Monthly Archives: April 2026
Ahead of Chinese PMI data, stronger inflation lifts the Australian dollar, pushing AUD/USD towards 0.7130 early Asian trade
Written on April 30, 2026 at 6:27 am, by josephine
AUD/USD climbed to 0.7130 after Australian inflation rose; markets await China PMI and Fed developments.
Japan’s March year-on-year industrial output rose 2.3%, accelerating from the previous reading of 0.4%
Written on April 30, 2026 at 6:24 am, by josephine
Japan’s industrial production grew 2.3% year-on-year in March, accelerating from 0.4% and signalling improving factory output conditions.
Weekly Dynamic Leverage Schedule Notification – Apr 30 ,2026
Written on April 30, 2026 at 5:57 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
Japan’s seasonally adjusted monthly retail trade rebounded to 1.3% after previously declining by 2%
Written on April 30, 2026 at 5:56 am, by josephine
Japan’s retail trade rose 1.3% month-on-month in March, rebounding sharply from the previous -2% decline.
March saw Japan’s monthly industrial production fall 0.5%, missing the 1.1% expected rise
Written on April 30, 2026 at 5:53 am, by josephine
Japan’s March industrial output fell 0.5%, missing forecasts for a 1.1% rise, highlighting unexpected decline.
WTI crude trades near $105 as Trump continues an Iranian naval blockade during early Asian hours
Written on April 30, 2026 at 5:27 am, by josephine
WTI traded near $104.90 as US blockade on Iran continued and UAE announced OPEC exit.
GBP/USD hovers after dipping below 1.355, as BoE and US PCE releases arrive minutes apart
Written on April 30, 2026 at 5:24 am, by josephine
GBP/USD slipped to 1.3460 before closing 1.3480; BoE decision and key US data loom.
Donald Trump says US naval blockade of Iran remains until Tehran agrees a nuclear programme deal
Written on April 30, 2026 at 4:57 am, by josephine
Trump vows to maintain Iran naval blockade until nuclear deal; Iran warns action; WTI oil jumps.
After the Federal Reserve holds rates steady, a firmer Dollar pushes EUR/USD down near 1.1680
Written on April 30, 2026 at 4:54 am, by josephine
EUR/USD slid near 1.1680 as Fed held rates; dissent rose. Markets await ECB amid inflation uncertainty, hikes.
South Korea’s services output rose to 1.4%, accelerating from 0.5% in the previous month, in March
Written on April 30, 2026 at 4:25 am, by josephine
South Korea’s service sector output rose 1.4% in March, accelerating from 0.5% in the previous period.
