VT Markets https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Home During European trading, Dow futures rose 0.06% to 46,660, buoyed by reported US-Iran ceasefire talks Societe Generale economists say the euro area faces the energy shock more resilient, with lower oil-gas intensity Societe Generale economists expect the Euro area to face the energy shock more resilient, using less oil and gas Reuters reports the US and Iran consider a two-tier deal: ceasefire, Hormuz reopening and scaled-back nuclear ambition Reuters reports the US and Iran discuss a two-stage ceasefire, reopening Hormuz and curbing nuclear activities Middle East tensions unsettle markets, leaving investors cautious as they assess fresh developments and economic signals worldwide Investors remain tense as Middle East uncertainty influences forex markets, with key developments to watch closely AUD strengthens near 0.6910 as early European trade reflects optimism over a US-Iran ceasefire agreement Ceasefire optimism between the US and Iran lifts risk appetite, keeping the Australian dollar steady near 0.6910 As oil prices ease, EUR/CAD remains above 1.6050, trading near 1.6070, for a second day running During early European hours, EUR/CAD stays near 1.6070 above 1.6050, supported by softer oil prices Spain’s unemployment fell by 22.9K, outperforming forecasts of a 10.3K rise in March Spain’s unemployment fell by 22.9K, outperforming the forecast 10.3K drop, according to reported figures DBS’s Philip Wee says USD/JPY near 160 looks stretched; hike odds rise despite US–Japan yield gap DBS’s Philip Wee says USD/JPY seems stretched near 160, as markets anticipate BoJ tightening despite yield support Bob Savage says March Eurozone inflation, led by energy, will influence rates and strain fiscal credibility BNY’s Bob Savage says March Eurozone inflation rose on energy, as fuel caps strain fiscal credibility During the early European session, GBP/JPY trades near 210.85, barely moving, as consolidation persists within an ascending triangle In European morning trade, GBP/JPY hovered near 210.85, remaining flat as consolidation continued within an ascending triangle Early European trade sees WTI near $103.30, slipping under $103.50 amid US-Iran ceasefire talks WTI crude trades near $103.30 in early European hours, slipping on reports of US-Iran ceasefire talks Commerzbank analysts say Middle East conflict keeps Brent supported, disrupting infrastructure and limiting OPEC+ supply capacity Commerzbank analysts say conflict-related disruption and constrained OPEC+ output continue supporting Brent crude oil prices EUR/GBP slips towards 0.8700 as subdued, risk-averse trading follows holiday closures and Iran war escalation fears With many markets shut, the euro slips towards 0.8700 versus sterling as risk aversion rises amid Iran war fears Iran’s speaker Qalibaf denounces Trump’s threats towards energy and transport sites, blaming Netanyahu’s misleading influence Investors await Iran’s reply to Trump’s ultimatum, while silver slips 0.7%, hovering near $72.50 XAG/USD hovers near $72.50 after a 0.7% drop, as investors await Iran’s response to Trump’s ultimatum NZD/USD recovers above 0.5700 after testing 0.5680 lows, ending two-day slide amid ceasefire talks weakening USD NZD/USD climbs above 0.5700 after dipping to 0.5680, as ceasefire talks dampen US dollar demand Amid US–Iran ceasefire hopes, the Canadian Dollar firms, pushing USD/CAD down near 1.3940 in early Europe After two days’ gains, the US Dollar Index eases near 100.10, holding above 100.00, nine-day EMA FXStreet data indicates Saudi Arabian gold prices declined, with gold falling according to compiled figures on Monday During Asian trading, the DXY edges down near 100.10, remaining above 100.00 and its nine-day EMA FXStreet data shows gold prices in Saudi Arabia declined, with figures indicating a fall in value Singapore’s monthly retail sales climbed 57.5% in February, sharply up from the prior 6.1% In February, Singapore’s retail sales fell 4.1% month-on-month, reversing the prior 6.1% rise Singapore’s monthly retail sales surged to 57.5% in February, rising sharply from the prior 6.1% February saw Singapore retail sales fall 4.1% month-on-month, reversing the previous month’s 6.1% rise India’s March HSBC Services PMI slightly beat forecasts, recording 57.5 versus the expected 57.4 India’s March HSBC Composite PMI reached 57, exceeding forecasts of 56.5, signalling stronger overall private-sector activity India’s March HSBC Services PMI exceeded forecasts, reaching 57.5 versus the expected 57.4, overall HSBC’s India Composite PMI reached 57 in March, exceeding forecasts of 56.5, signalling ongoing expansion FXStreet data indicates gold prices in the Philippines declined, showing a fall in local bullion valuations Singapore’s year-on-year retail sales rose to 8.3%, rebounding sharply from -0.4% previously In the Philippines, data showed gold prices declined during Monday, with figures compiled from market sources Singapore’s year-on-year retail sales rose to 8.3%, rebounding from -0.4% previously in February In February, Singapore’s monthly retail sales fell to -4.1%, reversing January’s 6.1% gain FXStreet data shows gold prices in the United Arab Emirates have fallen, continuing a downward trend today