VT Markets https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html VT Markets – Reliable Forex & CFD Broker | VT Markets US existing home sales fell 3.6% month-on-month, reversing a previous 1.7% increase in March HSBC says Middle East tensions and oil shocks drive the dollar, boosting USD–oil correlation via safe-haven flows Following failed US–Iran negotiations, NZD/USD slips to about 0.5830 as oil rises, aiding Fed hawks BBH’s Elias Haddad highlights forthcoming IMF reports, anticipating reduced growth forecasts and gauging global risk conditions TD Securities strategists say Iran developments, inflation prints and activity data will guide Federal Reserve policy expectations, US macro trends Fastenal’s first-quarter adjusted earnings matched consensus expectations at 30 cents, up from 26 cents year-on-year Bulls recognise TSM’s trendline dominance as the firm manufactures chips for AI, smartphones and data centres worldwide E-mini Dow futures climbed steadily within a rising channel for a year, approaching 50,000–51,000 before retreating Hungary’s election ousted Orban; Magyar’s Tisza nears supermajority, strengthening forint and facilitating EU funds release In February, Russia’s foreign trade decreased from $6.597B previously to $5.353B, reflecting weaker flows BNY’s Bob Savage says BoJ’s Ueda urges vigilance on rising oil prices and global financial instability Societe Generale expects the BoE to remain paused, as softer UK data and rising costs dampen confidence BBH’s Elias Haddad says Australia’s jobs figures will shape RBA policy after its 5–4 March hike decision After US-Iran talks failed, oil soared: Brent up 9%, WTI above $105, amid potential US port blockade threat Deutsche Bank says Fed held rates, expects September cut; markets cautious as Hormuz blockade risks $120 Brent EUR/USD pares early losses but stays near 1.1700 as geopolitical tensions sustain risk-off sentiment Near 1.3840, USD/CAD stayed mostly unchanged as rising oil and hawkish Fed expectations counterbalanced earlier gains Having slipped from 1.1740, EUR/USD stabilises near 1.1700 after rebounding from 1.1670 Asian lows Silver trades just above $74, nearly unchanged, after $72.61 lows, as bullish momentum fades USD/CHF holds near 0.7900, surrendering earlier advances as traders await Iran updates within a 70-pip range After rebounding from 0.6990, AUD/USD stalled near 0.7060 as Trump threatened closing Hormuz Strait Commerzbank says US Dollar dominance persists in trade and reserves, despite Iran’s renminbi plans, tensions Renewed Middle East war drags Pound Sterling down, leaving it weaker than major peers during European trading session EUR/HUF hits February 2022 lows as forint rises after Péter Magyar’s election win boosts confidence WTI crude remained under $98 as prices rose after US-Iran talks failed, threatening Strait of Hormuz blockade Amid a mild dollar retreat, gold climbs to a European-session high after rebounding from a four-day low Hungary’s pro-EU Tisza party wins decisively, lifting the forint as EU negotiation worries diminish Tehran condemns Washington’s proposed naval blockade restricting ships entering and leaving, according to Iranian state media reports Deutsche Bank strategists report S&P 500 futures dip as Iran tensions lift energy costs, souring risk sentiment Rabobank reports euro weak in Asian trade as Hungary’s pro-EU Tisza party defeats Fidesz convincingly With markets cautious after US–Iran peace talks stalled, the euro steadies near 0.8700 versus sterling Amid revived Middle East tensions, the Australian Dollar is mixed, down 0.2% near 0.7050; jobs data awaited Fears of intervention limit USD/JPY under 160.00, even as the Dollar outperforms a weak Yen Commerzbank’s Tatha Ghose says Hungary’s election gave Peter Magyar supermajority, boosting forint prospects, enabling reforms Safe-haven appetite re-emerges after US-Iran negotiations fail, leaving forex markets cautious and risk-averse Despite worsening sentiment, EUR/USD remains in the upper 1.1600s, after retreating from 1.1740 highs DBS Research’s Philip Wee says IMF and World Bank meetings will focus on stagflation after Trump’s Hormuz blockade In February, Turkey’s current account showed a $7.501B surplus, beating forecasts of a $7.5B deficit Turkey’s February current account deficit reached $7.501B, marginally worse than the expected $7.5B shortfall Ueda says oil price rises harm Japan’s trade, while Middle East conflict keeps recovery modest MUFG’s Michael Wan says Hormuz blockade threats after failed talks lifted Brent 9% to $103 per barrel After a gap-down open, NZD/USD rebounds near 0.5850, holding within an ascending channel, suggesting bullishness Danske researchers expect equities to open over 1% lower, following Asia, as oil jumps after talks fail Most Asian stock indices fall after US–Iran talks fail, with America enforcing a Strait of Hormuz blockade Commerzbank’s Nguyen says failed US-Iran talks and Hormuz blockade threats lift de-escalation hopes, worsening energy shortages worldwide During early European trade, XAG/USD recoups some losses, rebounds near $74.35, still down nearly 2% EUR/CAD hovers near 1.6200, with the Euro weakened by risk aversion after US-Iran talks collapse Sterling rebounds from lows; GBP/USD gaps lower, halts five-day rise, struggles above 1.3400, near 1.3485 peak Trump announced on Truth Social that a blockade of ships using Iranian ports starts 10:00 AM ET