VT Markets https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html James Smith expects UK rates unchanged until 2026; growth slows as inflation nears 4%, wages fall Colombia’s annual retail sales rose 10.9%, exceeding forecasts of 9.8%, reported for February DBS’s Radhika Rao says India’s post-conflict data shows rising wholesale inflation, CPI edging up, with WPI climbing further Williams said rates suit a riskier economy, as Middle East conflict affects prices and commodity availability BNP Paribas says Latin American central banks diverge: Chile, Peru pause easing; Mexico might cut once more if tensions ease They reported EIA natural gas storage rose 59B, beating April forecasts of 55B in the United States USD/CHF rises to 0.7828 as the Dollar rebounds, weighing on the Franc amid mixed US data Standard Chartered economists report China’s first-quarter GDP rose 5.0% annually, beating forecasts, helped by exports and investment rebound Silver slips to around $78.60, down 0.49%, as Fed caution and US-Iran talks curb demand UK NIESR’s three-month GDP estimate rose to 0.6%, up from the prior 0.3% reading After rising 21% in twelve days, NVIDIA approaches a gap-fill as AI chip leader worldwide Japanese equities hit record highs, yet overseas allocations and yen hedges lag, keeping JPY under pressure ING’s Patterson and Manthey say oil dips on ceasefire hopes, while Hormuz disruptions tighten supply conditions US industrial output fell 0.5% month-on-month, undershooting the 0.1% rise expected in March US capacity utilisation came in at 75.7% in March, undershooting forecasts of 76.3% for the month In March, US monthly industrial output rose 0.2%, surpassing forecasts of 0.1% by economists BBH’s Elias Haddad says equities hit records while the dollar rebounds, outweighing IMF’s weaker growth outlook Williams expects inflation at 2.75–3% this year as energy costs rise and supply disruptions emerge Netflix shares display an unfinished bullish Elliott Wave pattern, implying further gains towards 115.00–130.00 before completion Rabobank’s Jane Foley says AUD leads G10 year-to-date as hawkish RBA policy bets lift AUD/USD US initial jobless claims’ four-week average rose to 209.75K in April, from 209.5K previously US initial jobless claims totalled 207K, undershooting the 215K forecast for early April release TD Securities says UK February GDP exceeded forecasts, driven by strong services, production and construction, though MPC wary During European trading, GBP/USD edges down near 1.3545, failing to sustain gains beyond 1.3600 resistance ING’s Chris Turner says the Dollar is pressured by risk rallies, yet enduring decline conditions remain absent After Eurozone inflation rose, EUR/JPY slipped 0.15%, hovering near 187.30 and consolidating above 187.00 In Europe, GBP/USD slips to about 1.3545, stalling after failing to clear 1.3600 resistance TD Securities says March jobs data met RBA expectations, with steady unemployment and strong full-time gains Despite a softer dollar, the yen stays weak, as delayed tightening boosts verbal support, keeping USD/JPY near 160 USD/INR eases near 93.20 as the rupee strengthens, driven by optimism over a lasting US-Iran ceasefire Amid Strait of Hormuz tensions, he sees USD regaining ground versus JPY, trading slightly above 159.00 Commerzbank’s Dr Henry Hao says China’s Q1 2026 GDP hit 5.0%, reducing urgency for major stimulus EUR/CHF steadies near 0.9230, recovering from 0.9215 after March Eurozone inflation figures, awaiting ECB cues WTI crude trades just under $90, edging higher within the prior range as US-Iran talks hopes persist AUD/JPY extends its rally, trading near 114.10 above 114.00, with charts indicating bullish ascending-channel momentum Villeroy de Galhau says markets are too early to expect an ECB interest-rate rise this month Rabobank strategist Michael Every says traders underestimate Iran-Hormuz supply threats, leaving oil futures mispriced relative risks EUR/USD rebounds, but may correct; April ECB hike fades, June still priced, while officials reassess options Italy’s monthly Consumer Price Index aligned with forecasts, rising 0.5% in March without surprising analysts In March, Italy’s year-on-year Consumer Price Index matched expectations, holding steady at 1.7% across the economy Italy’s EU-harmonised annual CPI exceeded forecasts, reaching 1.6% against the expected 1.5% in March Italy’s EU-harmonised monthly CPI rose 1.7%, surpassing the 1.6% forecast for March data release Deutsche Bank says the S&P 500 recovered from a March low, rising 10% above 7,000 records USD/CAD keeps falling towards 1.3700 as traders expect Middle East conflict resolution and US Dollar softness Commerzbank says resilient jobs and steady unemployment support AUD, despite weaker sentiment, higher inflation expectations, supply risks Near 0.5900, NZD/USD maintains a bullish tilt, despite failing to extend its month-high rally further Switzerland’s producer and import prices rose 0.2% month-on-month in March, matching expectations Swiss producer and import prices year-on-year stayed at -2.7% during March, unchanged from previous reading Hope for fresh Iran peace talks lifts EUR against USD above 1.1800, extending nine-session rise VT Markets – Reliable Forex & CFD Broker | VT Markets