VT Markets https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html VT Markets – Reliable Forex & CFD Broker | VT Markets Argentina’s year-on-year, non-seasonally adjusted industrial output fell to -8.7%, worsening from -3.2% previously WTI crude retreats, surrendering previous advances, as global optimism grows and worries about the US-Iran truce fade Wan says Asian currencies stayed resilient amid a softer dollar, as Middle East ceasefire tensions prompted caution ABN AMRO’s senior economist says global manufacturing PMI fell to 51.3, with Iran conflict disrupting supply chains Sterling remains supported, with GBP/USD above 1.3400 as fragile truce and poor risk mood persist A US 30-year bond auction produced a 4.876% yield, marginally above the previous 4.871% rate Following Netanyahu’s Lebanon negotiations, the Dow Jones rose 300 points, extending a two-day ceasefire rebound AUD/USD rises for a fourth session, with de-escalation hopes from a US–Iran ceasefire weakening the Dollar Trading around 158.90, USD/JPY stays firm as PCE and strong US data support tougher Fed outlook The Canadian Dollar rebounds as USD/CAD drops near 1.3800, though ceasefire-driven momentum appears to fade Sterling stays supported as GBP/USD rises above 1.3400, despite fragile Middle East truce and risk declines Netanyahu orders immediate direct negotiations with Lebanon, focusing on Hezbollah disarmament and establishing formal peace between nations The US four-week bill auction yield fell to 3.56%, down from the prior 3.62% Geoff Yu says European markets overprice ECB, BoE and SNB hikes, despite improved risk sentiment post ceasefire Gold trades sideways as investors stay cautious, monitoring uncertain US-Iran ceasefire developments across Middle East markets ING’s strategists say the dollar steadied after Iranian ceasefire breach claims, yet may weaken again EUR/USD advances as the Dollar softens, while traders monitor US CPI and US-Iran negotiation developments Meta Platforms’ Elliott Wave review revisits blue box support, with an expected price reaction already occurring Scotiabank says GBP consolidates after a rebound against USD, with limited domestic risk before BoE remarks, data The EIA reports US natural gas storage rose 50B, beating forecasts of 41B for early April Russia’s central bank reserves fell to $767.5B, down from the prior $775.4B in latest data release BEA’s third estimate shows US real GDP grew 0.5% annualised in Q4 2025, below 0.7% forecasts After dipping to 0.870, EUR/GBP may fall little more as sterling risks linger amid equity gains BEA reports US annual PCE inflation remained at 2.8% in February, matching market expectations US Labor Department reported initial unemployment claims rose to 219,000, exceeding forecasts, for the week ending 4 April Fourth-quarter US core personal consumption expenditures rose 2.7% quarter-on-quarter, aligning with analysts’ expectations precisely US fourth-quarter personal consumption expenditure prices rose 2.9% quarter-on-quarter, matching market expectations without deviation February US personal spending rose 0.5%, meeting forecasts, indicating consumers maintained steady expenditure levels America’s fourth-quarter GDP Price Index undershot expectations, printing 3.7% rather than the forecast 3.8% For March, continuing US jobless claims totalled 1.794M, coming in under the 1.84M forecast estimate Fourth-quarter US annualised GDP expanded 0.5%, falling short of forecasts of 0.7% and expectations overall February saw US personal income fall 0.1% month-on-month, undershooting expectations of 0.3% growth February saw the US Core PCE Price Index rise 0.4% month-on-month, matching expectations US monthly PCE Price Index matched expectations at 0.4% for February, reflecting steady inflation momentum Savage says RBNZ Governor Breman may raise rates if core inflation rises amid fuel-driven pressures March saw Mexico’s annual inflation hit 4.59%, slightly under the 4.61% forecast, surprising analysts modestly March saw Mexico’s headline inflation undershoot forecasts, recording 0.86% compared with the expected 0.88% In March, Mexico’s core inflation registered 0.38%, undershooting forecasts of 0.4% by a small margin NZD/USD rises 0.2% near 0.5835 in Europe as US and Iran confirm Pakistan talks visit Despite fragile Iran ceasefire, the US dollar edges up versus the Swiss franc, holding above 0.7900 MUFG’s Derek Halpenny says Japanese banks and insurers sold record foreign bonds, implying shifting demand patterns Commerzbank says Poland’s central bank should keep rates steady, with Iran-driven oil shocks delaying easing cycle Investors question Iran ceasefire durability, sending Sterling slightly lower versus majors, near 1.3400 against dollar Frantisek Taborsky forecasts NBP holding rates at 3.75%, aiding zloty recovery as tightening expectations fade As Iran ceasefire doubts persist, investors favour the US Dollar, pushing DXY above 99.00 again Gold holds above $4,700, consolidating in Europe as traders await US data to revive momentum Commerzbank’s Antje Praefcke expects Sweden’s Riksbank to hold policy steady despite weaker inflation data During European trading, US equity futures decline as US-Iran ceasefire hopes weaken, led by Dow Jones futures lower UOB strategists say GBP/USD needs a 1.3480 close; otherwise it consolidates between 1.3350–1.3450