Monthly Archives: May 2026

China NBS flags external headwinds, touts steady domestic drivers as traders eye AUD options

Written on May 18, 2026 at 12:49 pm, by

China’s NBS says economy remains stable despite external challenges, with digital and AI growth supporting policy flexibility.

AUD/USD slides to 0.7130 as weak China data and firmer dollar spur risk-off mood

Written on May 18, 2026 at 12:49 pm, by

AUD/USD neared 0.7130 as weak China data, stronger dollar, and geopolitical tensions pressured the pair.

Week Ahead: Cracks in Gold

Written on May 18, 2026 at 12:45 pm, by

Gold (XAUUSD) enters the week as traders weigh strong US earnings, oil-driven inflation pressure, NVIDIA results, Canada CPI and UK CPI. The market’s VT Markets Week Ahead focuses on whether growth resilience keeps the higher-rate trade alive.

Order Types in CFD Trading: What Every Trader Should Know

Written on May 18, 2026 at 12:44 pm, by

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USD/CAD edges higher as Iran tensions lift oil, while Fed cut bets temper dollar demand

Written on May 18, 2026 at 12:20 pm, by

USD/CAD rises above mid-1.3700s on stronger dollar; oil gains support loonie as Middle East tensions aid USD.

NZD/USD dips towards 0.5830 as weak China data hits Kiwi and Fed hike bets lift dollar

Written on May 18, 2026 at 12:19 pm, by

NZD/USD fell to 0.5830 as weak China data and hawkish Fed bets boosted the US Dollar.

China fixed asset investment contracts 1.6% YTD, deepening pressure on yuan and commodities

Written on May 18, 2026 at 11:49 am, by

China’s year-to-date fixed asset investment fell 1.6% in April, undershooting forecasts and expectations.

China data beat and RBA hawkish tilt underpin Australian dollar, curbing AUD/USD downside risks

Written on May 18, 2026 at 11:49 am, by

China’s April data missed forecasts; retail and production slowed, investment fell, dragging AUD/USD lower.

China retail sales miss forecasts, raising pressure on metals, equities and yuan amid weak demand

Written on May 18, 2026 at 11:19 am, by

China’s April retail sales rose 0.2% year on year, missing the 2% forecast and signaling slower consumer spending.

China’s April Industrial Output Miss Stokes Commodity Bearish Bets, Pressures Aussie Dollar

Written on May 18, 2026 at 11:18 am, by

China’s April industrial production rose 4.1% year-on-year, missing the 5.9% forecast and signaling slower output growth.

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