VT Markets https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Gold fluctuates after rebounding from weekly lows, as traders stay cautious amid continued US-Iran tensions With US data absent, GBP/USD stays steady as Iran tensions cap dollar demand, UK inflation watched Societe Generale’s Anatoli Annenkov predicts the ECB will hold rates, prioritising Eurozone growth and core inflation Sterling strengthens after UK CPI, pushing EUR/GBP down for a second session, near 0.8680, since March 31 INGING strategists say Warsh’s hearing barely affected the dollar, stressing Fed independence while offering no policy direction US EIA reported crude oil inventories rose 1.925M, beating forecasts for a 1.2M decline in April Scotiabank strategists say USD/JPY remains rangebound; yen lags G10 peers, with flat RSI showing weak momentum Charter Communications shares fell 70% from 2021 peaks, now near $240, with lows warranting attention Rabobank strategists warn Iran conflict may raise Eurozone inflation while lowering GDP, increasing stagflation risk S&P 500 stayed resilient at the open, as Kevin Warsh testimony and ceasefire expiry heightened tensions TD Securities says March UK CPI hit 3.3% annually, with fuel-driven post-conflict effects keeping BoE cautious Economists polled by Reuters expect the Fed to hold rates until September, then begin cautious cuts Eurozone consumer confidence fell to -20.6 in April, worsening from the prior -16.3 reading Trump and Pakistani sources suggest US–Iran talks could resume by Friday, according to the New York Post OCBC strategists say oil-led inflation fears boost yields, tightening conditions and supporting US dollar strength amid risk-off sentiment The Dollar Index stays near weekly highs as a US naval blockade weakens prospects for prolonging Iran ceasefire Commerzbank’s Stamer finds euro-area inflation projections broadly match ECB staff forecasts under a mild Iran war scenario GBP/USD edges up to 1.3515 as traders weigh UK inflation data and transatlantic monetary policy outlook Scotiabank says the Canadian dollar holds steady mid-range, as April’s weaker US dollar narrows valuation gap Nomura expects rising energy costs to curb eurozone growth, easing inflation amid weakening jobs and slower wages OCBC strategists warn Brent nearing $100, as disrupted Hormuz flows stoke oil-driven stagflation fears globally Canada’s annual new housing price index fell to -2.3% in March, down from -2.1% previously Societe Generale’s Kit Juckes expects EUR/USD to trade sideways, as policy and geopolitical risks outweigh fundamentals Commerzbank economists Weidensteiner and Balz evaluate Warsh’s Fed Chair prospects, warning of risks and postponed cuts UOB notes USD/JPY reached 159.37, may revisit 159.65, but progress stays muted within 157.55–160.50 range EUR/USD holds near 1.1745 in Europe, as dollar softens; 1.1825 Fibonacci barrier restrains advances GBP/USD edges up near 1.3515 as UK inflation is weighed, while robust US figures cap Pound gains Lithuania’s central bank head Simkus said the ECB should avoid April hikes, though 2024 rises remain possible BBH’s Elias Haddad says persistent UK inflation curbs BoE flexibility; rate-hike expectations look overdone amid slack Rabobank’s Michael Every warns Europe faces energy disruption, Druzhba oil issues, and possible EU funding for Ukraine Silver edges up, yet stays below $78.00 as former $78.50 support now blocks further gains South Africa’s year-on-year retail sales rose 1.6%, undershooting the 4.8% forecast in February Data indicate silver trades at $78.10 per ounce, rising 1.90% from Tuesday’s $76.64 Societe Generale says Brent fell from highs after Trump extended Iran ceasefire, leaving oil’s recovery uncertain During European hours, EUR/CAD hovered near 1.6040, below 1.6050, as oil supported the Canadian Dollar Commerzbank’s Ghose says Turkey’s central bank faces split expectations; inaction could trigger a sharper lira sell-off Deutsche Bank analysts say S&P 500 futures recover after Iran-linked losses and a more hawkish Fed outlook DBS economist Radhika Rao says RBI partly reversed FX curbs, balancing hedging needs and rupee weakness AUD/USD rises near 0.7170 in Europe, as a stronger Australian dollar targets 0.7220 highs In February, the UK DCLG House Price Index rose 1.2% year-on-year, beating 0.9% forecasts Rabobank’s strategist warns Hormuz closure may endure, disrupting oil supplies and lifting physical prices across Asia AUD/JPY stays above 114.00, edging up to around 114.10 in Asia after blockade news easing Late April sees the US 500 climb as tensions ease and earnings impress, lifting investor sentiment Bank Indonesia keeps its policy rate unchanged at 4.75%, aligning with economists’ forecasts Investors now scrutinise whether Big Tech can convert heavy AI investment into accelerating earnings growth amid rising capex During European trade, GBP/JPY nears 215.10 as sterling weakens after UK March core inflation undershoots forecasts In April, Turkey’s consumer confidence edged up to 85.5, compared with the previous 85 USD/JPY edges lower near 159.00, testing 100-hour EMA support as the dollar weakens in Europe After falling from 180 over three months, Alibaba tests resistance, breaking channel support, hinting impulsive wave-three decline VT Markets – Reliable Forex & CFD Broker | VT Markets