VT Markets https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Germany’s GfK consumer confidence registered -33.3 in May, undershooting forecasts of -29.5 GBP/USD draws dip-buying near 1.3500, reaching a one-week high in Asia, rising 0.10%, extending gains During BoJ-Fed policy week, USD/JPY retreats, hovering near 159.20 as the dollar weakens amid US-Iran deadlock AUD/JPY climbs to 114.15 in early Europe as Iran’s US truce plan lifts risk appetite After edging up towards 1.3680, USD/CAD draws sellers near 1.3660, with bulls eyeing 200-hour EMA February data show Japan’s Coincident Index holding steady at 116.3, unchanged from the previous reading Japan’s February Leading Economic Index rises to 113.3, beating forecasts of 112.4, indicating stronger momentum FXStreet-compiled data shows gold prices in the Philippines rose today, indicating an upward price movement In March, Singapore’s year-on-year industrial output soared to 10.1%, rebounding sharply from -0.1% previously In Singapore, industrial production rose year-on-year to 10.1%, rebounding sharply from -0.1% previously Nikkei 225 Tops 60,000 As AI Trade Extends Singapore’s month-on-month industrial output rose 4.7%, recovering from a prior 7.2% decline in March Despite safe-haven demand, the weakening US Dollar keeps USD/CHF subdued near 0.7840 for a second day FXStreet-compiled data shows gold prices in the United Arab Emirates increased, with bullion trading higher overall As peace hopes weaken the dollar, GBP/USD buyers lift it above 1.3500, eyeing 1.3600 next SP500 Rebounds as Diplomacy Eases The Opening Shock FXStreet data shows gold prices in Pakistan climbed, with the precious metal recording gains locally today According to compiled data, gold prices in India rose, reflecting an increase in the metal’s value today FXStreet data shows Malaysia’s gold price increased, with bullion edging higher, as reported in compiled figures today Amid Middle East unrest, the Australian dollar dips to around 0.7145 as markets await the Fed decision WTI crude hovers near $93.65 as Strait of Hormuz disruptions persist and US-Iran peace talks stall Amid the AI boom, memory and storage shares soar, with two leading firms worth tracking closely During early European hours, EUR/GBP stays near 0.8660 as traders await ECB and BoE decisions amid uncertainty OCBC strategists see USD/SGD edging higher, as Hormuz tensions curb risk appetite and lift import costs Gold rises over $50 from Asian lows as US-Iran peace optimism and easing inflation weaken USD During Asian hours, EUR/JPY slips near 186.70, holding nine-day EMA support around 186.50, within bullish channel During Asian trading, the Dollar Index slipped under 98.50 amid reports Iran proposed reopening Hormuz passage Iran proposed to America reopening Hormuz, ending war, while delaying nuclear talks, sources told Axios and Bloomberg During Asia trading, AUD/USD extends a two-day rise, hitting 0.7170 as bulls anticipate a breakout Boosted by rising oil prices amid halted US–Iran talks, the Canadian Dollar keeps USD/CAD near 1.3660 NZD/USD edges towards 0.5900 as the dollar softens, though buyers remain wary amid US-Iran tensions In early Asian trade, USD/JPY hovers near 159.50 as markets await BoJ and Fed decisions American stock indices hover near records despite Middle East tensions, while speculators dismiss looming recession warnings Commerzbank says BSP lifted the policy rate 25bp to 4.50%, beginning tightening to anchor inflation expectations Week Ahead: Fed Pressure Builds China’s central bank fixed USD/CNY at 6.8579, below the prior 6.8674 and Reuters’ 6.8282 estimate Amid stalled US–Iran peace talks, the risk-sensitive Pound weakens, leaving GBP/USD near 1.3520 in Asian trading Supply worries from the Hormuz standoff keep WTI crude above $94, extending slight weekly gains Gold falls near $4,680 in Asia as Middle East tensions persist, while markets await unchanged Federal Reserve decision During Asian hours, EUR/USD climbed near 1.1710, despite euro weakness amid Middle East peace talks Trump told Fox News the Iran conflict would soon finish, with America victorious, cancelling Pakistan talks OCBC strategists say USD/TWD’s rebound may fade, as dollar strength and risk aversion persist amid US-Iran stalemate DBS economist Samuel Tse ties CNY curve steepening to US-Iran ceasefire and resilient Chinese Q1 growth Amid stalled US–Iran talks, silver climbs for a second day, nearing $76 as safe-haven demand rises USD/CHF, after rejection at the 100-day SMA, rose weekly 0.35% to 0.7841, targeting 0.7800 MUFGLloyd Chan notes USD/IDR hit new highs, driven by domestic confidence and fiscal uncertainty, beyond dollar strength During the Asian session, EUR/USD recovers near 1.1730, supported by the 20-day EMA as USD weakens Silver rises modestly after rebounding from $73.95, as renewed Washington–Tehran talks lift equities and metals OCBC strategists say BSP’s 25bp hike to 4.5% backs the peso, though inflation risks 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