VT Markets https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Chris Turner says intervention’s effect on USD/JPY is waning, while energy, US yields and BoJ dovishness weaken yen America’s Redbook Index rose year-on-year to 7.8%, edging up from the previous 7.7% reading Following a bearish pullback, Nasdaq bulls retest record highs near 28,800; breakout buys, reversal dips Oil-backed Canadian dollar caps USD/CAD recovery, keeping pair stable near 1.3600 amid mild risk aversion BBH’s Elias Haddad says Swiss inflation was mixed: energy lifted headline, while core fell markedly to lows The US dollar strengthens as hawkish Fed expectations, rising oil and Gulf tensions underpin short-term rates, aiding DXY TD Securities says AUD/USD upside fades as RBA hikes 25bps to 4.35%, Bullock hints pausing NBC strategists Marion and Dahms expect euro gains despite geopolitical risk, energy costs, and weak growth ahead Societe Generale strategists observe AUD/USD retreating as the RBA lifted rates to 4.35% then paused Spain’s 12-month Letras auction yield rose to 2.635%, up from the prior reading of 2.611% Spain’s six-month Letras yield eased to 2.357%, slipping slightly from the prior 2.362% at auction Commerzbank’s Pfister expects sterling’s recent gains to fade, amid BoE rate uncertainty and political risks Commerzbank says the RBA raised rates to 4.35%, prioritising inflation risks, but the Australian dollar stayed weak Brazil’s Fipe IPC inflation eased to 0.4% in April, down from the prior 0.59% reading DBS’s Radhika Rao says portfolio outflows and oil prices weaken INR, pushing USD/INR towards 95.00 handle Gold rises above $4,550 after rebounding from a month-low, though hawkish bets and firm USD cap gains TD Securities expects USD/JPY to consolidate near 157.00 in Q2 2026 after Japan’s MoF intervention sparked 3% fall Deutsche Bank analysts say the S&P 500 retreated from record highs as oil and Treasury yields rose ING analysts Warren Patterson and Ewa Manthey say tensions in the Persian Gulf lift ICE Brent prices on supply fears OCBC strategists say Middle East tensions and higher oil prices worsen sentiment, increasing silver’s downside risk Spain’s April unemployment fell by 62.668K, far exceeding forecasts of an 18.6K decline MUFG’s Michael Wan says capital outflows left the rupee exposed; RBI may lure dollar inflows via swaps, tax tweaks Switzerland’s annual consumer inflation rose to 0.6% in April, up from 0.3% previously Commerzbank says Japan likely intervened near 157, as energy-driven inflation rose while core CPI weakened At a press conference, RBA Governor Michele Bullock explains lifting rates 25 bps to 4.35% after May meeting During the early European session, GBP/USD slides near 1.3520, remaining bullish above key moving averages FXStreet-compiled data shows Philippine gold prices increased, with the metal rising according to latest figures available In March, Singapore’s monthly retail sales rebounded, climbing from -4.1% previously to 3.7% In March, Singapore’s annual retail sales growth slowed markedly, easing to 4.8% from 8.3% FXStreet data shows gold prices in the United Arab Emirates rose today, reflecting higher market valuations overall Oil’s gains restrain US dollar momentum, leaving USD/CAD bulls cautious near 1.3600, trading rangebound around 1.3620 Pakistan’s gold prices increased, based on compiled market data, reflecting an upward move in domestic rates XRP Holds Near $1.40 As Sentiment Shifts In Indonesia, year-on-year GDP reached 5.61%, beating the 5.3% forecast during the first quarter During the Asian session, the DXY stays near mid-98.00s, consolidating gains as bulls await 200-day SMA breakout Silver drops under $73 near $72.85 as Middle East tensions and oil-led inflation fears drive selling pressure EUR/USD steadies near 1.1690, probing 50-day EMA and channel floor, hinting at bearish reversal In April, New Zealand’s ANZ Commodity Price index fell from 4.1% growth to -0.8% contraction Georgieva cautions inflation is rising, with prolonged Middle East conflict pushing oil to $125, worsening global output Ahead of the RBA rate decision, traders see AUD/USD hovering near 0.7160, extending second-day losses NZD/USD stays pressured near 0.5860, with Iran tensions and Fed expectations boosting the US dollar GBP/JPY slips 0.23% amid yen safe-haven demand, consolidating after 100-day SMA test, post-intervention digestion Geopolitical missile strikes drove crude prices higher, prompting speculation that Brent could climb towards $115 Gold falls under $4,550 as Iran tensions propel dollar and yields higher; investors expect no 2026 Fed cuts Amid geopolitical tensions, safe-haven Dollar demand weighs on NZD/USD, leaving it subdued near 0.5870 Following BoJ intervention surprise, USD/JPY remained rangebound near 157.20 after gaps and volatility across sessions Risk aversion pushed GBP/USD down 0.35%, ending near 1.3530 after rejection at 1.3600 in choppy trade AUD/USD retreats to about 0.7170 as traders await the RBA decision, after recent multi-year highs After the US close, AMD, Super Micro and Navitas report, prompting markets to reassess AI rally continuation VT Markets – Reliable Forex & CFD Broker | VT Markets