Monthly Archives: May 2026
Pound Struggles as Dollar Buying Returns
Written on May 11, 2026 at 6:24 am, by
GBP/USD struggles as Iran risk, Fed bets and BoE signals shape the next move for sterling.
Week Ahead: Bulls Charge as Inflation Returns
Written on May 11, 2026 at 6:08 am, by
VT Markets traders are bracing for a high-volatility week as a hot CPI forecast and the Warsh Fed nomination vote put the US Dollar Index in the spotlight.
May Futures Rollover Announcement – May 11 ,2026
Written on May 11, 2026 at 5:52 am, by anakin
Dear Client, New contracts will automatically be rolled over as follows: Please note: • The rollover will be automatic, and any existing open positions will remain open. • Positions that are open on the expiration date will be adjusted via a rollover charge or credit to reflect the price difference between the expiring and new Continue Reading
Speculators’ yen shorts shrink as BoJ normalisation talk and softer US data lift JPY outlook
Written on May 9, 2026 at 5:56 am, by josephine
CFTC data show Japan’s JPY non-commercial net positions improved to -61.7K, still indicating net short yen holdings.
Guinea’s bauxite export cap tightens supply, underpinning LME aluminium as Hormuz relief seen as fleeting
Written on May 9, 2026 at 3:28 am, by josephine
Guinea plans bauxite export cap, tightening supply; aluminium relief from Hormuz reopening seen brief, prices rising.
Dollar index dips towards 97.90 as risk appetite improves; focus turns to US inflation data
Written on May 9, 2026 at 3:26 am, by josephine
DXY slipped near 97.90 as risk improved, yields fell, oil eased; markets await key May data.
Semiconductor Index Rally Near Elliott Wave Target Zone as Exhaustion Signals Point to Correction
Written on May 9, 2026 at 2:28 am, by josephine
Semiconductor Index surged after 6.7% dip; Elliott Wave targets 12,110–12,300 near-term, then retrace toward 10,000.
Beat the Expectations, Lose the Stock: The Earnings Paradox
Written on May 8, 2026 at 10:16 pm, by
Many stocks drop after beating earnings expectations. Learn why the headline “beat” isn’t enough and how guidance, quality, and stock pricing affect the market’s reaction.
Sterling falters near 1.2550 as firm US jobs and UK inflation lift dollar, volatility rises
Written on May 8, 2026 at 8:56 pm, by josephine
Sterling climbed against major peers as risk appetite held firm; GBP/USD neared 1.36, DXY slipped.
Weekly Dynamic Leverage Schedule Notification – May 08 ,2026
Written on May 8, 2026 at 10:04 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
