VT Markets https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Commerzbank’s Dr Henry Hao expects China’s Q1 2026 GDP above 4.6%, boosts from exports, investment VT Markets – Reliable Forex & CFD Broker | VT Markets Trump announced on Truth Social that a blockade of ships using Iranian ports starts 10:00 AM ET FXStreet-compiled figures show gold prices in Saudi Arabia declined, with values falling during Monday’s session Despite trimming earlier declines, AUD/JPY stays negative, trading near 112.40–112.50 during Asian hours FXStreet data shows Philippine gold prices declined, with the precious metal falling in value across the country Oil surges above $100 as Iran tensions escalate FXStreet data shows gold prices declined in the United Arab Emirates, with values lower than previously recorded Oil’s rise helps the Canadian Dollar recover against the US Dollar as USD/CAD eases near 1.3860, up 0.15% FXStreet data show Pakistan’s gold prices declined, with gold falling as figures were compiled in the country Sterling retreats against the dollar near 1.3390 as risk aversion rises after US-Iran talks collapse Week Ahead: All Eyes on Oil as US Blocks Strait of Hormuz Dollar Rebounds as Failed Iran Talks Revive Defensive Positioning FXStreet data indicates India’s gold prices declined, with gold falling compared with the previous session According to compiled data, gold prices in Malaysia declined, reflecting a fall in today’s market rates Gold recovers from multi-day lows as US-Iran talks falter and hawkish Fed bets bolster dollar demand Péter Magyar’s centre-right Tisza party overwhelmingly defeats Viktor Orbán, bringing Hungary’s 16-year premiership to an end During the Asian session, NYMEX WTI futures rose 7.6% to near $98 as Trump pursued a Hormuz blockade EUR/USD recovers towards 1.1700, trading near 1.1690 in Asia, while bullish momentum drives an ascending channel USD/JPY extends two-day rise, gaps higher near 159.85 in Asia, but intervention fears limit upside During Asian hours, EUR/JPY trades around 186.60, staying negative as failed US-Iran talks dampen euro appetite USD/CHF stays near 0.7925, lifted by US-Iran impasse, inflation worries, rebounding from recent 0.7855 low PBOC fixed USD/CNY at 6.8657, up from 6.8654 prior, above Reuters’ 6.8395 estimate Having eased earlier advances, the US Dollar Index stays positive, trading near 99.00 in Asian hours Monday AUD/USD opens lower, then rebounds 40 pips from Asian lows, holding key support under 0.7000 What Is VT Markets? A Clear Guide to VT Markets’ Trading Environment NZD/USD stays below 0.5800 after a bearish open, amid stronger dollar and collapsed US-Iran talks Weekend Middle East conflict sees US-Iran talks collapse, as Trump threatens blocking Hormuz Strait, unsettling markets ahead During Asian hours, silver ends a five-day rise, dropping 2.5% to near $73.80 as rate-cut hopes fade Markets enjoyed a calmer weekend as the S&P 500 rose; traders expected the Fed to pause hikes Japan’s M2+CD money supply growth accelerated, rising year-on-year to 2% from 1.7% in March Amid rising oil and US–Iran tensions, gold steadies near $4,670, limiting Fed cut hopes Emini S&P June futures reached their 6,885/6,890 target from last week, following earlier buying activity Heightened safe-haven appetite for the US Dollar pushes USD/CAD higher, deepening the Canadian Dollar’s retreat Sterling slips; GBP/USD gaps lower near 1.3390 in Asia amid risk aversion after failed US-Iran talks WTI opens higher, rising about 8% toward $100, after US blockades the Strait of Hormuz After failed US–Iran talks, the US Dollar strengthens, pushing USD/JPY near 159.80 for three sessions running After talks fail, advisers weigh restricted Iran strikes and a US Strait of Hormuz blockade, WSJ reports After US-Iran peace talks fail, the Australian Dollar gaps lower; AUD/USD edges up, near 0.7010 in Asia In March, New Zealand’s BusinessNZ PSI fell from 48 to 46, indicating weaker service activity China’s IPO Revival: Innovation-driven but Politically Curated INGING’s Lynn Song says China’s CPI eased to 1.0% annually, while PPI rose positive since 2022 DBS expects Malaysia’s 1Q26 GDP to rise 5.5%, driven by exports, AI, construction and demand TD Securities anticipates March exports cooling, imports rising from stockpiling, while higher costs threaten output, export demand Kang says KRW trades below 1,500, rangebound between 1,450–1,550, driven by Middle East war risk DBS expects Singapore’s exports to climb for a seventh month, driven by electronics, accelerating to 10.3% yearly AUD ends session flat versus USD; market optimism weakens dollar near four-week low, with upside risks continuing San Francisco Fed’s Daly told Reuters rates may stay unchanged if inflation persists and oil falls after conflict resolution EUR/USD hovers near 1.1670 in Asia as risk-off mood deepens after US–Iran peace talks collapse US Central Command said its forces will begin blocking maritime traffic entering and leaving Iranian ports at 10am ET