VT Markets https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html US CFTC oil non-commercial net positions fall to 202.2K, retreating from the prior 213.5K reading VT Markets – Reliable Forex & CFD Broker | VT Markets Japan’s M2+CD money supply growth accelerated, rising year-on-year to 2% from 1.7% in March US CFTC gold non-commercial net positions fall to 156.3K from the prior 163.2K Amid rising oil and US–Iran tensions, gold steadies near $4,670, limiting Fed cut hopes Heightened safe-haven appetite for the US Dollar pushes USD/CAD higher, deepening the Canadian Dollar’s retreat Sterling slips; GBP/USD gaps lower near 1.3390 in Asia amid risk aversion after failed US-Iran talks Australian CFTC data shows AUD non-commercial net positions fell, slipping from 81.5K to 70.8K WTI opens higher, rising about 8% toward $100, after US blockades the Strait of Hormuz After US-Iran peace talks fail, the Australian Dollar gaps lower; AUD/USD edges up, near 0.7010 in Asia In March, New Zealand’s BusinessNZ PSI fell from 48 to 46, indicating weaker service activity Weekend Middle East conflict sees US-Iran talks collapse, as Trump threatens blocking Hormuz Strait, unsettling markets ahead Markets enjoyed a calmer weekend as the S&P 500 rose; traders expected the Fed to pause hikes Emini S&P June futures reached their 6,885/6,890 target from last week, following earlier buying activity China’s IPO Revival: Innovation-driven but Politically Curated INGING’s Lynn Song says China’s CPI eased to 1.0% annually, while PPI rose positive since 2022 DBS expects Malaysia’s 1Q26 GDP to rise 5.5%, driven by exports, AI, construction and demand TD Securities anticipates March exports cooling, imports rising from stockpiling, while higher costs threaten output, export demand Kang says KRW trades below 1,500, rangebound between 1,450–1,550, driven by Middle East war risk DBS expects Singapore’s exports to climb for a seventh month, driven by electronics, accelerating to 10.3% yearly AUD ends session flat versus USD; market optimism weakens dollar near four-week low, with upside risks continuing San Francisco Fed’s Daly told Reuters rates may stay unchanged if inflation persists and oil falls after conflict resolution UK CFTC data shows non-commercial net GBP positions at -56.4K, down from -52.7K previously Eurozone non-commercial euro net positions fell to -7.5K contracts, reversing from the prior 0.5K After failed US–Iran talks, the US Dollar strengthens, pushing USD/JPY near 159.80 for three sessions running After talks fail, advisers weigh restricted Iran strikes and a US Strait of Hormuz blockade, WSJ reports Commerzbank’s Dr Henry Hao expects China’s Q1 2026 GDP above 4.6%, boosts from exports, investment EUR/USD hovers near 1.1670 in Asia as risk-off mood deepens after US–Iran peace talks collapse US CFTC S&P 500 non-commercial net positions slipped to -45.7K, down from -42.5K previously Japan’s CFTC yen non-commercial net positions fell to -93.7K from -72.9K previously, further bearish stance Lynn Song says Taiwan’s March trade outperformed forecasts, boosting 2026 Q1 exports, imports and surplus doubling On Friday afternoon, the S&P 500 strives to maintain momentum, aiming for an eighth consecutive rise Gold hovers near $4,760, heading for weekly gains as dollar falls on Iran-US Pakistan talks, amid hotter inflation Risk appetite boosts major pairs as the Dollar Index slips near 98.60 after elevated CPI energy-driven inflation persists DBS Group Research expects MAS to modestly steepen the SGD NEER policy slope, emphasising inflation control Intervention fears and Middle East oil disruption concerns keep USD/JPY near 160, limiting Yen recovery In March, America’s monthly budget deficit was $164B, exceeding forecasts of a $156.75B shortfall US Central Command said its forces will begin blocking maritime traffic entering and leaving Iranian ports at 10am ET Baker Hughes reports US oil rig numbers rising to 411, increasing from the prior count of 409 Renewed ceasefire concerns push the DJIA down 300 points (0.6%), reversing gains and slipping below 48,000 GBP/USD rose as US-Iran talks in Pakistan lifted sentiment, while March US inflation met forecasts, easing fears Sterling rises against the dollar as Pakistan-hosted US–Iran talks lift sentiment, despite expected March inflation surge USD/CAD recovers from earlier declines, as US-Iran talks uncertainty eclipses CPI and Canadian employment, fuelling volatility AUD/USD edges lower, pausing after four gains, as strong US inflation sustains Fed caution amid geopolitical risks Russia’s monthly consumer prices increased by 0.6%, exceeding forecasts of 0.5% during March Iran’s speaker said peace talks require Lebanon’s ceasefire and release of Iran’s frozen assets first Gold remains steady as traders assess US-Iran talks, Middle East tensions, and recent American inflation figures TD Securities says March’s Canadian job gains and steady 6.7% unemployment cool expectations for BoC cuts Commerzbank’s Baur foresees two 2026 BoJ hikes, lifting neutral rates and nudging yen higher versus USD, EUR Wells Fargo’s economists say a delicate Middle East ceasefire keeps oil supply risks high, outlook confidence low