VT Markets https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html New Zealand’s GDT Price Index improved, moving from -3.4% to -2.7%, indicating reduced declines overall WTI trades near $98.25, rising 0.21%, supported by US-Iran talks hopes despite Hormuz supply risks EUR/USD dips as stronger US retail data supports the dollar, while eurozone sentiment weakens the euro TD Securities’ Daniel Ghali says gold tracks US hegemon perceptions, fiscal sustainability, and conflict-driven momentum for gains Rabobank’s Jane Foley says UK political doubts and BoE repricing will likely dampen sterling sentiment in May elections US equity futures dip as rally eases, with the S&P 500 retreating towards crucial technical support level US pending home sales fell year-on-year to -1.1% in March, worsening slightly from -0.8% previously US business inventories in February dropped 1.1%, missing forecasts of a 0.3% rise, data showed In February, US business inventories rose 0.4%, beating forecasts of 0.3%, according to released data US pending home sales rose 1.5% month-on-month, beating the expected 0.1%, during March release TD Securities says March Canadian inflation rose to 2.4%, oil-led, while core stayed soft, keeping BoC cautious JNJ, a NYSE healthcare firm spanning MedTech and Innovative Medicine, suggests buying between 215.80 and 227.80 ING analysts Warren Patterson and Ewa Manthey say oil’s priced on Iran talks, ignoring Hormuz disruptions and risks EUR/GBP falls as resilient UK jobs data boosts Sterling, while worsening Eurozone sentiment weakens the Euro Markets eye geopolitical tensions as Trump tells CNBC an Iran deal is possible, amid continued military pressure NZD/USD climbs as stronger Q1 CPI boosts Kiwi, while BBH’s Haddad says RBNZ hike bets overvalued Ahead of Warsh’s confirmation hearing, XAG/USD trades near $78.20, falling 1.88% during Tuesday’s session BNY’s Bob Savage says risk appetite is recovering in equities, led by Asia tech; developed markets rebound faster On 17 April, the US Redbook Index yearly rate eased to 6.7%, down from 7% previously The Census Bureau said US March retail sales reached $752.1bn, up 1.7%, beating 1.4% forecasts Rabobank’s Foley says UK politics and inflation may bolster sterling, despite softened Bank of England expectations lately Amid rising geopolitical and political tensions, the pound weakened as a stronger dollar drove GBP/USD near 1.3515 Danske Bank reports Canada’s March headline inflation rose to 2.4% annually, slightly under forecasts, core steady US retail sales rose 4% year-on-year in March, exceeding forecasts and the prior 3.7% reading In March, US retail sales rose 1.7% month-on-month, exceeding forecasts of 1.4% by economists Leadership uncertainty surrounds the Fed as Warsh faces hearings; politics may delay him, Powell stays temporarily pending inquiry US ADP four-week average employment change rose to 54.8K, compared with the prior 39K reading EUR/USD trades around 1.1765 as the euro slips modestly, awaiting Fed’s Warsh and US-Iran talks Patterson and Manthey say copper slips after gains, near two-month highs, as macro tightening dents demand Ahead of Warsh’s testimony and UK CPI figures, Sterling shows mixed movement against major peers in late European trading Trump claims via Truth Social that Iran repeatedly breached the two-week ceasefire during late European trading hours TD Securities expects March US retail sales growth, driven by petrol prices, steady spending, and firm food services TD Securities says oil stabilises above $90, with Brent confined between $90 and $100 since ceasefire began As RBI relaxes rupee support and Warsh testimony looms, USD/INR rises, extending the rupee’s losses EUR/JPY trades near 187.20, holding above 187.00 as the euro stays calm after German ZEW data Ahead of Warsh’s confirmation hearing, AUD/USD edges 0.35% lower, trading near 0.7150 in Europe Ahead of further US-Iran talks, Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures edge higher in Europe trading hours ECB Vice President Luis de Guindos says private credit risks financial stability, alongside valuations and looser fiscal policy ING’s commodities team says China’s March silver imports hit records, then demand eased from solar and retail buying USD/CHF rises 0.25% near 0.7800 in Europe, stabilising after defending the 0.7775 Fibonacci level OCBC strategists say SNB intervention fears limit the Swiss franc’s safe-haven demand and appeal globally NZD rises for a second day versus USD, aided by strong inflation data and Middle East peace hopes MUFG’s Lee Hardman says dollar weakens; DXY nears 98 as markets expect Middle East tensions to ease Gold hovers below $4,800 as a stronger dollar and US-Iran peace talks dampen investor confidence Nikkei says the Bank of Japan will keep rates at 0.75% when it announces policy in April Markets remain attentive to US-Iran developments while awaiting Warsh’s testimony, keeping traders cautious and focused After minor prior losses, the US Dollar Index holds gains, trading near 98.10, facing 98.50 EMA resistance UOB strategists expect USD/JPY to consolidate after volatility, trading 158.50–159.20 now, 157.55–160.50 over weeks Commerzbank says RBI relaxed NDF limits, letting dealers offer, roll over, cancel contracts, and hedge, amid rupee stability VT Markets – Reliable Forex & CFD Broker | VT Markets