Monthly Archives: May 2026
New Zealand retail sales beat forecasts, bolstering RBNZ hawkish stance and lifting NZD outlook
Written on May 22, 2026 at 4:49 am, by josephine
New Zealand retail sales rose 0.9% in Q1, beating 0.5% forecasts, signaling stronger-than-expected consumer activity.
Nasdaq rally loses momentum as traders weigh pullback risk, hedging demand and breakout potential
Written on May 22, 2026 at 4:22 am, by josephine
Nasdaq corrects 1,000 points; uptrend intact but slowing. Friday candle key: bearish deeper pullback, bullish breakout extends.
Weekly Dynamic Leverage Schedule Notification – May 22 ,2026
Written on May 22, 2026 at 3:42 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
Euro area PMI rebound shifts ECB focus to rate cuts as inflation cools and volatility ebbs
Written on May 22, 2026 at 1:22 am, by josephine
Euro area composite PMI fell to 47.5 in May as Gulf conflict lifts costs, deepening contraction.
Hungarian Forint Faces Depreciation as Government Prioritises Lower Yields Ahead of MNB Decision
Written on May 21, 2026 at 9:19 pm, by josephine
Post-election Hungarian positions look stretched; markets await MNB decision as government targets cheaper debt, not forint strength.
Sterling and gilts rally as fiscal fears fade and softer inflation delays Bank Rate rise
Written on May 21, 2026 at 2:52 pm, by josephine
Pound and gilts rebounded as inflation worries eased; Burnham backs fiscal rules; BoE hike expectations delayed. Risks remain.
UK Composite PMI Slumps to 48.5, Fueling Sterling Sell-Off and BoE Rate-Cut Bets
Written on May 21, 2026 at 12:28 pm, by josephine
UK S&P Global Composite PMI fell to 48.5 in May, missing forecasts, signalling contraction in private sector activity.
Dollar Holds Firm as Fed Shifts The Rate Debate
Written on May 21, 2026 at 7:13 am, by
USDX steadies near 99 as Fed minutes, Iran risk and December hike pricing support the dollar.
Dividend Adjustment Notice – May 21 ,2026
Written on May 21, 2026 at 7:08 am, by anakin
Dear Client, Please note that the dividends of the following products will be adjusted accordingly. Index dividends will be executed separately through a balance statement directly to your trading account, and the comment will be in the following format “Div & Product Name & Net Volume”. Please refer to the table below for more details: Continue Reading
Australia jobless rate climbs to 4.5% as employment falls, pressuring Aussie dollar and rate outlook
Written on May 21, 2026 at 6:49 am, by josephine
Australia’s unemployment rose to 4.5% as employment fell 18.6K; participation dipped and AUD/USD slipped.
