Monthly Archives: May 2026
Gold slips towards $4,535 as Iran tensions lift inflation fears and push Fed hike bets higher
Written on May 18, 2026 at 12:55 am, by josephine
Gold slipped to $4,535 as Middle East tensions and higher US rate expectations reduced demand.
Colombia retail sales beat forecasts, raising bets on steadier rates and peso, boosting Colcap optimism
Written on May 15, 2026 at 9:56 pm, by josephine
Colombia’s March retail sales jumped 13.4% year-on-year, beating the 10.1% forecast by 3.3 points.
Japan Data in Focus as Yen Weakens, BOJ Seen Waiting Until July for Rate Rise
Written on May 15, 2026 at 8:53 pm, by josephine
Japan’s 1Q GDP, trade and CPI are due; growth firm, consumption weak, BoJ hike likely July.
Empire State manufacturing index beats forecasts, complicating Fed rate-cut outlook and lifting dollar bids
Written on May 15, 2026 at 4:26 pm, by josephine
New York’s Empire State Manufacturing Index surged to 19.6 in May, easily beating forecasts of 7.5.
Circular AI Economy: Lessons from Cerebras’ IPO

Written on May 15, 2026 at 1:20 pm, by josephine
Cerebras’ IPO is the first major US AI hardware test. Its pricing and early trading reflect where suppliers, customers, and capital intertwine, shaping 2026’s US and global IPO appetites.
Weekly Dynamic Leverage Schedule Notification – May 15 ,2026
Written on May 15, 2026 at 11:35 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
Dividend Adjustment Notice – May 15 ,2026
Written on May 15, 2026 at 11:34 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
Dividend Adjustment Notice – May 15 ,2026
Written on May 15, 2026 at 10:09 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
Weekly Dynamic Leverage Schedule Notification – May 15 ,2026
Written on May 15, 2026 at 9:18 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
Katayama Heads to G7 as Energy Costs Rise, USD/JPY Near 158 Fuels Intervention Watch
Written on May 15, 2026 at 6:26 am, by josephine
Japan’s Finance Minister Katayama will attend G7 in France, monitoring energy costs, reserves, and rising bond yields.