Monthly Archives: April 2026
Gold Steady as Softer Dollar Offsets Iran Truce
Written on April 17, 2026 at 2:19 am, by josephine
XAUUSD steadies near 4,800 as a weaker dollar and improved rate-cut odds support gold, while Iran talks keep traders cautious. | VT Markets
Standard Chartered economists Madhur Jha and Ethan Lester evaluate how Middle East conflict risks may influence global remittance flows
Written on April 17, 2026 at 1:25 am, by josephine
Standard Chartered warns Middle East conflict could disrupt energy, supply chains and expat remittances from GCC economies globally.
Deutsche Bank economists warn Middle East conflict-driven oil and gas price rises threaten Germany’s economic recovery
Written on April 17, 2026 at 1:19 am, by josephine
Deutsche Bank warns Middle East-driven energy price spikes could stall Germany; 2026 GDP stays 1.0%, risks persist.
The DJIA rose 90 points, topping 48,500, as ceasefire optimism boosted Wall Street’s weekly rally
Written on April 17, 2026 at 12:22 am, by josephine
US stocks climbed: Dow +90, S&P 500 above 7,000, Nasdaq hit record; ceasefire, jobs, earnings.
Rabobank strategist Michael Every says traders underestimate Iran-Hormuz supply threats, leaving oil futures mispriced relative risks
Written on April 16, 2026 at 12:23 pm, by josephine
Markets downplay Hormuz risks as Australia, EU fuel strains grow, highlighting long-term energy supply uncertainty.
BIRD Over the AI Cuckoo’s Nest?
Written on April 16, 2026 at 9:19 am, by josephine
Allbirds’ pivot from eco-friendly footwear to AI infrastructure has sent its stock soaring. This move could open the door for more brands to enter AI, but will it succeed? | Opinion
As Q1 earnings season begins strongly, key points are presented to highlight early corporate performance trends
Written on April 16, 2026 at 9:19 am, by josephine
Early Q1: S&P 500 firms beat forecasts, with strong revenue gains; Finance leads amid rising costs risks.
TSMC Earnings Beat Keeps AI Demand Story Intact
Written on April 16, 2026 at 9:17 am, by josephine
TSMC beats Q1 profit and revenue forecasts as AI chip demand stays firm, though energy and helium risks still shadow the outlook. | VT Markets
Dividend Adjustment Notice – Apr 16 ,2026
Written on April 16, 2026 at 8:22 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
Copper Near 6-Week Peak on Iran Talks
Written on April 16, 2026 at 3:17 am, by josephine
Copper trades near six-week highs as US-Iran peace hopes ease demand fears and keep industrial metals supported. | VT Markets
