VT Markets https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html The UAE declares its departure from OPEC+, reshaping worldwide energy market dynamics and altering oil-supply balance globally Forecasts expected 0.2%, yet the US monthly Housing Price Index recorded 0% in February February’s US S&P/Case-Shiller annual home-price growth eased to 0.9%, slipping from 1.2% previously America’s Redbook Index annual growth rose to 7.7%, up from 6.7%, in April 2024 Danske Research says BoJ kept rates at 0.75% on a tight 6–3 vote, hinting summer hike Commerzbank’s Antje Praefcke expects Kevin Warsh confirmed as Fed Chair in May, replacing Jerome Powell mid-month In April, the US ADP Employment Change four-week average fell to 39.3K from 54.8K previously Pesole says oil and tensions lift the dollar slightly, but equities and month-end flows restrain gains In April, Brazil’s mid-month inflation accelerated, climbing from 0.44% previously to 0.89% WTI crude trades near $98, extending a two-day climb amid stalled US–Iran peace negotiations, highest since April 13 During European trade, USD/JPY climbs near 159.70 as the dollar leads peers before the two-day Fed meeting Intervention risk increases as BoJ holds rates at 0.75%, while Ueda offers no June guidance, disappointing markets With oil aiding the Canadian dollar, USD/CAD rises to 1.3665 amid safe-haven demand, gains limited Deutsche Bank says Brent hovers near three-week highs as Hormuz closure persists and US–Iran talks stall Silver falls nearly 3% under $73 in Europe as traders await the Federal Reserve’s policy decision Societe Generale expects MNB rates at 6.25%, while EUR/HUF falls after March’s 200-day MA rejection, nearing 360 Standard Chartered strategists expect the Bank of England to hold 3.75%, maintaining a restrictive pause throughout 2026 Sterling’s dollar pair maintains bullish scope, despite reversing from 1.3575 highs and facing continued selling Chris Wright said President Trump prioritises securing an appropriate agreement with Iran, during the European trading session March’s Indian industrial output undershot forecasts, recording 4.1% growth versus the expected 4.2% figure India’s manufacturing output slowed to 4.3% in March, down from the prior reading of 6% India’s cumulative industrial output holds steady, recording 4.1% growth in March, remaining unchanged from prior figures NZD/USD holds near 0.5890 as safe-haven demand lifts the dollar amid stalled US-Iran peace talks Italy’s March monthly Producer Price Index rose 4.4%, reversing February’s 0.4% decline In March, Italy’s annual producer prices rose to 4.2%, reversing the prior 2.7% decline BoJ held rates at 0.75% on a 6–3 vote, while three hawks urged a 25bp rise Deutsche Bank analysts say US equities outperform, with S&P 500 and Nasdaq hitting record highs amid global caution During European hours, EUR/CAD hovers near 1.5960, with euro weakness exceeding Canadian dollar declines amid safe-haven demand Italy’s year-on-year industrial sales rose to 0.5% in February, recovering from -1% previously Italy’s seasonally adjusted industrial sales rose 0.6% month-on-month in February, reversing January’s 0.3% fall Gold hovers near a three-week low as the stronger US dollar keeps pressure ahead of FOMC UniCredit Bank’s Austrian manufacturing PMI slipped to 51.2 from 52.4, signalling softer factory activity BoJ keeps policy unchanged as US–Iran tensions and market uncertainty continue to influence forex sentiment During Europe’s open, US equity futures edge lower as traders await the Fed amid Hormuz concerns OCBC says Asian currencies strengthened, led by MYR, THB and TWD, yet high oil threatens demand recovery During European hours, EUR/JPY slips to 186.40, breaking an ascending channel, suggesting bearish reversal Spain’s year-on-year retail sales growth accelerates to 4.1%, rising from the earlier 2.2% reading Spain’s first-quarter unemployment rate hit 10.83%, exceeding forecasts of 9.8%, according to the latest survey EUR/GBP hovers near 0.8660 above 0.8650 as traders await BoE and ECB rate decisions Silver slides to two-week lows near $73.35, as attention turns to impending major central-bank decisions Goldman’s Delta One desk says equities now hinge on AI spending, amid earnings, policy and Hormuz talks Key metrics show Verizon’s Q1 revenue rose 2.9% to $34.44bn, while EPS increased to $1.28 In March, Sweden’s monthly trade surplus climbed from 1.8B to 9.3B compared with prior month During Asian trading, GBP/USD holds near 1.3530, bullish within an ascending channel, testing two-month resistance FXStreet’s compiled figures show gold prices in the Philippines declined, according to data released on Tuesday FXStreet data shows gold prices in the United Arab Emirates declined, reflecting a fall in local rates Citing compiled data, Pakistan’s gold prices declined, with bullion trading lower across markets on Tuesday FXStreet-compiled data show India’s gold prices declined, with metal values falling 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