Monthly Archives: April 2026
Gold edges towards $4,800 as traders weigh inflation and potential progress in United States-Iran weekend talks
Written on April 17, 2026 at 6:26 am, by josephine
Gold rises to $4,795 amid easing tensions, persistent inflation, ceasefire efforts, and strong central-bank demand support.
New Zealand’s monthly electronic card retail sales growth slowed to 0.7%, down from 1.4% previously
Written on April 17, 2026 at 6:23 am, by josephine
New Zealand’s March electronic card retail sales rose 0.7%, slowing from February’s 1.4% monthly increase.
New Zealand’s annual electronic card retail sales increased to 2.7% in March, from 1.5% previously
Written on April 17, 2026 at 6:21 am, by josephine
New Zealand’s electronic card retail sales rose 2.7% year-on-year in March, accelerating from 1.5% previously.
Weekly Dynamic Leverage Schedule Notification – Apr 17 ,2026
Written on April 17, 2026 at 5:46 am, by anakin
Dear Client, To ensure fair trading conditions and manage market volatility during major economic announcements and special market conditions, VT Markets will apply temporary leverage adjustments on certain trading products during specific news periods and market opening/closing. These adjustments are designed to protect clients from abnormal market fluctuations, sudden liquidity changes, and extreme price movements Continue Reading
Following disappointing UK production figures, GBP/USD retreated after gains, edging lower to near 1.3525 amid steady selling
Written on April 17, 2026 at 5:24 am, by josephine
GBP/USD slides to 1.3525 on mixed UK data; Iran tensions boost dollar, technical support near 1.3500.
With mixed US data, USD/JPY climbs above 159.00 as dollar strengthens, though RSI divergence limits gains
Written on April 17, 2026 at 5:21 am, by josephine
USD/JPY rebounds above 159.00 on firmer dollar; upside capped by Japan warnings as RSI wanes.
Amid Hormuz disruption and geopolitical tensions, the US Dollar’s safe-haven appeal restrains NZD/USD near 0.5890
Written on April 17, 2026 at 4:53 am, by josephine
NZD/USD hovered near 0.5890 as firmer US Dollar, Hormuz disruption and Middle East tensions limited gains.
Despite 5.0% growth amid weak investment and retail sales, authorities restrain CNY gains, reliant on exports
Written on April 17, 2026 at 4:52 am, by josephine
China’s 5% growth relies on exports; policymakers manage yuan appreciation cautiously to sustain competitiveness and ease pressure.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent met global leaders, reiterating US plans for trade deals and mineral policy repairs
Written on April 17, 2026 at 4:24 am, by josephine
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent met UK, Italy, and Japan leaders to advance trade deals, focusing on critical minerals.
AUD/USD ended a three-session rise, easing towards 0.7165 after weaker Australian employment data and 0.7200 rejection
Written on April 17, 2026 at 4:22 am, by josephine
AUD/USD stalls near 0.7165 after 0.7200 rejection; mixed Australian data, Iran conflict boosts USD inflation worries.
