VT Markets https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Ahead, Hormuz optimism pushed the S&P 500; Iran uranium claims faded later, fuelling pre-weekend bullish jawboning VT Markets – Reliable Forex & CFD Broker | VT Markets Danske’s team says Brent nears $95 a barrel, as escalating US–Iran Strait of Hormuz tensions underpin gains USD/CHF holds above 0.7800 near 0.7820 as the Dollar rises amid a cautious Fed outlook MUFG’s Teppei Ino says fading hike bets weaken the yen; USD/JPY briefly hit 159.86, then retreated During early European trading, XAG/USD slips 1.7% to around $79.30 amid Iran re-closing Hormuz again Commerzbank’s Thu Lan Nguyen says EUR/USD rises are capped, while longer-term US Dollar risks increase Germany’s March monthly Producer Price Index rose 2.5%, beating expectations of 1.4% by a wide margin Germany’s annual producer price index rose to -0.2% in March, improving from a -3.3% reading Amid renewed US–Iran tensions, GBP/USD stays lower near 1.3500, despite trimming gap-down losses Nikkei Resilient on AI Strength Late Asian trading sees USD/CAD maintain Friday’s rebound near 1.3700, holding steady during Monday’s session FXStreet data show gold prices in Saudi Arabia declined, with the precious metal trading lower today The EUR/USD rebounds from 1.1725–1.1730, trading mid-1.1700s, yet stays bearish beneath the 100-hour SMA FXStreet data shows gold prices in the Philippines declined, with values lower than previously recorded Gold Slips on Dollar Strength Sterling remains weak near 1.3500 as safe-haven demand boosts the US dollar amid US–Iran tensions FXStreet data indicates gold prices in the United Arab Emirates declined, reflecting a fall in local rates With USD/JPY near 159.00, US-Iran conflict and Hormuz closure weaken yen; intervention fears intensify In Pakistan, data shows gold prices dropped, with figures compiled by the source on Monday, according to FXStreet Gold rebounds from a weekly low, yet rising US yields restrain advances beyond the 100-hour SMA Data show gold prices in India declined, with FXStreet compiling figures that indicate a fall today Japan’s tertiary industry index fell 0.4% month-on-month in February, reversing January’s 1.7% rise FXStreet-compiled data shows gold prices in Malaysia declined, with gold falling during Monday’s trading session Week Ahead: Gold Rush or Flush? Despite earlier losses, EUR/JPY trades near 186.80, challenging 187.00, while remaining bullish within an ascending channel During Asia trade, USD/CHF hovers near 0.7830, rising as the Dollar strengthens after Iran rejects talks Despite Hormuz tensions lifting oil prices, Asian equities rise, fuelling inflation worries and possible rate hikes Renewed US-Iran tensions lift the US Dollar Index, with DXY edging up to around 98.30 After opening lower near 0.7115, AUD/USD draws buyers on dips, regaining mid-0.7100s in Asia Amid renewed inflation worries, XAG/USD trims losses, trading near $80.50 per ounce in Asian hours Renewed US–Iran Strait of Hormuz tensions lift WTI, with the US crude benchmark trading near $86.70 After peaking, the Canadian dollar eases against USD; rising oil curbs losses as USD/CAD reclaims 1.3700 After trade balance figures and a PBoC decision, NZD/USD recovers, hovering near 0.5880 in Asia PBOC set USD/CNY fix at 6.8648, above Friday’s 6.8622 and Reuters’ 6.8291 estimate Sterling weakens as US-Iran tensions boost the dollar, while GBP/USD gaps lower, retreating from 1.3600 highs During Asian hours, EUR/USD stays below 1.1760, pressured by renewed US–Iran tensions after gapping down China’s PBoC kept interest rates at 3%, matching market expectations and offering no surprise changes China’s central bank keeps April Loan Prime Rates steady: one-year 3.00%, five-year 3.50% unchanged VT Affiliates Explained: Earn Through IB, CPA, or Hybrid Partnerships Iran’s military claims the US breached a ceasefire, attacking its merchant ship, and vows swift retaliation Renewed US–Iran tensions lift the dollar, leaving USD/JPY near 159.10 as the yen weakens slightly In early Asian trade, gold falls near $4,775 as traders assess renewed US-Iran Strait of Hormuz tensions UK Rightmove annual house prices declined 0.9%, worsening from a previous year-on-year fall of 0.2% In April, the UK Rightmove monthly House Price Index remained steady, holding at 0.8% month-on-month New Zealand’s annual trade deficit widens to NZD 3.1 billion in March, from NZD 3 billion previously New Zealand’s monthly trade balance improved to NZ$698 million, rebounding from a NZ$257 million deficit previously New Zealand’s imports increased to $7.25B in March from $6.89B previously New Zealand’s exports increased to $7.94B from $6.63B, marking growth during March compared with before Heightened US-Iran tensions push Australian Dollar lower, with AUD/USD near 0.7140 ahead of US retail sales