asian trading EUR/USD remains near 1.1735, as dollar weakness persists after suspected Japanese forex market intervention overnight During Asian hours, GBP/USD holds near 1.3610 as safe-haven flows boost the US Dollar amid conflict Australia’s year-on-year producer prices eased to 3% in Q1, down from 3.5% previously USD/JPY rebounds above 155 as softer Tokyo inflation and Iran tensions outweigh intervention warnings NZD/USD retreats towards 0.5900, as weaker April consumer confidence keeps the New Zealand Dollar subdued