VT Markets https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html VT Markets – Reliable Forex & CFD Broker | VT Markets Risk-averse mood strengthens the US Dollar, pushing AUD/USD below 0.7227, near 0.7200 in Europe May saw Eurozone investor morale improve slightly, as Sentix Investor Confidence rose to -16.4 from -19.2 OCBC strategists say gold consolidates after rebounding from 4510, as elevated oil prices cloud Fed-inflation outlook Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs foresee $1.1 trillion AI spending by 2027, intensifying competition across markets During Asian hours, USD/INR trades near 95.00 for a second day as the Dollar strengthens Rising inflation fears leave gold exposed, slipping in Europe towards $4,580, nearing Friday’s swing low again Commerzbank’s Michael Pfister says the SNB lacks sustainable options to weaken CHF against USD and peers Bearish sentiment drags XAG/USD towards $74.00, with support potentially tested near the four-month low at $61.01 Eurozone inflation is forecast at 2.7% in 2026, easing to 2.1% in 2027, 2% in 2028 Societe Generale economists say eurozone growth barely advanced, worsening risks, as inflation rises and confidence weakens Turkey’s April exports rose to $25.4 billion, increasing from the prior $21.9 billion level overall April’s Eurozone HCOB Manufacturing PMI matched expectations, arriving at 52.2, indicating steady factory output levels Greece’s S&P Global Manufacturing PMI eased to 52.4 in April from 54.5 previously, indicating slower momentum WTI crude approaches $100 as Trump promises to safeguard Hormuz shipping, lifting prices by around $3 Why VT Markets is the Best Multi-Asset Broker in Europe Germany’s HCOB Manufacturing PMI reached 51.4 in April, slightly exceeding forecasts of 51.2 Turkey’s April monthly Consumer Price Index rose 4.18%, exceeding forecasts of 3.28% by economists MUFG’s Wan says Japan likely intervened, spending ¥5–6 trillion, pushing USD/JPY from 160 towards 157 Ahead of Europe’s open, USD/JPY recovers near 156.80 after an abrupt fall to 155.70 on possible yen intervention UOB strategists say Brent suffered its steepest monthly fall since December 2025, despite Hormuz worries lifting prices above $126/bbl Oil Holds Above $102 As Hormuz Risk Deepens In April, Sweden’s manufacturing PMI increased to 57.2, up from 56.3 previously Danske reports last week’s equities rose on tech earnings, despite Iran tensions, dearer oil, and higher yields FXStreet data indicates gold prices in Pakistan declined, with gold falling according to compiled market figures March data show Indonesia’s trade surplus rising to $3.32B, up from the prior $1.28B March saw Indonesia’s imports slow sharply, dropping to 1.51% from the earlier 10.85% reading FXStreet data shows India’s gold price declined, with bullion values slipping in trading sessions across the country AUD/USD remains above 0.7200, consolidating bullishly near its highest level since June 2022, pre-RBA meeting FXStreet data shows Malaysia’s gold prices declined, with figures indicating a fall during Monday trading Indonesia’s export growth reversed, contracting 3.1% in March after previously rising by 1.01% Indonesia’s annual core inflation eased to 2.44%, down from 2.52% recorded in the previous month During the Asian session, gold dips on hawkish central banks, yet holds above $4,600 without strong selling Yen Jumps as Intervention Risk Returns Indonesia’s monthly inflation eased to 0.13% in April, down from 0.41% previously With Middle East tensions around Hormuz, the US Dollar Index hovers near 98.20 in Asian trade During Asian trading, XAG/USD stays positive near $75.40 after dropping below $75.50 as demand eases Amid looming Iran tensions, NZD/USD rebounds above 0.5900, eyeing 0.5925 ahead of NZ-US jobs data As oil prices fall, the commodity-linked Canadian dollar weakens, lifting USD/CAD near 1.3590 in Asia RBNZ member Prasanna Gai says pre-emptive tightening needs strong synchronisation and an active coordination mechanism, without bias Sterling rises slightly to around 1.3580; Middle East tensions curb gains, awaiting Friday’s US jobs report WTI rebounds above $98 after opening near $96.45; Hormuz concerns counterbalance OPEC+ increased output during Asia session EUR/USD trades near 1.1720 in Asia amid reports the US will increase tariffs on EU vehicles Week Ahead: Oil Puts Fed Cuts On Ice Australia’s annual building permits rose 9% in March, easing from the prior 14% growth rate Australia’s March building permits fell 10.5% month-on-month, undershooting the expected 9.9% decline Australia’s TD-MI annual inflation measure remained steady at 4.3% in April, showing no change overall Amid Iran tensions and suspected yen intervention, USD/JPY holds near 157.00, drawing dip-buyers after falling to 156.60 Australia’s TD-MI monthly inflation gauge eased to 0.6%, down from 1.3% previously in April Gold trades near $4,605, edging lower as Middle East tensions rise; traders await John Williams’ comments