VT Markets https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Brzeski says ECB holds rates, as Eurozone stagflation risks grow amid weak GDP, mixed inflation, tighter credit conditions VT Markets – Reliable Forex & CFD Broker | VT Markets 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 China’s central bank set the USD/CNY daily fixing at 6.8628, up from 6.8608 previously In April, Tokyo’s year-on-year Consumer Price Index in Japan edged up from 1.4% to 1.5% In April, Japan’s Tokyo CPI excluding fresh food rose 1.5% year-on-year, missing the 1.8% forecast In April, Tokyo’s year-on-year CPI excluding food and energy in Japan fell from 1.7% to 1.5% During the Asian session, gold trades near $4,630 as Middle East tensions drive safe-haven demand Following the Bank of England’s hawkish pause, GBP/USD rose nearly 1% to 1.3600 before key data releases In April, New Zealand’s ANZ–Roy Morgan consumer confidence fell to 80.3 from 91.3 previously Markets were shaken as USD/JPY reversed sharply, tumbling 2.25% and shedding roughly 500 pips within hours UOB’s Ho Woei Chen sees robust Taiwanese growth, export-led, domestic demand rising, with 2026 above 9% AUD/USD climbs above 0.7200 as Japanese intervention weakens the dollar despite strong US data Following an earnings beat, Apple shares dipped slightly as executives cited iPhone sales constrained by advanced-chip shortages In March, Mexico’s fiscal balance deteriorated to -110.1B pesos, down from -50.733B previously After Japanese yen intervention and softer first-quarter US growth, the US Dollar Index slid sharply near 98.10 DBS economist Chua Han Teng expects Thailand’s central bank to hold 1.00% rates until 2026 amid stagflation shocks UOB economist says China’s manufacturing looks upbeat on AI exports, while domestic demand and services weaken GBP/USD rises 0.78% as traders anticipate BoE tightening, with bullish engulfing targeting 1.3600 Standard Chartered analysts warn Romania’s political turmoil may weaken fiscal consolidation efforts and postpone essential reforms When Trade Relief Meets an Energy Shock OCBC strategists say Asian currencies weakened as surging Brent, inflation concerns and hawkish Fed repricing dampened sentiment Commerzbank expects India’s growth near 6.5%, aided by demand, GST 2.0 reforms, pro-investment budgets, risks rising EUR/USD inches up as dollar weakens after Tokyo action, while bulls hold 200-day SMA below Fibonacci level Markets lift GBP/USD 0.78% as investors anticipate Bank of England tightening, targeting 1.3600 amid bullish engulfing pattern Standard Chartered warns UK local elections may pressure Starmer, spark Labour challenge, while gilts remain central focus WTI oil retreats to near $101.45, yet holds above $100 as Hormuz tensions sustain supply concerns With inflation risks returning, the Bank of England deliberately held the base rate steady at 3.75% EUR/GBP edges lower after ECB and BoE maintain rates, while hawkish policymakers remain vigilant AUD/USD rebounds near 0.7190 as strong Chinese data lifts Aussie, while a softer US dollar helps US four-week bill auction yield edged up to 3.6%, slightly higher than the previous 3.595% As the Dollar eases on intervention warnings, gold rises modestly, though prolonged higher rates cap gains Reuters sources say ECB policymakers may raise rates twice from June if Brent remains above $100 Colombia’s national unemployment rate fell to 8.8% from 9.2%, reflecting improved labour market conditions overall Driven by Caterpillar earnings, the Dow surged roughly 730 points, recovering from below 48,500 above 49,500 Amid speculation of Japan intervening, a softer US Dollar leaves USD/CAD near 1.3612, down 0.53%