VT Markets https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html OCBC strategists say USD/SGD jumped back as Iran reclosed Hormuz, undoing the prior-session fall to 1.2667 Devon Energy’s breakout faced a key retest; subsequent strength confirms buyers’ confidence after February’s channel escape UOB says March exports eased, yet surplus hit a year-high; E&E and re-exports rose, capital imports drove imports Silver retreats over 1% to $80, as weekend geopolitics sour sentiment and a doji warns downside BNP Paribas expects China’s growth to ease after 5% GDP, as exports outpace weak domestic demand Argentina’s March monthly trade balance missed forecasts, registering $2M versus the expected $1010M OCBC says Asian currencies may reverse, led by KRW, as Hormuz tensions lift oil, weakening peers AUD/USD rises as USD softens, with RBA tightening expectations and easing US-Iran tensions supporting the Aussie USD/CHF continues falling, under 0.7800 after 50-day SMA break, retesting trendline support near 0.7775 USD/JPY edges lower as the Dollar softens; firmer oil prices restrain the Yen despite de-escalation hopes After reopening lower near 49,100, DJIA futures recovered towards 49,400, ending slightly under Friday’s close With an Iran ceasefire deadline approaching, EUR/USD rose 0.20%, rebounding from 1.1730 to 1.1790 Amid escalating US–Iran conflict, gold trades near $4,803, down 0.70%, as yields and oil rise Commerzbank’s Ghose expects faster lira losses if Turkey’s central bank delays hikes as inflation expectations rise VT Markets – Reliable Forex & CFD Broker | VT Markets GBP/USD rebounds near 1.3530 as the dollar retreats, despite Middle East tensions and Iranian threats in Pakistan Amid Middle East tensions, silver falls as the dollar strengthens and rate-cut expectations diminish, trading near $79.75 Gold remains steady after a bearish opening gap, while US-Iran tensions sustain heightened global market volatility Chris Beauchamp of IG says stock markets stay calm, despite ongoing closure of Hormuz causing shock Societe Generale says BCB views the March Selic 25bp cut as calibration, limiting Real support WTI crude climbs to about $87.10 a barrel, rising 3.80%, as US-Iran tensions fuel supply worries GBP/USD climbs near 1.3530 as the dollar softens, despite Middle East tensions and Pakistan talks threatened USD/CAD falls for sixth session as US dollar weakens, Canadian inflation disappoints, and geopolitical volatility persists TD Securities says softer March CPI leaves the BoC cautious, with inflation at 2.4% year-on-year Deutsche Bank analysts say Brent crude swings sharply on Iran tensions, Hormuz disruption risks and ceasefire headlines Scotiabank says Sterling remains steady against the Dollar, amid data-heavy week and political risks, after recovery ECB speakers may limit EUR/USD gains; officials favour patience yet could hike, with June odds near 50% MUFG’s Lee Hardman says political risks and yields pressure sterling, keeping GBP/USD and EUR/GBP near 1.3500, 0.8700 Rabobank’s Jane Foley says Ueda’s IMF caution cooled earlier hawkishness, fuelling doubts over April BoJ hikes RBC’s Abbey Xu says Canada’s inflation hit 2.4% annually, energy-driven, while core pressures eased overall HSBC strategists cite volatile gold trading, then stabilising near USD 4,800, helped by a weaker Dollar BNP Paribas forecasts Eurozone GDP rising to 1.6% in 2026, backed by German fiscal steps, defence and AI investment Reuters reports a senior Iranian official says Tehran is considering joining further US peace talks, undecided Amid UK political scrutiny and German producer prices, EUR/GBP holds near 0.8700, broadly unchanged ING analysts say aluminium prices dipped on Hormuz assurances, then rebounded as closure fears renewed supply risks MUFG’s Lee Hardman says Middle East tensions drove the US dollar higher, pushing DXY towards 98.500 Oil-fuelled Yen softness from Hormuz tensions leaves sterling pressing near peaks, maintaining bullish control Rabobank’s Jane Foley says intervention fears keep USD/JPY below 160 as the yen remains G10’s weakest currency TD foresees UK jobs stabilising, unemployment edging lower, pay growth easing, and the MPC watching expectations closely Statistics Canada reported Canada’s annual CPI inflation rose to 2.4% in March, missing 2.5% forecasts Despite reduced BoE hike bets, Sterling remains resilient; Starmer scrutiny may undermine sentiment, ING expects steady rates Canada’s core CPI monthly rate holds at 0% in March, easing from the previous 0.2% Canada’s monthly Consumer Price Index rose 0.9% in March, undershooting the expected 1.1% estimate Canada’s BoC core annual consumer inflation rose to 2.5%, from 2.3% previously during March data release Canada’s BoC core consumer price index monthly growth slows to 0.2%, easing from 0.4% previously EUR recovers earlier losses versus the Dollar, yet remains under 1.1770 amid uncertain US–Iran negotiations BBH says Hormuz tensions raised Brent about $10, dampened risk assets and mildly strengthened the US Dollar Fuelled by US-Iran tensions, XAU/USD hovers near $4,790, capped below $4,850, as USD demand rises Societe Generale strategists say Brent futures, jolted by conflict news, rebounded near $95/bbl, boosting forecasts After rebounding from 0.7775, USD/CHF stays under 0.7845, keeping bears in control for now