VT Markets https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Home Amid Iran conflict fears and Trump’s deadline, the Dollar Index steadies near 100 after prior losses Austria’s month-on-month, unadjusted wholesale prices rose to 3.9%, accelerating from 0.7% previously VT Markets Unites Prominent Regional Financial Leaders at its 2026 APAC Gala MUFG’s Lloyd Chan says Hormuz disruption could lift inflation, dent growth, and pressure KRW, PHP, THB Amid US-Iran peace talks, EUR/GBP stays bearish, under 0.8750, buoyed by converging SMAs, Pound stronger MUFG’s Lloyd Chan warns Strait of Hormuz disruptions could drive inflation, hurt growth, weakening KRW, PHP, THB Diplomacy easing the US-Iran war boosts risk sentiment, leaving Sterling stronger as EUR/GBP stays below 0.8750 TD Securities expects US ISM Services to ease in March, Iran tensions depressing sentiment; employment contracts again Commerzbank says March inflation eased to 3.5%, yet BI stays wary amid rupiah weakness, rising risks TD Securities expects March US ISM Services to ease to 54.2, as Iran uncertainty dampens sentiment Commerzbank says BI grows cautious as rupiah weakens; March inflation eased, yet conflict-driven freight costs may rise During European trading, the pound recovered against the US dollar, rising 0.45% to around 1.3255 Moderate peace-plan optimism lifts sterling versus yen, yet recovery stalls at resistance near 211.45 During European trade, Sterling climbs 0.45% to around 1.3255, gaining ground versus the US Dollar Moderate optimism over an Iran peace plan lifts the Pound against the Yen, stalling near 211.45 Bob Savage says the yen weakens as dollar-yen nears 160, JGB yields surge, BoJ stays hawkish Despite a weaker US dollar, improved sentiment and Iran ceasefire hopes keep EUR/USD below 1.1570 Bob Savage says the yen weakens as USD/JPY nears 160, JGB yields climb, and BoJ stays hawkish Despite a weaker US dollar, improving sentiment and Iran ceasefire reports keep EUR/USD below 1.1570 AUD/USD climbs 0.5% towards 0.6930 as risk appetite rises during US-Iran ceasefire negotiations WTI crude slipped from $106.44 to near $101 as US–Iran peace talks reportedly progressed via intermediaries AUD/USD rises 0.5% towards 0.6930 in Europe, as risk assets rally amid US-Iran ceasefire talks WTI slipped under $102, retreating from $106.44 to near $101, as US-Iran peace talks progressed According to FXStreet data, silver rose 0.67% to $73.53 per troy ounce from $73.05 OCBC strategists say rising oil and haven demand have stabilised the dollar, upending projected decline Data shows silver priced at $73.53 per ounce, rising 0.67% from Friday’s $73.05 level OCBC strategists say rising oil and haven demand steady the dollar, overturning expectations of ongoing decline Ceasefire hopes in the Middle East lift XAG/USD, with silver recovering losses to trade near $73.30–$73.50 As trading stayed calm, the Kiwi rose towards 0.5720, aided by softer dollar and easing bears Amid Middle East ceasefire hopes, silver rebounds, holding gains near $73.30–$73.50 per troy ounce during European hours NZD/USD climbs towards 0.5720 as Kiwi gains on softer US dollar amid quiet, closed markets Improving sentiment lifts Sterling versus the US Dollar, gaining 0.45% to roughly 1.3255 in European trade Improved ceasefire prospects bolster sentiment, lifting Canadian Dollar as USD/CAD slips near 1.3920 in Europe Improved market mood lifts Sterling, drawing bids versus the US Dollar, rising 0.45% near 1.3255 USD/CAD slips near 1.3920 as improved sentiment from US-Iran ceasefire prospects lifts the Canadian Dollar MUFG’s Lloyd Chan says Iran tensions, higher yields, strong jobs, and fewer Fed cuts boost Dollar carry appeal With Easter closures limiting trade, USD/JPY slips towards 159.40 as Iran peace hopes weigh on dollar MUFG’s Lloyd Chan says Iran tensions, higher US yields and strong jobs data bolster Dollar carry appeal Hopes for an Iran peace deal push USD/JPY down near 159.40 as Easter closures reduce trading volumes USD/INR rises as oil’s rally pressures the rupee, which slips from flat open during RBI policy week Gold nears $4,700 as the dollar weakens, but further gains appear constrained during the European session During RBI policy week, rising oil prices push the rupee down, lifting USD/INR after opening flat During Europe’s morning session, gold rose towards $4,700 on a softer dollar, with gains constrained Near 1.1560, EUR/USD rises 0.4% in Europe, with a symmetrical triangle hinting at reversal hopes With bullish momentum intact, EUR/JPY trades near 184.40, consolidating within an ascending triangle towards 185.00 During European trading, EUR/USD rises 0.4% toward 1.1560, as a triangle pattern fuels reversal hopes EUR/JPY trades near 184.40, retaining bullish tone while consolidating sideways toward 185.00 triangle resistance BNY’s Bob Savage says an oil supply shock lifted Brent above $140, tightening global financial conditions A senior Iranian official says Iran received a US ceasefire proposal via Pakistan and is reviewing it