Monthly Archives: April 2026
Donald Trump says US naval blockade of Iran remains until Tehran agrees a nuclear programme deal
Written on April 30, 2026 at 12:24 pm, by
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 12:23 pm, by
EUR/USD slid near 1.1680 as Fed held rates; dissent rose. Markets await ECB amid inflation uncertainty, hikes.
Oil Jumps As Iran Strike Risk Grows
Written on April 30, 2026 at 12:21 pm, by casandra
Oil rises as US weighs Iran strikes, Hormuz stays shut, and OPEC+ supply relief looks too small. | VT Markets
Dollar Holds Gains as Fed Turns More Hawkish
Written on April 30, 2026 at 11:55 am, by casandra
USDX steadies near 99 as the Fed holds rates, oil risk rises, and Iran tensions support the dollar. | VT Markets
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 11:53 am, by
South Korea’s service sector output rose 1.4% in March, accelerating from 0.5% in the previous period.
In March, South Korea’s industrial output rose 0.3%, slightly exceeding the 0.2% forecast
Written on April 30, 2026 at 11:53 am, by
South Korea’s industrial output rose 0.3% in March, beating the 0.2% forecast and signaling modest growth.
South Korea’s March year-on-year industrial output reached 3.6%, undershooting the 3.8% forecasted estimate
Written on April 30, 2026 at 11:24 am, by
South Korea’s industrial output rose 3.6% year on year in March, missing the 3.8% forecast.
Powell’s approval preceded Dow declines, despite expected Fed decision, impending tech results and recent 49,000 recovery
Written on April 30, 2026 at 11:23 am, by
US stocks slipped amid Iran-driven oil surge; Fed held rates; big tech cloud results, capex, data awaited.
Starbucks Turnaround Faces A Margin Test
Written on April 30, 2026 at 11:18 am, by casandra
Starbucks shares are back in focus after stronger earnings, higher guidance, and early signs that the turnaround is working. | VT Markets
Brazil’s interest rate decision aligns with forecasts, maintaining the benchmark rate at 14.5%
Written on April 30, 2026 at 10:54 am, by
Brazil’s central bank holds benchmark interest rate at 14.5%, meeting expectations and keeping borrowing costs unchanged.
