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- [US Dollar pressured as Fed minutes and jobless claims loom after holiday week](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/us-dollar-pressured-as-fed-minutes-and-jobless-claims-loom-after-holiday-week/) - Dollar tests key support as markets reopen; FOMC minutes, jobless claims may spark volatility across majors, gold.
- [UOB Keeps USD/CNH Neutral, Sees Range Trading Persist as Downside Momentum Edges Higher](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/uob-keeps-usd-cnh-neutral-sees-range-trading-persist-as-downside-momentum-edges-higher/) - UOB sees USD/CNH downside momentum rising, but expects range trading; 24-hour band lowered; medium-term neutral maintained.
- [NZD/USD Rebounds Above 0.5700 Yet Bearish Bias Persists as US Dollar Strength Caps Gains](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/nzd-usd-rebounds-above-0-5700-yet-bearish-bias-persists-as-us-dollar-strength-caps-gains/) - NZD/USD rebounds above 0.5700 but remains bearish; strong USD caps gains, with 0.5750 resistance key.
- [Commerzbank sees strong Singapore data keeping USD/SGD capped in 1.28–1.30 range](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/commerzbank-sees-strong-singapore-data-keeping-usd-sgd-capped-in-1-28-1-30-range/) - Commerzbank expects strong Singapore data to lift Q2 GDP and keep USD/SGD rangebound near 1.28–1.30.
- [China’s firmer PMI, yuan strength ease PBoC easing bets as yields edge higher](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/chinas-firmer-pmi-yuan-strength-ease-pboc-easing-bets-as-yields-edge-higher/) - China PMIs improved, easing PBoC easing pressure; yuan strengthened as dollar weakened, yields rose, AI exports outperformed.
- [USD/JPY pares payrolls-driven losses in holiday trade as options markets brace for CPI](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/usd-jpy-pares-payrolls-driven-losses-in-holiday-trade-as-options-markets-brace-for-cpi/) - USD/JPY steadied near 161.30 after weak payrolls, neutral technicals; traders weigh Fed cuts, options strategies.
- [Gold climbs on soft US jobs data as Fed hike odds fade and dollar weakens](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/gold-climbs-on-soft-us-jobs-data-as-fed-hike-odds-fade-and-dollar-weakens/) - Gold jumped after weak US jobs data, lowering Fed hike odds, weakening dollar; central-bank buying supported prices.
- [ABN AMRO trims EUR/USD forecasts as ECB–Fed divergence grows amid French and US election risks](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/abn-amro-trims-eur-usd-forecasts-as-ecb-fed-divergence-grows-amid-french-and-us-election-risks/) - ABN AMRO trims EUR/USD forecasts amid ECB-Fed divergence and election risks; favors spreads, hedged longs, put-selling.
- [USD/CHF Heads for Weekly Drop as Weak US Payrolls Shift Fed Cut Timing, SNB Stays Dovish](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/usd-chf-heads-for-weekly-drop-as-weak-us-payrolls-shift-fed-cut-timing-snb-stays-dovish/) - USD/CHF heads for first weekly fall after weak US payrolls; markets still expect restrictive Fed, dovish SNB.
- [USD/SGD Slides to 1.2901 as Range-Trade Bias Holds, with 1.2890 Support in Focus](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/usd-sgd-slides-to-1-2901-as-range-trade-bias-holds-with-1-2890-support-in-focus/) - USD/SGD slid to 1.2901; support 1.2890 holds, resistance 1.2950, range-trading expected amid low volatility.
- [Sterling Holds Near 1.3350 as Weak US Jobs Data Spurs Fed Rate-Hike Doubts](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/sterling-holds-near-1-3350-as-weak-us-jobs-data-spurs-fed-rate-hike-doubts/) - Sterling held near 1.3350 as weak US jobs data dampened Fed hike odds, boosting GBP outlook.
- [Sterling holds weekly gain as weak US jobs data dents September Fed hike odds](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/sterling-holds-weekly-gain-as-weak-us-jobs-data-dents-september-fed-hike-odds/) - Sterling steadied near 1.3350, buoyed by softer US jobs data, with July inflation set to drive volatility.
- [WTI edges higher on softer dollar as weak US payrolls, Iran tensions and OPEC+ loom](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/wti-edges-higher-on-softer-dollar-as-weak-us-payrolls-iran-tensions-and-opec-loom/) - WTI nears $68.65 as weak jobs soften dollar; EIA draw, OPEC+ meeting, Mideast risks support rebound.
- [EUR/USD edges higher as soft US jobs data dents Fed hike bets and caps upside](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/eur-usd-edges-higher-as-soft-us-jobs-data-dents-fed-hike-bets-and-caps-upside/) - EUR/USD held near 1.1440 as soft US jobs data and ECB uncertainty capped gains in thin holiday trading.
- [RBI to tie credit-risk weights to rating agencies’ default records, setting up corporate bond repricing](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/rbi-to-tie-credit-risk-weights-to-rating-agencies-default-records-setting-up-corporate-bond-repricing/) - RBI to link bank risk weights to rating agencies’ default histories by April 2027, reshaping credit pricing.
- [RBC Sees CUSMA Staying Intact, but Canada Faces Prolonged Trade Uncertainty and Volatility](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/rbc-sees-cusma-staying-intact-but-canada-faces-prolonged-trade-uncertainty-and-volatility/) - RBC says CUSMA remains until 2036; July 1 non-extension signals prolonged trade uncertainty, volatility, and negotiation scrutiny.
- [NZD/USD Edges Higher as Soft US Payrolls and China Services Data Lift Kiwi](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/nzd-usd-edges-higher-as-soft-us-payrolls-and-china-services-data-lift-kiwi/) - NZD/USD rises near 0.5710 as weak US jobs, Fed pause odds and steady China services support Kiwi.
- [Oil slides as US–Iran talks fuel supply hopes; Commerzbank eyes EIA forecasts and OPEC+ quotas](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/oil-slides-as-us-iran-talks-fuel-supply-hopes-commerzbank-eyes-eia-forecasts-and-opec-quotas/) - Oil prices slide on US–Iran optimism; Commerzbank cites sentiment-driven glut fears, watching EIA forecasts and OPEC+.
- [USD/JPY Near 1986 Highs as Stretched Positioning Heightens Yen Intervention Risks](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/usd-jpy-near-1986-highs-as-stretched-positioning-heightens-yen-intervention-risks/) - USD/JPY near 1986 highs raises intervention risk; crowded dollar longs/yen shorts may unwind, driving volatility and reversal.
- [USD/JPY rebounds as Japan intervention fears return amid softer US jobs data and carry trade support](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/usd-jpy-rebounds-as-japan-intervention-fears-return-amid-softer-us-jobs-data-and-carry-trade-support/) - USD/JPY rebounded near 161.25 as intervention fears persisted; softer US payrolls steadied dollar, carry trades supported upside.
- [Wells Fargo sees rising Japanese wages cementing BoJ normalisation path, September rate rise in focus](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/wells-fargo-sees-rising-japanese-wages-cementing-boj-normalisation-path-september-rate-rise-in-focus/) - Wells Fargo sees Japan wage gains sustaining inflation, supporting BoJ normalization, September rate hike, yen strength.
- [BoE July Hold Seen as Firms Signal Persistent UK Price and Wage Pressures, Supporting Sterling](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/boe-july-hold-seen-as-firms-signal-persistent-uk-price-and-wage-pressures-supporting-sterling/) - UK firms see inflation easing but price and wage pressures persist; BoE likely hawkish hold, supporting sterling.
- [Societe Generale warns euro zone inflation may re-accelerate as energy shock pass-through lags into 2026](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/societe-generale-warns-euro-zone-inflation-may-re-accelerate-as-energy-shock-pass-through-lags-into-2026/) - SocGen says lower Brent cuts headline inflation near-term, but delayed energy pass-through may lift core, food in 2026.
- [ING warns of intervention risk in USD/JPY as holiday-thinned liquidity fuels downside volatility](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/ing-warns-of-intervention-risk-in-usd-jpy-as-holiday-thinned-liquidity-fuels-downside-volatility/) - ING warns USD/JPY faces elevated intervention risk as holiday-thinned liquidity and falling risk reversals amplify volatility.
- [NIFTY rebounds from Elliott Wave support as GDP and FII inflows underpin bullish strategies](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/nifty-rebounds-from-elliott-wave-support-as-gdp-and-fii-inflows-underpin-bullish-strategies/) - NIFTY’s Elliott Wave bullish setup holds as support near 23,700 attracts buyers amid strong macro inflows.
- [FTSE Eyes Fresh Highs After Elliott Wave Pullback Finds Support as UK Inflation Cools](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/ftse-eyes-fresh-highs-after-elliott-wave-pullback-finds-support-as-uk-inflation-cools/) - FTSE’s three-wave pullback ended near 10333 support, prompting a bullish reversal backed by easing inflation and growth.
- [Gold rises as weak US payrolls dent dollar, delaying Fed hike expectations and lifting bullion](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/gold-rises-as-weak-us-payrolls-dent-dollar-delaying-fed-hike-expectations-and-lifting-bullion/) - Gold rebounds to $4,170 as weak US jobs push Fed hike expectations to December, supporting prices.
- [Gold rebounds towards $4,200 as softer US jobs data tempers Fed rate hike expectations](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/gold-rebounds-towards-4200-as-softer-us-jobs-data-tempers-fed-rate-hike-expectations/) - Gold rebounds near $4,200, marking first weekly gain in five weeks as rate-hike expectations soften.
- [USD/CAD rises as oil-driven loonie weakness offsets softer US jobs and Fed hike repricing](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/usd-cad-rises-as-oil-driven-loonie-weakness-offsets-softer-us-jobs-and-fed-hike-repricing/) - USD/CAD rose to 1.4200 as weak oil and dovish BoC outlook outweighed softer US jobs data.
- [EUR/GBP steadies near one-year low as ECB rate-hike odds fade and BoE stays hawkish](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/eur-gbp-steadies-near-one-year-low-as-ecb-rate-hike-odds-fade-and-boe-stays-hawkish/) - EUR/GBP steadied near 0.857 after four-day drop; softer Eurozone inflation dims ECB hikes, boosting sterling's advantage.
- [ECB Weighs Raising Minimum Reserves to 2%, Speeding Eurozone Liquidity Normalisation and Pressuring Swap Spreads](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/ecb-weighs-raising-minimum-reserves-to-2-speeding-eurozone-liquidity-normalisation-and-pressuring-swap-spreads/) - ECB considers raising minimum reserves to 2%, draining liquidity, lowering repo rates and narrowing short-dated euro swap spreads.
- [MUFG sees EUR/USD support as Fed pause weighs on dollar and ECB hawkishness persists](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/mufg-sees-eur-usd-support-as-fed-pause-weighs-on-dollar-and-ecb-hawkishness-persists/) - EUR/USD may gain as Fed pause weakens dollar while hawkish ECB, energy inflation risks support euro.
- [Mexico Consumer Confidence Ticks Up in June, Lending Modest Support to Peso and Domestic Demand](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/mexico-consumer-confidence-ticks-up-in-june-lending-modest-support-to-peso-and-domestic-demand/) - Mexico consumer confidence inches up to 43.8 in June, supporting peso strength, steady rates, bullish equities.
- [Mexico consumer confidence rises in June, supporting peso carry trades and Mexico equity bullish options view](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/mexico-consumer-confidence-rises-in-june-supporting-peso-carry-trades-and-mexico-equity-bullish-options-view/) - Mexico consumer confidence rose to 43.8; still pessimistic, but supports bullish peso carry and Mexico equities outlook.
- [Brazil Industrial Output Miss Misses Forecast, Raising Real Pressure and Rate Cut Expectations](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/brazil-industrial-output-miss-misses-forecast-raising-real-pressure-and-rate-cut-expectations/) - Brazil’s May industrial output rose 0.2%, missing forecasts, signalling cooling growth, weaker BRL, rate-cut odds.
- [Brazil Industrial Output Shrinks in May, Undermining Recovery Hopes and Pressuring Real and Equities](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/brazil-industrial-output-shrinks-in-may-undermining-recovery-hopes-and-pressuring-real-and-equities/) - Brazil industrial output fell 0.2% in May, missing forecasts, reviving growth fears and pressuring equities, real.
- [EUR/USD edges higher as weak US payrolls dent Fed hike bets, eyes 1.1500 barrier](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/eur-usd-edges-higher-as-weak-us-payrolls-dent-fed-hike-bets-eyes-1-1500-barrier/) - EUR/USD edges higher on weak US jobs, but 1.1475–1.1500 resistance caps gains; Eurozone PMIs support.
- [TD Securities sees US services cooling as softer payrolls curb dollar longs and 2026 hike bets](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/td-securities-sees-us-services-cooling-as-softer-payrolls-curb-dollar-longs-and-2026-hike-bets/) - TD sees ISM services cooling to 54.0; weaker jobs, easing prices, softer USD, fewer 2026 hikes.
- [USD/JPY Skids Below 161 on Suspected Japan Intervention, Rebound Faces 162.45 Resistance](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/usd-jpy-skids-below-161-on-suspected-japan-intervention-rebound-faces-162-45-resistance/) - USD/JPY broke 161.80 support, briefly hit 160.62, rebounded; intervention fears and oversold conditions cap gains.
- [India’s FX reserves slip $5.66bn as RBI reportedly leans against rupee weakness near 85](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/indias-fx-reserves-slip-5-66bn-as-rbi-reportedly-leans-against-rupee-weakness-near-85/) - India’s forex reserves fell $5.66bn to $666.93bn, signaling RBI intervention to cap USD/INR.
- [Wells Fargo Sees Canada Jobs Market Stabilising as Bank of Canada Holds, Keeping USD/CAD Range-Bound](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/wells-fargo-sees-canada-jobs-market-stabilising-as-bank-of-canada-holds-keeping-usd-cad-range-bound/) - Canada’s labour market is soft but stabilising; BoC likely on hold, keeping USD/CAD range-bound, volatility low.
- [Gold rebounds from $3,900 support but faces $4,300 trendline and looming moving-average resistance](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/gold-rebounds-from-3900-support-but-faces-4300-trendline-and-looming-moving-average-resistance/) - Gold rebounds from $3,900 support but faces $4,300 trendline and stiff 50/200-DMA resistance ahead.
- [Softer US jobs data drags dollar lower, lifts yen as Fed hike bets ease](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/softer-us-jobs-data-drags-dollar-lower-lifts-yen-as-fed-hike-bets-ease/) - Softer US jobs data reduced Fed hike bets, pushing dollar down, lifting yen amid intervention speculation.
- [Yen rebounds as soft US payrolls and intervention talk curb USD/JPY upside amid thin liquidity](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/yen-rebounds-as-soft-us-payrolls-and-intervention-talk-curb-usd-jpy-upside-amid-thin-liquidity/) - Yen rebounds from 40-year lows as weak US payrolls and suspected Japan intervention spark USD/JPY volatility.
- [MUFG sees soft US jobs data forcing Fed repricing as dollar rally set to retrace](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/mufg-sees-soft-us-jobs-data-forcing-fed-repricing-as-dollar-rally-set-to-retrace/) - MUFG says weak US jobs data could shift Fed expectations from hikes to cuts, pressuring dollar.
- [USD/CAD slips as soft US jobs data dents Fed hawkish bets; oil weak weighs on loonie](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/usd-cad-slips-as-soft-us-jobs-data-dents-fed-hawkish-bets-oil-weak-weighs-on-loonie/) - USD/CAD softened near 1.4175 as weak US jobs eased Fed hawkishness; oil slump pressures loonie.
- [BoE survey shows firms’ price and wage expectations edging higher, complicating near-term rate cuts](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/boe-survey-shows-firms-price-and-wage-expectations-edging-higher-complicating-near-term-rate-cuts/) - BoE survey shows firms’ price and wage expectations rising, suggesting persistent inflation and fewer UK rate cuts.
- [Gold tops $4,100 as weak US jobs data dampens Fed hike odds, TD targets $4,280](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/gold-tops-4100-as-weak-us-jobs-data-dampens-fed-hike-odds-td-targets-4280/) - Gold jumps above $4,100 as weak jobs data cools Fed hike odds; TD targets $4,280.
- [AUD/USD retreats from 0.6943 spike as UOB turns neutral, flags range and low-volatility option trades](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/aud-usd-retreats-from-0-6943-spike-as-uob-turns-neutral-flags-range-and-low-volatility-option-trades/) - AUD/USD spike faded; UOB turns neutral, expecting consolidation. Low volatility favors selling strangles/iron condors within range.
- [Italy retail sales growth quickens in May, bolstering euro and raising bond yield expectations](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/italy-retail-sales-growth-quickens-in-may-bolstering-euro-and-raising-bond-yield-expectations/) - Italy retail sales growth accelerated to 2.2% in May, boosting optimism for equities, yields, euro.
- [Eurozone HCOB composite PMI returns to growth line, supporting euro and lifting rate-hold bets](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/eurozone-hcob-composite-pmi-returns-to-growth-line-supporting-euro-and-lifting-rate-hold-bets/) - Eurozone composite PMI hits 50 in June, beating forecasts, signaling stabilization and boosting euro, stocks, yields.
- [Italy May Retail Sales Beat Forecast, Firming Eurozone Demand and Testing ECB Cut Expectations](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/italy-may-retail-sales-beat-forecast-firming-eurozone-demand-and-testing-ecb-cut-expectations/) - Italy’s May retail sales beat forecasts, signaling resilient demand—supporting ECB patience, modest euro strength, and Italy assets.
- [Eurozone Services PMI Beats Forecast but Stays in Contraction, Tempering ECB Rate-Cut Bets](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/eurozone-services-pmi-beats-forecast-but-stays-in-contraction-tempering-ecb-rate-cut-bets/) - Eurozone services PMI rose to 49.4, beating forecasts but still contracting, sparking short-lived market optimism.
- [Germany Services PMI Beats Forecast, Easing Recession Fears and Supporting DAX and Euro](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/germany-services-pmi-beats-forecast-easing-recession-fears-and-supporting-dax-and-euro/) - Germany’s services PMI rose to 48.6, beating forecasts; contraction eased, supporting equities and euro cautiously.
- [Germany’s HCOB composite PMI beats forecasts, bolstering euro and dampening DAX volatility](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/germanys-hcob-composite-pmi-beats-forecasts-bolstering-euro-and-dampening-dax-volatility/) - Germany’s composite PMI hit 49.5, nearing expansion; easing recession fears, supporting equities, euro, yields, volatility.
- [Euro edges higher as softer Fed hike bets weigh on dollar; focus shifts to ISM services data](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/euro-edges-higher-as-softer-fed-hike-bets-weigh-on-dollar-focus-shifts-to-ism-services-data/) - Euro rose to 1.1455 as weak US jobs data lowered Fed hike odds, pressuring dollar.
- [France services PMI miss deepens contraction, darkening outlook for euro, CAC 40 and volatility](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/france-services-pmi-miss-deepens-contraction-darkening-outlook-for-euro-cac-40-and-volatility/) - France’s Services PMI fell to 46.8 in June, deepening contraction and pressuring European stocks, euro.
- [France PMI slips further into contraction, raising downside risks for CAC 40, euro and volatility](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/france-pmi-slips-further-into-contraction-raising-downside-risks-for-cac-40-euro-and-volatility/) - France’s composite PMI missed forecasts, signaling contraction and prompting bearish positioning in CAC, euro, volatility.
- [EUR/CAD rises towards 1.6230 as ECB holds steady and oil-led Canadian Dollar softens](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/eur-cad-rises-towards-1-6230-as-ecb-holds-steady-and-oil-led-canadian-dollar-softens/) - EUR/CAD rises near 1.6230 as euro firms, oil falls, and ECB-BoC policy divergence supports upside.
- [Italy services PMI misses forecasts, stoking caution on FTSE MIB, euro and BTP-Bund spreads](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/italy-services-pmi-misses-forecasts-stoking-caution-on-ftse-mib-euro-and-btp-bund-spreads/) - Italy’s services PMI missed forecasts at 50.2, signalling near-stalled growth, pressuring equities, euro, spreads, volatility.
- [Wells Fargo Sees Fed Holding Rates as June Minutes Tested for Shift Back to Hikes](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/wells-fargo-sees-fed-holding-rates-as-june-minutes-tested-for-shift-back-to-hikes/) - Wells Fargo expects Fed hold; June minutes may hint hikes, inflation seen supply-driven, fading; volatility selling.
- [GBP/JPY hovers near 215 as Japan intervention rhetoric bites and Bailey speech looms](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/gbp-jpy-hovers-near-215-as-japan-intervention-rhetoric-bites-and-bailey-speech-looms/) - GBP/JPY slipped toward 215.00 as intervention risks lifted yen, while carry-trade support and UK fiscal discipline.
- [Japan signals readiness for yen intervention as USD/JPY eases amid persistent yield gap](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/japan-signals-readiness-for-yen-intervention-as-usd-jpy-eases-amid-persistent-yield-gap/) - Japan warns of possible FX intervention as yen weakens; traders eye volatility plays amid persistent yield gap.
- [Japanese Yen Holds Gains as Intervention Risk Persists](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/analysis/japanese-yen-holds-gains-as-intervention-risk-persists/) - USDJPY analysis: The pair holds near 161 as intervention risk, softer US jobs data and thin holiday liquidity keep yen volatility elevated. |VT Markets|
- [Turkey’s June inflation edges above forecasts, reinforcing expectations of CBRT holding rates at 50%](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/turkeys-june-inflation-edges-above-forecasts-reinforcing-expectations-of-cbrt-holding-rates-at-50/) - Turkey’s June CPI rose 32.11% y/y, slightly above forecasts, keeping CBRT hawkish and rates high.
- [Dollar slips as weak US payrolls and suspected Japan intervention drive USD/JPY lower](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/dollar-slips-as-weak-us-payrolls-and-suspected-japan-intervention-drive-usd-jpy-lower/) - Dollar slips as weak US payrolls and suspected Japan intervention drive USD/JPY down, Fed hike odds eased.
- [Spain’s May Industrial Output Growth Accelerates, Boosting IBEX Outlook and ECB Rate-Cut Doubts](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/spains-may-industrial-output-growth-accelerates-boosting-ibex-outlook-and-ecb-rate-cut-doubts/) - Spain’s calendar-adjusted industrial output rose 3.4% in May, boosting growth outlook and supporting bullish markets.
- [Dollar slips as weak US payrolls cool Fed hike odds and lift equities, gold](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/dollar-slips-as-weak-us-payrolls-cool-fed-hike-odds-and-lift-equities-gold/) - Dollar slips after weak jobs data cuts July Fed hike odds; stocks, euro, gold rise globally.
- [Asian equities rally as weak US payrolls cool Fed hike bets and oil slides, boosting risk appetite](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/asian-equities-rally-as-weak-us-payrolls-cool-fed-hike-bets-and-oil-slides-boosting-risk-appetite/) - Asian stocks climbed as weak US payrolls tempered Fed hike odds; lower oil boosted risk appetite.
- [Sterling Edges Higher as Weak US Jobs Data Dents Fed Hike Odds](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/sterling-edges-higher-as-weak-us-jobs-data-dents-fed-hike-odds/) - GBP/USD rose near 1.3360 as weak US NFP lowered Fed hike odds, pressuring dollar ahead holiday.
- [EUR/JPY rebounds yet remains capped below VWAP as triangle pattern signals looming breakout](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/eur-jpy-rebounds-yet-remains-capped-below-vwap-as-triangle-pattern-signals-looming-breakout/) - EUR/JPY rebounds near 184.50 but stays bearish; triangle compresses as ECB-BoJ divergence fuels breakout volatility risk.
- [USD/CAD slides towards weekly loss as weak US jobs data dents Fed outlook, oil lifts loonie](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/usd-cad-slides-towards-weekly-loss-as-weak-us-jobs-data-dents-fed-outlook-oil-lifts-loonie/) - USD/CAD slips as weak US jobs data dims Fed outlook, while rising oil supports Canadian dollar.
- [NZD/USD firms near 0.5705 as China services strength offsets softer US payrolls and holiday closure](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/nzd-usd-firms-near-0-5705-as-china-services-strength-offsets-softer-us-payrolls-and-holiday-closure/) - NZD/USD holds near 0.5705, boosted by China services strength and softer US jobs; RBNZ hikes delayed.
- [Weekly Dynamic Leverage Schedule Notification – July 03 ,2026](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/dynamic-leverage-notice/v2026070301/) - 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
- [AUD/USD rises as weak US jobs data dents Fed hike bets, China PMI supports Aussie](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/aud-usd-rises-as-weak-us-jobs-data-dents-fed-hike-bets-china-pmi-supports-aussie/) - AUD/USD extends gains near 0.6930 as weak US jobs cool Fed hikes, while China data supports.
- [China Services PMI Slips but Stays Expansionary as Aussie Holds Gains Despite Technical Headwinds](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/china-services-pmi-slips-but-stays-expansionary-as-aussie-holds-gains-despite-technical-headwinds/) - China services PMI eased yet stayed strong; AUD firm, but AUD/USD weak technically, options suggested.
- [Gold Extends Rally as Softer US Payrolls Lift Bullion](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/analysis/gold-extends-rally-as-softer-us-payrolls-lift-bullion/) - Gold price analysis: XAUUSD trades near $4,180 as weaker-than-expected US payrolls, a softer dollar and lower oil prices support the recovery.
- [Proof of Human Meets Price of Hype: WLDUSD’s Drop Puts Traders on Alert](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/opinion/proof-of-human-meets-price-of-hype-wldusds-drop-puts-traders-on-alert/) - WLD has dropped 30% in a week as token unlocks, forced liquidations and a fading AI narrative weigh on price. The sell-off also highlights a deeper gap between World Network growth and token demand.
- [Reversal Trading Strategy: How to Find Trend Reversal](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/discover/reversal-trading-strategy-how-to-find-trend-reversal/) - A reversal trading strategy helps you spot trend changes early. Learn the key patterns, indicators and confirmation steps that support smarter, lower-risk CFD trades.
- [What is the Stochastic Oscillator: A Trader's Guide](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/discover/what-is-the-stochastic-oscillator-a-traders-guide/) - The stochastic oscillator is a momentum indicator for spotting buy and sell signals. Learn how to read %K and %D, choose the best settings, and trade it.
- [PBoC sets firmer USD/CNY fix below estimates, signalling managed yuan strength amid softer growth](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/pboc-sets-firmer-usd-cny-fix-below-estimates-signalling-managed-yuan-strength-amid-softer-growth/) - PBoC set stronger USD/CNY fix yet weaker than estimates, signaling managed yuan stability amid soft growth.
- [GBP/USD rises as weak US payrolls dent dollar; BoE hike bets and UK politics in focus](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/gbp-usd-rises-as-weak-us-payrolls-dent-dollar-boe-hike-bets-and-uk-politics-in-focus/) - GBP/USD rose near 1.3350 as weak US jobs data hit dollar; BoE hawkishness boosts volatility.
- [Hanging Man Candlestick Pattern: What It Means & How to Trade It](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/discover/hanging-man-candlestick-pattern-what-it-means-how-to-trade-it/) - Hanging man: small body, long lower shadow in an uptrend. Often misread—learn identification, why confirmation matters, and how it differs from hammer and shooting star.
- [WTI slips towards $68 as US-Iran thaw eases risk premium and boosts Gulf supply flows](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/wti-slips-towards-68-as-us-iran-thaw-eases-risk-premium-and-boosts-gulf-supply-flows/) - WTI slips near $68.40 as eased US-Iran tensions and restored Hormuz shipping boost supply, pressuring prices.
- [EUR/USD Drifts Lower as Softer Eurozone Inflation Contrasts with Fed’s Higher-for-longer Bias](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/eur-usd-drifts-lower-as-softer-eurozone-inflation-contrasts-with-feds-higher-for-longer-bias/) - EUR/USD dips as Eurozone inflation cools and ECB signals caution, while US labor data supports stronger dollar.
- [New Zealand consumer confidence rises in June, testing RBNZ cut expectations and lifting kiwi prospects](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/new-zealand-consumer-confidence-rises-in-june-testing-rbnz-cut-expectations-and-lifting-kiwi-prospects/) - New Zealand consumer confidence rose to 91.3 in June, pressuring RBNZ rate-cut expectations and supporting NZD.
- [China lets yuan rise against North Asian peers to curb chip import costs, blunting undervaluation claims](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/china-lets-yuan-rise-against-north-asian-peers-to-curb-chip-import-costs-blunting-undervaluation-claims/) - China lets yuan rise, cutting semiconductor import costs; REER gains lag, undervaluation claims weaken, reversal risk.
- [BNY says stronger yuan curbs undervaluation claims as China boosts North Asia semiconductor imports](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/bny-says-stronger-yuan-curbs-undervaluation-claims-as-china-boosts-north-asia-semiconductor-imports/) - BNY says yuan strength aids chip imports and counters undervaluation claims; reversal risk rises as domestic production ramps.
- [Mexican peso firms as weak US jobs data drags dollar; USMCA review uncertainty lingers](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/mexican-peso-firms-as-weak-us-jobs-data-drags-dollar-usmca-review-uncertainty-lingers/) - Mexican peso gains as weak US payrolls sink dollar; USD/MXN 17.48 amid USMCA uncertainty, volatility.
- [Thailand’s Current Account Slips into Deficit, Leaving Baht Exposed to Oil and Fed Risks](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/thailands-current-account-slips-into-deficit-leaving-baht-exposed-to-oil-and-fed-risks/) - Thailand’s current account slipped into deficit as imports surged; oil and Fed risks pressure baht, boosting USD/THB.
- [NZD/USD edges towards 0.5700 as weak US jobs data dents Fed hike expectations](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/nzd-usd-edges-towards-0-5700-as-weak-us-jobs-data-dents-fed-hike-expectations/) - NZD/USD nears 0.5700 as weak US jobs data softens dollar, shifts Fed outlook, boosts Kiwi.
- [South Korea’s FX reserves edge higher in June, easing won defence pressure and curbing USD/KRW volatility](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/south-koreas-fx-reserves-edge-higher-in-june-easing-won-defence-pressure-and-curbing-usd-krw-volatility/) - South Korea’s FX reserves edged up in June, easing won pressure and pointing to lower USD/KRW volatility.
- [Sterling Rebounds on Soft US Jobs Data as UK Politics Caps Gains; BoE in Focus](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/sterling-rebounds-on-soft-us-jobs-data-as-uk-politics-caps-gains-boe-in-focus/) - GBP/USD rebounds on weak US jobs data, but UK political uncertainty caps gains near key averages.
- [Yen Rebounds as Soft US Payrolls Weakens Dollar, Raising Tokyo Intervention Risk and USD/JPY Downside](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/yen-rebounds-as-soft-us-payrolls-weakens-dollar-raising-tokyo-intervention-risk-and-usd-jpy-downside/) - Yen rebounds as weak US payrolls hit dollar; Tokyo may intervene unannounced, raising USD/JPY downside risk significantly.
- [Asian semiconductor shares slide as OECD warns South Korea over tech-cycle dependence and rising volatility](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/asian-semiconductor-shares-slide-as-oecd-warns-south-korea-over-tech-cycle-dependence-and-rising-volatility/) - Semiconductor stocks slide across Asia as OECD warns Korea’s chip dependence, boosting volatility and prompting defensive positioning.
- [Argentina June Tax Receipts Slip, Raising Concerns Over Fiscal Targets and Peso Pressure](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/argentina-june-tax-receipts-slip-raising-concerns-over-fiscal-targets-and-peso-pressure/) - June tax revenue fell to 20,017b, signaling slowdown, pressuring peso and equities amid rising volatility and fiscal risks.
- [SocGen sees extended USMCA renegotiations, with annual reviews keeping pressure on rules of origin and China content](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/socgen-sees-extended-usmca-renegotiations-with-annual-reviews-keeping-pressure-on-rules-of-origin-and-china-content/) - Societe Generale expects USMCA renegotiations to drag on, driving headline volatility, but deep integration supports eventual compromise.
- [Dollar Index steadies as softer US payrolls shift Fed bets; euro and gold gain](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/dollar-index-steadies-as-softer-us-payrolls-shift-fed-bets-euro-and-gold-gain/) - DXY near 100.90 as softer payrolls spark Fed pivot, weaken dollar; euro and gold rise.
- [WTI slides to 18-week low as oversupply erases war premium and cools inflation outlook](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/wti-slides-to-18-week-low-as-oversupply-erases-war-premium-and-cools-inflation-outlook/) - WTI hits 18-week low as oversupply, weak demand erase war premium; traders eye $70-$72 resistance, $65 support.
- [Dollar Index slips after weak US payrolls, as yen rebound stokes intervention speculation](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/dollar-index-slips-after-weak-us-payrolls-as-yen-rebound-stokes-intervention-speculation/) - Softer US jobs data weakened DXY, trimming September hike odds; yen rebounded on intervention fears, pressuring dollar.
- [US oil rig count rises to 445 as higher crude prices bolster drilling appetite](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/us-oil-rig-count-rises-to-445-as-higher-crude-prices-bolster-drilling-appetite/) - Baker Hughes says US oil rigs rose to 445, indicating producer confidence, disciplined supply growth, and steady prices.
- [Sterling Rises as Weak US Payrolls Slash Fed Hike Bets, Boosting GBP/USD Options Demand](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/sterling-rises-as-weak-us-payrolls-slash-fed-hike-bets-boosting-gbp-usd-options-demand/) - Sterling climbed as weak US payrolls slashed Fed hike odds, boosting GBP/USD; traders eye call options.
- [Wall Street Rotates to Industrials as Weak Payrolls Lift Dow, Pressure Nasdaq](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/wall-street-rotates-to-industrials-as-weak-payrolls-lift-dow-pressure-nasdaq/) - June payrolls miss sparks US stock divergence: Dow hits record, Nasdaq slips; rotation to industrials, Fed steady.
- [BNY Warns Crowded Yen and Won Shorts as Policy and AI Supply Chain Risks Loom](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/bny-warns-crowded-yen-and-won-shorts-as-policy-and-ai-supply-chain-risks-loom/) - BNY says JPY/KRW longs capitulated; weak USD carry, cheaper oil, and policy/geopolitical signals could spark rebound.
- [NZD/USD rises as softer US payrolls weigh on dollar and shift Fed rate expectations](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/nzd-usd-rises-as-softer-us-payrolls-weigh-on-dollar-and-shift-fed-rate-expectations/) - NZD/USD rose to 0.5705 as weak US payrolls boosted dovish Fed bets, supporting Kiwi upside.
- [Sterling climbs as weak US payrolls temper Fed hike bets, dollar and yields retreat](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/sterling-climbs-as-weak-us-payrolls-temper-fed-hike-bets-dollar-and-yields-retreat/) - Sterling hit 10-day highs as weak US jobs data lowered Fed hike odds, pressuring dollar overall.
- [Silver tops weekly range as weak US payrolls drag the dollar to two-week low](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/silver-tops-weekly-range-as-weak-us-payrolls-drag-the-dollar-to-two-week-low/) - Silver jumped 3.5% after weak US jobs data hit dollar; rally faces resistance, bearish trend persists.
- [US 4-week Treasury bill yield slips to 3.605% as markets price in nearer Fed cut](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/us-4-week-treasury-bill-yield-slips-to-3-605-as-markets-price-in-nearer-fed-cut/) - Treasury 4-week bill yield dips to 3.605%, hinting July Fed cut odds; traders favor rate-sensitive equities.
- [Commerzbank Sees Softer US Jobs Data Keeping Fed Rates on Hold Through 2026](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/commerzbank-sees-softer-us-jobs-data-keeping-fed-rates-on-hold-through-2026/) - Commerzbank says weak June jobs, lower oil, easing inflation make Fed rate hike unlikely; policy steady.
- [Indonesia markets steady as oil pullback aids rupiah, while foreign bond inflows rise](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/indonesia-markets-steady-as-oil-pullback-aids-rupiah-while-foreign-bond-inflows-rise/) - Indonesia’s rupiah and bonds stabilized as oil fell; foreigners bought IDR debt, equities lag, volatility opportunities.
- [Rupiah steadies as oil pullback supports IDR bonds, with USD/IDR cautious below 18,000](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/rupiah-steadies-as-oil-pullback-supports-idr-bonds-with-usd-idr-cautious-below-18000/) - Indonesia markets steadied as oil fell; rupiah lagged, foreign bond inflows rose; yields await 7% break.
- [USD/JPY slides below 161 as weak US payrolls fuel dovish Fed bets, intervention risk rises](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/usd-jpy-slides-below-161-as-weak-us-payrolls-fuel-dovish-fed-bets-intervention-risk-rises/) - USD/JPY slid near 161 after weak payrolls hit the dollar, boosting Fed-cut odds and intervention risk.
- [Gold rallies past $4,100 as weak US payrolls sink dollar and temper Fed hike bets](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/gold-rallies-past-4100-as-weak-us-payrolls-sink-dollar-and-temper-fed-hike-bets/) - Gold jumps to $4,120 as weak US jobs sink dollar, cut Fed hike odds; oil slumps.
- [EIA reports larger US natural gas inventory build, pressuring futures as summer-demand risks loom](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/eia-reports-larger-us-natural-gas-inventory-build-pressuring-futures-as-summer-demand-risks-loom/) - EIA reported an 87 Bcf gas storage build, above forecasts, pressuring prices amid volatile summer demand.
- [Euro climbs as weak US payrolls soften Fed hike bets, pressuring dollar](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/euro-climbs-as-weak-us-payrolls-soften-fed-hike-bets-pressuring-dollar/) - Euro rises to nine-day high as weak US jobs data lowers Fed hike odds, pressuring dollar.
- [BoE’s Mann Flags Potential ‘Activist’ Move as Sticky Services Inflation Complicates Rate-Cut Bets](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/boes-mann-flags-potential-activist-move-as-sticky-services-inflation-complicates-rate-cut-bets/) - BoE’s Mann warns “activist” tightening may be needed if inflation expectations worsen; rates likely higher-for-longer amid sticky services inflation.
- [Thailand Enters 2Q26 Firmer as Exports Lift Outlook, Bank of Thailand Holds Rates at 1.00%](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/thailand-enters-2q26-firmer-as-exports-lift-outlook-bank-of-thailand-holds-rates-at-1-00/) - Thailand enters 2Q26 stronger on exports and tech investment; weak domestic demand keeps rates steady.
- [Sintra Signals Central Banks Pivot from Forward Guidance to Data-led Framework Guidance](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/sintra-signals-central-banks-pivot-from-forward-guidance-to-data-led-framework-guidance/) - Sintra signals central banks shifting from forward guidance to data-driven framework guidance using real-time AI monitoring.
- [US factory orders fall less than forecast, keeping Fed in holding pattern ahead of payrolls](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/us-factory-orders-fall-less-than-forecast-keeping-fed-in-holding-pattern-ahead-of-payrolls/) - May US factory orders fell 1.3%, beating forecasts; economy cooling not collapsing, focus shifts to payrolls, volatility.
- [Annual USMCA Reviews Through 2036 Keep Mexico Investment on Hold, Raising Peso Risk Premiums](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/annual-usmca-reviews-through-2036-keep-mexico-investment-on-hold-raising-peso-risk-premiums/) - Annual USMCA reviews until 2036 keep trade stable but prolong uncertainty, dampening Mexico investment, peso outlook.
- [RBNZ holds MPC at six before election as July rate decision looms after deadlock](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/rbnz-holds-mpc-at-six-before-election-as-july-rate-decision-looms-after-deadlock/) - RBNZ keeps MPC at six ahead of election; July decision uncertain as hawks push hikes, NZD volatility.
- [USD/CAD slips as weak US payrolls curb Fed hike bets; oil weakness caps loonie gains](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/usd-cad-slips-as-weak-us-payrolls-curb-fed-hike-bets-oil-weakness-caps-loonie-gains/) - USD/CAD fell to 1.4180 after weak US jobs data, lowering Fed hike odds; oil weakness capped CAD gains.
- [Canada Manufacturing PMI Holds Above 53, Supporting Bank of Canada’s Cautious Stance and CAD Bias](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/canada-manufacturing-pmi-holds-above-53-supporting-bank-of-canadas-cautious-stance-and-cad-bias/) - Canada’s manufacturing PMI rose to 53.0, signaling modest expansion, supporting CAD, TSX, and hawkish policy.
- [ECB Weighs Higher Minimum Reserves, Testing Eurozone Liquidity and Nudging Euribor-OIS Spreads Wider](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/ecb-weighs-higher-minimum-reserves-testing-eurozone-liquidity-and-nudging-euribor-ois-spreads-wider/) - ECB may raise minimum reserves, shifting balances to non‑remunerated accounts, tightening liquidity and widening Euribor‑€STR spreads.
- [Russia’s international reserves fall to $715.2bn, raising questions over rouble support and fiscal strain](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/russias-international-reserves-fall-to-715-2bn-raising-questions-over-rouble-support-and-fiscal-strain/) - Russia’s reserves fell $28.6bn to $715.2bn, pressuring ruble outlook and raising energy, volatility risks.
- [Singapore Manufacturing PMI Hits 51.3 as Growth Extends, Supporting Firmer SGD and STI Upside](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/singapore-manufacturing-pmi-hits-51-3-as-growth-extends-supporting-firmer-sgd-and-sti-upside/) - Singapore’s PMI rose to 51.3, boosting growth outlook, supporting stronger SGD, and STI call-option strategies.
- [USD/CHF hits June low as weak US payrolls fuel dollar sell-off and Fed repricing](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/usd-chf-hits-june-low-as-weak-us-payrolls-fuel-dollar-sell-off-and-fed-repricing/) - USD/CHF slid to 0.8029 after weak US payrolls fueled dollar selling and lowered Fed hike odds.
- [Daly Sees US Resilience as Fed Stays Cautious, Citing AI Boost and Easing Oil Pressures](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/daly-sees-us-resilience-as-fed-stays-cautious-citing-ai-boost-and-easing-oil-pressures/) - Mary Daly sees resilient US economy; policy slightly restrictive, inflation easing; AI may boost productivity; volatility ahead.
- [US jobless claims fall to 215,000, boosting Fed tightening bets and lifting short-dated Treasury yields](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/us-jobless-claims-fall-to-215000-boosting-fed-tightening-bets-and-lifting-short-dated-treasury-yields/) - Jobless claims fell to 215,000, boosting Fed hike odds and prompting volatility hedges amid higher-rate expectations.
- [US payrolls miss boosts rate-cut bets, lifts volatility and shifts positioning in equities, bonds and dollar](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/us-payrolls-miss-boosts-rate-cut-bets-lifts-volatility-and-shifts-positioning-in-equities-bonds-and-dollar/) - June payrolls rose 57,000, missing forecasts, boosting rate-cut odds; equities buoyed, but recession/volatility risks rise.
- [US wage growth holds at 3.5% in June, underpinning Fed rate-hold expectations and market calm](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/us-wage-growth-holds-at-3-5-in-june-underpinning-fed-rate-hold-expectations-and-market-calm/) - June US hourly earnings rose 3.5% year-on-year, steadying Fed outlook, supporting soft-landing trades and dollar strength.
- [GBP/JPY retreats from two-month high as yen rebounds, fuelling intervention speculation in Japan](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/gbp-jpy-retreats-from-two-month-high-as-yen-rebounds-fuelling-intervention-speculation-in-japan/) - GBP/JPY retreats near 215 after 216 high; yen strengthens amid intervention fears, technical support holds, options hedging.
- [EUR/JPY slides over 100 pips as yen strengthens on intervention speculation](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/eur-jpy-slides-over-100-pips-as-yen-strengthens-on-intervention-speculation/) - EUR/JPY slid 100+ pips as yen strengthened on intervention chatter; bearish momentum persists, with 183.75 pivotal.
- [BNY iFlow Shows Cross-Border Clients Turn Underweight Yen as Carry Trades Rebuild](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/bny-iflow-shows-cross-border-clients-turn-underweight-yen-as-carry-trades-rebuild/) - BNY iFlow shows clients underweight yen, as BoJ-Fed divergence revives selective JPY-funded carry trades demand.
- [Dollar slips ahead of June US payrolls as Fed’s Warsh keeps inflation focus in spotlight](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/dollar-slips-ahead-of-june-us-payrolls-as-feds-warsh-keeps-inflation-focus-in-spotlight/) - Dollar slips before US June payrolls; markets eye wages, inflation, and Fed policy amid guidance resistance.
- [Sterling gains as dollar slips, markets brace for US payrolls to reset Fed outlook](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/sterling-gains-as-dollar-slips-markets-brace-for-us-payrolls-to-reset-fed-outlook/) - Sterling climbed as dollar weakened before US jobs data, while traders eyed Fed signals and volatility.
- [Commerzbank Sees US Jobs Report Losing Market Sway as Fed Focus Stays on Inflation](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/commerzbank-sees-us-jobs-report-losing-market-sway-as-fed-focus-stays-on-inflation/) - Commerzbank says NFP may sway markets less as Fed prioritizes inflation, and payroll data grows volatile.
- [EUR/GBP slips towards 0.8550 as softer Eurozone inflation dents ECB July hike bets](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/eur-gbp-slips-towards-0-8550-as-softer-eurozone-inflation-dents-ecb-july-hike-bets/) - EUR/GBP slips near 0.8550 as euro weakens on softer inflation, reducing ECB hike odds versus BoE.
- [USD/JPY Slumps From 40-Year Highs as Japan Intervention Talk Lifts Volatility and Reprices Options](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/usd-jpy-slumps-from-40-year-highs-as-japan-intervention-talk-lifts-volatility-and-reprices-options/) - USD/JPY slid from 40-year highs near 163 to 161, fueling intervention fears and higher volatility.
- [USD/CAD retreats to 1.4190 as markets await US payrolls and reassess Fed outlook](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/usd-cad-retreats-to-1-4190-as-markets-await-us-payrolls-and-reassess-fed-outlook/) - USD/CAD near 1.4190 ahead of NFP; softer US data, weaker oil cap loonie, volatility expected.
- [Spain five-year bond auction yield slips to 2.835% as ECB rate-cut bets underpin demand](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/spain-five-year-bond-auction-yield-slips-to-2-835-as-ecb-rate-cut-bets-underpin-demand/) - Spain’s five-year bond auction yield fell to 2.835%, signaling stronger demand and easing funding costs.
- [Euro slips after soft Eurozone inflation as Fed divergence drives summer EUR/USD outlook](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/euro-slips-after-soft-eurozone-inflation-as-fed-divergence-drives-summer-eur-usd-outlook/) - Euro eases after soft Eurozone inflation; ECB September hike uncertain as focus shifts to Fed-driven EUR/USD moves.
- [Spain’s 10-Year Bond Yield Edges Higher at Auction as Eurozone Inflation Keeps Rate Outlook Restrictive](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/spains-10-year-bond-yield-edges-higher-at-auction-as-eurozone-inflation-keeps-rate-outlook-restrictive/) - Spain’s 10-year bond auction yield edged up to 3.395%, signaling mildly higher borrowing costs amid persistent Eurozone inflation.
- [US equity futures edge lower as investors brace for June payrolls and reassess tech-led rally](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/us-equity-futures-edge-lower-as-investors-brace-for-june-payrolls-and-reassess-tech-led-rally/) - U.S. equity futures dip ahead of June jobs report; weak data fuels caution, volatility buys, tech hedges.
- [EUR/USD rebounds above 1.1400 as soft US data dents dollar; markets await payrolls](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/eur-usd-rebounds-above-1-1400-as-soft-us-data-dents-dollar-markets-await-payrolls/) - EUR/USD rebounds above 1.1400 as weak US data weighs on dollar; central bank divergence, NFP await, geopolitics.
- [India’s June Manufacturing PMI Revised Lower, Reinforcing RBI Hold as USD/INR Hovers Near 95.25](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/indias-june-manufacturing-pmi-revised-lower-reinforcing-rbi-hold-as-usd-inr-hovers-near-95-25/) - India’s June manufacturing PMI slowed to 54.2, easing inflation pressures; RBI likely holds rates, USD/INR range-bound.
- [USD/JPY Whipsaws Stoke Intervention Buzz as Markets Brace for US Jobs Report](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/usd-jpy-whipsaws-stoke-intervention-buzz-as-markets-brace-for-us-jobs-report/) - USD/JPY swings stoke intervention fears; markets await US jobs data, while central-bank divergence supports GBP and gold.
- [Sterling and dollar slip as yen surges, stoking intervention speculation and driving options volatility higher](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/sterling-and-dollar-slip-as-yen-surges-stoking-intervention-speculation-and-driving-options-volatility-higher/) - Sterling and dollar slid as yen surged, sparking intervention speculation; traders hedge with options amid thin liquidity.
- [EUR/GBP Breaks Below 0.8600 as Sterling Shorts Unwind, Focus Turns to UK Fiscal Risks](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/eur-gbp-breaks-below-0-8600-as-sterling-shorts-unwind-focus-turns-to-uk-fiscal-risks/) - EUR/GBP broke 0.8600 on Sterling short unwinds, easing volatility; downside limited near 0.8545 ahead UK politics.
- [USD/CAD holds near 1.4200 ahead of US payrolls, softer oil and hawkish Fed rhetoric](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/usd-cad-holds-near-1-4200-ahead-of-us-payrolls-softer-oil-and-hawkish-fed-rhetoric/) - USD/CAD consolidates near 1.4200 ahead of US NFP; weaker oil and hawkish Fed keep pair overbought.
- [France’s May Budget Deficit Widens to €93.3bn, Raising Pressure on OAT Yields and Risk Assets](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/frances-may-budget-deficit-widens-to-e93-3bn-raising-pressure-on-oat-yields-and-risk-assets/) - France’s May budget deficit widened to €93.3bn, boosting borrowing, pressuring OATs, CAC 40, euro, CDS.
- [Swiss CPI Cools to 0.5% as Markets Weigh Further SNB Rate Cuts, USD/CHF Steady](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/swiss-cpi-cools-to-0-5-as-markets-weigh-further-snb-rate-cuts-usd-chf-steady/) - Swiss CPI eased to 0.5% in June, boosting SNB cut hopes and supporting bullish USD/CHF outlook.
- [Swiss inflation holds at 0.5% as steady prices bolster dovish SNB view and weigh on franc](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/swiss-inflation-holds-at-0-5-as-steady-prices-bolster-dovish-snb-view-and-weigh-on-franc/) - Swiss CPI held at 0.5% in June, reinforcing dovish SNB expectations and supporting EUR/CHF upside toward parity.
- [Swiss June CPI Flat Misses Forecast, Bolstering SNB Rate-Cut Bets and Pressuring Franc](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/swiss-june-cpi-flat-misses-forecast-bolstering-snb-rate-cut-bets-and-pressuring-franc/) - Swiss CPI flat in June, missing forecasts; easing inflation boosts September SNB cut odds, pressuring franc.
- [UAE Gold Prices Edge Higher as Central Bank Buying Supports Safe-Haven Demand](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/uae-gold-prices-edge-higher-as-central-bank-buying-supports-safe-haven-demand/) - UAE gold prices rose Thursday; gram AED 479.97, tola AED 5,598.17, supported by central bank buying.
- [Japan Signals Stealth Yen Support Strategy as Officials Target Speculators Over Specific Levels](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/japan-signals-stealth-yen-support-strategy-as-officials-target-speculators-over-specific-levels/) - Japan avoids yen-level signals, raising uncertainty and hedging costs to punish speculators; intervention risk rises.
- [NZD/USD Holds Near One-Week High as Markets Await US Payrolls and Fed Rate Signals](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/nzd-usd-holds-near-one-week-high-as-markets-await-us-payrolls-and-fed-rate-signals/) - NZD/USD steadied near 0.5685 amid NFP uncertainty; Fed hike bets, RBNZ hawkishness, and risk-off pressures weighed.
- [AUD/USD Holds Near 0.6900 as Australia Trade Deficit Weighs, US Jobs Data Looms](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/aud-usd-holds-near-0-6900-as-australia-trade-deficit-weighs-us-jobs-data-looms/) - AUD/USD hovers near 0.6900 as Australia posts surprise trade deficit; traders await US June payrolls.
- [Australia trade balance flips to A$3bn deficit, pushing Aussie dollar lower on export slump](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/australia-trade-balance-flips-to-a3bn-deficit-pushing-aussie-dollar-lower-on-export-slump/) - Australia’s May trade balance flipped to A$3.0B deficit as exports fell, pressuring AUD/USD lower.
- [Australia’s trade balance swings to A$3.02bn deficit, raising pressure on AUD and equities](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/australias-trade-balance-swings-to-a3-02bn-deficit-raising-pressure-on-aud-and-equities/) - May’s surprise A$3.02b trade deficit signals weakening exports, falling iron ore revenues, pressuring AUD, equities, policy outlook.
- [Japan Monetary Base Slumps 13.7% in June, Fueling Yen Strength and Higher JGB Yields](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/japan-monetary-base-slumps-13-7-in-june-fueling-yen-strength-and-higher-jgb-yields/) - Japan’s monetary base plunged 13.7% in June, signaling faster BOJ tightening, boosting yen, pressuring stocks, lifting yields.
- [Foreign flows into Japanese equities swing from ¥479bn inflow to slight net outflow by 26 June](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/foreign-flows-into-japanese-equities-swing-from-¥479bn-inflow-to-slight-net-outflow-by-26-june/) - Foreign buying of Japanese equities reversed, flipping from ¥479.4bn inflow to ¥1bn outflow, signalling caution.
- [Gold rebounds from seven-month low as Warsh eases rate fears ahead of US jobs data](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/gold-rebounds-from-seven-month-low-as-warsh-eases-rate-fears-ahead-of-us-jobs-data/) - Gold rebounds near $4,045 as Fed turns less hawkish; traders await jobs data amid Iran talks.
- [Pound Rally Falters Near 1.34 as BoE Speakers and US Jobs Data Loom](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/pound-rally-falters-near-1-34-as-boe-speakers-and-us-jobs-data-loom/) - GBP/USD rebound fades below converging EMAs; 1.3350–1.3400 caps upside as BoE, NFP drive volatility this week.
- [USD/JPY Hits Multi-Decade Highs as Fed-BoJ Rate Gap Widens, Intervention Risk Builds Ahead of Payrolls](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/usd-jpy-hits-multi-decade-highs-as-fed-boj-rate-gap-widens-intervention-risk-builds-ahead-of-payrolls/) - USD/JPY hits multi-decade highs as US-Japan rate gap persists; intervention risk rises near 163–164, NFP key.
- [Sterling Extends Gains Versus Yen as Rate Spread Lifts GBP/JPY Despite Intervention Threats](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/sterling-extends-gains-versus-yen-as-rate-spread-lifts-gbp-jpy-despite-intervention-threats/) - GBP/JPY rises above 215 as BoE-BoJ rate gap boosts momentum, while Japan intervention threat elevates volatility.
- [USD/CNH Slides Below 6.7900 as UOB Shifts to Consolidation, Sees 6.7750–6.8080 Range](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/usd-cnh-slides-below-6-7900-as-uob-shifts-to-consolidation-sees-6-7750-6-8080-range/) - USD/CNH broke 6.7900 support, turns oversold and shifts to consolidation; UOB targets 6.7750–6.8080 range.
- [Banxico survey shows lower end-2026 inflation forecast as growth expectations steady and peso seen softer](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/banxico-survey-shows-lower-end-2026-inflation-forecast-as-growth-expectations-steady-and-peso-seen-softer/) - Banxico survey: analysts cut 2026 inflation forecasts, keep growth steady; peso seen weakening to 17.95, rates unchanged.
- [Dollar steadies on higher yields as softer ADP tempers ahead of jobs report, euro slips](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/dollar-steadies-on-higher-yields-as-softer-adp-tempers-ahead-of-jobs-report-euro-slips/) - Dollar steadies near 101.40; mixed US data boosts volatility ahead of NFP, favoring FX and commodity options.
- [USD/KRW Set for Range Trading as 1561 Caps Gains Ahead of US Payrolls](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/usd-krw-set-for-range-trading-as-1561-caps-gains-ahead-of-us-payrolls/) - USD/KRW stalls below 1561 resistance, likely range 1530–1561; breakout targets 1573/1580 as key data looms.
- [Mexican peso slips as USMCA doubts lift trade-risk premium and underpin firmer US dollar](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/mexican-peso-slips-as-usmca-doubts-lift-trade-risk-premium-and-underpin-firmer-us-dollar/) - Peso weakens as USMCA extension doubts boost trade-risk premium, pushing USD/MXN higher amid positioning unwind.
- [Macklem Flags Soft Canadian Economy as Inflation Stays Above Target, Keeping Rate-Cut Bets in Check](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/macklem-flags-soft-canadian-economy-as-inflation-stays-above-target-keeping-rate-cut-bets-in-check/) - BoC’s Macklem says economy soft, inflation above target; rates near neutral as AI uncertainty elevates USD/CAD volatility.
- [Commerzbank Sees Thai Baht Range-Bound as BoT Holds Rates, Trade Deficit Narrows](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/commerzbank-sees-thai-baht-range-bound-as-bot-holds-rates-trade-deficit-narrows/) - Thailand’s economy looks stable; trade deficits narrowed, inflation contained, BoT steady—USD/THB rangebound with modest weakness risk.
- [China PMI Upside Tempers PBOC Easing Bets, Pressuring CNH and China Equity Option Volatility](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/china-pmi-upside-tempers-pboc-easing-bets-pressuring-cnh-and-china-equity-option-volatility/) - Stronger China PMI reduces odds of near-term PBOC easing, lowering volatility; yuan steadies, favoring option-selling strategies.
- [USD/SGD Consolidates in Tight Range as Fed and MAS Policy Outlooks Anchor Pair](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/usd-sgd-consolidates-in-tight-range-as-fed-and-mas-policy-outlooks-anchor-pair/) - USD/SGD consolidates near 1.2930; tight 1.2925–1.2955 range expected, neutral bias; 1.3000 breakout targets 1.3095.
- [Dollar Index Holds Near One-Year High as Soft Data Meets Fed Hike Bets Ahead of Payrolls](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/dollar-index-holds-near-one-year-high-as-soft-data-meets-fed-hike-bets-ahead-of-payrolls/) - Dollar index holds near 101.38 as weak data meets hawkish Fed, with NFP poised to drive volatility.
- [Gold near $4,100 as mixed US data offsets firm dollar ahead of non-farm payrolls](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/gold-near-4100-as-mixed-us-data-offsets-firm-dollar-ahead-of-non-farm-payrolls/) - Gold jumps 2% near $4,100 amid mixed US data; NFP awaited; volatility, option trades, key levels.
- [Gold rebounds towards $4,083 as jobs data cools, markets brace for US payrolls test](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/gold-rebounds-towards-4083-as-jobs-data-cools-markets-brace-for-us-payrolls-test/) - Gold surges near 2% to $4,083, eyeing NFP amid strong dollar, easing geopolitics and volatility.
- [Dollar-Yen Holds Near 162.50 as US Data Softens and Japan Intervention Risk Looms](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/dollar-yen-holds-near-162-50-as-us-data-softens-and-japan-intervention-risk-looms/) - USD/JPY near 162.50 as mixed US data, NFP risk and Japan intervention fears pressure the yen.
- [Sterling Edges Higher as Softer US Data Offsets Fed Hawkishness and UK Political Uncertainty](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/sterling-edges-higher-as-softer-us-data-offsets-fed-hawkishness-and-uk-political-uncertainty/) - Sterling edged higher despite broad dollar strength, as soft US data and Fed signals kept GBP/USD choppy.
- [WTI slides towards pre-conflict levels as Hormuz flows recover and OPEC+ hike looms](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/wti-slides-towards-pre-conflict-levels-as-hormuz-flows-recover-and-opec-hike-looms/) - WTI falls toward pre-conflict levels as Hormuz flows improve; OPEC+ supply hike outlook offsets US inventory draw.
- [Warsh ditches forward guidance, stresses 2% inflation target and AI review as markets turn data-led](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/warsh-ditches-forward-guidance-stresses-2-inflation-target-and-ai-review-as-markets-turn-data-led/) - Warsh signals Fed shift: no forward guidance, strict 2% inflation goal, AI task forces, volatility opportunities.
- [Dow hits 52,500 as Alphabet reshapes price-weighted index, while soft data puts payrolls in focus](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/dow-hits-52500-as-alphabet-reshapes-price-weighted-index-while-soft-data-puts-payrolls-in-focus/) - Dow hits 52,500 as Alphabet boosts tech weight; breadth weak, data soft; consider cheap VIX-linked downside hedges.
- [Russia’s unemployment dips to 2.1% as labour shortages keep Bank of Russia rates elevated](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/russias-unemployment-dips-to-2-1-as-labour-shortages-keep-bank-of-russia-rates-elevated/) - Russia’s jobless rate hit 2.1% in May, signaling labor shortages, wage inflation, and prolonged high rates.
- [Sterling Rises as Soft US Jobs Data Temper Dollar, Markets Look to Nonfarm Payrolls](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/sterling-rises-as-soft-us-jobs-data-temper-dollar-markets-look-to-nonfarm-payrolls/) - Sterling rose as weak US jobs data capped dollar gains; traders await NFP amid hawkish Fed outlook.
- [Warsh flags easing inflation risks but keeps Fed focused on 2% target, markets steady](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/warsh-flags-easing-inflation-risks-but-keeps-fed-focused-on-2-target-markets-steady/) - Warsh said inflation progress improved but pressures persist; Fed prioritizes 2% target, keeping higher-for-longer rates likely.
- [EUR/USD pares losses as soft US data and Warsh comments weigh on the dollar ahead of NFP](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/eur-usd-pares-losses-as-soft-us-data-and-warsh-comments-weigh-on-the-dollar-ahead-of-nfp/) - EUR/USD rebounds as weak US data and Fed comments pressure dollar; traders eye NFP, volatility strategies.
- [Banco de la República’s surprise 75bp hike to 12% lifts terminal-rate bets and flattens curve](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/banco-de-la-republicas-surprise-75bp-hike-to-12-lifts-terminal-rate-bets-and-flattens-curve/) - Banco de la República hiked 75bp to 12%, signaling further tightening; expect curve flattening, peso support, volatility.
- [India’s GDP Growth Eases as DBS Nowcast Sees Further Cooling, Raising Hedge and Volatility Focus](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/indias-gdp-growth-eases-as-dbs-nowcast-sees-further-cooling-raising-hedge-and-volatility-focus/) - India’s GDP growth cooled to 7.8%, with Nowcast projecting 6.9% next quarter; volatility hedges advised.
- [Canada GDP beats forecasts as energy rebound lifts Q2 growth outlook amid tariffs and housing risks](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/canada-gdp-beats-forecasts-as-energy-rebound-lifts-q2-growth-outlook-amid-tariffs-and-housing-risks/) - Canada’s Q2 growth surprised as April GDP rose 0.5%, led by energy rebound, amid risks.
- [HSBC Sees BoE on Hold as UK Inflation Eases; Prefers GBP Investment Grade Credit](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/hsbc-sees-boe-on-hold-as-uk-inflation-eases-prefers-gbp-investment-grade-credit/) - HSBC says UK inflation remains above target; BoE stays at 3.75%, with balanced risks and modest growth.
- [EIA Data Shows US Crude Stock Draw Misses Forecast, Keeping Oil Bulls Cautious Ahead of Summer Demand](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/eia-data-shows-us-crude-stock-draw-misses-forecast-keeping-oil-bulls-cautious-ahead-of-summer-demand/) - EIA data showed crude stocks fell 3.775 million barrels, less than expected, tempering bullishness despite seasonal demand.
- [Eurozone Inflation Cools on Cheaper Energy as Commerzbank Sees ECB September Rate Rise](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/eurozone-inflation-cools-on-cheaper-energy-as-commerzbank-sees-ecb-september-rate-rise/) - Eurozone inflation eased to 2.8% as energy fell; Commerzbank expects near 3% and ECB hike.
- [Gold rebounds above $4,000 as softer US data dents dollar, Fed rate-hike bets persist](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/gold-rebounds-above-4000-as-softer-us-data-dents-dollar-fed-rate-hike-bets-persist/) - Gold rebounds above $4,000 as dollar softens, but rate-hike odds and weak demand cap upside.
- [US ISM Manufacturing PMI Misses Forecast as Price Pressures Ease; Dollar Holds Firm Above 101](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/us-ism-manufacturing-pmi-misses-forecast-as-price-pressures-ease-dollar-holds-firm-above-101/) - ISM June data signaled cooling US manufacturing: PMI 53.3, prices eased, jobs improved; dollar stayed firm.
- [US ISM manufacturing prices paid misses forecasts, easing Fed hike bets and lifting equities](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/us-ism-manufacturing-prices-paid-misses-forecasts-easing-fed-hike-bets-and-lifting-equities/) - ISM prices paid fell to 73 in June, cooling inflation fears, easing Fed hike odds, boosting risk assets.
- [US construction spending undershoots forecasts, fuelling bets on Fed cuts and wider market volatility](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/us-construction-spending-undershoots-forecasts-fuelling-bets-on-fed-cuts-and-wider-market-volatility/) - US construction spending rose 0.1% in May, missing forecasts; cooling economy boosts Fed cut odds, volatility.
- [US Manufacturing PMI Miss Spurs Dovish Fed Bets, Higher Volatility Hedges and EUR/USD Longs](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/us-manufacturing-pmi-miss-spurs-dovish-fed-bets-higher-volatility-hedges-and-eur-usd-longs/) - ISM Manufacturing PMI slipped to 53.3 in June, easing Fed hike odds, boosting volatility hedges, dollar weakness.
- [US ISM manufacturing new orders edge lower in June, hinting at cooling demand and softer Fed outlook](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/us-ism-manufacturing-new-orders-edge-lower-in-june-hinting-at-cooling-demand-and-softer-fed-outlook/) - US ISM new orders eased to 56.0, signaling slower growth; investors consider hedges, fewer Fed hikes.
- [US ISM manufacturing jobs gauge rises in June, easing contraction and reinforcing higher-for-longer bets](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/us-ism-manufacturing-jobs-gauge-rises-in-june-easing-contraction-and-reinforcing-higher-for-longer-bets/) - US ISM manufacturing employment rose to 49.7 in June, signaling slowing job declines and soft-landing optimism.
- [USD/CHF pares gains as Warsh dampens guidance, with NFP looming and geopolitics supporting dollar](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/usd-chf-pares-gains-as-warsh-dampens-guidance-with-nfp-looming-and-geopolitics-supporting-dollar/) - USD/CHF dips after Warsh; Fed guidance unclear, NFP looms, volatility favored amid geopolitics and Swiss strength.
- [Fed’s Warsh rules out forward guidance, reaffirms 2% inflation resolve as markets weigh AI impact](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/feds-warsh-rules-out-forward-guidance-reaffirms-2-inflation-resolve-as-markets-weigh-ai-impact/) - Warsh rejects Fed forward guidance, prioritizes 2% inflation, weighing AI impacts; low VIX favors options ahead.
- [OCBC trims end-2026 gold and silver targets as higher real yields and firmer dollar weigh](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/ocbc-trims-end-2026-gold-and-silver-targets-as-higher-real-yields-and-firmer-dollar-weigh/) - OCBC cuts 2026 gold, silver forecasts on strong dollar, higher yields; maintains bullish medium-term outlook.
- [US Manufacturing PMI Miss Spurs Defensive Equity Hedges and Volatility Bets, Boosting Bond Appeal](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/us-manufacturing-pmi-miss-spurs-defensive-equity-hedges-and-volatility-bets-boosting-bond-appeal/) - US manufacturing PMI missed forecasts, signaling cooling growth; investors turn defensive, hedge volatility, rotate sectors, favor bonds, and short commodities.
- [Yen near 1986 lows as carry trades build and intervention risk grows around 165](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/yen-near-1986-lows-as-carry-trades-build-and-intervention-risk-grows-around-165/) - Yen nears 1986 lows despite strong Tankan; crowded shorts and carry trades raise intervention, reversal risks.
- [ING warns UK inflation risks keep sterling rates sensitive as markets price higher BoE terminal rate](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/ing-warns-uk-inflation-risks-keep-sterling-rates-sensitive-as-markets-price-higher-boe-terminal-rate/) - Sterling rates remain highly sensitive to inflation and fiscal plans, as markets reprice BoE expectations quickly.
- [Nordea: Softer euro zone inflation dims July ECB hike odds as markets price a prolonged hold](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/nordea-softer-euro-zone-inflation-dims-july-ecb-hike-odds-as-markets-price-a-prolonged-hold/) - Nordea: softer eurozone June inflation lowers July ECB hike odds, but sticky core and wages pose risks.
- [Brazil manufacturing PMI returns to expansion in June, raising Ibovespa and real prospects, complicating rate-cut bets](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/brazil-manufacturing-pmi-returns-to-expansion-in-june-raising-ibovespa-and-real-prospects-complicating-rate-cut-bets/) - Brazil’s manufacturing PMI rebounded to 50.8 in June, signaling growth, boosting equities, real, and rate-cut doubts.
- [OCBC flags modest dollar upside as Warsh, US payrolls and ECB caution shape policy divergence](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/ocbc-flags-modest-dollar-upside-as-warsh-us-payrolls-and-ecb-caution-shape-policy-divergence/) - OCBC sees modest USD upside as Warsh, payrolls, and steady labor data contrast with softer ECB stance.
- [HSBC keeps overweight US equities as AI-driven earnings growth broadens beyond big tech](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/hsbc-keeps-overweight-us-equities-as-ai-driven-earnings-growth-broadens-beyond-big-tech/) - HSBC says AI-driven earnings growth is broadening beyond tech, supporting US equities; sees pullbacks as buys.
- [Euro slips to July 2025 low versus sterling as eurozone inflation miss dents ECB hike bets](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/euro-slips-to-july-2025-low-versus-sterling-as-eurozone-inflation-miss-dents-ecb-hike-bets/) - Euro slips versus sterling as Eurozone inflation misses forecasts, reducing ECB hike expectations; traders watch Lagarde, Bailey.
- [Gold slides to seven-month low as rising Treasury yields bolster Fed tightening bets](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/gold-slides-to-seven-month-low-as-rising-treasury-yields-bolster-fed-tightening-bets/) - Gold extends four-session slide near $4,000 as strong US data lifts yields, sustaining Fed-hike bearish pressure.
- [USMCA review uncertainty and policy divergence lift USD/CAD bias towards 1.45 in July](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/usmca-review-uncertainty-and-policy-divergence-lift-usd-cad-bias-towards-1-45-in-july/) - USMCA review uncertainty, stronger US dollar and dovish Bank of Canada pressure CAD; USD/CAD risks 1.45.
- [Dollar holds firm as US job-cut announcements drop and Fed’s Hammack keeps tightening option alive](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/dollar-holds-firm-as-us-job-cut-announcements-drop-and-feds-hammack-keeps-tightening-option-alive/) - June job cuts fell 53%, supporting a resilient labor market, hawkish Fed stance, and firm US dollar.
- [EUR/JPY slips on softer Eurozone inflation as yen gains on safe-haven demand and intervention talk](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/eur-jpy-slips-on-softer-eurozone-inflation-as-yen-gains-on-safe-haven-demand-and-intervention-talk/) - EUR/JPY slips near 185.40 as softer Eurozone inflation weighs on Euro; Yen gains on safe-haven, intervention talk.
- [WTI slides below $69 as US-Iran talks rekindle supply hopes and Hormuz risks linger](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/wti-slides-below-69-as-us-iran-talks-rekindle-supply-hopes-and-hormuz-risks-linger/) - Crude slides below $69 as US-Iran talk headlines spur volatility; Hormuz risks keep rebound hedges in focus.
- [Poland Inflation Hits NBP Target, Markets Price Rate Cuts and EUR/PLN Upside Ahead of Meeting](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/poland-inflation-hits-nbp-target-markets-price-rate-cuts-and-eur-pln-upside-ahead-of-meeting/) - Poland’s inflation hit 2.5%, shifting markets toward rate cuts and pressuring zloty; EUR/PLN upside possible.
- [Eurozone core HICP eases to 0.2% in June, bolstering bets on ECB rate cuts](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/eurozone-core-hicp-eases-to-0-2-in-june-bolstering-bets-on-ecb-rate-cuts/) - Eurozone core inflation cooled to 0.2% in June, boosting dovish ECB expectations, pressuring euro, supporting equities.
- [Eurozone core inflation undershoots forecasts, bolstering bets on ECB rate cut and weaker euro](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/eurozone-core-inflation-undershoots-forecasts-bolstering-bets-on-ecb-rate-cut-and-weaker-euro/) - Eurozone core HICP hits 2.4%, below forecasts, boosting ECB rate-cut odds; bearish EUR, bullish equities outlook.
- [Eurozone HICP slips into deflation, fuelling ECB cut bets and lifting Bunds](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/eurozone-hicp-slips-into-deflation-fuelling-ecb-cut-bets-and-lifting-bunds/) - Eurozone HICP fell to -0.1% in June, boosting dovish ECB bets, supporting bonds, weakening euro.
- [Eurozone inflation undershoots forecasts, fuelling dovish ECB outlook and pressuring the euro](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/eurozone-inflation-undershoots-forecasts-fuelling-dovish-ecb-outlook-and-pressuring-the-euro/) - Eurozone inflation hit 2.8% in June, undershooting forecasts, boosting ECB cut bets, weakening euro, supporting bonds, equities.
- [Nagel warns of persistent inflation as ECB tightening bias weighs on Bunds and the euro](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/nagel-warns-of-persistent-inflation-as-ecb-tightening-bias-weighs-on-bunds-and-the-euro/) - Nagel warned upside inflation risks persist, keeping ECB policy biased tighter; markets underprice hikes, pressuring Bunds, Euro.
- [EUR/USD Drifts in Tight Range as Options Sellers Eye Premium Amid Fed and ECB Caution](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/eur-usd-drifts-in-tight-range-as-options-sellers-eye-premium-amid-fed-and-ecb-caution/) - EUR/USD remains range-bound after brief rebound, with 1.1335–1.1470 outlook; option premium selling favored, hedged downside.
- [Yen steadies near 162.66 per dollar as intervention warnings mount and US yields lift greenback](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/yen-steadies-near-162-66-per-dollar-as-intervention-warnings-mount-and-us-yields-lift-greenback/) - Yen steadies near 162.66 as intervention risk rises; rate gap, volatility and US data drive trading.
- [CNB Signals Rate Pause After Fine-Tuning Hike, Leaving Koruna Supported and Volatility Contained](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/cnb-signals-rate-pause-after-fine-tuning-hike-leaving-koruna-supported-and-volatility-contained/) - CNB signals June hike was fine-tuning; expects August pause, possible September review, modest koruna support possible.
- [Wall Street futures diverge as Doha talks stall and Fed hike bets loom over tech rally](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/wall-street-futures-diverge-as-doha-talks-stall-and-fed-hike-bets-loom-over-tech-rally/) - Dow dips as Doha talks stall and hike odds rise; Nasdaq climbs on AI, volatility looms.
- [France’s June HCOB manufacturing PMI beats forecasts, bolstering euro and lifting French equities outlook](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/frances-june-hcob-manufacturing-pmi-beats-forecasts-bolstering-euro-and-lifting-french-equities-outlook/) - France’s June manufacturing PMI beat forecasts at 51.2, signaling expansion and boosting bullish euro and equity bets.
- [UOB turns neutral on AUD/USD, flags stretched rebound and range trade between 0.6870 and 0.6980](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/uob-turns-neutral-on-aud-usd-flags-stretched-rebound-and-range-trade-between-0-6870-and-0-6980/) - AUD/USD rebound looks stretched; UOB turns neutral, expecting consolidation within 0.6870–0.6980, rallies capped.
- [Italy’s Manufacturing PMI Misses Forecast, Raising Concerns for Equities and the Euro](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/italys-manufacturing-pmi-misses-forecast-raising-concerns-for-equities-and-the-euro/) - Italy’s manufacturing PMI slipped to 52.2, missing forecasts, signalling softer momentum and prompting hedges: equities, euro, volatility.
- [Dollar firms as Sintra central bank panel looms; yen intervention risk rises, gold slips](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/dollar-firms-as-sintra-central-bank-panel-looms-yen-intervention-risk-rises-gold-slips/) - Markets steady ahead of key inflation and jobs data, while central bank speeches may boost dollar volatility.
- [USD/CAD holds near 15-month high as Fed-BoC divergence lifts pair despite overbought signals](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/usd-cad-holds-near-15-month-high-as-fed-boc-divergence-lifts-pair-despite-overbought-signals/) - USD/CAD hovers near 1.4210 within ascending channel; overbought RSI 78.6 flags pullback risk; 1.4248 resistance.
- [EUR/GBP Holds Above 0.8600 as Lagarde and Bailey Speeches in Sintra Loom](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/eur-gbp-holds-above-0-8600-as-lagarde-and-bailey-speeches-in-sintra-loom/) - EUR/GBP holds above 0.8600 as markets await Lagarde and Bailey; hawkish ECB, cautious BoE, volatility.
- [RBA Commodity Index Edges Higher as Price Growth Plateaus, AUD Upside Seen Limited](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/rba-commodity-index-edges-higher-as-price-growth-plateaus-aud-upside-seen-limited/) - RBA commodity index up 16.9% y/y signals plateauing prices; AUD supported but crowded; hedge miners, sell premium.
- [Sweden’s manufacturing PMI rises to 58.3, fuelling krona and OMXS30 bulls as rate-hike bets grow](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/swedens-manufacturing-pmi-rises-to-58-3-fuelling-krona-and-omxs30-bulls-as-rate-hike-bets-grow/) - Sweden’s June manufacturing PMI rose to 58.3, accelerating expansion, boosting SEK, industrial earnings, and volatility trading opportunities.
- [As Southeast Asia’s Trading Community Booms, VT Markets Steps Up at Traders Fair Thailand](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/press-release/as-southeast-asias-trading-community-booms-vt-markets-steps-up-at-traders-fair-thailand/) - Bangkok, Thailand, 28 May 2026 — Southeast Asia is rapidly emerging as one of the world's most dynamic trading regions. Asia now accounts for approximately 3.2 million of the estimated 10 million active retail traders worldwide, making it the largest and fastest-growing regional market. Across the region, the number of active traders continues to grow,
- [VT Markets Takes on Title Sponsor Role for Run for Life 2026 Marathon in Chennai](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/press-release/vt-markets-takes-on-title-sponsor-role-for-run-for-life-2026-marathon-in-chennai/) - Chennai, India, 22 June — VT Markets, a leading global online trading platform, participated as the title sponsor for Run For Life Marathon 2026 - Say No to Drugs, a community marathon held in partnership with the Pephands Foundation. The event, held on 14 June 2026 along Olcott School Road, Besant Nagar, Chennai, brought communities together
- [VT Markets Addresses Fraudulent Websites Impersonating Our Brand](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/press-release/vt-markets-addresses-fraudulent-websites-impersonating-our-brand/) - 30 June 2026 — VT Markets has become aware of a number of websites and platforms that appear to be using the VT Markets name, branding or other identifying features without authorisation. These websites and platforms are not affiliated or operated by VT Markets. VT Markets is reviewing these matters and reserves all rights in relation
- [Philippine Gold Prices Slip as Fed Cut Bets and Central Bank Buying Support Bullion](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/philippine-gold-prices-slip-as-fed-cut-bets-and-central-bank-buying-support-bullion/) - Philippine gold prices dipped Wednesday, but macro drivers—Fed rate cuts, inflation, weaker dollar, central-bank buying—support.
- [Japan consumer confidence dips below forecasts, fuelling yen weakness and caution on domestic equities](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/japan-consumer-confidence-dips-below-forecasts-fuelling-yen-weakness-and-caution-on-domestic-equities/) - Japan consumer confidence dipped to 33.8 in June, missing forecasts, signaling caution, yen weakness, and volatility.
- [UAE gold prices ease as softer Fed rate-cut bets and institutional demand shape outlook](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/uae-gold-prices-ease-as-softer-fed-rate-cut-bets-and-institutional-demand-shape-outlook/) - UAE gold prices slipped Wednesday as lower inflation fuels rate-cut bets and renewed institutional demand.
- [Pakistan gold prices ease as investors weigh weaker dollar, Fed cut bets and central-bank buying](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/pakistan-gold-prices-ease-as-investors-weigh-weaker-dollar-fed-cut-bets-and-central-bank-buying/) - Pakistan gold prices eased Wednesday; weaker dollar, possible Fed cuts, sticky inflation, and central bank buying support.
- [Indonesia Core Inflation Beats Forecast, Bolstering Bank Indonesia Hawkishness and Supporting Rupiah](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/indonesia-core-inflation-beats-forecast-bolstering-bank-indonesia-hawkishness-and-supporting-rupiah/) - Indonesia’s June core inflation hit 2.76%, above forecasts, boosting hawkish BI bets, firmer rupiah, and yields.
- [ECB’s Demarco Flags Potential Rate-Hike Pause Until Next Projections as EUR/USD Softens](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/ecbs-demarco-flags-potential-rate-hike-pause-until-next-projections-as-eur-usd-softens/) - ECB’s Demarco hints at delaying further rate hikes as inflation cools, oil falls, and euro weakens.
- [Sterling Retreats Against Dollar as GBP/USD Struggles at 1.3300 Ahead of Bailey, Warsh Speeches](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/sterling-retreats-against-dollar-as-gbp-usd-struggles-at-1-3300-ahead-of-bailey-warsh-speeches/) - Sterling slips as GBP/USD retreats from two-week high, stalled by resistance; traders await Bailey, Warsh speeches.
- [Indonesia’s June CPI Beat Stokes Rate-Hike Bets, Lifts Rupiah Prospects and Pressures Bonds](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/indonesias-june-cpi-beat-stokes-rate-hike-bets-lifts-rupiah-prospects-and-pressures-bonds/) - June inflation hit 0.44% MoM, topping forecasts; boosting hawkish BI expectations, supporting rupiah, pressuring bonds, equities.
- [Australia Building Permits Growth Eases in May, Testing Housing Momentum and RBA Rate Outlook](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/australia-building-permits-growth-eases-in-may-testing-housing-momentum-and-rba-rate-outlook/) - Australia's building permits growth slowed to 5.3% in May, signalling cooling activity, softer GDP, AUD risks.
- [Australia Building Approvals Fall in May, Adding Pressure on RBA Outlook and Australian Dollar](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/australia-building-approvals-fall-in-may-adding-pressure-on-rba-outlook-and-australian-dollar/) - Australia’s May building approvals fell 1.1%, missing forecasts, signaling softer construction, dovish RBA tilt, market volatility.
- [USD/JPY hits multi-decade highs near 162.70 as yield gap bites and intervention risk lingers](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/usd-jpy-hits-multi-decade-highs-near-162-70-as-yield-gap-bites-and-intervention-risk-lingers/) - USD/JPY hits 162.70 multi-decade highs as yield gaps support carry trades; Japan intervention risk persists.
- [PBoC sets firmer USD/CNY fixing above Reuters estimate as weak PMI keeps yuan under pressure](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/pboc-sets-firmer-usd-cny-fixing-above-reuters-estimate-as-weak-pmi-keeps-yuan-under-pressure/) - PBoC set a stronger USD/CNY fix, above estimates, signaling managed yuan weakness to support growth amid PMI, property softness.
- [Japan’s Tankan beats forecasts, bolstering BoJ tightening bets and lifting yen prospects](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/japans-tankan-beats-forecasts-bolstering-boj-tightening-bets-and-lifting-yen-prospects/) - Japan’s Tankan hits 22 versus 16 expected, boosting optimism and lifting odds of BOJ normalization soon.
- [Asian currencies eye selective rebound as US dollar rally fades; rupiah seen outperforming on softer data](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/asian-currencies-eye-selective-rebound-as-us-dollar-rally-fades-rupiah-seen-outperforming-on-softer-data/) - Asian currencies may rebound as dollar momentum fades; rupiah could outperform on soft US data, steady oil.
- [Gold steadies near $4,015 as Doha US-Iran talks uncertainty meets key US jobs data](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/gold-steadies-near-4015-as-doha-us-iran-talks-uncertainty-meets-key-us-jobs-data/) - Gold steadies near $4,015 as US-Iran Doha uncertainty and looming US jobs data sway sentiment.
- [Mexico’s May Fiscal Deficit Widens to 176bn Pesos, Raising Pressure on the Peso](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/mexicos-may-fiscal-deficit-widens-to-176bn-pesos-raising-pressure-on-the-peso/) - Mexico’s May fiscal deficit ballooned, raising peso volatility, boosting USD/MXN upside, and pressuring Banxico to stay hawkish.
- [Irish Consumer Confidence Rises in June, Brightening Outlook for Domestic-Facing Equities](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/irish-consumer-confidence-rises-in-june-brightening-outlook-for-domestic-facing-equities/) - Ireland’s consumer confidence climbed to 62.2 in June, signaling stronger sentiment and supporting bullish Irish equity positioning.
- [USD/SGD Loses Upward Momentum as UOB Turns Neutral, Eyes 1.2920–1.2950 Range](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/usd-sgd-loses-upward-momentum-as-uob-turns-neutral-eyes-1-2920-1-2950-range/) - USD/SGD loses upside momentum; UOB turns neutral, expects consolidation 1.2920–1.2950, wider 1.2870–1.2970 range.
- [Euro stalls near 1.14 as Fed tightening bets outweigh softer eurozone inflation](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/euro-stalls-near-1-14-as-fed-tightening-bets-outweigh-softer-eurozone-inflation/) - Euro stalls near 1.1420 as Fed tightening bets support dollar; softer Eurozone inflation boosts ECB caution.
- [PBOC Unveils Overnight Liquidity Tool as Markets Price 1.25% Rate, Signalling Shift in Policy Anchor](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/pboc-unveils-overnight-liquidity-tool-as-markets-price-1-25-rate-signalling-shift-in-policy-anchor/) - PBOC unveils overnight liquidity tool implied at 1.25%, signaling shift from 7-day repo; yuan and rates volatility rise.
- [DBS lifts Singapore growth outlook as AI momentum and eased Middle East risks support expansion](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/dbs-lifts-singapore-growth-outlook-as-ai-momentum-and-eased-middle-east-risks-support-expansion/) - DBS upgrades Singapore outlook: 2026 GDP 4.3%, 2027 3.0%, easing stagflation; highlights STI, SGD opportunities.
- [USD/THB tests 33.40 resistance as BoT flags intervention risk and equity outflows weigh on baht](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/usd-thb-tests-33-40-resistance-as-bot-flags-intervention-risk-and-equity-outflows-weigh-on-baht/) - USD/THB stalls near 33.40 resistance as BoT flags intervention; support at 33.20/33.00, RSI cools.
- [Dollar holds near 101.20 as hawkish Fed lifts yen pressure and weighs on euro, gold](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/dollar-holds-near-101-20-as-hawkish-fed-lifts-yen-pressure-and-weighs-on-euro-gold/) - DXY near 101.20 as hawkish Fed, mixed data drive dollar strength; divergence favors euro, sterling bears.
- [Gold rebounds above $4,000 but set for steep monthly fall as dollar and yields firm](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/gold-rebounds-above-4000-but-set-for-steep-monthly-fall-as-dollar-and-yields-firm/) - Gold rebounds slightly to $4,026, but strong dollar and hawkish Fed outlook signal further downside risk.
- [USD/CHF Steadies Near 0.8070 as Month-End Dollar Softens, Bulls Eye Break Above 0.8139](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/usd-chf-steadies-near-0-8070-as-month-end-dollar-softens-bulls-eye-break-above-0-8139/) - USD/CHF stabilises near 0.8070 after pullback; bullish momentum persists amid softer dollar, key resistances ahead.
- [NZD/USD Ticks Higher on NZ Confidence but Stays Under Pressure Ahead of US Jobs Data](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/nzd-usd-ticks-higher-on-nz-confidence-but-stays-under-pressure-ahead-of-us-jobs-data/) - NZD/USD rises on improved NZ sentiment and softer dollar, but Fed-driven USD strength keeps pair bearish.
- [USD/JPY holds near multi-decade highs as yield gap sustains carry trades despite Japan intervention warnings](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/usd-jpy-holds-near-multi-decade-highs-as-yield-gap-sustains-carry-trades-despite-japan-intervention-warnings/) - USD/JPY holds near multi-decade highs as Fed-BoJ rate gap fuels carry trades, despite intervention warnings.
- [Euro steadies as month-end flows blunt firmer US data, Fed-ECB policy gap in focus](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/euro-steadies-as-month-end-flows-blunt-firmer-us-data-fed-ecb-policy-gap-in-focus/) - Euro rebounds on month-end flows, but dollar stays firm as Fed-ECB policy divergence fuels volatility.
- [Sterling edges higher despite softer UK growth as Fed tightening bets keep pressure on GBP/USD](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/sterling-edges-higher-despite-softer-uk-growth-as-fed-tightening-bets-keep-pressure-on-gbp-usd/) - Sterling edged higher near 1.3270, but softer UK growth and hawkish Fed signals pressured GBP/USD bearish.
- [Gold rebounds from seven-month low as hawkish Fed repricing and firm dollar deepen quarterly slide](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/gold-rebounds-from-seven-month-low-as-hawkish-fed-repricing-and-firm-dollar-deepen-quarterly-slide/) - Gold rebounds near $4,030, but faces worst quarter since 2013 as hawkish Fed, strong Dollar.
- [Silver rebounds as dollar eases, but Fed hawkishness keeps XAG/USD under pressure](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/silver-rebounds-as-dollar-eases-but-fed-hawkishness-keeps-xag-usd-under-pressure/) - Silver rebounds as Dollar retreats, but remains in steep monthly downtrend amid hawkish Fed, key resistance.
- [Canada’s April GDP beats estimate, bolstering Bank of Canada hold view and supporting Canadian dollar](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/canadas-april-gdp-beats-estimate-bolstering-bank-of-canada-hold-view-and-supporting-canadian-dollar/) - Canada GDP rose 0.5% in April, led by resource goods; may delay BoC cuts, lift loonie.
- [Cleveland Fed’s Hammack flags resilient economy but keeps rate hike option amid stubborn core inflation](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/cleveland-feds-hammack-flags-resilient-economy-but-keeps-rate-hike-option-amid-stubborn-core-inflation/) - Cleveland Fed’s Hammack signals resilient economy, persistent core inflation, and hawkish bias; further hikes possible, markets reprice.
- [Colombia May Jobless Rate Falls to 8%, Raising Bets on Policy Tightening and Peso Strength](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/colombia-may-jobless-rate-falls-to-8-raising-bets-on-policy-tightening-and-peso-strength/) - Colombia’s May unemployment fell to 8%, signaling stronger growth, possible hawkish policy, firmer peso, equities upside.
- [TD Securities sees June US payrolls at 80,000, keeping Fed on hold as hiring cools](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/td-securities-sees-june-us-payrolls-at-80000-keeping-fed-on-hold-as-hiring-cools/) - TD Securities projects June payrolls at 80k, unemployment 4.2%, signaling cooling labor market and Fed hold.
- [ECB seen staying hawkish as oil sensitivity eases, July hike odds fade but further move flagged](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/ecb-seen-staying-hawkish-as-oil-sensitivity-eases-july-hike-odds-fade-but-further-move-flagged/) - ECB likely stays hawkish, downplays oil sensitivity, keeps “one more hike” narrative amid inflation and geopolitical uncertainty.
- [EUR/USD Edges Lower as German Inflation Cools and ECB Signals Further Tightening Potential](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/eur-usd-edges-lower-as-german-inflation-cools-and-ecb-signals-further-tightening-potential/) - EUR/USD dips as German inflation cools; ECB stays cautious, capping upside while dollar strength encourages range trading.
- [USD/CAD trims gains as Canada April GDP tops forecasts, buoying loonie despite firm US dollar](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/usd-cad-trims-gains-as-canada-april-gdp-tops-forecasts-buoying-loonie-despite-firm-us-dollar/) - USD/CAD trims gains as Canada April GDP beats forecasts, boosting loonie; robust US dollar caps downside.
- [WTI holds near $71 as Iran talks uncertainty offsets recovering Hormuz flows and softer demand outlook](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/wti-holds-near-71-as-iran-talks-uncertainty-offsets-recovering-hormuz-flows-and-softer-demand-outlook/) - WTI edges higher as Iran talks, Hormuz flows, and inventory draws clash with weaker China demand outlook.
- [US consumer confidence rises in June as jobs outlook dims, fuelling rate-cut bets and USD rebound](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/us-consumer-confidence-rises-in-june-as-jobs-outlook-dims-fuelling-rate-cut-bets-and-usd-rebound/) - June consumer confidence ticked up as oil fell, but job worries rose, boosting rate-cut expectations, volatility.
- [JOLTS Job Openings Beat Forecasts as Dollar Index Rebounds and Fed Hike Bets Build](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/jolts-job-openings-beat-forecasts-as-dollar-index-rebounds-and-fed-hike-bets-build/) - JOLTS openings beat forecasts at 7.594M, signaling labor resilience, boosting DXY and strengthening expectations for Fed hikes.
- [TD Securities backs Canadian dollar as firm data set stage for USD/CAD pullback below 1.40](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/td-securities-backs-canadian-dollar-as-firm-data-set-stage-for-usd-cad-pullback-below-1-40/) - TD cites stronger Canadian data, favoring loonie gains and a USD/CAD retracement below 1.40 via put spread.
- [US job openings jump to 7.594m, fuelling bets on higher-for-longer Fed rates](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/us-job-openings-jump-to-7-594m-fuelling-bets-on-higher-for-longer-fed-rates/) - May JOLTS openings rose to 7.594m, beating forecasts, reinforcing tight labor and reducing prospects for near-term Fed cuts.
- [Chicago PMI Miss Spurs Defensive Hedging as Growth Cools and Fed Faces Sticky Inflation](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/chicago-pmi-miss-spurs-defensive-hedging-as-growth-cools-and-fed-faces-sticky-inflation/) - Chicago PMI missed forecasts but stayed in expansion, signaling slowing growth, prompting defensive hedges and protection.
- [Chicago PMI slips to 56.7 in June, fuelling softer US growth and dovish Fed bets](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/chicago-pmi-slips-to-56-7-in-june-fuelling-softer-us-growth-and-dovish-fed-bets/) - Chicago PMI hit 56.7 in June, missing forecasts, signaling slower growth; portfolios add hedges, expect dovish Fed.
- [Chicago PMI slips to 56.7 in June, reinforcing cooler US growth and softer Fed bets](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/chicago-pmi-slips-to-56-7-in-june-reinforcing-cooler-us-growth-and-softer-fed-bets/) - Chicago PMI slips to 56.7, missing forecasts, signaling cooling growth; prompting protective hedges, lower-yield, weaker-dollar positioning.
- [USD/JPY Breaks 2024 Highs as Markets Eye Bank of Japan Support Amid Dollar Rally](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/usd-jpy-breaks-2024-highs-as-markets-eye-bank-of-japan-support-amid-dollar-rally/) - USD/JPY surges past 2024 highs, reviving BOJ intervention risks as US data, holidays, and reserve constraints loom.
- [US dollar eases as risk appetite returns, with ECB Sintra signals and US payrolls in focus](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/us-dollar-eases-as-risk-appetite-returns-with-ecb-sintra-signals-and-us-payrolls-in-focus/) - Dollar dips on improved risk, but ECB Sintra cues and US payrolls may revive underlying strength.
- [Rabobank Sees BoE Holding Rates as Softer Inflation and Jobs Data Challenge Market Hike Bets](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/rabobank-sees-boe-holding-rates-as-softer-inflation-and-jobs-data-challenge-market-hike-bets/) - Rabobank expects BoE to hold rates; markets price tightening, risking GBP weakness and higher EUR/GBP.
- [Reuters poll shows analysts cut 2026 oil forecasts as Hormuz shipping improves, demand softens](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/reuters-poll-shows-analysts-cut-2026-oil-forecasts-as-hormuz-shipping-improves-demand-softens/) - Reuters poll: analysts cut 2026 oil forecasts as Hormuz shipping recovers, demand weakens, and supply fears fade.
- [EUR/JPY nudges higher as softer German inflation supports ECB pause bets and intervention risk lingers](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/eur-jpy-nudges-higher-as-softer-german-inflation-supports-ecb-pause-bets-and-intervention-risk-lingers/) - EUR/JPY rises as euro holds firm; German inflation eases, retail sales beat; yen pressured, intervention risk lingers.
- [US Case-Shiller Home Prices Beat Forecasts as Higher-for-Longer Rates Shape Housing Trades](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/us-case-shiller-home-prices-beat-forecasts-as-higher-for-longer-rates-shape-housing-trades/) - Case-Shiller home prices rose 1.1% in April, beating forecasts; higher rates complicate inflation outlook and strategy.
- [US House Price Index slips 0.1% in April, fuelling bets on a more dovish Fed](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/us-house-price-index-slips-0-1-in-april-fuelling-bets-on-a-more-dovish-fed/) - U.S. HPI fell 0.1% in April, missing forecasts, boosting dovish Fed bets and housing-sector shorts.
- [USD/INR Holds Tight Range as Indian Debt Inflows Offset Hawkish Federal Reserve Stance](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/usd-inr-holds-tight-range-as-indian-debt-inflows-offset-hawkish-federal-reserve-stance/) - USD/INR trades range-bound as Indian debt inflows offset Fed hawkishness; policy support and index-inclusion hopes.
- [Canada April GDP Beats Forecast, Reinforcing Bank of Canada Hawkishness and Supporting Stronger Canadian Dollar](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/canada-april-gdp-beats-forecast-reinforcing-bank-of-canada-hawkishness-and-supporting-stronger-canadian-dollar/) - Canada’s GDP rose 0.5% in April, beating forecasts, suggesting resilient growth, fewer BoC cuts, stronger CAD.
- [GBP/JPY Stalls Near Two-Week Highs as Japan Intervention Risk Rises Against Carry Trade Backdrop](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/gbp-jpy-stalls-near-two-week-highs-as-japan-intervention-risk-rises-against-carry-trade-backdrop/) - GBP/JPY trades near two-week highs as carry trades persist, but Japan intervention risk threatens sudden volatility.
- [National Bank of Canada Sees US Growth Above 2% in 2026 as Sticky Inflation Keeps Fed Hawkish](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/national-bank-of-canada-sees-us-growth-above-2-in-2026-as-sticky-inflation-keeps-fed-hawkish/) - US growth stays strong into 2026, but sticky core inflation keeps Fed hawkish; markets still price cuts.
- [Germany CPI undershoots forecasts, fuelling dovish ECB bets and shifting euro, equities and bunds](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/germany-cpi-undershoots-forecasts-fuelling-dovish-ecb-bets-and-shifting-euro-equities-and-bunds/) - Germany’s June CPI rose 2.3%, missing forecasts, boosting ECB cut bets and pressuring euro, yields.
- [South Africa Slides into May Trade Deficit, Raising Rand Pressure and Boosting Volatility Bets](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/south-africa-slides-into-may-trade-deficit-raising-rand-pressure-and-boosting-volatility-bets/) - South Africa’s trade balance swung to a R1.79bn deficit in May, pressuring the rand and raising volatility.
- [Germany’s June HICP Inflation Undershoots Forecast, Nudging ECB Cut Expectations and Weighing on Euro](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/germanys-june-hicp-inflation-undershoots-forecast-nudging-ecb-cut-expectations-and-weighing-on-euro/) - German inflation undershot forecasts at 2.4%, boosting dovish ECB bets; traders eye weaker euro, lower yields.
- [German June HICP Falls 0.2% m/m, Raising Dovish ECB Prospects and Pressuring the Euro](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/german-june-hicp-falls-0-2-m-m-raising-dovish-ecb-prospects-and-pressuring-the-euro/) - Germany’s June HICP fell 0.2%, boosting ECB cut odds, weakening euro; DAX, volatility opportunities emerge.
- [Dollar retreats as equities rebound; focus shifts to US data and Warsh speech](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/dollar-retreats-as-equities-rebound-focus-shifts-to-us-data-and-warsh-speech/) - Dollar’s rally fades as risk appetite improves; US-Iran talks calm oil; focus shifts to US data, jobs, speeches.
- [BNP Paribas sees EU fiscal advantage as euro gains traction amid rising US debt-servicing costs](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/bnp-paribas-sees-eu-fiscal-advantage-as-euro-gains-traction-amid-rising-us-debt-servicing-costs/) - EU debt stays far below US levels, euro gains global role, supporting bullish EUR/USD trades despite productivity lag.
- [Rabobank Sees Sterling Vulnerable as Burnham Signals Fiscal Rules, EUR/GBP Targeted at 0.87](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/rabobank-sees-sterling-vulnerable-as-burnham-signals-fiscal-rules-eur-gbp-targeted-at-0-87/) - Rabobank sees sterling pressured by UK political uncertainty, rising short positions, and weaker rate expectations; EUR/GBP targets 0.87.
- [NZD/USD extends gains on NZ sentiment rebound as Fed hawkish bets cap upside](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/nzd-usd-extends-gains-on-nz-sentiment-rebound-as-fed-hawkish-bets-cap-upside/) - NZD/USD rises near 0.5650, but broader downtrend persists as Fed hawkishness, weak data pressure Kiwi.
- [DAX Eyes Return to Record Highs as Traders Weigh Breakout Versus Deeper Pullback](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/dax-eyes-return-to-record-highs-as-traders-weigh-breakout-versus-deeper-pullback/) - DAX recovery targets record highs; watch April gap, 19,350 support, and options strategies amid pullback risk.
- [Dollar steadies as DXY rebounds ahead of US payrolls, keeping Fed rate-hike bets in focus](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/dollar-steadies-as-dxy-rebounds-ahead-of-us-payrolls-keeping-fed-rate-hike-bets-in-focus/) - Dollar steadies as traders await NFP and JOLTS, with DXY above key EMA, resistance near 102.00.
- [GBP/USD Edges Lower as BoE Cut Bets Contrast with Firm Dollar Ahead of US Jobs Data](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/gbp-usd-edges-lower-as-boe-cut-bets-contrast-with-firm-dollar-ahead-of-us-jobs-data/) - GBP/USD slips below 1.3250 as BoE cut bets clash with firm USD ahead of US jobs data.
- [Canada’s 2026 GDP forecast cut to 0.7% as Bank of Canada seen holding rates into 2027](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/canadas-2026-gdp-forecast-cut-to-0-7-as-bank-of-canada-seen-holding-rates-into-2027/) - Bloomberg survey cuts Canada 2026 GDP growth to 0.7%; Bank of Canada on hold, USD/CAD rising.
- [Yen Slumps to 1986 Lows as Dollar Surge Lifts USD/JPY Beyond 162 Amid Trade Frictions](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/yen-slumps-to-1986-lows-as-dollar-surge-lifts-usd-jpy-beyond-162-amid-trade-frictions/) - Yen hits 1986 lows above 162, driven by dollar strength and tensions; traders eye 165 calls, hedge reversal risk.
- [India Capital Account Strains Spur RBI Support Measures, Boosting Rate and Equity Trade Opportunities](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/india-capital-account-strains-spur-rbi-support-measures-boosting-rate-and-equity-trade-opportunities/) - India’s BoP deficit eased as RBI turned dovish, boosting bond, equity opportunities and rupee stability.
- [BoJ’s Sato flags yen weakness risks as Tokyo inflation and wage gains keep policy outlook uncertain](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/bojs-sato-flags-yen-weakness-risks-as-tokyo-inflation-and-wage-gains-keep-policy-outlook-uncertain/) - BoJ’s Sato warns yen weakness may spur intervention as inflation and wage gains point to hawkish shift.
- [USD/CHF rebounds as US-Iran tensions lift inflation fears, bolstering Fed tightening outlook](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/usd-chf-rebounds-as-us-iran-tensions-lift-inflation-fears-bolstering-fed-tightening-outlook/) - USD/CHF rebounds on US-Iran tensions, boosting Fed hike bets; uptrend intact, eyeing breakout above 0.8100.
- [USD/JPY Breaks 170 as Hawkish Fed Lifts Dollar, Japan Keeps Intervention Threat Alive](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/usd-jpy-breaks-170-as-hawkish-fed-lifts-dollar-japan-keeps-intervention-threat-alive/) - USD/JPY breaks above 161.95 and 170 as Fed stays hawkish; Japan warns, intervention risk lifts volatility, options.
- [Hesse CPI Inflation Slows to 2.3%, Fueling Bets on ECB Rate Cut and Weighing on Euro](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/hesse-cpi-inflation-slows-to-2-3-fueling-bets-on-ecb-rate-cut-and-weighing-on-euro/) - Hesse CPI inflation eased to 2.3% in June, boosting ECB cut bets; euro weaker, bonds/equities supported.
- [Bavaria CPI Holds at -0.2% in June, Fuelling Bets on ECB Cuts and Weaker Euro](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/bavaria-cpi-holds-at-0-2-in-june-fuelling-bets-on-ecb-cuts-and-weaker-euro/) - Bavaria’s CPI fell 0.2% again in June, signaling entrenched deflation, dovish ECB pivot, weaker euro outlook.
- [Germany’s May jobless tally falls unexpectedly, bolstering hawkish ECB rate outlook](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/germanys-may-jobless-tally-falls-unexpectedly-bolstering-hawkish-ecb-rate-outlook/) - May unemployment fell 1K, beating forecasts, reinforcing German resilience and supporting a hawkish ECB stance.
- [Lagarde Signals Steady ECB Path; Markets Price Further Hike as EUR/USD Eyes Stabilisation Above 1.14](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/lagarde-signals-steady-ecb-path-markets-price-further-hike-as-eur-usd-eyes-stabilisation-above-1-14/) - Lagarde signaled steady ECB hawkishness; easing inflation, resilient growth keep another hike likely and EUR/USD supported.
- [EUR/USD slips towards yearly lows as Fed rate-hike bets and US payrolls focus underpin dollar](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/eur-usd-slips-towards-yearly-lows-as-fed-rate-hike-bets-and-us-payrolls-focus-underpin-dollar/) - EUR/USD slips near yearly lows as Fed hike bets and jobs data focus outweigh German sales gains.
- [South Africa Private Sector Credit Growth Eases in May, Raising Pressure on Rand and Banks](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/south-africa-private-sector-credit-growth-eases-in-may-raising-pressure-on-rand-and-banks/) - South Africa’s private credit growth slowed to 8.57% in May, signaling weaker demand, pressuring rand, banks.
- [German retail sales beat forecasts, bolstering euro outlook as markets weigh firmer ECB tightening odds](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/german-retail-sales-beat-forecasts-bolstering-euro-outlook-as-markets-weigh-firmer-ecb-tightening-odds/) - German retail sales beat forecasts, signaling resilient consumers and complicating ECB policy as inflation stays elevated.
- [Japan Housing Starts Surge, Raising BoJ Tightening Bets and Sparking Yen, JGB Market Moves](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/japan-housing-starts-surge-raising-boj-tightening-bets-and-sparking-yen-jgb-market-moves/) - Japan’s May housing starts surged 33.9%, topping forecasts, boosting BoJ tightening bets and yen strength.
- [Philippine Gold Prices Dip as Softer Dollar and Rate-Cut Bets Bolster Bullion Outlook](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/philippine-gold-prices-dip-as-softer-dollar-and-rate-cut-bets-bolster-bullion-outlook/) - Philippine gold prices dipped Tuesday as softer dollar and rate-cut hopes keep broader bullish outlook intact.
- [China June Manufacturing PMI Beats Forecast, Supporting Tactical Bets on Metals, Aussie Dollar and Hang Seng](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/china-june-manufacturing-pmi-beats-forecast-supporting-tactical-bets-on-metals-aussie-dollar-and-hang-seng/) - China’s June manufacturing PMI rose to 50.3, beating forecasts, boosting metals, AUD, and Hang Seng tactics.
- [China Services PMI Returns to Expansion, Lifting Sentiment for AUD, Copper and Hang Seng Trades](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/china-services-pmi-returns-to-expansion-lifting-sentiment-for-aud-copper-and-hang-seng-trades/) - China’s services PMI rose to 50.2, signalling tentative stabilization and modest support for AUD, commodities, equities.
- [EUR/USD slips as ECB hike bets fade and Fed tightening expectations firm ahead of US jobs data](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/eur-usd-slips-as-ecb-hike-bets-fade-and-fed-tightening-expectations-firm-ahead-of-us-jobs-data/) - EUR/USD slips as ECB hike expectations fade and Fed turns hawkish; jobs data may strengthen dollar further.
- [UK BRC Shop Price Inflation Misses Forecast, Raising BoE Cut Bets and Pressuring Sterling](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/uk-brc-shop-price-inflation-misses-forecast-raising-boe-cut-bets-and-pressuring-sterling/) - UK shop price inflation slowed to 1.2% in June, boosting rate-cut bets, pressuring GBP, lifting gilts, FTSE250.
- [Japan Factory Output Slides in May, Bolstering Yen Weakness Bets and BoJ Dovish Outlook](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/japan-factory-output-slides-in-may-bolstering-yen-weakness-bets-and-boj-dovish-outlook/) - Japan’s industrial output fell 1.7% in May, signaling slower manufacturing, dovish BoJ, weaker yen, bearish Nikkei.
- [Japan’s May industrial output rise undershoots forecasts, complicating Bank of Japan rate outlook](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/japans-may-industrial-output-rise-undershoots-forecasts-complicating-bank-of-japan-rate-outlook/) - Japan’s May industrial output rose 0.5%, missing forecasts; dampening BOJ hike bets, pressuring yen, and equities.
- [Gold slips towards $4,015 as Fed’s higher-for-longer view offsets Middle East risk bid](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/gold-slips-towards-4015-as-feds-higher-for-longer-view-offsets-middle-east-risk-bid/) - Gold slips near $4,015 as higher-for-longer Fed bets outweigh geopolitics; traders await ADP, NFP, central-bank support.
- [South Korea Industrial Output Slides 3% in May, Raising Pressure on Won and KOSPI 200](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/south-korea-industrial-output-slides-3-in-may-raising-pressure-on-won-and-kospi-200/) - South Korea’s May industrial output fell 3%, deepening contraction, pressuring won and equities; traders consider defensive hedges.
- [South Korea Service Output Rebounds in May, Supporting Won and Raising Rate-Cut Doubts](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/south-korea-service-output-rebounds-in-may-supporting-won-and-raising-rate-cut-doubts/) - South Korea’s May service output rose 1.3%, reversing April’s drop, boosting won, equities, and yields.
- [South Korea’s Industrial Output Slides in May, Raising Pressure on KOSPI and the Won](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/south-koreas-industrial-output-slides-in-may-raising-pressure-on-kospi-and-the-won/) - South Korea’s May industrial output fell 0.9%, signaling weaker manufacturing, semiconductor drag, bearish KOSPI, weaker won.
- [PBoC debuts 1.25% overnight liquidity tool, nudging China’s front-end rates lower](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/pboc-debuts-1-25-overnight-liquidity-tool-nudging-chinas-front-end-rates-lower/) - PBoC launched 1.25% overnight liquidity tool, signaling modest easing; bonds rallied, yuan softened, equities rose modestly.
- [Sterling Rises Against Yen as GBP/JPY Tests 215 Amid Intervention Risks and Bullish Technicals](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/sterling-rises-against-yen-as-gbp-jpy-tests-215-amid-intervention-risks-and-bullish-technicals/) - Sterling gained versus yen as GBP/JPY neared highs; bullish triangle suggests breakout, but Japan intervention risk remains.
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- [US dollar breaks G10 ranges as Fed turns hawkish, DXY tops 101 after US–Iran truce](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/us-dollar-breaks-g10-ranges-as-fed-turns-hawkish-dxy-tops-101-after-us-iran-truce/) - Dollar breaks G10 ranges as DXY tops 101 on hawkish Fed shift, resilient growth, sticky inflation.
- [USD/CNH Holds Tight Range as UOB Sees Upside Towards 6.8300 if 6.7900 Holds](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/usd-cnh-holds-tight-range-as-uob-sees-upside-towards-6-8300-if-6-7900-holds/) - USD/CNH remains range-bound near 6.80; UOB keeps 6.7950–6.8100 call, eyes 6.8300 if 6.7900 holds.
- [Micron pares steep early drop as lawsuit and Korean capacity plans jolt memory-cycle outlook](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/micron-pares-steep-early-drop-as-lawsuit-and-korean-capacity-plans-jolt-memory-cycle-outlook/) - Micron rebounded 10% intraday as volatility surged; memory price hikes support calls, while new fabs, lawsuit risk.
- [Dollar eases ahead of US jobs data; yen near highs, euro rebounds, gold slips, oil steady](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/dollar-eases-ahead-of-us-jobs-data-yen-near-highs-euro-rebounds-gold-slips-oil-steady/) - Dollar steadies near 101.10 before jobs data; euro and pound rebound; yen highs, commodities mixed.
- [Renewed Dollar Strength Pressures APAC FX as USD/JPY 162 Looms and Fed Cuts Repriced](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/renewed-dollar-strength-pressures-apac-fx-as-usd-jpy-162-looms-and-fed-cuts-repriced/) - Renewed dollar strength pressures APAC currencies amid fewer Fed cuts; USD/JPY 162 breakout risks spillovers; hedging focus.
- [FTSE 100 Drifts as Gold Weakens, Miners Lag and US Tech Falters Ahead of Iran Talks](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/ftse-100-drifts-as-gold-weakens-miners-lag-and-us-tech-falters-ahead-of-iran-talks/) - Gold, silver losses drag FTSE miners; UK stalls as US tech weakens, volatility low amid Iran talks.
- [EUR/USD Edges Higher as Mixed Eurozone Surveys Leave Traders Eyeing German Inflation Data](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/eur-usd-edges-higher-as-mixed-eurozone-surveys-leave-traders-eyeing-german-inflation-data/) - EUR/USD holds above 1.1420 as mixed Eurozone surveys shift focus to German HICP, retail sales.
- [USD/CAD holds near 1.4210 as US jobs data and Iran talks temper dollar demand](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/usd-cad-holds-near-1-4210-as-us-jobs-data-and-iran-talks-temper-dollar-demand/) - USD/CAD steadies near 1.4210 as traders await US jobs data; overbought dollar faces pullback risk.
- [Sterling firms as Burnham backs Reeves’ fiscal rules, with UK GDP and US jobs data in focus](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/sterling-firms-as-burnham-backs-reeves-fiscal-rules-with-uk-gdp-and-us-jobs-data-in-focus/) - Sterling gains on fiscal pledge and softer dollar, but UK GDP, US data and Fed risks loom.
- [HSBC flags sterling downside as leadership contest, narrowing UK-US spreads and fiscal slippage weigh](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/hsbc-flags-sterling-downside-as-leadership-contest-narrowing-uk-us-spreads-and-fiscal-slippage-weigh/) - HSBC warns sterling downside risk as leadership contest, shrinking rate spreads, and worsening fiscal optics pressure pound.
- [Asian FX Seen Opening Softer as AI Stock Rout and US–Iran Tensions Lift Dollar, Oil](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/asian-fx-seen-opening-softer-as-ai-stock-rout-and-us-iran-tensions-lift-dollar-oil/) - Asian FX seen softer as AI equity losses and US–Iran tensions lift dollar, oil, volatility.
- [EUR/USD Stays Range-Bound Ahead of Lagarde at Sintra as Policy Divergence Caps Upside](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/eur-usd-stays-range-bound-ahead-of-lagarde-at-sintra-as-policy-divergence-caps-upside/) - EUR/USD stayed range-bound ahead of Lagarde’s Sintra remarks; policy divergence keeps volatility low, favoring options-selling strategies.
- [Dallas Fed Factory Index Stalls as Investors Hedge With Treasuries, Options and Oil Shorts](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/dallas-fed-factory-index-stalls-as-investors-hedge-with-treasuries-options-and-oil-shorts/) - Dallas Fed Manufacturing Index slips to zero in June, signaling stalled activity and prompting defensive, hedged positioning.
- [China industrial profits cool as PMI looms, keeping yuan under pressure near 6.80](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/china-industrial-profits-cool-as-pmi-looms-keeping-yuan-under-pressure-near-6-80/) - China profit growth cooled; weak demand pressures yuan as PMI looms—consider USD/CNY calls, volatility rising.
- [China export controls on Japanese firms raise rare earth risks as crowded yen shorts face reversal signals](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/china-export-controls-on-japanese-firms-raise-rare-earth-risks-as-crowded-yen-shorts-face-reversal-signals/) - China blacklists more Japanese firms, boosting rare-earth risks as yen shorts persist; strong sales raise reversal odds.
- [Canadian Dollar Firms as USD/CAD Rally Looks Overstretched, Upside Seen Capped Near 1.43](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/canadian-dollar-firms-as-usd-cad-rally-looks-overstretched-upside-seen-capped-near-1-43/) - USD/CAD rally appears overextended; narrowing US-Canada spreads and extreme RSI suggest capped upside, modest pullback.
- [Sintra ECB Forum Puts Fed Chair Warsh in Spotlight as Markets Brace for Volatility](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/sintra-ecb-forum-puts-fed-chair-warsh-in-spotlight-as-markets-brace-for-volatility/) - Sintra ECB Forum spotlights Fed Chair Warsh’s first overseas remarks; markets brace for volatility, inflation focus.
- [Rabobank Sees Slow De-dollarisation Shift as Rate Differentials Keep Dollar Supported Amid Fed Caution](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/rabobank-sees-slow-de-dollarisation-shift-as-rate-differentials-keep-dollar-supported-amid-fed-caution/) - Rabobank says de-dollarisation is a slow theme; near-term USD moves hinge on rate differentials and options.
- [BNY Sees Seasonal Post-Sintra EUR/USD Lift as ECB Hawkishness Fades Quickly](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/bny-sees-seasonal-post-sintra-eur-usd-lift-as-ecb-hawkishness-fades-quickly/) - Sintra hawkishness often lifts EUR/USD in late June/early July; fade follows. Consider short-dated euro calls.
- [Magnificent Seven concentration risk revives focus on economic moats and options hedging strategies](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/magnificent-seven-concentration-risk-revives-focus-on-economic-moats-and-options-hedging-strategies/) - Magnificent Seven dominate S&P 500, raising concentration risk; focus on economic moats and hedging strategies.
- [USD/JPY tests 2024 highs near 162 as retail sales boost BoJ tightening expectations](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/usd-jpy-tests-2024-highs-near-162-as-retail-sales-boost-boj-tightening-expectations/) - USD/JPY breaks consolidation, retests 2024 highs at 162.00–162.40; bullish bias targets 163.70–164.40.
- [Heatwaves Seen as Structural Drag on Eurozone Growth, Lifting Inflation Risks and Pressuring the Euro](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/heatwaves-seen-as-structural-drag-on-eurozone-growth-lifting-inflation-risks-and-pressuring-the-euro/) - Recurring heatwaves become structural Eurozone drag, cutting output, disrupting supply chains, lifting food inflation, weakening euro.
- [Softer US PCE Cools Fed Hike Bets, Weighing on Dollar as Payrolls Loom](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/softer-us-pce-cools-fed-hike-bets-weighing-on-dollar-as-payrolls-loom/) - Softer US PCE cooled Fed hike bets, weakening dollar and yields; payrolls, Warsh speech may spark volatility.
- [Rabobank Sees Cyclical Dollar Upswing Pressing EUR/USD as Fed Holds and Eurozone Softens](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/rabobank-sees-cyclical-dollar-upswing-pressing-eur-usd-as-fed-holds-and-eurozone-softens/) - Rabobank sees cyclical US strength supporting dollar, pressuring EUR/USD lower despite longer-term bearish USD trend overall.
- [Sterling Firms on Labour Continuity Signals as Markets Await US Jobs Data and Hormuz Developments](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/sterling-firms-on-labour-continuity-signals-as-markets-await-us-jobs-data-and-hormuz-developments/) - Sterling gains on Labour fiscal continuity, but fund positioning, low volatility and geopolitics keep GBP range-bound.
- [Sterling Outperforms as Labour Continuity Eases Gilt Yields, Focus Shifts to BoE and US Payrolls](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/sterling-outperforms-as-labour-continuity-eases-gilt-yields-focus-shifts-to-boe-and-us-payrolls/) - Sterling gains as UK fiscal continuity reassures markets; traders watch BoE stance and US NFP.
- [US-Iran pause attacks as Hormuz talks resume, oil steadies while AI-driven inflation risks mount](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/us-iran-pause-attacks-as-hormuz-talks-resume-oil-steadies-while-ai-driven-inflation-risks-mount/) - U.S. and Iran pause attacks as Hormuz talks resume; oil steadies, but AI-driven supply constraints threaten inflation.
- [WTI Holds Near $70 as Iran Tensions and Hormuz Signals Keep Oil Traders on Edge](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/wti-holds-near-70-as-iran-tensions-and-hormuz-signals-keep-oil-traders-on-edge/) - WTI hovers near $70 after a 25% slide; US-Iran tensions and Hormuz uncertainty fuel volatility despite weak demand.
- [Oil Eases Euro Area Inflation but ECB Stays Hawkish as Core Pressures and Volatility Persist](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/oil-eases-euro-area-inflation-but-ecb-stays-hawkish-as-core-pressures-and-volatility-persist/) - Oil eases euro inflation short-term, but ECB stays hawkish as core pressures persist; volatility and hedging opportunities.
- [Hawkish Fed and flatter US yield curve drive dollar as OCBC cuts euro, lifts yen forecast](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/hawkish-fed-and-flatter-us-yield-curve-drive-dollar-as-ocbc-cuts-euro-lifts-yen-forecast/) - Hawkish Fed and flatter yield curve replace oil as dollar drivers, lifting USD and pressuring EUR, JPY.
- [SocGen Sees Central Bank Gold Buying Picking Up, With Real Yields Capping Summer Prices](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/socgen-sees-central-bank-gold-buying-picking-up-with-real-yields-capping-summer-prices/) - SocGen sees 2026 central-bank gold buying rebounding, led by Turkey/Poland, as real yields ease later.
- [Rupee steadies as Hormuz risk and US data loom; USD/INR holds near 94.35](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/rupee-steadies-as-hormuz-risk-and-us-data-loom-usd-inr-holds-near-94-35/) - Rupee steadies near 94.35 as Hormuz risks, oil swings, and US jobs data fuel USD/INR volatility.
- [India’s Cumulative Industrial Output Growth Accelerates to 5.1%, Supporting Bullish Equity Outlook](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/indias-cumulative-industrial-output-growth-accelerates-to-5-1-supporting-bullish-equity-outlook/) - India’s cumulative industrial output growth rose to 5.1% in May, boosting equities, rupee, hawkish RBI.
- [India’s industrial output growth upticks to 5.1% in May, bolstering Nifty and rupee outlook](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/indias-industrial-output-growth-upticks-to-5-1-in-may-bolstering-nifty-and-rupee-outlook/) - India’s industrial output rose 5.1% in May, boosting bullish equities outlook, supporting rupee; inflation clouds rates.
- [India manufacturing output growth slows to 5.5% in May, fuelling cautious equity and rupee outlook](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/india-manufacturing-output-growth-slows-to-5-5-in-may-fuelling-cautious-equity-and-rupee-outlook/) - India manufacturing growth slowed to 5.5% in May, signaling cooling activity and prompting cautious equity, rupee hedges.
- [E-mini S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures hold key supports as dip buyers weigh hawkish Fed tone](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/e-mini-sp-500-and-nasdaq-futures-hold-key-supports-as-dip-buyers-weigh-hawkish-fed-tone/) - Dip-buying persists in E-mini S&P and Nasdaq; key supports/resistances define cautious triggers after hawkish Fed.
- [Stronger Dollar and softer oil pressure CEE currencies as Poland inflation guides zloty outlook](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/stronger-dollar-and-softer-oil-pressure-cee-currencies-as-poland-inflation-guides-zloty-outlook/) - Stronger dollar, softer oil curb Poland/Czech hike bets; focus on Poland inflation, EUR/PLN capped near 4.300.
- [EUR/USD recovers from 13-month low as Hormuz risks and key Fed, ECB signals dominate](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/eur-usd-recovers-from-13-month-low-as-hormuz-risks-and-key-fed-ecb-signals-dominate/) - EUR/USD rebounds off 13-month lows; geopolitics, Lagarde speech, and US data keep bearish trend, volatility elevated.
- [Japan Data Deluge Looms After Retail Sales Surge as BoJ Tankan Set to Test Tightening Case](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/japan-data-deluge-looms-after-retail-sales-surge-as-boj-tankan-set-to-test-tightening-case/) - Japan’s strong retail sales set up key production and Tankan data, boosting BOJ tightening expectations, yen.
- [Belgium inflation cools to 3.4% in June, bolstering ECB rate-cut bets and trade shifts](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/belgium-inflation-cools-to-3-4-in-june-bolstering-ecb-rate-cut-bets-and-trade-shifts/) - Belgium’s June CPI cooled to 3.4%, boosting ECB cut odds and shaping trades in rates, equities, euro, volatility.
- [Belgium CPI rebounds in June, fuelling bets ECB rate cuts may be delayed, euro supported](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/belgium-cpi-rebounds-in-june-fuelling-bets-ecb-rate-cuts-may-be-delayed-euro-supported/) - Belgium’s CPI rose 0.3% in June, signaling firmer inflation, complicating ECB cuts, supporting euro.
- [MUFG Sees Dollar Near Year Highs as Fed–Europe Policy Divergence Pressures Euro](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/mufg-sees-dollar-near-year-highs-as-fed-europe-policy-divergence-pressures-euro/) - MUFG sees dollar strength from Fed-ECB divergence, warning EUR/USD could fall below 1.1000 on hikes.
- [AUD/USD Steadies Near 0.6890 as Middle East Calm and RBA Outlook Shape Volatility](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/aud-usd-steadies-near-0-6890-as-middle-east-calm-and-rba-outlook-shape-volatility/) - AUD/USD held near 0.6890 as geopolitics, softer USD, and RBA dovish signals kept volatility elevated.
- [Eurozone sentiment rises above forecasts, bolstering Euro STOXX 50 and euro as bund yields edge higher](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/eurozone-sentiment-rises-above-forecasts-bolstering-euro-stoxx-50-and-euro-as-bund-yields-edge-higher/) - Eurozone sentiment rose to 95 in June, boosting equities and euro outlook; bond yields may rise.
- [Eurozone consumer confidence holds at -17.7, keeping ECB rate-cut expectations in focus](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/eurozone-consumer-confidence-holds-at-17-7-keeping-ecb-rate-cut-expectations-in-focus/) - Eurozone consumer confidence held at -17.7 in June, matching forecasts and signaling subdued sentiment, limiting growth.
- [Eurozone Industrial Confidence Ticks Up in June, Easing ECB Easing Bets and Supporting Euro](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/eurozone-industrial-confidence-ticks-up-in-june-easing-ecb-easing-bets-and-supporting-euro/) - Eurozone industrial confidence rose to -7.7 in June, easing pessimism and supporting euro, equities, steadier ECB.
- [ECB Sintra Forum Keeps Hawkish Bias as Eurozone Inflation Seen Stalling, EUR/USD Supported](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/ecb-sintra-forum-keeps-hawkish-bias-as-eurozone-inflation-seen-stalling-eur-usd-supported/) - ECB’s Sintra forum likely stays hawkish as inflation stalls; ING expects September hike, EUR/USD supported.
- [Brent slides as Hormuz tanker traffic rebounds, while options markets price in fresh volatility risks](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/brent-slides-as-hormuz-tanker-traffic-rebounds-while-options-markets-price-in-fresh-volatility-risks/) - Brent slid as Hormuz traffic rose, but Iran risks persist; traders favor options volatility ahead.
- [UK M4 Money Supply Growth Slips to 4.3% as Cooling Liquidity Backs Dovish BoE View](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/uk-m4-money-supply-growth-slips-to-4-3-as-cooling-liquidity-backs-dovish-boe-view/) - UK M4 growth eased to 4.3% in May, supporting steady BoE rates and sterling downside risks.
- [UK consumer net lending rises £4.6bn in May, undershooting forecasts and tempering growth outlook](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/uk-consumer-net-lending-rises-4-6bn-in-may-undershooting-forecasts-and-tempering-growth-outlook/) - UK net lending rose £4.6bn in May, undershooting forecasts, signalling slower consumer credit growth and economic cooling.
- [Portugal Consumer Confidence Improves in June, Bolstering Case for PSI 20 Options Trades](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/portugal-consumer-confidence-improves-in-june-bolstering-case-for-psi-20-options-trades/) - Portugal’s consumer confidence rose to -25.9 in June, hinting stabilizing demand and supporting bullish PSI 20 options.
- [UK Mortgage Approvals Miss Forecast, Softening Housing Outlook and Backing Dovish Bank of England Shift](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/uk-mortgage-approvals-miss-forecast-softening-housing-outlook-and-backing-dovish-bank-of-england-shift/) - May UK mortgage approvals fell to 56.21k, missing forecasts, signaling housing slowdown, dovish BoE, GBP weakness.
- [Sintra Forum in Focus as Lagarde Set to Guide ECB, Keeping Rate-Hike Premium in Curve](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/sintra-forum-in-focus-as-lagarde-set-to-guide-ecb-keeping-rate-hike-premium-in-curve/) - Sintra forum spotlights ECB guidance as Lagarde speaks, while markets price limited hikes amid persistent inflation pressures.
- [US stock futures climb in Europe as Iran-US tensions ease; focus shifts to Fed, payrolls](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/us-stock-futures-climb-in-europe-as-iran-us-tensions-ease-focus-shifts-to-fed-payrolls/) - US futures rose on eased US-Iran tensions; tech rebound eyed; options active ahead of payrolls, Fed.
- [Asian currencies slip after June FOMC as swap spreads widen; baht, won and peso lead losses](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/asian-currencies-slip-after-june-fomc-as-swap-spreads-widen-baht-won-and-peso-lead-losses/) - Asian currencies weaken as US rates stay higher; baht, won, peso slide while rupee, dong steadier.
- [Spain Retail Sales Growth Accelerates in May, Bolstering IBEX 35 Bullish Case](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/spain-retail-sales-growth-accelerates-in-may-bolstering-ibex-35-bullish-case/) - Spain May retail sales rose 1.3% y/y, signaling stronger consumer demand, supporting IBEX calls and put spreads.
- [Spain’s June CPI Surge Clouds ECB Rate-Cut Outlook, Lifting Euro and Pressuring Shares](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/spains-june-cpi-surge-clouds-ecb-rate-cut-outlook-lifting-euro-and-pressuring-shares/) - Spain’s CPI jumped 0.6% in June, raising ECB hawkish odds, boosting euro, pressuring stocks and bonds.
- [Spain’s June inflation holds at 3.2%, keeping ECB rate-cut expectations in check](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/spains-june-inflation-holds-at-3-2-keeping-ecb-rate-cut-expectations-in-check/) - Spain’s June CPI matched forecasts at 3.2%, sustaining ECB rate-cut doubts, supporting euro, pressuring equities, volatility.
- [Turkey’s Confidence Index Climbs in May as Central Bank Holds Line and Risk Premium Eases](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/turkeys-confidence-index-climbs-in-may-as-central-bank-holds-line-and-risk-premium-eases/) - Turkey’s confidence index rose to 98.9 in May, still below 100, as risk perceptions eased.
- [EUR/GBP slips as ECB tightening fears fade, while UK politics and data cloud sterling outlook](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/eur-gbp-slips-as-ecb-tightening-fears-fade-while-uk-politics-and-data-cloud-sterling-outlook/) - EUR/GBP slips as ECB tightening hopes fade; BoE stays hawkish, while UK politics and data cap Sterling gains.
- [USD/IDR rebounds towards 17,900 as Rupiah softens ahead of Indonesian data and Middle East tensions](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/usd-idr-rebounds-towards-17900-as-rupiah-softens-ahead-of-indonesian-data-and-middle-east-tensions/) - USD/IDR rebounds near 17,900 as Rupiah softens; focus on Indonesia data, Iran truce risk, Danantara concerns.
- [Saudi gold prices dip as global rate bets and central bank buying shape outlook](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/saudi-gold-prices-dip-as-global-rate-bets-and-central-bank-buying-shape-outlook/) - Saudi gold prices slip Monday; macro drivers, central-bank demand, and low-volatility options shape outlook for traders.
- [Philippine Gold Prices Slip as Weaker Dollar and Central Bank Buying Shape Outlook](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/philippine-gold-prices-slip-as-weaker-dollar-and-central-bank-buying-shape-outlook/) - Philippine gold prices slipped Monday; analysts see pullback as buying chance amid weaker dollar, strong central-bank demand.
- [EUR/USD Steadies as Iran Tensions and Central Bank Outlooks Keep Rates and Volatility in Focus](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/eur-usd-steadies-as-iran-tensions-and-central-bank-outlooks-keep-rates-and-volatility-in-focus/) - EUR/USD steadies near 1.1385 as Iran conflict eases; ECB forum, US jobs data guide rates, volatility.
- [USD/CHF Holds Near 0.8100 as US–Iran Truce Calms Havens and SNB Signals Intervention](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/usd-chf-holds-near-0-8100-as-us-iran-truce-calms-havens-and-snb-signals-intervention/) - USD/CHF steadies near 0.8100 as US-Iran truce holds; SNB dovish stance caps CHF, volatility risks.
- [UAE gold prices ease as dollar weakens and central banks keep adding to reserves](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/uae-gold-prices-ease-as-dollar-weakens-and-central-banks-keep-adding-to-reserves/) - UAE gold prices dipped Monday; Fed pause, weaker dollar and strong central-bank buying keep bullish outlook.
- [Pakistan gold prices slip as gram and tola rates ease, with Fed cuts and bank buying watched](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/pakistan-gold-prices-slip-as-gram-and-tola-rates-ease-with-fed-cuts-and-bank-buying-watched/) - Pakistan gold prices fell Monday: PKR 36,342/gram, PKR 423,904/tola, as global trends stay bullish.
- [India gold slips as dollar firms and rate-cut bets fade, weighing on bullion demand](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/india-gold-slips-as-dollar-firms-and-rate-cut-bets-fade-weighing-on-bullion-demand/) - Gold prices in India fell Monday; stronger dollar, hawkish Fed expectations pressured bullion despite central-bank buying.
- [Malaysia gold prices ease as strong dollar limits gains despite safe-haven and central bank demand](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/malaysia-gold-prices-ease-as-strong-dollar-limits-gains-despite-safe-haven-and-central-bank-demand/) - Malaysia gold prices dipped Monday; spot MYR 531.54/gram. Strong dollar pressures, safe-haven and central-bank buying support.
- [EUR/JPY Holds Above 184 as Fragile US-Iran Ceasefire and ECB Forum Keep Markets Jittery](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/eur-jpy-holds-above-184-as-fragile-us-iran-ceasefire-and-ecb-forum-keep-markets-jittery/) - EUR/JPY held above 184.00 as ceasefire jitters and ECB forum loom; charts stay bearish below 100-day SMA.
- [Gold slips towards $4,060 as Fed hawkishness and US-Iran talks sharpen focus on payrolls](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/gold-slips-towards-4060-as-fed-hawkishness-and-us-iran-talks-sharpen-focus-on-payrolls/) - Gold slips near $4,060 as US-Iran uncertainty and hawkish Fed expectations shift focus to NFP.
- [AUD/USD rangebound as US dollar steadies ahead of payrolls and RBA minutes in focus](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/aud-usd-rangebound-as-us-dollar-steadies-ahead-of-payrolls-and-rba-minutes-in-focus/) - AUD/USD trades sideways, awaiting US NFP and RBA minutes; weak technicals, volatility strategies include puts, straddles.
- [NZD/USD Rally on Middle East Truce Looks Fragile as Fed Hawks and Kiwi Weakness Loom](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/nzd-usd-rally-on-middle-east-truce-looks-fragile-as-fed-hawks-and-kiwi-weakness-loom/) - NZD/USD slips after truce-driven gap as fragile Middle East détente fades; hawkish Fed and weak NZ data threaten downside.
- [Dollar holds steady ahead of US payrolls test as Fed hike odds and oil risks mount](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/dollar-holds-steady-ahead-of-us-payrolls-test-as-fed-hike-odds-and-oil-risks-mount/) - Dollar steady near 101.35 as markets brace for NFP, key US data, and potential Fed hike.
- [USD/JPY hovers near 162 as US-Iran détente offsets Japan intervention risk ahead of US payrolls](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/usd-jpy-hovers-near-162-as-us-iran-detente-offsets-japan-intervention-risk-ahead-of-us-payrolls/) - USD/JPY hovers near 162 as US-Iran tensions ease, Japan warns intervention, and NFP looms.
- [USD/CAD drifts to 1.4190 as US-Iran truce headlines weigh on dollar ahead of payrolls](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/usd-cad-drifts-to-1-4190-as-us-iran-truce-headlines-weigh-on-dollar-ahead-of-payrolls/) - USD/CAD slid near 1.4190 as Iran-US tensions eased, while Fed hike odds and weak oil pressured CAD.
- [USD/CAD drifts to 1.4190 as US-Iran pause lifts risk mood, oil slips and Fed hawks linger](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/usd-cad-drifts-to-1-4190-as-us-iran-pause-lifts-risk-mood-oil-slips-and-fed-hawks-linger/) - USD/CAD slips near 1.4190 as truce talk headlines weaken USD; oil softness and Fed hawkishness limit declines.
- [RBA flags earlier rate cuts in future downturns, keeps cash rate as main lever](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/rba-flags-earlier-rate-cuts-in-future-downturns-keeps-cash-rate-as-main-lever/) - RBA says cash rate remains primary tool; alternative measures reserved for crises; may cut earlier amid disinflation.
- [Gold edges lower as US-Iran talks and hawkish Fed expectations sharpen focus on payrolls](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/gold-edges-lower-as-us-iran-talks-and-hawkish-fed-expectations-sharpen-focus-on-payrolls/) - Gold slips near $4,060 amid US-Iran uncertainty and hawkish Fed bets; payrolls, Doha talks drive volatility.
- [PBoC sets USD/CNY fix above forecasts, hinting at managed yuan depreciation as growth concerns linger](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/pboc-sets-usd-cny-fix-above-forecasts-hinting-at-managed-yuan-depreciation-as-growth-concerns-linger/) - PBoC set USD/CNY fix above estimates, signaling tolerance for gradual yuan depreciation; traders eye USD/CNH calls.
- [GBP/USD slips towards 1.3200 as Iran talks fuel safe-haven dollar and UK politics sap sterling strength](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/gbp-usd-slips-towards-1-3200-as-iran-talks-fuel-safe-haven-dollar-and-uk-politics-sap-sterling-strength/) - GBP/USD slips near 1.3200 as US-Iran tensions boost dollar and UK leadership turmoil pressures sterling.
- [Iran warns on Hormuz as US talks loom; WTI edges lower amid heightened Middle East risks](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/iran-warns-on-hormuz-as-us-talks-loom-wti-edges-lower-amid-heightened-middle-east-risks/) - Iran warns tensions over Hormuz as US-Iran plan Doha talks; markets watch WTI dip amid volatility.
- [EUR/USD Extends Rally as Middle East Developments and ECB Rate Outlook Drive Markets](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/eur-usd-extends-rally-as-middle-east-developments-and-ecb-rate-outlook-drive-markets/) - EUR/USD climbs near 1.1390 as US–Iran concerns and ECB hike expectations drive volatility and euro demand.
- [Japan’s May large retailer sales growth hits 5%, lifting bets on Bank of Japan policy shift](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/japans-may-large-retailer-sales-growth-hits-5-lifting-bets-on-bank-of-japan-policy-shift/) - Japan retail sales growth hit 5% in May, boosting BoJ tightening bets; traders target yen, yields, Nikkei.
- [WTI Slips Below $70 as US-Iran Pause Strikes, Qatar Talks Raise Hormuz Supply Hopes](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/wti-slips-below-70-as-us-iran-pause-strikes-qatar-talks-raise-hormuz-supply-hopes/) - WTI slides under $70 as US-Iran pause strikes; oversupply and weak OPEC+ compliance signal downside.
- [Japan Retail Sales Jump in May, Sharpening Focus on BoJ Policy and Yen Outlook](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/japan-retail-sales-jump-in-may-sharpening-focus-on-boj-policy-and-yen-outlook/) - Japan’s May retail sales rose 1.9%, signaling stronger demand, pressuring BOJ; bullish equities, yen, bearish JGBs.
- [Japan retail sales beat forecasts, stoking bets on earlier BoJ tightening and firmer yen](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/japan-retail-sales-beat-forecasts-stoking-bets-on-earlier-boj-tightening-and-firmer-yen/) - Japan retail sales jump 5.3%, boosting domestic demand and raising BoJ tightening odds; stronger yen, Nikkei volatility.
- [AUD/USD steadies near 0.6895 as Gulf détente, RBA minutes and US jobs data loom](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/aud-usd-steadies-near-0-6895-as-gulf-detente-rba-minutes-and-us-jobs-data-loom/) - AUD/USD steady near 0.6895 as US-Iran détente, RBA minutes, and US jobs data drive volatility.
- [US-Iran pause on Hormuz strikes lifts dollar and oil, as Qatar talks set risk-off tone](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/us-iran-pause-on-hormuz-strikes-lifts-dollar-and-oil-as-qatar-talks-set-risk-off-tone/) - US, Iran pause Hormuz strikes three days; resume Qatar talks as markets turn risk-off; volatility, oil hedges rise.
- [HSBC Flags Vietnam Growth Resilience as Trade Deficit and Inflation Pressure Dong and Rates](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/hsbc-flags-vietnam-growth-resilience-as-trade-deficit-and-inflation-pressure-dong-and-rates/) - HSBC flags Vietnam’s rapid growth but rising inflation and trade deficits, pressuring dong and policy tightening.
- [USD/SGD slips as softer US core PCE cools dollar; traders watch 1.2900 support](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/usd-sgd-slips-as-softer-us-core-pce-cools-dollar-traders-watch-1-2900-support/) - USD/SGD dips to 1.2960 after softer core PCE; RSI cools. Key levels, flows, options strategies.
- [Thailand GDP growth rides electronics export surge and stimulus, with 2027 slowdown risks flagged](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/thailand-gdp-growth-rides-electronics-export-surge-and-stimulus-with-2027-slowdown-risks-flagged/) - Thailand’s Q1 2026 growth hit 2.8%, driven by electronics exports, AI supply chains, and stimulus; 2027 slows.
- [South Korea Exports Seen Strong as Inflation Firms, Backing Bank of Korea Rate Hikes and Won Gains](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/south-korea-exports-seen-strong-as-inflation-firms-backing-bank-of-korea-rate-hikes-and-won-gains/) - South Korea exports surge 50–60%, trade surplus widens; inflation hits 3.4%, prompting BOK hikes, won gains.
- [USD/CNH Rally Loses Momentum Near 6.8020 as RSI Cools and Key Support Holds](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/usd-cnh-rally-loses-momentum-near-6-8020-as-rsi-cools-and-key-support-holds/) - USD/CNH steadies near 6.8020 as bullish momentum cools; RSI slips, with 6.8260 resistance and 6.80 support.
- [Gold climbs as softer dollar, easing Treasury yields temper Federal Reserve rate expectations](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/gold-climbs-as-softer-dollar-easing-treasury-yields-temper-federal-reserve-rate-expectations/) - Gold rose as dollar and yields eased, oil slid; traders trimmed Fed-hawk bets despite inflation.
- [CFTC data show S&P 500 futures shorts covered sharply, net position nears neutral](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/cftc-data-show-sp-500-futures-shorts-covered-sharply-net-position-nears-neutral/) - CFTC data show S&P 500 net shorts plunged, signaling rapid short-covering, reduced selling pressure, and potential rally.
- [CFTC Data Show Yen Net Shorts Narrow as BoJ Hike Talk Complicates Carry Trade](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/cftc-data-show-yen-net-shorts-narrow-as-boj-hike-talk-complicates-carry-trade/) - CFTC data show Japan JPY net shorts narrowed to -146.1k, easing bearishness amid BOJ hike hints.
- [CFTC Data Show Gold Speculators Lift Net Long Bets as Inflation and Dollar Dynamics Loom](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/cftc-data-show-gold-speculators-lift-net-long-bets-as-inflation-and-dollar-dynamics-loom/) - CFTC data show gold speculators slightly increased net longs to 181.3K, reflecting steady bullish sentiment amid inflation.
- [Sterling Shorts Deepen as CFTC Data Show Speculators Boost Bearish Bets on GBP](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/sterling-shorts-deepen-as-cftc-data-show-speculators-boost-bearish-bets-on-gbp/) - CFTC data show sterling shorts deepened to -105.7K as weak UK growth and policy divergence weigh.
- [CFTC Data Shows Oil Speculators Cut Net Longs to 114.6k as Demand Worries Build](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/cftc-data-shows-oil-speculators-cut-net-longs-to-114-6k-as-demand-worries-build/) - CFTC data shows oil speculators cut net longs to 114.6K, signaling waning bullish sentiment amid demand fears.
- [Dollar drifts ahead of US jobs data as major currencies await central bank commentary, PMIs](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/dollar-drifts-ahead-of-us-jobs-data-as-major-currencies-await-central-bank-commentary-pmis/) - Data-heavy week ahead: US jobs lead; major central banks speak, steering FX, gold, and oil.
- [USD/SGD Pauses Below 1.3000 as UOB Sees Range Trading, Key Support at 1.2925](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/usd-sgd-pauses-below-1-3000-as-uob-sees-range-trading-key-support-at-1-2925/) - USD/SGD pulls back from 1.2991, consolidating near 1.2970; UOB sees range 1.2950–1.2980, support 1.2925.
- [Dollar-yen holds near 162 despite BoJ hike, as carry trade persists and intervention risk builds](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/dollar-yen-holds-near-162-despite-boj-hike-as-carry-trade-persists-and-intervention-risk-builds/) - USD/JPY ends near 162 as BoJ hike fades; carry trade dominates, while Japan intervention risk rises.
- [Taiwan equities rally as institutions sell, sector rotation deepens and TWD stays muted](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/taiwan-equities-rally-as-institutions-sell-sector-rotation-deepens-and-twd-stays-muted/) - Taiwan equities surge despite institutional outflows; sector rotation and undervalued TWD create hedged futures and options opportunities.
- [DBS Sees Vietnam Q2 GDP Steady at 7.8% as Inflation Eases, Supporting Equity Optimism](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/dbs-sees-vietnam-q2-gdp-steady-at-7-8-as-inflation-eases-supporting-equity-optimism/) - DBS sees Vietnam Q2 2026 GDP steady at 7.8%, inflation easing, boosting equities on FDI, electronics exports.
- [Canadian dollar pares gains as hawkish Fed bets and Hormuz tensions lift USD/CAD](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/canadian-dollar-pares-gains-as-hawkish-fed-bets-and-hormuz-tensions-lift-usd-cad/) - Canadian dollar slips as U.S. dollar rebounds on Iran tensions, hawkish Fed bets, and falling oil prices.
- [HSBC Flags Philippine Stagflation Risk as Growth Slows and Inflation Tops ASEAN](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/hsbc-flags-philippine-stagflation-risk-as-growth-slows-and-inflation-tops-asean/) - HSBC warns Philippines faces stagflation: GDP growth slows to 2.8% while inflation hits 6.8%, pressuring markets.
- [Thai exports growth cools in May as imports surge, baht steadies on portfolio inflows](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/thai-exports-growth-cools-in-may-as-imports-surge-baht-steadies-on-portfolio-inflows/) - May exports grew 10.6%, missing forecasts; baht steadied on inflows, but weak fundamentals risk renewed USD/THB rise.
- [Sterling recovers as softer dollar and Fed repricing lift GBP/USD, while BoE cut bets weigh](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/sterling-recovers-as-softer-dollar-and-fed-repricing-lift-gbp-usd-while-boe-cut-bets-weigh/) - Sterling claws higher as dollar eases, but policy divergence keeps GBP pressured; options favor downside, GBP/JPY steadier.
- [US oil rig count rises to 440, hinting at future supply growth and capped crude upside](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/us-oil-rig-count-rises-to-440-hinting-at-future-supply-growth-and-capped-crude-upside/) - US oil rig count rises to 440, signaling producer confidence, future supply growth, and potential crude price cap.
- [Ringgit rises as Bank Negara revives repatriation push, but strong dollar caps gains](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/ringgit-rises-as-bank-negara-revives-repatriation-push-but-strong-dollar-caps-gains/) - Ringgit rises 0.4% as BNM revives repatriation push; USD strength and Fed stance keep gains capped.
- [Dow tops 52,000 as defensive sectors lead, tech slips on hawkish Fed and Hormuz risks](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/dow-tops-52000-as-defensive-sectors-lead-tech-slips-on-hawkish-fed-and-hormuz-risks/) - Dow nears 52,000 as defensive sectors lead; tech weakens amid hawkish Fed, rising volatility, Hormuz tensions.
- [Kashkari Flags Service Inflation Risk as Fed Weighs 2026 Rate Rise and Drops Forward Guidance](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/kashkari-flags-service-inflation-risk-as-fed-weighs-2026-rate-rise-and-drops-forward-guidance/) - Kashkari warns sticky services inflation, sees modest labor improvement, backs FOMC reset; predicts one 2026 hike.
- [WTI Holds Below $70 as Middle East Supply Returns but Hormuz Risks Keep Volatility in Focus](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/wti-holds-below-70-as-middle-east-supply-returns-but-hormuz-risks-keep-volatility-in-focus/) - WTI fell below $70 as traders bet on Middle East supply recovery, despite Hormuz risks and low volatility.
- [Trump Ceasefire Breach Claim Spurs Risk-Off Shift as Oil Rebounds and Gold Nears $4,100 Threshold](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/trump-ceasefire-breach-claim-spurs-risk-off-shift-as-oil-rebounds-and-gold-nears-4100-threshold/) - Trump claims Iran breached Hormuz ceasefire; oil rebounds, gold climbs, prompting risk-off shift and safe-haven demand.
- [EUR/USD Edges Higher but Heads for Second Weekly Drop as Fed Caution and Hormuz Risks Persist](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/eur-usd-edges-higher-but-heads-for-second-weekly-drop-as-fed-caution-and-hormuz-risks-persist/) - EUR/USD hovered near 1.1400, pressured by Hormuz tensions, resilient dollar, cautious Fed and ECB easing expectations.
- [Sterling edges up as dollar eases, while UK leadership race and BoE repricing weigh on outlook](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/sterling-edges-up-as-dollar-eases-while-uk-leadership-race-and-boe-repricing-weigh-on-outlook/) - Sterling edges higher as dollar eases, but UK political turmoil and dovish BoE bets pressure GBP/USD.
- [China’s Fiscal Spending Lags Budget Plan, Raising Prospects of Second-Half Stimulus and Market Rally](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/chinas-fiscal-spending-lags-budget-plan-raising-prospects-of-second-half-stimulus-and-market-rally/) - China’s 2026 fiscal spending lags plans; growth slows, prompting expected stimulus and trades in commodities, equities, yuan.
- [Tokyo CPI edges up as temporary factors mask building inflation pressure, nudging BoJ shift expectations higher](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/tokyo-cpi-edges-up-as-temporary-factors-mask-building-inflation-pressure-nudging-boj-shift-expectations-higher/) - Tokyo CPI steady beneath noise; fading base effects, wages, food and energy pass-through may force BoJ shift.
- [HSBC sees Malaysia cushioned by oil exports and AI boom as subsidy costs mount](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/hsbc-sees-malaysia-cushioned-by-oil-exports-and-ai-boom-as-subsidy-costs-mount/) - Malaysia’s strong 2026 growth and AI-driven exports support KLCI and ringgit; fuel subsidies threaten volatility.
- [BNY’s Yu sees rupiah stabilising as Indonesia bond outflows deepen on fiscal jitters](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/bnys-yu-sees-rupiah-stabilising-as-indonesia-bond-outflows-deepen-on-fiscal-jitters/) - Indonesia sends clear EM cross-asset signal: rupiah stabilises as bond outflows persist; tactical upside seen in IDR.
- [US One-Year Inflation Expectations Hold at 4.6%, Keeping Volatility Muted and Rates Higher for Longer](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/us-one-year-inflation-expectations-hold-at-4-6-keeping-volatility-muted-and-rates-higher-for-longer/) - June’s 4.6% one-year inflation expectation matched forecasts, easing volatility; favors premium-selling while rates stay higher longer.
- [Michigan consumer expectations beat forecasts, lifting equities, easing volatility and weighing on bond prices](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/michigan-consumer-expectations-beat-forecasts-lifting-equities-easing-volatility-and-weighing-on-bond-prices/) - Michigan Consumer Expectations Index rose to 50.7 in June, beating forecasts and supporting equities, volatility dips, higher yields.
- [Michigan Consumer Sentiment Slips to 49.5, Prompting Defensive Positioning and Rate-Cut Bets](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/michigan-consumer-sentiment-slips-to-49-5-prompting-defensive-positioning-and-rate-cut-bets/) - Michigan sentiment fell to 49.5 in June, missing forecasts, signaling weakening confidence and potential spending slowdown.
- [US Five-Year Inflation Expectations Ease to 3.3%, Bolstering Dovish Fed and Risk Appetite](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/us-five-year-inflation-expectations-ease-to-3-3-bolstering-dovish-fed-and-risk-appetite/) - June’s five-year inflation expectation fell to 3.3%, below forecasts, boosting dovish Fed, risk-asset positioning.
- [Gold holds above $4,000 as softer dollar follows steady PCE, curbing Fed hike bets](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/gold-holds-above-4000-as-softer-dollar-follows-steady-pce-curbing-fed-hike-bets/) - Gold steadied above $4,000 as softer dollar and PCE data eased Fed hike bets; downtrend persists.
- [Commerzbank Sees Cooling US Inflation as Energy Prices Fall, Fed to Hold, Dollar Vulnerable](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/commerzbank-sees-cooling-us-inflation-as-energy-prices-fall-fed-to-hold-dollar-vulnerable/) - Commerzbank predicts easing US inflation from lower energy prices, expects Fed on hold, and dollar weakness.
- [Brent Slides Below USD80 as Hormuz Reopening Hope Meets Doubts Over Security Risk Premium](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/brent-slides-below-usd80-as-hormuz-reopening-hope-meets-doubts-over-security-risk-premium/) - Brent slid on Hormuz reopening hopes, but ship attacks keep risk premium and volatility elevated. Options hedging rises.
- [NZD/USD Edges Higher as Softer US Inflation Meets RBNZ Hold and New Zealand Growth Concerns](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/nzd-usd-edges-higher-as-softer-us-inflation-meets-rbnz-hold-and-new-zealand-growth-concerns/) - NZD/USD edged higher as US inflation cooled, but policy divergence and weak NZ growth capped gains.
- [USD/CHF retreats as PCE eases Fed hike fears, spotlighting US-Swiss rate divergence](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/usd-chf-retreats-as-pce-eases-fed-hike-fears-spotlighting-us-swiss-rate-divergence/) - USD/CHF slips, surrendering weekly gains as PCE inflation meets forecasts, cooling Fed hike bets and dollar momentum.
- [Gold dips below $4,000 as US yields rise; TD Securities flags $3,900 support amid oil shock](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/gold-dips-below-4000-as-us-yields-rise-td-securities-flags-3900-support-amid-oil-shock/) - Gold drops below $4,000 as yields and dollar rise; oil-driven inflation could push it toward $3,900.
- [US wholesale inventories rise 0.3% in May, fuelling worries over slowing demand and growth](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/us-wholesale-inventories-rise-0-3-in-may-fuelling-worries-over-slowing-demand-and-growth/) - US wholesale inventories rose 0.3% in May, beating forecasts, signaling slowing demand and prompting defensive hedging.
- [US Goods Trade Deficit Widens to $105.8bn, Raising Q2 GDP Drag and Rate-Cut Bets](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/us-goods-trade-deficit-widens-to-105-8bn-raising-q2-gdp-drag-and-rate-cut-bets/) - May’s goods trade deficit surged to $105.8bn, undershooting forecasts, pressuring GDP, dollar, and market volatility.
- [OCBC Sees Gold Stabilising Above $4,000, but Fragile Tone Persists on Hawkish Fed Pricing](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/ocbc-sees-gold-stabilising-above-4000-but-fragile-tone-persists-on-hawkish-fed-pricing/) - Gold stabilises above $4,000 after sell-off; easing yields help, but hawkish Fed keeps rebound fragile.
- [US yield curve steepens after softer PCE; robust spending clouds Fed cut outlook and dollar direction](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/us-yield-curve-steepens-after-softer-pce-robust-spending-clouds-fed-cut-outlook-and-dollar-direction/) - US rates curve steepened after mixed PCE, strong spending, Fed caution; focus shifts to Michigan sentiment, geopolitics.
- [Sterling Extends Rally Above 1.3200 as Oil Dip Softens Dollar, UK Politics Caps Upside](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/sterling-extends-rally-above-1-3200-as-oil-dip-softens-dollar-uk-politics-caps-upside/) - Sterling’s rise above 1.3200 looks corrective as oil falls; strong US data, inflation, UK politics weigh.
- [HSBC flags rupiah-driven risks as Indonesia growth cools and inflation rises in 2026](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/hsbc-flags-rupiah-driven-risks-as-indonesia-growth-cools-and-inflation-rises-in-2026/) - HSBC warns energy shock, weakening rupiah and investment drag may slow Indonesia growth, boost inflation in 2026.
- [India’s FX reserves edge up to $672.59bn, reinforcing RBI firepower to steady the rupee](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/indias-fx-reserves-edge-up-to-672-59bn-reinforcing-rbi-firepower-to-steady-the-rupee/) - India’s FX reserves edged up to $672.59bn, boosting rupee stability and supporting range-bound USD/INR trading.
- [Gold dips below $4,000 as hawkish Fed stance and strong US data weigh on bullion](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/gold-dips-below-4000-as-hawkish-fed-stance-and-strong-us-data-weigh-on-bullion/) - Gold dipped below $4,000 as hawkish Fed and strong data pressured prices, with focus on NFP.
- [Rupee Seen Opening Firmer as Softer Oil and Cooler Fed Bets Weigh on Dollar](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/rupee-seen-opening-firmer-as-softer-oil-and-cooler-fed-bets-weigh-on-dollar/) - Rupee may open stronger as dollar and oil ease, Fed hike odds fall, supporting India’s currency.
- [USD/JPY Nears 162 as Intervention Fears Rise Amid Thin Holiday Liquidity and US Payrolls Risk](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/usd-jpy-nears-162-as-intervention-fears-rise-amid-thin-holiday-liquidity-and-us-payrolls-risk/) - USD/JPY nears 162 trigger; intervention risk rises amid thin liquidity, payrolls catalyst, and Fed-BOJ divergence volatility.
- [Mag 7 Trade Fractures as AI Capex Scrutiny Favours Suppliers Over Platform Giants](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/mag-7-trade-fractures-as-ai-capex-scrutiny-favours-suppliers-over-platform-giants/) - Mag 7 basket trade is breaking as AI capex surges; options and relative-value trades replace broad exposure.
- [EUR/USD Rebounds as Oil Slump Eases Eurozone Strain, While Fed-ECB Divergence Keeps Downtrend Intact](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/eur-usd-rebounds-as-oil-slump-eases-eurozone-strain-while-fed-ecb-divergence-keeps-downtrend-intact/) - EUR/USD rebounds as oil plunges, easing Eurozone costs; ECB pause and hawkish Fed keep downtrend intact.
- [Dollar Rally Pauses as Risk Appetite Improves, but Fed Hawkishness and Policy Divergence Support Greenback](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/dollar-rally-pauses-as-risk-appetite-improves-but-fed-hawkishness-and-policy-divergence-support-greenback/) - Dollar rally pauses on improved risk appetite, but hot inflation, strong jobs, and policy divergence keep strength intact.
- [Italy 10-year bond auction yield falls to 3.63%, bolstering Treasury funding outlook amid ECB cut bets](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/italy-10-year-bond-auction-yield-falls-to-3-63-bolstering-treasury-funding-outlook-amid-ecb-cut-bets/) - Italy’s 10-year bond auction yield fell to 3.63%, signaling stronger demand, easing borrowing costs, and confidence.
- [Italy Five-Year Bond Auction Yield Falls, Tightening BTP-Bund Spreads and Boosting Risk Appetite](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/italy-five-year-bond-auction-yield-falls-tightening-btp-bund-spreads-and-boosting-risk-appetite/) - Italy five-year bond yields fell to 3.03%, signaling confidence, tighter spreads, stronger euro, lower volatility.
- [Italy’s 10-year bond yield drops to 1.63%, narrowing BTP-Bund spread and lifting euro, equities](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/italys-10-year-bond-yield-drops-to-1-63-narrowing-btp-bund-spread-and-lifting-euro-equities/) - Italy’s 10-year bond yield plunged to 1.63%, tightening BTP-Bund spreads and boosting Italian equities and euro.
- [Banxico Holds at 6.50% as Rabobank Sees Rangebound Peso and 17.6 USD/MXN Year-End](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/banxico-holds-at-6-50-as-rabobank-sees-rangebound-peso-and-17-6-usd-mxn-year-end/) - Banxico held 6.50% unanimously; with Fed pause, USD/MXN likely rangebound, favoring low-volatility option selling strategies.
- [Dollar retreats after PCE data as September Fed hike odds dip below 50%](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/dollar-retreats-after-pce-data-as-september-fed-hike-odds-dip-below-50/) - Dollar slips as PCE hints inflation peaked; September hike odds fall below 50%, with key data ahead.
- [WTI hits four-month low as Hormuz reopening and Middle East supply prospects deepen weekly slide](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/wti-hits-four-month-low-as-hormuz-reopening-and-middle-east-supply-prospects-deepen-weekly-slide/) - WTI slid to $69.65 as Hormuz reopening and rising Middle East supply outweighed seasonal demand support.
- [Rupee Holds Steady as Debt Inflows and RBI Pushback Fuel Bond Rally, Cap Dollar Pressures](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/rupee-holds-steady-as-debt-inflows-and-rbi-pushback-fuel-bond-rally-cap-dollar-pressures/) - Rupee held steady, beating peers as debt inflows and RBI dovishness boosted bonds; USD/INR range persists.
- [Austria Manufacturing PMI Slips as Eurozone Factory Momentum Cools, Raising Equity and Euro Hedge Demand](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/austria-manufacturing-pmi-slips-as-eurozone-factory-momentum-cools-raising-equity-and-euro-hedge-demand/) - Austria’s manufacturing PMI eased to 50.9 in June, signalling slower expansion, prompting defensive hedges, euro shorts.
- [GBP/USD holds above 1.3200 as softer dollar offsets UK political risk, bearish bias persists](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/gbp-usd-holds-above-1-3200-as-softer-dollar-offsets-uk-political-risk-bearish-bias-persists/) - GBP/USD rebounds above 1.3200, but UK political risks and strong US data keep outlook bearish overall.
- [Commerzbank’s Baur Sees Dollar Support as Fed Hike Bets Hold Despite Softer Oil and Inflation Expectations](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/commerzbanks-baur-sees-dollar-support-as-fed-hike-bets-hold-despite-softer-oil-and-inflation-expectations/) - Softer oil hasn’t eased Fed hike bets; US resilience and rate differentials keep the dollar supported.
- [Brent jumps on Hormuz vessel strike as flows recover and OPEC quota tensions mount](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/brent-jumps-on-hormuz-vessel-strike-as-flows-recover-and-opec-quota-tensions-mount/) - Brent rebounded after Hormuz vessel strike, but bearish supply recovery and OPEC strains keep volatility elevated.
- [GBP/USD edges higher near 1.3200 as softer US inflation offsets UK political turmoil](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/gbp-usd-edges-higher-near-1-3200-as-softer-us-inflation-offsets-uk-political-turmoil/) - GBP/USD holds near 1.3200 as UK political turmoil clashes with softer US inflation and Fed expectations.
- [USD/CHF retreats from 10-month high as Fed hike bets ease and Swiss franc outperforms](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/usd-chf-retreats-from-10-month-high-as-fed-hike-bets-ease-and-swiss-franc-outperforms/) - USD/CHF dips as dollar softens; franc gains on risk-off mood, but technicals stay bullish above support.
- [US equity futures slide as Hormuz attack fears lift oil and volatility, pressuring tech stocks](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/us-equity-futures-slide-as-hormuz-attack-fears-lift-oil-and-volatility-pressuring-tech-stocks/) - Geopolitical tensions near Oman hit futures, lift VIX and oil; investors rotate from tech to defensive hedges.
- [EUR/USD consolidates after oversold rebound as ECB-Fed divergence keeps downside risks in focus](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/eur-usd-consolidates-after-oversold-rebound-as-ecb-fed-divergence-keeps-downside-risks-in-focus/) - EUR/USD rebounded from oversold lows, consolidating near 1.1345–1.1395; bearish bias persists below 1.1420, targeting 1.1280.
- [Swedish PPI Jumps to 6.6% in May, Raising Riksbank Tightening Bets and Supporting Krona](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/swedish-ppi-jumps-to-6-6-in-may-raising-riksbank-tightening-bets-and-supporting-krona/) - Sweden’s May PPI surged to 6.6%, signalling renewed inflation, risking hawkish Riksbank shifts, boosting SEK, volatility.
- [Sweden’s Producer Prices Quickened in May, Raising Riksbank Rate-Cut Doubts and Supporting Krona](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/swedens-producer-prices-quickened-in-may-raising-riksbank-rate-cut-doubts-and-supporting-krona/) - Sweden’s May PPI rose 1.3%, boosting inflation fears, reducing rate-cut odds, and supporting SEK strength.
- [USD/CAD eases after softer US PCE as Fed hike odds fade, BoC seen on hold](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/usd-cad-eases-after-softer-us-pce-as-fed-hike-odds-fade-boc-seen-on-hold/) - USD/CAD dips near 1.4190 as softer US PCE lowers July hike odds; weaker oil may lift.
- [UAE gold prices ease as rate-cut bets and central-bank buying underpin outlook](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/uae-gold-prices-ease-as-rate-cut-bets-and-central-bank-buying-underpin-outlook/) - UAE gold prices eased Friday; minor pullback seen, with rate-cut hopes and central-bank demand supporting outlook.
- [EUR/JPY slips as triangle tightens, with yen backed by inflation and euro hit by softer PMI](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/eur-jpy-slips-as-triangle-tightens-with-yen-backed-by-inflation-and-euro-hit-by-softer-pmi/) - EUR/JPY slips near 183.90, consolidating within triangle; bearish EMAs/RSI persist. Breakout may spur options volatility plays.
- [Pakistan gold prices ease as dollar strength and Fed policy uncertainty weigh on safe-haven demand](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/pakistan-gold-prices-ease-as-dollar-strength-and-fed-policy-uncertainty-weigh-on-safe-haven-demand/) - Gold prices in Pakistan dipped Friday as strong dollar and Fed policy headwinds offset safe-haven demand.
- [USD/CAD Hovers Near 1.4200 as Oil-Backed Loonie Clashes With Fed Rate-Hike Bets](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/usd-cad-hovers-near-1-4200-as-oil-backed-loonie-clashes-with-fed-rate-hike-bets/) - USD/CAD hovers near 1.4200 as oil-backed CAD strength clashes with hawkish Fed, boosting volatility expectations.
- [USD/JPY Holds Near 162 as Rate Gap and Hormuz Tensions Lift Dollar, Intervention Risk Looms](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/usd-jpy-holds-near-162-as-rate-gap-and-hormuz-tensions-lift-dollar-intervention-risk-looms/) - USD/JPY hovers under 162 as Tokyo CPI firms; rate gap fuels carry trade despite intervention risks.
- [PBOC Sets Firmer USD/CNY Fix, Signalling Managed Yuan Stability Amid Weak Demand and Strong Dollar](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/pboc-sets-firmer-usd-cny-fix-signalling-managed-yuan-stability-amid-weak-demand-and-strong-dollar/) - PBOC set USD/CNY fix at 6.8166, signaling yuan stability amid weak PMI and hawkish Fed pressures.
- [EUR/USD Near 13-Month Low as US Inflation Spurs Fed Hike Bets and ECB Stays Cautious](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/eur-usd-near-13-month-low-as-us-inflation-spurs-fed-hike-bets-and-ecb-stays-cautious/) - EUR/USD hovers near 13-month lows as US PCE inflation jumps, boosting Fed hike odds and dollar strength.
- [Tokyo Core Inflation Accelerates to 1.9%, Fueling BoJ Tightening Bets and Yen Upside](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/tokyo-core-inflation-accelerates-to-1-9-fueling-boj-tightening-bets-and-yen-upside/) - Tokyo core inflation (ex-food, energy) rose to 1.9% in June, nearing BoJ's target, boosting yen.
- [Dollar Index retreats after strong US data as steady core PCE curbs September hike bets](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/dollar-index-retreats-after-strong-us-data-as-steady-core-pce-curbs-september-hike-bets/) - DXY slips to 101.45 despite strong data; cooling inflation caps rally, keeping dollar range-bound ahead of payrolls.
- [Dollar dips as sticky PCE inflation complicates Fed cuts, yen intervention risks loom](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/dollar-dips-as-sticky-pce-inflation-complicates-fed-cuts-yen-intervention-risks-loom/) - DXY slips to 101.40 amid sticky inflation, firm growth; traders eye Fed, yen intervention, oil, gold.
- [Williams warns Fed’s return to 2% inflation may slip to 2028, extending high-rate outlook](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/williams-warns-feds-return-to-2-inflation-may-slip-to-2028-extending-high-rate-outlook/) - Williams says Fed policy is well positioned; inflation may not reach 2% until 2028, rates stay high.
- [USD/CNH Rally Pauses After 6.8195 Spike as Markets Eye 6.8300 Target Amid Policy Divergence](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/usd-cnh-rally-pauses-after-6-8195-spike-as-markets-eye-6-8300-target-amid-policy-divergence/) - USD/CNH surges to 6.8195, then consolidates; bullish bias targets 6.8300 on Fed-PBoC divergence, support 6.7900.
- [SOX Correction Seen Deepening After June Peak as Elliott Wave Targets 12,000–12,900 Pullback](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/sox-correction-seen-deepening-after-june-peak-as-elliott-wave-targets-12000-12900-pullback/) - SOX likely peaked June 22; expect bounce toward 14,472 gap, then decline to 12,000–12,900 soon.
- [Goolsbee Warns Sticky Inflation Keeps Fed Hawkish as Markets Price 2026 Rate Cuts](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/goolsbee-warns-sticky-inflation-keeps-fed-hawkish-as-markets-price-2026-rate-cuts/) - Goolsbee warns inflation still too high, services pressures persist; resists forward guidance; AI optimism could overheat economy.
- [Banxico Holds Rates at 6.50% as Inflation Risks Persist, Supporting Peso Carry Appeal](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/banxico-holds-rates-at-6-50-as-inflation-risks-persist-supporting-peso-carry-appeal/) - Banxico held rates at 6.50%, signaling higher-for-longer policy; peso carry appeal rises; equities face downside.
- [Banxico holds policy rate at 6.5% as peso volatility eases and carry support persists](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/banxico-holds-policy-rate-at-6-5-as-peso-volatility-eases-and-carry-support-persists/) - Banxico held its policy rate at 6.5%, calming volatility; inflation and Fed rates keep peso supported.
- [USD/CHF Retreats from Year-to-Date High as Yields Fall and Technical Reversal Risks Build](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/usd-chf-retreats-from-year-to-date-high-as-yields-fall-and-technical-reversal-risks-build/) - USD/CHF slips as dollar rally stalls; tweezer-top and easing yields signal potential retracement toward 0.8000 support.
- [Bank of Thailand Holds Rate at 1.00% as Baht Faces Pressure from Fed Policy Divergence](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/bank-of-thailand-holds-rate-at-1-00-as-baht-faces-pressure-from-fed-policy-divergence/) - Bank of Thailand holds 1.00% rate, signals extended pause; baht pressured, low volatility supports equities and tourism.
- [NZD/USD Steadies Near Seven-Month Low as Soft PCE Data Tempers Fed Hike Bets](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/nzd-usd-steadies-near-seven-month-low-as-soft-pce-data-tempers-fed-hike-bets/) - NZD/USD snaps six-day slide as softer dollar follows PCE; bearish tone persists, key supports and resistances.
- [Rubio warns Iran against Hormuz tolls as oil prices stay muted despite supply risk](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/rubio-warns-iran-against-hormuz-tolls-as-oil-prices-stay-muted-despite-supply-risk/) - Rubio warns Iran against Hormuz tolls; strait carries 20% oil; WTI muted near $69.50 despite risks.
- [Micron revenue outlook lifts US equity futures, rekindles AI growth hopes after recent declines](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/micron-revenue-outlook-lifts-us-equity-futures-rekindles-ai-growth-hopes-after-recent-declines/) - Micron’s upbeat revenue forecast revived AI growth optimism, lifting US futures, easing volatility, and boosting Asian equities.
- [Italy’s Industrial Sales Growth Slows in April as Eurozone Factory Indicators Turn Down](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/italys-industrial-sales-growth-slows-in-april-as-eurozone-factory-indicators-turn-down/) - Italy’s industrial sales growth slowed; Eurozone manufacturing slipped into contraction, raising risks for equities and policy.
- [Italy Industrial Sales Lose Momentum as Factory Demand Cools, Raising Euro and Equity Hedge Bets](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/italy-industrial-sales-lose-momentum-as-factory-demand-cools-raising-euro-and-equity-hedge-bets/) - Italy’s industrial sales barely grew in April, reinforcing cooling demand and prompting hedges: weaker equities, euro.
- [Italy’s Industrial Sales Slow as PMI Contracts, Fueling Bearish Bets on FTSE MIB and Euro](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/italys-industrial-sales-slow-as-pmi-contracts-fueling-bearish-bets-on-ftse-mib-and-euro/) - Italy’s industrial growth slowed as PMI fell; strategists favor FTSE MIB, EUR/USD puts, VSTOXX calls.
- [Gold slips below $4,000 as higher front-end yields and central bank repricing dent haven demand](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/gold-slips-below-4000-as-higher-front-end-yields-and-central-bank-repricing-dent-haven-demand/) - Gold weakens as higher front-end yields and tighter central-bank expectations curb safe-haven and debasement demand.
- [Spain GDP rises 0.6% in first quarter as ECB rate-cut bets steer IBEX and euro](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/spain-gdp-rises-0-6-in-first-quarter-as-ecb-rate-cut-bets-steer-ibex-and-euro/) - Spain’s GDP rose 0.6% in Q1, meeting forecasts, keeping markets calm as ECB decisions drive focus.
- [Spain’s Q1 GDP holds at 2.7% as investors weigh ECB rate outlook and IBEX volatility](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/spains-q1-gdp-holds-at-2-7-as-investors-weigh-ecb-rate-outlook-and-ibex-volatility/) - Spain’s economy grew 2.7% in Q1, while inflation and ECB policy uncertainty keep markets cautious.
- [Sterling slides below 1.3160 as GBP/USD bearish bias targets 1.3110 with rallies capped at 1.3245](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/sterling-slides-below-1-3160-as-gbp-usd-bearish-bias-targets-1-3110-with-rallies-capped-at-1-3245/) - GBP/USD dipped to 1.3140 after breaking 1.3160; bias stays bearish, targeting 1.3110 amid capped rebounds.
- [Sterling steadies above 1.3150 as markets eye US PCE amid UK political turmoil](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/sterling-steadies-above-1-3150-as-markets-eye-us-pce-amid-uk-political-turmoil/) - GBP/USD steadies above 1.3150, but UK political turmoil and hawkish Fed skew risks toward 1.3000.
- [NZD/USD Slips for Seventh Session as Recession Fears and Strong Dollar Pressure Kiwi](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/nzd-usd-slips-for-seventh-session-as-recession-fears-and-strong-dollar-pressure-kiwi/) - NZD/USD extends seven-day slide near 0.5650; bearish channel persists as support 0.5580 eyed, US dollar strength.
- [BoJ’s Tamura flags inflation overshoot risk, argues for rates nearer neutral as yen swings bite](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/bojs-tamura-flags-inflation-overshoot-risk-argues-for-rates-nearer-neutral-as-yen-swings-bite/) - Tamura says Japan hit 2% inflation; urges faster BoJ hikes toward neutral rates, supporting a stronger yen.
- [USD/CAD holds near multi-month high as traders await US PCE amid softer oil prices](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/usd-cad-holds-near-multi-month-high-as-traders-await-us-pce-amid-softer-oil-prices/) - USD/CAD consolidates near multi-month highs ahead of US PCE; overbought signals suggest pullback, but trend stays bullish.
- [USD/JPY holds near 40-year high as PCE looms, with intervention fears offset by carry trade](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/usd-jpy-holds-near-40-year-high-as-pce-looms-with-intervention-fears-offset-by-carry-trade/) - USD/JPY steadies near 40-year highs as PCE looms; intervention risk and carry trade support limit downside.
- [EUR/USD ticks higher as Fed tightening bets build ahead of US PCE inflation data](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/eur-usd-ticks-higher-as-fed-tightening-bets-build-ahead-of-us-pce-inflation-data/) - EUR/USD ticks higher as markets price possible September Fed hike; focus shifts to PCE inflation data.
- [EUR/JPY holds below key moving averages as symmetrical triangle signals looming breakout](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/eur-jpy-holds-below-key-moving-averages-as-symmetrical-triangle-signals-looming-breakout/) - EUR/JPY rebounds within symmetrical triangle, stays negative below key EMAs; consolidation persists as RSI nears oversold.
- [Dollar steadies as core PCE and Fed rate-hike bets keep inflation in focus](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/dollar-steadies-as-core-pce-and-fed-rate-hike-bets-keep-inflation-in-focus/) - Dollar steady as core PCE awaited; inflation persistence boosts DXY, lifts Fed hike odds, sparks volatility trades.
- [Australia’s part-time jobs surge masks full-time dip, complicating RBA outlook and stoking market volatility](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/australias-part-time-jobs-surge-masks-full-time-dip-complicating-rba-outlook-and-stoking-market-volatility/) - May saw 35.2k part-time jobs added, full-time down; RBA steady, volatility rising across AUD and ASX.
- [Iran Guards Tighten Hormuz Transit Rules as Oil Prices Stay Muted Amid Rising Supply Risk](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/iran-guards-tighten-hormuz-transit-rules-as-oil-prices-stay-muted-amid-rising-supply-risk/) - IRGC demands Iran-designated Hormuz routes; market shrugs with WTI near $69, undervaluing risk and volatility.
- [Australia’s jobless rate dips to 4.4% as employment jumps, AUD/USD stays under pressure](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/australias-jobless-rate-dips-to-4-4-as-employment-jumps-aud-usd-stays-under-pressure/) - Australia’s unemployment dipped to 4.4% as jobs surged, but AUD stayed weak amid inflation and Fed headwinds.
- [Australia participation miss prompts markets to price out August RBA hike, weighing on Aussie dollar](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/australia-participation-miss-prompts-markets-to-price-out-august-rba-hike-weighing-on-aussie-dollar/) - May’s participation rate missed forecasts, cooling RBA hike odds, pressuring AUD, and prompting equity downside hedges.
- [Foreign investors return to Japanese equities with ¥479.4bn inflow as Nikkei extends gains](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/foreign-investors-return-to-japanese-equities-with-¥479-4bn-inflow-as-nikkei-extends-gains/) - Foreign flows into Japanese equities rebounded to ¥479.4bn, reversing outflows and boosting bullish Nikkei outlook.
- [Gold dips below $4,000 as hawkish Fed and stronger dollar steer focus to US PCE](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/gold-dips-below-4000-as-hawkish-fed-and-stronger-dollar-steer-focus-to-us-pce/) - Gold falls below $4,000 as hawkish Fed and strong dollar weigh; traders eye PCE, bearish options.
- [Euro slips against yen as Japan intervention talk grows and producer inflation beats forecasts](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/euro-slips-against-yen-as-japan-intervention-talk-grows-and-producer-inflation-beats-forecasts/) - Euro slips versus yen as intervention fears rise; EUR/JPY breaks key averages, bearish momentum targets 182.36.
- [GBP/USD Slips as Hawkish Fed Boosts Dollar, BoE Caution and UK Politics Weigh on Sterling](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/gbp-usd-slips-as-hawkish-fed-boosts-dollar-boe-caution-and-uk-politics-weigh-on-sterling/) - GBP/USD dips below 1.3150 as hawkish Fed, bearish technicals, and UK political uncertainty keep downside toward 1.3000.
- [USD/CHF hits 11-month high as Fed-SNB rate gap fuels six-session rally](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/usd-chf-hits-11-month-high-as-fed-snb-rate-gap-fuels-six-session-rally/) - USD/CHF hits 11-month high after six-day rally, supported by Fed-SNB rate gap; resistance 0.8200.
- [USD/SGD edges higher as US dollar firms and Singapore inflation cools, testing 1.3000 resistance](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/usd-sgd-edges-higher-as-us-dollar-firms-and-singapore-inflation-cools-testing-1-3000-resistance/) - USD/SGD rises on strong dollar, softer risk mood; Singapore inflation misses, limiting MAS tightening, supporting upside.
- [Bank of Korea Survey Shows July Manufacturing Sentiment Dip, Raising Won and KOSPI Risks](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/bank-of-korea-survey-shows-july-manufacturing-sentiment-dip-raising-won-and-kospi-risks/) - Bank of Korea’s manufacturing BSI dipped to 79 in July, signaling weakening sentiment, exports, won, KOSPI.
- [Institutional Inflows Steady as Chinese Equities Slide, Cheap Valuations and Policy Support Draw Buyers](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/institutional-inflows-steady-as-chinese-equities-slide-cheap-valuations-and-policy-support-draw-buyers/) - Institutional buyers keep adding Chinese equities despite losses, oversold ETFs, and low valuations supporting dip-buying strategies.
- [USD/SGD extends five-day rally as UOB targets 1.3000 amid firm US data and Fed hold view](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/usd-sgd-extends-five-day-rally-as-uob-targets-1-3000-amid-firm-us-data-and-fed-hold-view/) - USD/SGD extends five-day rally, eyes 1.3000 resistance; bullish above 1.2915 amid strong US data.
- [Micron shares jump after blowout third-quarter results as AI demand and tight supply lift outlook](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/micron-shares-jump-after-blowout-third-quarter-results-as-ai-demand-and-tight-supply-lift-outlook/) - Micron jumped 15% after beating Q3 earnings and revenue forecasts; AI demand and tight supply boosted margins.
- [Treasury yields slip and WTI drops as Hormuz reopens, tempering inflation fears and lifting dollar index](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/treasury-yields-slip-and-wti-drops-as-hormuz-reopens-tempering-inflation-fears-and-lifting-dollar-index/) - Treasury yields slid as Hormuz reopened, oil fell 4%, inflation fears eased; dollar firmed, Fed hold bets rose.
- [Dollar Index holds one-year high as markets brace for US PCE inflation and G10 swings](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/dollar-index-holds-one-year-high-as-markets-brace-for-us-pce-inflation-and-g10-swings/) - Dollar Index near one-year high ahead PCE; G10 FX pressured, oil and gold slip amid volatility.
- [WTI slides below $71 as Hormuz flows resume and US lifts Iran oil sanctions temporarily](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/wti-slides-below-71-as-hormuz-flows-resume-and-us-lifts-iran-oil-sanctions-temporarily/) - WTI drops over 3% toward $70 as Hormuz flows resume, sanctions ease, boosting supply amid fragile peace.
- [Brazil central bank minutes signal stop-start easing as markets eye inflation report and USD/BRL 5.25](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/brazil-central-bank-minutes-signal-stop-start-easing-as-markets-eye-inflation-report-and-usd-brl-5-25/) - Brazil’s minutes hint at Selic easing with pauses, inflation-target focus, keeping USD/BRL volatile near 5.25.
- [Gold tumbles below $4,000 as dollar hits 13-month high and Fed hike bets build](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/gold-tumbles-below-4000-as-dollar-hits-13-month-high-and-fed-hike-bets-build/) - Gold drops over 3% below $4,000 as dollar hits 13-month high; Fed hike odds pressure bullion.
- [Yen outperforms G10 crosses as Ueda talk and intervention risk keep USD/JPY near 162](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/yen-outperforms-g10-crosses-as-ueda-talk-and-intervention-risk-keep-usd-jpy-near-162/) - Yen edges lower versus dollar, leads G10 crosses; Ueda hawkish, Tokyo CPI awaited, intervention fears cap USD/JPY.
- [Sterling Slips as Starmer Resignation Stirs UK Political Uncertainty, Dollar Gains Ahead of PCE Data](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/sterling-slips-as-starmer-resignation-stirs-uk-political-uncertainty-dollar-gains-ahead-of-pce-data/) - Starmer resignation hits sterling; GBP/JPY nears 213, GBP/USD dips as volatility rises and eyes US PCE.
- [Subdued Hungarian inflation gives NBH scope for further rate cuts, raising pressure on the forint](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/subdued-hungarian-inflation-gives-nbh-scope-for-further-rate-cuts-raising-pressure-on-the-forint/) - Cooling inflation and a stronger forint enable NBH rate cuts, likely weakening HUF; hedge geopolitical upside risks.
- [US 5-year Treasury auction tails at 4.200%, reinforcing higher-for-longer rate expectations](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/us-5-year-treasury-auction-tails-at-4-200-reinforcing-higher-for-longer-rate-expectations/) - Treasury 5-year auction cleared at 4.200% versus 4.182% pre-sale, signaling weak demand and higher-for-longer rates.
- [GBP/JPY eases towards 213.00 as Starmer resignation adds UK political risk and pressures Sterling](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/gbp-jpy-eases-towards-213-00-as-starmer-resignation-adds-uk-political-risk-and-pressures-sterling/) - GBP/JPY slips near 213 as Starmer resignation sparks UK uncertainty; weak PMIs and volatility support bearish outlook.
- [Schnabel flags further ECB rate rises as inflation persists, markets brace for continued tightening](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/schnabel-flags-further-ecb-rate-rises-as-inflation-persists-markets-brace-for-continued-tightening/) - Schnabel signals more ECB rate hikes; inflation persistent despite ceasefire, boosting euro and tightening trade strategies.
- [USD/CAD hits April 2025 high as firmer dollar, weaker oil and rate gap lift pair](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/usd-cad-hits-april-2025-high-as-firmer-dollar-weaker-oil-and-rate-gap-lift-pair/) - USD/CAD hit April 2025 highs as USD strengthened, oil slid, and Fed-BoC divergence kept bullish momentum.
- [Dow edges towards record as oil slides and yields ease, with focus on Core PCE data](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/dow-edges-towards-record-as-oil-slides-and-yields-ease-with-focus-on-core-pce-data/) - Dow jumps 1% near records as oil and yields fall; hot PCE reverses, puts target 51,550.
- [Ringgit Lags as US Yield Surge Widens Rate Gap, Leaving MYR Vulnerable in Near Term](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/ringgit-lags-as-us-yield-surge-widens-rate-gap-leaving-myr-vulnerable-in-near-term/) - Ringgit weakens after June FOMC as higher US yields widen rate gap; Malaysia fundamentals remain resilient.
- [Russia’s May industrial output falls 0.7%, missing forecasts and pressuring rouble and Russian assets](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/russias-may-industrial-output-falls-0-7-missing-forecasts-and-pressuring-rouble-and-russian-assets/) - Russia’s May industrial output fell 0.7% year-on-year, missing forecasts, pressuring ruble, equities, and volatility.
- [Swiss franc hits 10-month low as Fed tightening bets lift dollar, pushing USD/CHF higher](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/swiss-franc-hits-10-month-low-as-fed-tightening-bets-lift-dollar-pushing-usd-chf-higher/) - Swiss franc hits 10-month low as hawkish Fed and inflation bets drive USD/CHF rally higher.
- [Yen Edges Lower as Fed Hawkishness Lifts Dollar, USD/JPY Holds Near 161.8 Amid Intervention Risk](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/yen-edges-lower-as-fed-hawkishness-lifts-dollar-usd-jpy-holds-near-161-8-amid-intervention-risk/) - Yen slips as USD/JPY consolidates near 161.8; Fed hawkishness supports dollar, while Japan intervention risks loom.
- [Sterling Slides as Fed Outlook and Softer UK Yields Pressure GBP/USD Towards 1.30](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/sterling-slides-as-fed-outlook-and-softer-uk-yields-pressure-gbp-usd-towards-1-30/) - Sterling slips as Fed expectations lift dollar; weaker UK yields and bearish technicals point GBP/USD toward 1.30.
- [EUR/USD Slides as Hawkish Fed Pricing Lifts Dollar Ahead of Core PCE Data](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/eur-usd-slides-as-hawkish-fed-pricing-lifts-dollar-ahead-of-core-pce-data/) - EUR/USD slides near 1.1340 as hawkish Fed, strong dollar, and yield gaps pressure euro; traders eye PCE.
- [Markets Brace for Burnham as ABN AMRO Sees Gilt Volatility Overpriced and Sterling Rebound](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/markets-brace-for-burnham-as-abn-amro-sees-gilt-volatility-overpriced-and-sterling-rebound/) - ABN AMRO sees Burnham succeeding Starmer, maintaining fiscal rules; gilts steady, sterling rebounds, sector rotation opportunities.
- [Germany’s Ifo June uptick bolsters current conditions view as expectations lag after Middle East tensions ease](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/germanys-ifo-june-uptick-bolsters-current-conditions-view-as-expectations-lag-after-middle-east-tensions-ease/) - Ifo index rises to 85.6 as conditions improve; expectations lag amid energy risks, limiting near-term German gains.
- [Gold hits seven-month low as Fed dot plot lifts US dollar, banks cut forecasts](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/gold-hits-seven-month-low-as-fed-dot-plot-lifts-us-dollar-banks-cut-forecasts/) - Gold hits seven-month low as hawkish Fed boosts dollar; traders eye further downside, hedging with options.
- [EIA crude stocks fall 6.1m barrels, outstripping forecasts as demand tightens US oil balance](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/eia-crude-stocks-fall-6-1m-barrels-outstripping-forecasts-as-demand-tightens-us-oil-balance/) - EIA reports 6.088m-barrel crude inventory draw, beating forecasts; strong demand and tight supply support bullish WTI outlook.
- [Euro slips as US–Eurozone yield gap deepens and Fed hawkish repricing drags EUR/USD lower](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/euro-slips-as-us-eurozone-yield-gap-deepens-and-fed-hawkish-repricing-drags-eur-usd-lower/) - Euro falls as US-Eurozone yield gap widens, Fed turns hawkish; oversold EUR/USD targets 1.12 support.
- [WTI slides towards $70 as Hormuz flows normalise and Iranian crude waiver lifts supply hopes](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/wti-slides-towards-70-as-hormuz-flows-normalise-and-iranian-crude-waiver-lifts-supply-hopes/) - WTI slides to $69.70 as Middle East risk premium fades, Hormuz traffic normalises, and Iranian supply expectations rise.
- [GBP/JPY slips as hawkish Bank of Japan boosts yen and widens policy gap with BoE](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/gbp-jpy-slips-as-hawkish-bank-of-japan-boosts-yen-and-widens-policy-gap-with-boe/) - GBP/JPY slips as hawkish BoJ boosts Yen; weak UK data and easing BoE bias support bearish strategies.
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- [UAE gold prices edge higher as softer dollar and dovish Fed bets lift bullion](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/uae-gold-prices-edge-higher-as-softer-dollar-and-dovish-fed-bets-lift-bullion/) - UAE gold prices rose Monday as softer dollar, dovish Fed bets, geopolitical risks, and central-bank buying supported gains.
- [Pakistan gold prices climb as global inflation and central bank buying underpin bullion demand](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/pakistan-gold-prices-climb-as-global-inflation-and-central-bank-buying-underpin-bullion-demand/) - Pakistan gold prices rose Monday, tracking global inflation, central-bank buying, Fed cut expectations, and safe-haven demand.
- [Gold rises in India as Fed cut bets and central-bank buying bolster safe-haven demand](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/gold-rises-in-india-as-fed-cut-bets-and-central-bank-buying-bolster-safe-haven-demand/) - Gold prices in India climbed Monday; safe-haven demand, expected Fed cuts, and central-bank buying supported outlook.
- [Malaysian Gold Prices Edge Higher as Softer Dollar and Central Bank Buying Support Demand](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/malaysian-gold-prices-edge-higher-as-softer-dollar-and-central-bank-buying-support-demand/) - Malaysia gold prices rose Monday: MYR 557.51/gram and MYR 6,502.70/tola, supported by inflation, weaker dollar.
- [Dutch Consumer Confidence Rebounds in June, Prompting AEX Options Interest as Pessimism Eases](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/dutch-consumer-confidence-rebounds-in-june-prompting-aex-options-interest-as-pessimism-eases/) - Dutch consumer confidence rose to -39 in June, easing pessimism and signaling potential AEX upside opportunities.
- [USD/CAD hits 14-month high on Middle East tensions as focus turns to Canada CPI](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/usd-cad-hits-14-month-high-on-middle-east-tensions-as-focus-turns-to-canada-cpi/) - USD/CAD hit 14-month highs near 1.4190 on safe-haven USD demand; Canada CPI, oil risks loom.
- [USD/JPY Holds Near July 2024 High as Hormuz Tensions and Yield Gap Sap Yen](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/usd-jpy-holds-near-july-2024-high-as-hormuz-tensions-and-yield-gap-sap-yen/) - USD/JPY holds near 2024 highs as carry trade, Middle East risks, and intervention fears drive options.
- [EUR/USD Extends Decline as Iran Talks and ECB Hawkishness Clash with Bearish Technicals](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/eur-usd-extends-decline-as-iran-talks-and-ecb-hawkishness-clash-with-bearish-technicals/) - EUR/USD weakens below key averages amid US-Iran optimism, ECB hike bets, Fed patience, and bearish technicals.
- [WTI slides as US-Iran deal progress raises prospects of Iranian crude returning within 60 days](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/wti-slides-as-us-iran-deal-progress-raises-prospects-of-iranian-crude-returning-within-60-days/) - WTI slips to $75.50 as US-Iran talks progress, raising supply fears; technicals signal further downside risk.
- [Gold rebounds above $4,200 as Fed hawkishness and Middle East tensions cap upside](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/gold-rebounds-above-4200-as-fed-hawkishness-and-middle-east-tensions-cap-upside/) - Gold rebounds above $4,200, but strong dollar, hawkish Fed odds, and geopolitics keep recovery fragile.
- [USD/CHF near seven-month high as Fed hawkishness, SNB dovish stance and Iran tensions lift dollar](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/usd-chf-near-seven-month-high-as-fed-hawkishness-snb-dovish-stance-and-iran-tensions-lift-dollar/) - USD/CHF hovers near seven-month highs as Fed hawkishness, SNB dovishness, and Middle East tensions boost dollar.
- [EUR/JPY Edges Higher, Consolidates Near 185 as Traders Watch Breakout Risks](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/eur-jpy-edges-higher-consolidates-near-185-as-traders-watch-breakout-risks/) - EUR/JPY edges higher near 185.20, consolidates between EMAs; breakout may target 187.95 amid subdued RSI.
- [Dollar index rebounds as US-Iran tensions and hawkish Fed stoke inflation and rate fears](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/dollar-index-rebounds-as-us-iran-tensions-and-hawkish-fed-stoke-inflation-and-rate-fears/) - Dollar rebounds as US-Iran tensions and Hormuz risk boost inflation fears, reinforcing hawkish Fed, higher-for-longer rates.
- [Sterling Upside Capped as Geopolitical Risk and UK Politics Bolster Dollar, Weighing on GBP/USD](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/sterling-upside-capped-as-geopolitical-risk-and-uk-politics-bolster-dollar-weighing-on-gbp-usd/) - GBP/USD rebounds as dollar softens, but tensions, Fed hawkishness and UK politics cap gains, favoring downside.
- [NZD/USD slips as China holds loan rates, Fed hawkish stance and geopolitics lift volatility](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/nzd-usd-slips-as-china-holds-loan-rates-fed-hawkish-stance-and-geopolitics-lift-volatility/) - NZD/USD hovers near 0.5735 as China holds rates; hawkish Fed, geopolitical volatility keep Kiwi pressured.
- [AUD/JPY Holds Near 113.30 as Steady China Rates Support AUD, with BoJ and Intervention Risks in Focus](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/aud-jpy-holds-near-113-30-as-steady-china-rates-support-aud-with-boj-and-intervention-risks-in-focus/) - AUD/JPY hovers near 113.30, supported by steady China policy and RBA stance; intervention and BoJ risks cap.
- [China Targets 46 US Firms in Procurement Curbs, Tightens Export Controls on 10 Entities](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/china-targets-46-us-firms-in-procurement-curbs-tightens-export-controls-on-10-entities/) - China targets 46 US firms in procurement, adds 10 to export controls, escalating tensions, boosting volatility fears.
- [AUD/USD Holds Near 0.7000 as Hawkish Fed, Hormuz Risks Weigh Despite RBA Tightening Bias](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/aud-usd-holds-near-0-7000-as-hawkish-fed-hormuz-risks-weigh-despite-rba-tightening-bias/) - AUD/USD hovers above 0.7000; stronger USD, geopolitical risks, and bearish technicals outweigh RBA inflation support.
- [PBoC sets weaker yuan fixing, signalling tolerance for depreciation as growth support takes priority](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/pboc-sets-weaker-yuan-fixing-signalling-tolerance-for-depreciation-as-growth-support-takes-priority/) - PBoC fixed USD/CNY at 6.8150, weaker than estimates, signaling tolerance for softer yuan to support growth.
- [BoJ’s Himino Flags Inflation Overshoot Risk as USD/JPY Tests 161 and Intervention Looms](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/bojs-himino-flags-inflation-overshoot-risk-as-usd-jpy-tests-161-and-intervention-looms/) - BoJ warns delayed easing adjustments risk inflation overshoot; oil pass-through quick, yen volatility rises, intervention possible, options favored.
- [PBoC Holds Loan Prime Rates as Aussie Dollar Rises, AUD/USD Faces Technical Resistance](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/pboc-holds-loan-prime-rates-as-aussie-dollar-rises-aud-usd-faces-technical-resistance/) - PBoC holds LPRs steady; AUD/USD rises modestly, but China’s cautious stance caps Aussie dollar upside. Technical resistance, support.
- [PBOC Holds Policy Rates Steady, Yuan Range-Bound as Traders Position for Low Volatility](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/pboc-holds-policy-rates-steady-yuan-range-bound-as-traders-position-for-low-volatility/) - PBOC held rates steady, favoring targeted liquidity over cuts; yuan stable, volatility low, range-bound trading expected.
- [USD/CAD near 2025 highs as risk aversion and Fed-BoC divergence weigh on loonie](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/usd-cad-near-2025-highs-as-risk-aversion-and-fed-boc-divergence-weigh-on-loonie/) - USD/CAD rises near 1.4175 as geopolitical tensions boost US dollar; dovish BoC, weak Canada data.
- [EUR/USD slips as US-Iran tensions lift dollar, with Lagarde remarks and ECB rate bets in focus](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/eur-usd-slips-as-us-iran-tensions-lift-dollar-with-lagarde-remarks-and-ecb-rate-bets-in-focus/) - EUR/USD dips near 1.1460 as US-Iran tensions lift dollar; ECB hike risks and Lagarde remarks add volatility.
- [Katayama Warns on Yen Volatility as USD/JPY Rises Above 161, Intervention Risk Looms](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/katayama-warns-on-yen-volatility-as-usd-jpy-rises-above-161-intervention-risk-looms/) - Japan warns it may act against sharp yen moves as USD/JPY rises, stoking intervention fears.
- [Gold steadies near $4,155 as hawkish Fed offsets US-Iran diplomacy jitters](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/gold-steadies-near-4155-as-hawkish-fed-offsets-us-iran-diplomacy-jitters/) - Gold slips near $4,155 as hawkish Fed, US-Iran tensions drive volatility; central-bank buying underpins prices.
- [WTI jumps towards $78 as Iran closes Strait of Hormuz, stoking supply fears and volatility](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/wti-jumps-towards-78-as-iran-closes-strait-of-hormuz-stoking-supply-fears-and-volatility/) - WTI jumped above $77 after Iran’s Hormuz closure revived supply fears, boosting volatility and call-option appeal.
- [Sterling Slides as Starmer Resignation Talk Lifts UK Risk, Fed Hawkishness Supports Dollar](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/sterling-slides-as-starmer-resignation-talk-lifts-uk-risk-fed-hawkishness-supports-dollar/) - Sterling slips near 1.3210 as UK leadership turmoil and hawkish Fed signals boost dollar, volatility rises.
- [Yen Slides as Iran Tensions Lift Dollar, USD/JPY Near 161.80 Amid Intervention Risk](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/yen-slides-as-iran-tensions-lift-dollar-usd-jpy-near-161-80-amid-intervention-risk/) - Yen pressured as safe-haven dollar demand lifts USD/JPY near 161.80; intervention risk, volatility spur option strategies.
- [Australian dollar slides towards 0.7000 as Middle East tensions and Fed hike bets lift US dollar](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/australian-dollar-slides-towards-0-7000-as-middle-east-tensions-and-fed-hike-bets-lift-us-dollar/) - Australian dollar slips near 0.7005 as Middle East tensions, Fed hike bets, and weaker commodities boost USD.
- [Iran Threatens Hormuz Closure, Roiling Oil and Volatility Markets as Investors Brace for Supply Shock](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/iran-threatens-hormuz-closure-roiling-oil-and-volatility-markets-as-investors-brace-for-supply-shock/) - Iran moves to close Strait of Hormuz, sparking fears of major oil shocks and market volatility.
- [Oil sheds war premium as US-Iran MoU lifts sentiment despite lingering Hormuz shipping constraints](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/oil-sheds-war-premium-as-us-iran-mou-lifts-sentiment-despite-lingering-hormuz-shipping-constraints/) - Brent near $80 as war premium fades, but Hormuz disruptions, tight inventories, and conflict risks remain high.
- [Canadian dollar hits 14-month low as Fed-BoC gap widens and gold takes over from oil](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/canadian-dollar-hits-14-month-low-as-fed-boc-gap-widens-and-gold-takes-over-from-oil/) - Canadian dollar hits 14-month low as oil link breaks; gold weakness and Fed-BoC rate gap drive USD/CAD.
- [Euro slips to multi-week low as ECB hikes amid weaker growth, while Fed underpins dollar](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/euro-slips-to-multi-week-low-as-ecb-hikes-amid-weaker-growth-while-fed-underpins-dollar/) - Euro dips despite ECB hike as stagflation fears grow; Fed remains hawkish, keeping EUR/USD pressured below key resistance.
- [Aussie dollar slips towards 0.7000 as hawkish Fed and firm US dollar overshadow RBA stance](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/aussie-dollar-slips-towards-0-7000-as-hawkish-fed-and-firm-us-dollar-overshadow-rba-stance/) - AUD fell on hawkish Fed, despite RBA stance; CPI, jobs, and US PCE ahead guide AUD/USD.
- [Gold drifts towards $4,000 as firmer Fed outlook and higher real yields weigh](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/gold-drifts-towards-4000-as-firmer-fed-outlook-and-higher-real-yields-weigh/) - Gold slides as real yields and a firm dollar dominate, keeping pressure on $4,000 support.
- [Dollar Index holds near 13-month high as Fed hawkishness widens yield differentials ahead of PCE](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/dollar-index-holds-near-13-month-high-as-fed-hawkishness-widens-yield-differentials-ahead-of-pce/) - Dollar hits 13-month high on hawkish Fed and yield differentials; traders eye PCE for breakout continuation.
- [Major FX pairs brace for Fed under Warsh; PCE inflation, flash PMIs and central-bank speakers awaited](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/major-fx-pairs-brace-for-fed-under-warsh-pce-inflation-flash-pmis-and-central-bank-speakers-awaited/) - Major FX pairs brace for Fed, PCE inflation and flash PMIs, as dollar stays firm.
- [USD/CAD Climbs Towards 1.4200 as Fed-BOC Policy Gap and Softer Oil Lift Greenback](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/usd-cad-climbs-towards-1-4200-as-fed-boc-policy-gap-and-softer-oil-lift-greenback/) - USD/CAD extends weekly rally toward 1.4200; overbought RSI warns pullback, while policy divergence and weaker oil underpin.
- [AUD/USD Holds Steady as Fed and RBA Hawkish Signals Offset Ahead of Key Inflation Data](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/aud-usd-holds-steady-as-fed-and-rba-hawkish-signals-offset-ahead-of-key-inflation-data/) - AUD/USD steady as Fed, RBA hawkish signals offset; focus shifts to CPI/PCE data, China, key technical levels.
- [Gold heads for third weekly loss as Fed’s hawkish stance lifts dollar and Treasury yields](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/gold-heads-for-third-weekly-loss-as-feds-hawkish-stance-lifts-dollar-and-treasury-yields/) - Gold falls for third week as Fed stays hawkish, boosting dollar and yields; charts target $4,100/$4,023.
- [NZD/USD Hits Two-Month Low as US Dollar Strength Pressures Kiwi Below Key Averages](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/nzd-usd-hits-two-month-low-as-us-dollar-strength-pressures-kiwi-below-key-averages/) - NZD/USD hits two-month low as USD strength and weak NZ data fuel bearish momentum, key supports.
- [USD/JPY steadies near 161 as intervention risk rises and Fed messaging overhaul cools dollar rally](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/usd-jpy-steadies-near-161-as-intervention-risk-rises-and-fed-messaging-overhaul-cools-dollar-rally/) - USD/JPY steadies near 161 as Fed surge fades; yen intervention risk rises, prompting options-based volatility strategies.
- [Swiss franc slides as SNB holds rates, lifting USD/CHF to yearly high on carry trades](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/swiss-franc-slides-as-snb-holds-rates-lifting-usd-chf-to-yearly-high-on-carry-trades/) - Swiss franc weakens as SNB stays dovish; USD/CHF hits yearly highs, fueled by carry trades and haven-demand dollar.
- [USD/CHF rallies to November 2025 high as Fed-SNB policy gap underpins bullish bias](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/usd-chf-rallies-to-november-2025-high-as-fed-snb-policy-gap-underpins-bullish-bias/) - USD/CHF hits 0.8080 as Fed-SNB policy divergence boosts bullish outlook; resistance 0.8100, support near 0.7900.
- [Sterling steadies after three-month low as hawkish Fed supports dollar despite UK sales rise](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/sterling-steadies-after-three-month-low-as-hawkish-fed-supports-dollar-despite-uk-sales-rise/) - Sterling steadied after three-month low; strong US dollar offset upbeat UK retail sales, keeping GBP/USD range-bound.
- [NZD/USD Slips Towards April Lows as Hawkish Fed Outlook Sustains Dollar Demand](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/nzd-usd-slips-towards-april-lows-as-hawkish-fed-outlook-sustains-dollar-demand/) - NZD/USD slipped near 0.5740 as hawkish Fed expectations boosted Dollar, outweighing RBNZ support and ceasefire news.
- [Sterling Recovers from Three-Month Low as Fed Stays Hawkish and Middle East Risks Linger](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/sterling-recovers-from-three-month-low-as-fed-stays-hawkish-and-middle-east-risks-linger/) - Sterling rebounds from three-month low but remains pressured by hawkish Fed, BOE divergence, and Middle East tensions.
- [EUR/USD rebounds as dollar eases on ceasefire hopes, Fed hawkishness keeps euro pressured](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/eur-usd-rebounds-as-dollar-eases-on-ceasefire-hopes-fed-hawkishness-keeps-euro-pressured/) - EUR/USD rebounded to 1.1470 as DXY eased on ceasefire hopes, but hawkish Fed keeps downside.
- [Oil futures shed Hormuz risk premium as WTI dips, refining bottlenecks keep fuels tight](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/oil-futures-shed-hormuz-risk-premium-as-wti-dips-refining-bottlenecks-keep-fuels-tight/) - Crude’s risk premium fades on ceasefire hopes, but tight refining capacity and low inventories keep products scarce.
- [Nordea Sees Limited EUR/USD Upside as Fed-ECB Policy Divergence Keeps Dollar Supported](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/nordea-sees-limited-eur-usd-upside-as-fed-ecb-policy-divergence-keeps-dollar-supported/) - Nordea sees limited EUR/USD upside as Fed-ECB divergence and weaker eurozone data keep dollar supported near-term.
- [Gold steadies near $4,150 as Fed hawkishness and easing Middle East tensions pressure bullion](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/gold-steadies-near-4150-as-fed-hawkishness-and-easing-middle-east-tensions-pressure-bullion/) - Gold slips near $4,150 as hawkish Fed, easing geopolitics, and weaker demand pressure prices downward.
- [Nordea Sees USD/JPY Holding Firm on Wide US–Japan Yield Gap Despite Intervention Risk](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/nordea-sees-usd-jpy-holding-firm-on-wide-us-japan-yield-gap-despite-intervention-risk/) - Nordea sees USD/JPY staying high as Fed-BoJ yield gap persists; yen weak, intervention risk remains.
- [Deutsche Bank Flags Week Ahead: Flash PMIs and US PCE to Drive Global Inflation Focus](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/deutsche-bank-flags-week-ahead-flash-pmis-and-us-pce-to-drive-global-inflation-focus/) - Next week’s markets hinge on global flash PMIs and inflation data, led by US May PCE report.
- [Nordea Sees Firm US Data and Hawkish Fed Keeping Dollar Supported Before Gradual Fade](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/nordea-sees-firm-us-data-and-hawkish-fed-keeping-dollar-supported-before-gradual-fade/) - Nordea sees dollar supported by strong US data and hawkish Fed; gradual depreciation later as growth broadens.
- [USD/CAD Near April 2025 Highs as Soft Canadian Data and Rate Divergence Weigh on Loonie](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/usd-cad-near-april-2025-highs-as-soft-canadian-data-and-rate-divergence-weigh-on-loonie/) - USD/CAD near 1.4170 despite softer USD; weak Canada data and BoC-Fed divergence support upside toward 1.4200.
- [ING flags Burnham by-election win lifting leadership transition odds as sterling shows little risk premium](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/ing-flags-burnham-by-election-win-lifting-leadership-transition-odds-as-sterling-shows-little-risk-premium/) - ING says Burnham’s by-election win boosts PM odds; pound calm, but fiscal headlines could hit sterling.
- [Sterling steadies after BoE holds rates as split vote and strong sales cloud outlook](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/sterling-steadies-after-boe-holds-rates-as-split-vote-and-strong-sales-cloud-outlook/) - Pound slips after BoE holds 3.75% amid split vote; strong retail sales and inflation fuel volatility expectations.
- [Dollar Dips as Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire Takes Effect, Oil and Volatility Premiums Ease](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/dollar-dips-as-israel-hezbollah-ceasefire-takes-effect-oil-and-volatility-premiums-ease/) - Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a 4 p.m. ceasefire, easing risk: oil, VIX, gold dip; equities rebound.
- [Russia’s foreign reserves fall $20.4bn as rouble defence intensifies amid rising fiscal pressures](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/russias-foreign-reserves-fall-20-4bn-as-rouble-defence-intensifies-amid-rising-fiscal-pressures/) - Russia’s reserves fell $20.4bn to $729.3bn, signaling ruble defense, rising volatility, and potential rate hikes.
- [Oil steadies as Hormuz tanker flows resume, easing supply fears and deflating crude volatility](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/oil-steadies-as-hormuz-tanker-flows-resume-easing-supply-fears-and-deflating-crude-volatility/) - Oil steadies as Hormuz reopens; volatility fades, risk premium evaporates, and macro headwinds pressure crude prices.
- [Sterling slides as BoE holds rates on 7–2 split while dollar hits one-year high](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/sterling-slides-as-boe-holds-rates-on-7-2-split-while-dollar-hits-one-year-high/) - GBP/USD fell after a split BoE hold, while resilient US dollar strength capped sterling’s recovery prospects.
- [Canada Retail Sales Miss Forecast, Fuelling Dovish Bank of Canada Bets and Canadian Dollar Headwinds](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/canada-retail-sales-miss-forecast-fuelling-dovish-bank-of-canada-bets-and-canadian-dollar-headwinds/) - Canada retail sales rose 0.5% in April, missing forecasts, reinforcing cooling demand and dovish Bank signals.
- [Canada Core Retail Sales Miss Forecast, Raising BoC Cut Bets and Pressuring the Loonie](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/canada-core-retail-sales-miss-forecast-raising-boc-cut-bets-and-pressuring-the-loonie/) - Canada retail sales ex-autos rose 0.1% in April, far below 0.7% forecast, signaling slowing demand.
- [USD/JPY Break Above 161 Rekindles Intervention Fears as Yen Shorts Stay Crowded](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/usd-jpy-break-above-161-rekindles-intervention-fears-as-yen-shorts-stay-crowded/) - USD/JPY above 161 revives Japan intervention risk; yen shorts crowded as dollar firms; oil drop offers modest relief.
- [Dollar hits one-year high as Fed stays hawkish, yen nears intervention zone around 161](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/dollar-hits-one-year-high-as-fed-stays-hawkish-yen-nears-intervention-zone-around-161/) - Dollar climbs on Fed hawkish hold; USD/JPY near 161 sparks intervention fears as US yields stay elevated.
- [Record foreign inflows and wide US-G6 yield spreads bolster dollar outlook, TIC data show](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/record-foreign-inflows-and-wide-us-g6-yield-spreads-bolster-dollar-outlook-tic-data-show/) - Record foreign buying of US securities and wide yield spreads support a stronger dollar amid solid growth.
- [Singapore dollar holds firm as UOB flags tight USD/SGD range amid broader dollar strength](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/singapore-dollar-holds-firm-as-uob-flags-tight-usd-sgd-range-amid-broader-dollar-strength/) - UOB sees S$NEER 1.75% above midpoint, keeping USD/SGD range-bound near 1.2872–1.2937 amid dollar strength.
- [Gold slides to one-week low as markets price higher odds of Federal Reserve rate rises in 2026](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/gold-slides-to-one-week-low-as-markets-price-higher-odds-of-federal-reserve-rate-rises-in-2026/) - Gold slides to one-week lows as markets price Fed hikes, strengthening dollar, pressuring bullion and ETFs.
- [India’s forex reserves fall $10bn, fuelling bets of RBI rupee support and USD/INR cap](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/indias-forex-reserves-fall-10bn-fuelling-bets-of-rbi-rupee-support-and-usd-inr-cap/) - India’s forex reserves fell nearly $10bn; RBI likely intervening to defend INR amid strong dollar pressures.
- [EUR/USD Slides as Hawkish Fed Lifts Dollar Index to One-Year High](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/eur-usd-slides-as-hawkish-fed-lifts-dollar-index-to-one-year-high/) - EUR/USD slid as DXY hit a one-year high on hawkish Fed; divergence favors bearish euro positioning.
- [Trump–Pezeshkian interim accord reopens Hormuz, pushing Brent lower and lifting oil-sensitive Asian currencies](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/trump-pezeshkian-interim-accord-reopens-hormuz-pushing-brent-lower-and-lifting-oil-sensitive-asian-currencies/) - US-Iran interim deal reopens Strait of Hormuz, cutting Brent to $76, easing inflation, boosting Asian currencies.
- [Dollar hits 13-month high as Fed turns hawkish, while oil slump bolsters EUR/USD recovery case](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/dollar-hits-13-month-high-as-fed-turns-hawkish-while-oil-slump-bolsters-eur-usd-recovery-case/) - Dollar hits 13-month high on hawkish Fed dot plot, but falling oil may cap inflation, aid euro.
- [Dollar holds Fed-driven gains as USD/JPY climbs above 160, raising Japan intervention risk](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/dollar-holds-fed-driven-gains-as-usd-jpy-climbs-above-160-raising-japan-intervention-risk/) - Dollar holds Fed-driven gains; USD/JPY above 160.50. Thin liquidity raises Japan intervention risk, volatility. 162–163 possible.
- [GBP/USD dips towards 1.32 as Makerfield by-election stokes UK fiscal and leadership uncertainty](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/gbp-usd-dips-towards-1-32-as-makerfield-by-election-stokes-uk-fiscal-and-leadership-uncertainty/) - GBP/USD slips near 1.32 as Makerfield by-election uncertainty lifts volatility, pressuring gilts and pound outlook.
- [ING lifts year-end EUR/USD forecast to 1.18 as dovish Fed view pressures Dollar](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/ing-lifts-year-end-eur-usd-forecast-to-1-18-as-dovish-fed-view-pressures-dollar/) - ING lifts EUR/USD year-end forecast to 1.18, citing dovish Fed, cooling inflation, fading energy-FX impact.
- [EUR/USD rebounds from three-month low as Fed hawkish bias keeps dollar underpinned](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/eur-usd-rebounds-from-three-month-low-as-fed-hawkish-bias-keeps-dollar-underpinned/) - EUR/USD rebounds to 1.1460, but Fed hawkishness and softer Euro inflation keep downside bias intact.
- [Yen Finds Support as Lower Oil Prices and Steady Inflation Raise Scope for USD/JPY Pullback](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/yen-finds-support-as-lower-oil-prices-and-steady-inflation-raise-scope-for-usd-jpy-pullback/) - USD/JPY held near 161 as cheaper oil eased yen pressure, while BOJ stayed patient; 155 eyed.
- [Rabobank sees BoE ‘active hold’ keeping rates higher for longer as energy risks linger](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/rabobank-sees-boe-active-hold-keeping-rates-higher-for-longer-as-energy-risks-linger/) - BoE holds rates in “active hold”; disinflation resumes, hike forecast dropped, energy shock risk still watched closely.
- [Sterling bounce fades as US growth edge and UK political risks keep GBP/USD under pressure](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/sterling-bounce-fades-as-us-growth-edge-and-uk-political-risks-keep-gbp-usd-under-pressure/) - GBP/USD rebounded, but downside risks persist as US growth outpaces UK amid political uncertainty and BoE divergence.
- [WTI heads for 10% weekly drop as Hormuz flows resume and geopolitical premium fades](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/wti-heads-for-10-weekly-drop-as-hormuz-flows-resume-and-geopolitical-premium-fades/) - WTI neared $75.60 but faced a 10% weekly drop as Hormuz flows resumed, easing supply fears.
- [Dollar eases from yearly highs as hawkish Fed pricing and US-Iran deal scrutiny persist](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/dollar-eases-from-yearly-highs-as-hawkish-fed-pricing-and-us-iran-deal-scrutiny-persist/) - DXY dipped but held above 100.75, buoyed by hawkish Fed hike odds amid geopolitical uncertainty.
- [USD/CHF climbs towards 0.8100 as hawkish Fed and Middle East tensions lift the dollar](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/usd-chf-climbs-towards-0-8100-as-hawkish-fed-and-middle-east-tensions-lift-the-dollar/) - USD/CHF rebounds toward 0.8100 as hawkish Fed, geopolitical tensions boost dollar; bullish momentum eyes 0.8250 target.
- [Sterling slides as GBP/USD breaks April trendline, eyes 1.3150 support and 1.3000 target](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/sterling-slides-as-gbp-usd-breaks-april-trendline-eyes-1-3150-support-and-1-3000-target/) - GBP/USD breaks April trendline, targets 1.3150 then 1.3065/1.3000; 1.3300 caps rebounds, bearish options favored.
- [USD/JPY nears 2024 peak as breakout extends, while Japan flags intervention and BoJ hints tightening](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/usd-jpy-nears-2024-peak-as-breakout-extends-while-japan-flags-intervention-and-boj-hints-tightening/) - USD/JPY breaks higher toward 162 peak; key supports 159.65/159.10, targets 163.70/164.20 and 165.70, amid intervention risks.
- [Gold pares losses as hawkish Fed and firmer dollar keep bullion under pressure](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/gold-pares-losses-as-hawkish-fed-and-firmer-dollar-keep-bullion-under-pressure/) - Gold steadies despite hawkish Fed and stronger dollar; bearish charts and options strategies target further downside.
- [AUD/USD Struggles at 0.7000 as Hawkish Fed Lifts Dollar; RBA Hike Risk Caps Losses](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/aud-usd-struggles-at-0-7000-as-hawkish-fed-lifts-dollar-rba-hike-risk-caps-losses/) - AUD/USD hovers near 0.7000 as strong USD, hawkish Fed, and weak technicals keep downside risks elevated.
- [Greece’s Current Account Deficit Narrows in April as Tourism and Bond Spreads Bolster Outlook](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/greeces-current-account-deficit-narrows-in-april-as-tourism-and-bond-spreads-bolster-outlook/) - Greece’s April current account deficit narrowed sharply, signaling stronger tourism, tightening spreads, and supportive outlook for Greek assets.
- [Through the Prism: Coherent’s AI Optics Rally](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/featured/through-the-prism-coherents-ai-optics-rally/) - Coherent has moved from overlooked photonics supplier to AI infrastructure name. Nvidia’s stake supports the case, but the stock’s valuation now depends on margins, shipped products and cash flow.
- [Dollar climbs on risk-off Middle East tensions, sterling and euro slide as markets await central bank cues](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/dollar-climbs-on-risk-off-middle-east-tensions-sterling-and-euro-slide-as-markets-await-central-bank-cues/) - Risk aversion lifts US dollar as Middle East tensions rise, weakening GBP and EUR; gold slips, yen nears highs.
- [Euro pares losses versus sterling as strong UK retail sales clash with rising borrowing](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/euro-pares-losses-versus-sterling-as-strong-uk-retail-sales-clash-with-rising-borrowing/) - EUR/GBP rebounds as strong UK retail sales clash with high borrowing, while steadier Eurozone data supports volatility.
- [Wunsch Flags Potential July ECB Rate Rise as Services Inflation Stays Elevated, Euro Slips](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/wunsch-flags-potential-july-ecb-rate-rise-as-services-inflation-stays-elevated-euro-slips/) - ECB’s Wunsch signals possible July hike if services inflation stays strong, but cuts possible later.
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- [Brent Rebounds to $79.85 as US-Iran Strait of Hormuz Deal Eases War Premium](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/brent-rebounds-to-79-85-as-us-iran-strait-of-hormuz-deal-eases-war-premium/) - Brent dips then rebounds near $80 as US-Iran deal restores Hormuz flows, easing war premium.
- [Yen Lingers Near 38-Year Low as Intervention Fears Build and JGB Yields Rise](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/yen-lingers-near-38-year-low-as-intervention-fears-build-and-jgb-yields-rise/) - Yen near 1986 low as USD/JPY tops 161; thin liquidity raises intervention risk; vols jump, bonds climb.
- [Germany PPI Misses Forecast, Feeding ECB Dovish Bets and Pressure on the Euro](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/germany-ppi-misses-forecast-feeding-ecb-dovish-bets-and-pressure-on-the-euro/) - Germany’s May PPI rose 0.3%, missing forecasts, easing inflation pressures and shaping ECB, euro, and equities outlook.
- [German PPI Undershoots Forecast, Bolstering Dovish ECB Rate-Cut Bets and Pressuring the Euro](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/german-ppi-undershoots-forecast-bolstering-dovish-ecb-rate-cut-bets-and-pressuring-the-euro/) - Germany’s PPI rose 2.2% in May, undershooting forecasts, easing inflation pressures and bolstering dovish ECB expectations.
- [Confluence in Trading: Why it Improves Entries](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/discover/confluence-in-trading-why-it-improves-entries/) - What is confluence in trading? Discover how stacking support, trend signals, and indicators leads to higher-probability trade entries. | VT Markets |
- [UK retail sales surge challenges BoE rate-cut bets, lifting sterling and boosting domestic stock outlook](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/uk-retail-sales-surge-challenges-boe-rate-cut-bets-lifting-sterling-and-boosting-domestic-stock-outlook/) - UK retail sales surged 1.2% in May, beating forecasts, boosting pound, challenging BOE rate-cut expectations.
- [UK Retail Sales Ex-Fuel Jump 4.6% in May, Clouding Bank of England Rate-Cut Bets](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/uk-retail-sales-ex-fuel-jump-4-6-in-may-clouding-bank-of-england-rate-cut-bets/) - May UK retail sales ex-fuel rose 4.6%, beating forecasts, boosting sterling, challenging BoE cuts, lifting yields.
- [Rupiah Under Pressure as MSCI Downgrade Risk Looms and Hawkish Fed Bolsters Dollar](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/rupiah-under-pressure-as-msci-downgrade-risk-looms-and-hawkish-fed-bolsters-dollar/) - USD/IDR dips near 17,840; MSCI downgrade fears, geopolitical setbacks, and hawkish Fed outlook threaten rupiah.
- [EUR/USD slips towards 1.1425 as US-Iran talks falter, dollar demand strengthens](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/eur-usd-slips-towards-1-1425-as-us-iran-talks-falter-dollar-demand-strengthens/) - EUR/USD dips to 1.1425 as dollar gains on US-Iran uncertainty; technicals oversold, traders cautious.
- [NZD/USD: What Traders Need to Know about the Kiwi](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/discover/nzd-usd-what-traders-need-to-know-about-the-kiwi/) - Trade NZD/USD on MT4 and MT5. Learn what moves the Kiwi, key strategies, and expert tips to improve your forex trading performance. | VT Markets | .
- [Saudi gold prices slip as stronger dollar and central bank buying keep volatility in focus](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/saudi-gold-prices-slip-as-stronger-dollar-and-central-bank-buying-keep-volatility-in-focus/) - Gold prices in Saudi Arabia dipped Friday; stronger dollar pressures, but central-bank demand supports volatility-focused options strategies.
- [Philippine Gold Prices Slip as Peso Moves; Central Bank Buying Underpins Bullion Outlook](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/philippine-gold-prices-slip-as-peso-moves-central-bank-buying-underpins-bullion-outlook/) - Philippine gold prices fell Friday, but fundamentals remain strong amid central-bank buying, lower-rate outlook, geopolitical risks.
- [India gold prices ease as rupee and dollar dynamics temper gains, with central bank demand supportive](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/india-gold-prices-ease-as-rupee-and-dollar-dynamics-temper-gains-with-central-bank-demand-supportive/) - India gold prices fell Friday; central-bank buying supports market, while strong dollar, rupee moves drive volatility.
- [Malaysia gold prices slip as markets weigh softer US inflation, weaker dollar and central-bank buying](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/malaysia-gold-prices-slip-as-markets-weigh-softer-us-inflation-weaker-dollar-and-central-bank-buying/) - Malaysia gold prices fell Friday: MYR 551.29/gram, tola MYR 6,430; fundamentals still supportive amid rate-cut expectations.
- [USDX Rises as Fed Rate Bets Lift Dollar](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/analysis/usdx-rises-as-fed-rate-bets-lift-dollar/) - USDX analysis: Dollar index climbs as Fed rate-hike expectations support the greenback. Watch key levels and trade USDX CFDs with VT Markets.
- [USDJPY Holds Near $161 as Yen Intervention Watch Builds](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/analysis/usdjpy-holds-near-161-as-yen-intervention-watch-builds/) - USDJPY analysis: Yen stays near multi-decade lows despite a BOJ rate hike. Watch key levels and trade forex CFDs with VT Markets.
- [Sterling Slides as UK Political Risk and BoE-Fed Policy Divergence Lift Dollar](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/sterling-slides-as-uk-political-risk-and-boe-fed-policy-divergence-lift-dollar/) - GBP/USD hit April lows below 1.3200 as UK politics, dovish BoE expectations, and strong USD pressured.
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- [US Continuing Jobless Claims Edge Up to 1.81m, Fueling Fed Rate-Cut Expectations](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/us-continuing-jobless-claims-edge-up-to-1-81m-fueling-fed-rate-cut-expectations/) - Continuing jobless claims rose to 1.81 million, hinting labor cooling, boosting rate-cut odds and volatility.
- [Philadelphia Fed Survey Beats Forecast, Bolsters Higher-for-Longer Rate Outlook and Prompts Derivatives Trades](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/philadelphia-fed-survey-beats-forecast-bolsters-higher-for-longer-rate-outlook-and-prompts-derivatives-trades/) - Philadelphia Fed June survey beat expectations, signaling expanding factories, reinforcing higher-for-longer Fed stance and range-bound markets.
- [US jobless claims edge above forecasts, bolstering dovish Fed bets and volatility hedging](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/us-jobless-claims-edge-above-forecasts-bolstering-dovish-fed-bets-and-volatility-hedging/) - US jobless claims hit 226K, slightly above forecasts, signaling softening labor market and boosting dovish Fed expectations.
- [Canada Producer Prices Rise Less Than Forecast, Bolstering Bets on Further Bank of Canada Cuts](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/canada-producer-prices-rise-less-than-forecast-bolstering-bets-on-further-bank-of-canada-cuts/) - Canada PPI rose 1.2% in May, undershooting forecasts, easing inflation pressures and supporting Bank of Canada rate cuts.
- [US jobless claims four-week average rises, fuelling expectations of September Fed rate cut](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/us-jobless-claims-four-week-average-rises-fuelling-expectations-of-september-fed-rate-cut/) - Four-week jobless claims average rose to 223.25K, signaling mild labor softening and boosting Fed cut odds.
- [Canada Raw Materials Price Index Misses Forecast, Bolstering Bank of Canada Rate-Cut Bets](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/canada-raw-materials-price-index-misses-forecast-bolstering-bank-of-canada-rate-cut-bets/) - Canada’s RMPI rose 0.7% in May, below 1.1% forecast, boosting rate-cut, CAD-bearish trades.
- [Mexico Private Spending Growth Slows to 2.2% as Banxico Faces More Policy Strain](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/mexico-private-spending-growth-slows-to-2-2-as-banxico-faces-more-policy-strain/) - Mexico's private spending growth slowed to 2.2%, complicating Banxico policy and boosting peso, equity volatility.
- [Mexico Private Spending Slips 0.8% in Q1, Raising Pressure on Peso and Equities](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/mexico-private-spending-slips-0-8-in-q1-raising-pressure-on-peso-and-equities/) - Mexico’s Q1 private spending fell 0.8%, reversing prior growth, signaling weaker demand and pressure on peso/assets.
- [SNB Holds Rates at Zero, Reaffirms Willingness to Intervene if Franc Strengthens](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/snb-holds-rates-at-zero-reaffirms-willingness-to-intervene-if-franc-strengthens/) - SNB keeps rates at 0.00%, ready to intervene if necessary, supporting EUR/CHF stability amid higher inflation forecasts.
- [EUR/GBP Climbs to Three-Week High as Bank of England Holds Rates, Vote Split Signals Hawkish Tilt](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/eur-gbp-climbs-to-three-week-high-as-bank-of-england-holds-rates-vote-split-signals-hawkish-tilt/) - Euro climbs versus pound as BoE holds rates; easing inflation, firm wages and ECB cut widen divergence.
- [Bank of England Holds Rates as Sticky Inflation Keeps Markets Guessing on Next Policy Move](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/bank-of-england-holds-rates-as-sticky-inflation-keeps-markets-guessing-on-next-policy-move/) - Bank of England holds rates at 3.75%, later pausing easing as inflation stays sticky and support sterling.
- [Pound Slides to Two-Month Low as BoE Holds Rates While Fed Signals Potential Hike](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/pound-slides-to-two-month-low-as-boe-holds-rates-while-fed-signals-potential-hike/) - Pound hits two-month lows as BoE holds rates; Fed stays hawkish, signaling further GBP/USD downside risk.
- [Rabobank Sees EUR/USD Rebound Capped as Hormuz Energy Shock Clouds Eurozone Growth Outlook](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/rabobank-sees-eur-usd-rebound-capped-as-hormuz-energy-shock-clouds-eurozone-growth-outlook/) - Rabobank sees euro strength fading as energy shocks hit Europe, limiting EUR/USD upside despite priced-in ECB hikes.
- [US Dollar Reconnects With Rate Differentials as Fed Holds Firm, Testing 12-Month Highs](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/us-dollar-reconnects-with-rate-differentials-as-fed-holds-firm-testing-12-month-highs/) - Societe Generale says the dollar is realigning with rate differentials, testing highs amid sticky inflation, resilient growth.
- [Norges Bank Holds at 4.25%, Signals Further Tightening as Rate Peak Seen at 4.55%](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/norges-bank-holds-at-4-25-signals-further-tightening-as-rate-peak-seen-at-4-55/) - Norges Bank held rates at 4.25%, signaled another hike, lifting peak outlook to 4.55%, supporting krone.
- [BoE Holds Bank Rate at 3.75% as Dissenters Push for Hike, Sterling Slides](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/boe-holds-bank-rate-at-3-75-as-dissenters-push-for-hike-sterling-slides/) - BoE holds rates at 3.75% amid split vote; lower inflation outlook pressures pound, volatility opportunities emerge.
- [Bank of England holds rates as two policymakers back cut, markets shift towards September easing](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/bank-of-england-holds-rates-as-two-policymakers-back-cut-markets-shift-towards-september-easing/) - Bank of England holds rates; 7-2 split hints impending cuts. Markets price September move; pound supported now.
- [Bank of England delivers expected rate rise as split vote hints at peak in hikes](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/bank-of-england-delivers-expected-rate-rise-as-split-vote-hints-at-peak-in-hikes/) - BoE raised Bank Rate as expected, keeping policy restrictive; split vote hints nearing peak rates amid sticky inflation.
- [Bank of England holds Bank Rate steady as markets eye volatility, gilts and sterling positioning](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/bank-of-england-holds-bank-rate-steady-as-markets-eye-volatility-gilts-and-sterling-positioning/) - Bank of England holds rate steady; limited guidance, easing volatility as traders watch inflation, wages, gilts, sterling.
- [Dollar and rate differentials drive EUR/USD as Fed turns less dovish near 12-month highs](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/dollar-and-rate-differentials-drive-eur-usd-as-fed-turns-less-dovish-near-12-month-highs/) - EUR/USD mirrors the Dollar Index as US inflation and hawkish Fed signals lift the dollar toward highs.
- [SNB Holds Rates at Zero as Higher Inflation Forecasts and Policy Divergence Weigh on Swiss Franc](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/snb-holds-rates-at-zero-as-higher-inflation-forecasts-and-policy-divergence-weigh-on-swiss-franc/) - SNB holds policy rate at 0.00% as inflation stays below 2%, pressuring CHF; markets price hike odds.
- [Rabobank: Dollar Caught Between Iran De-escalation and Warsh’s Hawkish Fed, DXY Firms](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/rabobank-dollar-caught-between-iran-de-escalation-and-warshs-hawkish-fed-dxy-firms/) - Rabobank says USD is tugged between waning safe-haven flows and hawkish Fed expectations, risking downside.
- [Indian rupee firms on lower oil and US-Iran truce; Fed’s hawkish tilt caps gains](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/indian-rupee-firms-on-lower-oil-and-us-iran-truce-feds-hawkish-tilt-caps-gains/) - Rupee firms on falling oil, easing geopolitics; USD/INR dips, but hawkish Fed risks volatility and reversals.
- [Dollar steady as hawkish Fed lifts yields and brings forward expectations of further rate rises](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/dollar-steady-as-hawkish-fed-lifts-yields-and-brings-forward-expectations-of-further-rate-rises/) - Fed’s hawkish dot plot lifts US yields, firms dollar, markets price September hike; inflation persists, risks remain.
- [ING sees hawkish Bank of England hold, 7–2 vote, weighing on sterling versus dollar and euro](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/ing-sees-hawkish-bank-of-england-hold-7-2-vote-weighing-on-sterling-versus-dollar-and-euro/) - ING expects BoE to hold rates, sound hawkish; inflation peaks 3.5%, GBP/USD to 1.3200.
- [Dollar holds gains as Warsh-led Fed turns hawkish, with tightening largely priced in](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/dollar-holds-gains-as-warsh-led-fed-turns-hawkish-with-tightening-largely-priced-in/) - Dollar holds modest gains as hawkish Fed repricing is largely priced in, capping DXY upside near 100.60.
- [SNB Holds Rates at Zero, Lifts Inflation Outlook as Swiss Franc Softens and USD/CHF Rebounds Above 0.8000](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/snb-holds-rates-at-zero-lifts-inflation-outlook-as-swiss-franc-softens-and-usd-chf-rebounds-above-0-8000/) - SNB holds rates at 0%, raises inflation forecasts; franc weakens as USD/CHF stays bullish above key support.
- [Bank Indonesia Holds Benchmark Rate at 5.75% as Markets Eye Rupiah, Inflation and Guidance](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/bank-indonesia-holds-benchmark-rate-at-5-75-as-markets-eye-rupiah-inflation-and-guidance/) - Bank Indonesia held rates at 5.75%; rupiah steady, carry trades favored, equities supported, Fed risks monitored.
- [SNB Holds Rates at Zero as Carry Trades Tempt, Implied Volatility in Swiss Franc Slips](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/snb-holds-rates-at-zero-as-carry-trades-tempt-implied-volatility-in-swiss-franc-slips/) - SNB holds policy rate at 0%, keeping franc funding cheap; carry trades beckon as volatility fades.
- [Oil Slips as US–Iran Deal Eases Hormuz Risk, Even as US Stockpiles Hit 40-Year Low](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/oil-slips-as-us-iran-deal-eases-hormuz-risk-even-as-us-stockpiles-hit-40-year-low/) - Crude slips on US–Iran deal hopes, easing Hormuz risks; despite record-low inventories, traders eye downside.
- [Volume Analysis: The Indicator Most Traders Ignore](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/discover/volume-analysis-the-indicator-most-traders-ignore/) - Volume analysis is the indicator most traders ignore. Learn how to read volume, confirm trends, and trade it on MT4 and MT5 with VT Markets. |VT Markets
- [GBP/JPY Reclaims 214 on Stronger UK Pay Data as BoE Decision and Yen Risks Loom](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/gbp-jpy-reclaims-214-on-stronger-uk-pay-data-as-boe-decision-and-yen-risks-loom/) - GBP/JPY rebounded above 214 after strong UK jobs data, as carry trades persist amid BoJ intervention risk.
- [Yen Steadies Near 160.65 as Intervention Risk Lifts USD/JPY Options Volatility](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/yen-steadies-near-160-65-as-intervention-risk-lifts-usd-jpy-options-volatility/) - Yen steadies near intervention level as US yields lift dollar; implied volatility rises, favoring long options strategies.
- [UK jobs data mixed as softer pay growth bolsters Bank of England patience, weighing on sterling](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/uk-jobs-data-mixed-as-softer-pay-growth-bolsters-bank-of-england-patience-weighing-on-sterling/) - UK jobs data improved but wages softened, signalling incomplete recovery and supporting MPC patience, pressuring pound and markets.
- [Sterling pares losses but hovers near two-month low ahead of Bank of England decision](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/sterling-pares-losses-but-hovers-near-two-month-low-ahead-of-bank-of-england-decision/) - Sterling hovers near two-month low as BoE looms; UK data steady, Fed hawkish pause boosts dollar.
- [How to Trade SA40 Cash: Strategies for the JSE Top 40 Index](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/discover/how-to-trade-sa40-cash-strategies-for-the-jse-top-40-index/) - Trade SA40 cash on JSE Top 40 with expert strategies, cost insights, and contract details using MT4 & MT5. Maximise trading efficiency with professional tips |VT Markets| Key Takeaways:
- [Swiss exports surge in May, bolstering franc outlook and tempering Swiss National Bank easing bets](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/swiss-exports-surge-in-may-bolstering-franc-outlook-and-tempering-swiss-national-bank-easing-bets/) - Swiss May exports surged to 25,128M, boosting CHF outlook, supporting SMI strength, and reducing odds of SNB cuts.
- [Swiss May imports dip, fuelling bets on SNB rate pause and renewed focus on options strategies](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/swiss-may-imports-dip-fuelling-bets-on-snb-rate-pause-and-renewed-focus-on-options-strategies/) - Swiss imports slipped to 19,018m in May, signaling softer demand and supporting steadier SNB policy.
- [UK claimant count rate rises to 4.5%, fuelling BoE rate-cut bets and weighing on sterling](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/uk-claimant-count-rate-rises-to-4-5-fuelling-boe-rate-cut-bets-and-weighing-on-sterling/) - UK claimant count rate rose to 4.5% in May, signalling softer labour markets and dovish BoE expectations.
- [UK unemployment dips but wages stay firm, keeping Bank of England rate-cut bets in check](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/uk-unemployment-dips-but-wages-stay-firm-keeping-bank-of-england-rate-cut-bets-in-check/) - UK unemployment dipped, wages stayed strong; BoE cuts unlikely. GBP/USD volatile; traders eye straddles, CPI catalyst.
- [UK unemployment dips to 4.9% as wage growth and sticky inflation curb BoE cut odds](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/uk-unemployment-dips-to-4-9-as-wage-growth-and-sticky-inflation-curb-boe-cut-odds/) - UK unemployment hit 4.9% vs 5.0% forecast; wage growth and sticky inflation suggest higher rates, supporting GBP.
- [UK Jobless Claims Rise to 31.2k in May, Raising Questions Over Sterling and BoE Outlook](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/uk-jobless-claims-rise-to-31-2k-in-may-raising-questions-over-sterling-and-boe-outlook/) - UK claimant count rose 31.2k in May, beating forecasts, weakening jobs outlook and pressuring GBP, gilts.
- [GBP/USD bounces as Iran truce dents dollar, while soft UK inflation and hawkish Fed cap gains](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/gbp-usd-bounces-as-iran-truce-dents-dollar-while-soft-uk-inflation-and-hawkish-fed-cap-gains/) - GBP/USD rebounded above 1.3300 on Iran-deal dollar dip, but weak UK inflation and hawkish Fed cap gains.
- [USD/JPY eases from multi-month high as intervention fears grow and rate gap underpins dollar demand](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/usd-jpy-eases-from-multi-month-high-as-intervention-fears-grow-and-rate-gap-underpins-dollar-demand/) - USD/JPY slips near 160.60 as Japan warns of intervention; softer dollar and yield spreads drive volatility.
- [Oil Falls as Hormuz Reopening Bets Pressure Crude](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/analysis/oil-falls-as-hormuz-reopening-bets-pressure-crude/) - CL-OIL analysis: WTI crude slips toward $74 as traders price in a possible Strait of Hormuz reopening and softer supply risk.
- [EURUSD Recovers as Dollar Rally Pauses After Fed Shock](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/analysis/eurusd-recovers-as-dollar-rally-pauses-after-fed-shock/) - EURUSD analysis: Euro rebounds from two-month lows as the dollar pauses after a hawkish Fed hold. Watch key levels and trade forex CFDs with VT Markets.
- [India gold price rises as rupee conversion lifts local rates amid Fed cut bets and central-bank buying](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/india-gold-price-rises-as-rupee-conversion-lifts-local-rates-amid-fed-cut-bets-and-central-bank-buying/) - India gold prices rose Thursday to INR 13,161.69/gram and INR 153,515/tola, supported by dollar weakness and central-bank buying.
- [Malaysia gold prices rise as central bank buying supports bullion despite robust dollar and rate headwinds](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/malaysia-gold-prices-rise-as-central-bank-buying-supports-bullion-despite-robust-dollar-and-rate-headwinds/) - Gold prices in Malaysia climbed Thursday as central-bank buying and safe-haven demand offset strong dollar pressures.
- [Dividend Adjustment Notice – Jun 18 ,2026](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/dividend/v2026061802/) - 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:
- [AUD/USD rebounds as softer dollar and hawkish RBA offset firm Fed rate hike expectations](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/aud-usd-rebounds-as-softer-dollar-and-hawkish-rba-offset-firm-fed-rate-hike-expectations/) - AUD/USD rebounds near 0.7040 as softer dollar and hawkish RBA offset Fed hike expectations, capping gains.
- [Dutch unemployment holds at 3.9% as ECB weighs summer pause and low-volatility trades](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/dutch-unemployment-holds-at-3-9-as-ecb-weighs-summer-pause-and-low-volatility-trades/) - Dutch unemployment stayed at 3.9% in May, supporting ECB patience, steady rates, and low-volatility trading strategies.
- [USD/IDR Holds Near 17,880 as Bank Indonesia Rate Hike Bets Offset Softer Dollar Demand](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/usd-idr-holds-near-17880-as-bank-indonesia-rate-hike-bets-offset-softer-dollar-demand/) - USD/IDR holds near 17,880 as markets await Bank Indonesia hike; dollar dips on easing geopolitics, Fed hawkishness.
- [Weekly Dynamic Leverage Schedule Notification – Jun 18 ,2026](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/dynamic-leverage-notice/v2026061801/) - 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
- [Foreign investors deepen Japanese equity outflows as yen strength and BoJ shift weigh on sentiment](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/foreign-investors-deepen-japanese-equity-outflows-as-yen-strength-and-boj-shift-weigh-on-sentiment/) - Foreign selling deepens in Japan: ¥785bn outflows, yen strength and BoJ shift pressure equities; volatility hedges.
- [Gold slips towards $4,280 as Fed signals higher rates and US-Iran détente eases safe-haven demand](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/gold-slips-towards-4280-as-fed-signals-higher-rates-and-us-iran-detente-eases-safe-haven-demand/) - Gold dips near $4,280 as Fed signals future hikes; easing Iran tensions offsets strong central-bank demand.
- [New Zealand GDP Growth Misses Forecast as Kiwi Slides, RBNZ Rate-Cut Bets Build](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/new-zealand-gdp-growth-misses-forecast-as-kiwi-slides-rbnz-rate-cut-bets-build/) - New Zealand GDP rose 0.8% in Q1 2026, missing forecasts; NZD falls as RBNZ easing expectations grow.
- [New Zealand GDP Miss Underscores Slowing Momentum, Dents NZ Dollar as Rate Hikes Fade](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/new-zealand-gdp-miss-underscores-slowing-momentum-dents-nz-dollar-as-rate-hikes-fade/) - New Zealand GDP rose 0.8% in Q1, missing forecasts, supporting dovish RBNZ outlook and weaker kiwi.
- [Brazil central bank holds Selic at 14.25% as markets eye guidance on potential easing cycle](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/brazil-central-bank-holds-selic-at-14-25-as-markets-eye-guidance-on-potential-easing-cycle/) - Brazil’s central bank held Selic at 14.25%, dampening inflation, steadying BRL volatility, supporting carry trades, capping equities.
- [Yen slips as Fed holds rates, retains tightening bias; USD/JPY rebounds above 160](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/yen-slips-as-fed-holds-rates-retains-tightening-bias-usd-jpy-rebounds-above-160/) - Yen weakens as Fed stays hawkish; USD/JPY rebounds above 160, boosted by yields, intervention risks persist.
- [Sterling slides as soft UK inflation and hawkish Fed drive GBP/USD below 1.3300](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/sterling-slides-as-soft-uk-inflation-and-hawkish-fed-drive-gbp-usd-below-1-3300/) - Sterling slides after soft UK inflation and hawkish Fed, dragging GBP/USD below 1.3300 ahead BoE.
- [AUD/USD Slides Below 0.7000 as Fed Projections Signal Earlier Rate Hikes](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/aud-usd-slides-below-0-7000-as-fed-projections-signal-earlier-rate-hikes/) - AUD/USD slid below 0.7000 after Fed turned hawkish, shifting projections toward hikes and boosting volatility.
- [Dollar climbs as Warsh-led Fed turns hawkish; euro and sterling slip, yen weakens, gold retreats](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/dollar-climbs-as-warsh-led-fed-turns-hawkish-euro-and-sterling-slip-yen-weakens-gold-retreats/) - Fed holds; statement turns data-dependent. DXY rises to 100.40; dollar strength pressures euro, pound, gold.
- [Gold Trading with Small Capital: Risks, Leverage & Strategy](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/featured/gold-trading-with-small-capital-risks-leverage-strategy/) - Want to trade gold but have a small account? Discover the truth about leverage, volatility, and the hidden risks most beginners ignore before trading.
- [Gold hits two-day low as hawkish Warsh-led Fed lifts dollar and rate expectations](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/gold-hits-two-day-low-as-hawkish-warsh-led-fed-lifts-dollar-and-rate-expectations/) - Gold falls to two-day low as hawkish Fed lifts dollar, raising gold’s downside risks.
- [Fed Holds Rates as Warsh Dials Back Guidance and Projections Signal Higher-for-Longer Outlook](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/fed-holds-rates-as-warsh-dials-back-guidance-and-projections-signal-higher-for-longer-outlook/) - Fed held rates at 3.50%–3.75%, but hawkish projections and Chair Warsh’s guidance shift rattled markets.
- [Sterling Slides as Fed Ditches Forward Guidance, Lifts Rate Outlook and Boosts Dollar](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/sterling-slides-as-fed-ditches-forward-guidance-lifts-rate-outlook-and-boosts-dollar/) - Sterling dropped over 1% as hawkish Fed ditched forward guidance, boosting dollar and pressuring GBP/USD below 1.3300.
- [Dow hits fresh high then retreats as hawkish Fed projections lift yields and unsettle risk assets](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/dow-hits-fresh-high-then-retreats-as-hawkish-fed-projections-lift-yields-and-unsettle-risk-assets/) - Dow hits record then reverses as Fed turns hawkish; yields jump, VIX rises, traders hedge defensively.
- [Dollar Index tops 100 as Fed projections turn hawkish and rate pricing shifts to hikes](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/dollar-index-tops-100-as-fed-projections-turn-hawkish-and-rate-pricing-shifts-to-hikes/) - Fed turns hawkish, lifting DXY above 100; markets price hikes, prompting options, futures shorts, and hedges.
- [Fed holds rates but shifts hawkish, lifting dot plot and pushing EUR/USD towards 1.1500](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/fed-holds-rates-but-shifts-hawkish-lifting-dot-plot-and-pushing-eur-usd-towards-1-1500/) - Fed holds rates but turns hawkish; higher dot plot boosts dollar, sending EUR/USD lower and lifting volatility.
- [Fed dot plot lifts end-2026 rate view to 3.8%, bolstering higher-for-longer trade bets](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/fed-dot-plot-lifts-end-2026-rate-view-to-3-8-bolstering-higher-for-longer-trade-bets/) - Fed dot plot turns hawkish: higher rates through 2028; inflation sticky, dollar stronger, hedges and shorts favored.
- [Federal Reserve holds rates, drops forward guidance as projections tilt towards higher-for-longer policy](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/federal-reserve-holds-rates-drops-forward-guidance-as-projections-tilt-towards-higher-for-longer-policy/) - Fed holds rates, drops forward guidance; inflation stays elevated, projections turn hawkish, boosting volatility and dollar.
- [USD/JPY nears 160.40 after Fed holds rates, shifts to cautious guidance under Warsh](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/usd-jpy-nears-160-40-after-fed-holds-rates-shifts-to-cautious-guidance-under-warsh/) - USD/JPY rose near 160.40 as Fed held rates, signaling caution; wide yield gap supports dollar, intervention risk.
- [Fed drops easing bias as 2026 rate and inflation forecasts rise, pushing EUR/USD lower](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/fed-drops-easing-bias-as-2026-rate-and-inflation-forecasts-rise-pushing-eur-usd-lower/) - Fed holds rates 3.50%-3.75%, drops easing bias, lifts 2026 forecasts; dollar jumps, EUR/USD sinks, equities risk.
- [Fed drops easing bias as 2026 rate and inflation projections rise, dollar pushes above 100](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/fed-drops-easing-bias-as-2026-rate-and-inflation-projections-rise-dollar-pushes-above-100/) - Fed holds rates at 3.50%–3.75%, turns hawkish, lifts 2026 projections, boosting dollar and hedging equities.
- [Gold slips as Fed stays hawkish, removes forward guidance and lifts 2026 rate projections](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/gold-slips-as-fed-stays-hawkish-removes-forward-guidance-and-lifts-2026-rate-projections/) - Gold slips as Fed holds rates, turns hawkish, drops guidance; strong dollar, volatility pressure XAU/USD lower.
- [Fed holds rates as inflation sticks, fuelling demand for volatility hedges and curve steepeners](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/fed-holds-rates-as-inflation-sticks-fuelling-demand-for-volatility-hedges-and-curve-steepeners/) - Fed holds rates amid sticky inflation; low volatility, inverted yields spur options, steepeners, CPI hedges, sector puts.
- [USD/CHF Holds Above 200-Day Average as Markets Await Fed Decision, Eyes 0.7950 Break](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/usd-chf-holds-above-200-day-average-as-markets-await-fed-decision-eyes-0-7950-break/) - USD/CHF holds above 200-day SMA as markets await Fed; 0.7950 breakout may target 0.8042.
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- [WTI steadies near $75.70 as US-Iran accord fuels supply hopes and deepens contango](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/wti-steadies-near-75-70-as-us-iran-accord-fuels-supply-hopes-and-deepens-contango/) - WTI steadies near $75.70 as US-Iran accord nears, boosting supply expectations; contango grows, volatility elevated.
- [ABN AMRO sees EUR/USD supported as Fed-ECB policy gap narrows and Eurozone fundamentals improve](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/abn-amro-sees-eur-usd-supported-as-fed-ecb-policy-gap-narrows-and-eurozone-fundamentals-improve/) - ABN AMRO sees EUR/USD rising as Fed expectations shift, rate gaps narrow, supporting euro amid volatility risks.
- [Sterling slips as softer UK inflation tempers BoE hike bets and US dollar stays firm](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/sterling-slips-as-softer-uk-inflation-tempers-boe-hike-bets-and-us-dollar-stays-firm/) - Sterling slips as softer UK inflation trims BoE hike bets, while strong US data supports dollar.
- [Russia producer prices accelerate to 9.4%, fuelling rate-hike bets and volatility in rouble and equities](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/russia-producer-prices-accelerate-to-9-4-fuelling-rate-hike-bets-and-volatility-in-rouble-and-equities/) - Russia’s PPI surged to 9.4% in May, intensifying inflation fears and boosting rate-hike, volatility risks.
- [Russia’s May Producer Inflation Cools to 2.5% as Central Bank Rate Outlook Turns Less Hawkish](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/russias-may-producer-inflation-cools-to-2-5-as-central-bank-rate-outlook-turns-less-hawkish/) - Russia’s May PPI rose 2.5%, slowing from April’s 6.1%, easing producer inflation and policy pressures.
- [Sterling Slides as UK Inflation Cools, US Retail Strength Backs Dollar Before Fed Decision](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/sterling-slides-as-uk-inflation-cools-us-retail-strength-backs-dollar-before-fed-decision/) - Pound slips near 1.3400 as UK inflation cools, US retail sales strengthen dollar ahead of Fed.
- [AUD/USD Steadies as Iran Ceasefire Talk Lifts Risk Mood, Fed Decision in Focus](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/aud-usd-steadies-as-iran-ceasefire-talk-lifts-risk-mood-fed-decision-in-focus/) - AUD/USD steadies near 0.7070 as risk sentiment improves; traders await Fed decision, Iran ceasefire, commodities signals.
- [EIA data shows US crude inventories fall 8.3m barrels, bolstering summer oil price outlook](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/eia-data-shows-us-crude-inventories-fall-8-3m-barrels-bolstering-summer-oil-price-outlook/) - EIA reports 8.262m-barrel crude draw, beating forecasts; demand strong, OPEC+ cuts tighten supply, supporting higher oil prices.
- [NZD/USD Slips as Fed Decision Looms, RBNZ Hike Expectations Offer Support](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/nzd-usd-slips-as-fed-decision-looms-rbnz-hike-expectations-offer-support/) - NZD/USD dips to 0.5820 pre-Fed; mixed NZ data, RBNZ hike bets support, volatility strategies emphasized.
- [US pending home sales growth accelerates in May, underpinning higher-for-longer Fed rate outlook](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/us-pending-home-sales-growth-accelerates-in-may-underpinning-higher-for-longer-fed-rate-outlook/) - May pending home sales grew 4.8%, signaling stronger housing demand, delaying Fed cuts, boosting yields, homebuilders.
- [US Business Inventories Rise 0.5% in April, Supporting Steady Stockbuilding and Fed Patience](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/us-business-inventories-rise-0-5-in-april-supporting-steady-stockbuilding-and-fed-patience/) - US inventories rose 0.5% in April, meeting forecasts; sales softened, boosting hedging focus and CPI-driven volatility.
- [BoJ Rate Rise Fails to Lift Yen as USD/JPY Hinges on Fed Signals and Intervention Risk](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/boj-rate-rise-fails-to-lift-yen-as-usd-jpy-hinges-on-fed-signals-and-intervention-risk/) - BoJ’s expected hike to 1.0% failed to support yen; USD/JPY hinges on Fed outlook and intervention risk.
- [ECB’s Sleijpen flags second-round inflation risks, investors eye rate volatility, oil straddles and euro calls](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/ecbs-sleijpen-flags-second-round-inflation-risks-investors-eye-rate-volatility-oil-straddles-and-euro-calls/) - ECB’s Sleijpen sees lower odds of 2022 inflation spike, but warns wage-driven pressures requiring higher-for-longer rates.
- [Tesla broadens beyond EVs as Elliott Wave pullback sets stage for $774 target](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/tesla-broadens-beyond-evs-as-elliott-wave-pullback-sets-stage-for-774-target/) - Tesla broadens beyond EVs into AI, autonomy, energy, and robotics as Elliott Wave setup targets $774.
- [USD/CAD Holds Near 1.40 as Oil Slide Weighs on Loonie Ahead of Fed Decision](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/usd-cad-holds-near-1-40-as-oil-slide-weighs-on-loonie-ahead-of-fed-decision/) - USD/CAD stays near 1.40 as oil weakness hurts CAD; traders await Fed signals for further upside.
- [ABN AMRO Sees Fed Rate Cuts From September, Guiding Modest Dollar Weakness Amid Two-Sided Risks](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/abn-amro-sees-fed-rate-cuts-from-september-guiding-modest-dollar-weakness-amid-two-sided-risks/) - ABN AMRO sees September Fed cuts, gradual easing, and moderating growth driving modest dollar depreciation amid risks.
- [Sterling Slides to Weekly Low as Softer UK Inflation Bolsters BoE Rate-Hold Bets](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/sterling-slides-to-weekly-low-as-softer-uk-inflation-bolsters-boe-rate-hold-bets/) - Softer UK inflation pushed GBP/USD to weekly lows, boosting expectations the Bank of England holds rates, limiting upside.
- [Canada New Housing Price Index Drops 2.4% in May, Raising Rate-Cut and Loonie Pressure](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/canada-new-housing-price-index-drops-2-4-in-may-raising-rate-cut-and-loonie-pressure/) - Canada’s New Housing Price Index fell 2.4% YoY, fueling dovish BoC cut bets, weakening CAD expectations.
- [US Retail Sales Beat Forecasts, Lifting Dollar Ahead of Federal Reserve Rate Decision](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/us-retail-sales-beat-forecasts-lifting-dollar-ahead-of-federal-reserve-rate-decision/) - US May retail sales jump 0.9%, signalling resilient consumers, bolstering dollar, lowering odds of Fed cuts.
- [US Retail Sales Surge Fuels Hawkish Fed Bets, Lifting Dollar and Volatility Across Markets](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/us-retail-sales-surge-fuels-hawkish-fed-bets-lifting-dollar-and-volatility-across-markets/) - May US retail sales surged to 6.9%, boosting hawkish Fed odds, lifting volatility, and strengthening dollar.
- [US core retail sales beat forecasts, bolstering dollar and reinforcing higher-for-longer Fed stance](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/us-core-retail-sales-beat-forecasts-bolstering-dollar-and-reinforcing-higher-for-longer-fed-stance/) - May core retail sales beat forecasts, signaling resilient demand, delaying Fed cuts, lifting dollar, pressuring equities.
- [US ex-autos retail sales surprise lifts higher-for-longer Fed bets, stoking rate and equity volatility](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/us-ex-autos-retail-sales-surprise-lifts-higher-for-longer-fed-bets-stoking-rate-and-equity-volatility/) - May ex-auto US retail sales rose 0.8%, reducing near-term Fed cut odds and raising volatility, dollar strength.
- [US retail sales control group rises to 0.7%, reinforcing higher-for-longer Fed expectations](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/us-retail-sales-control-group-rises-to-0-7-reinforcing-higher-for-longer-fed-expectations/) - May control-group retail sales rose to 0.7%, signaling resilient demand, complicating rate cuts and heightening volatility.
- [Canada new housing prices fall 0.3% in May, fuelling dovish Bank of Canada bets and CAD pressure](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/canada-new-housing-prices-fall-0-3-in-may-fuelling-dovish-bank-of-canada-bets-and-cad-pressure/) - Canada’s New Housing Price Index dropped 0.3% in May, boosting rate-cut bets and bullish USD/CAD.
- [US Retail Sales Beat Forecasts, Reinforcing Higher-for-Longer Fed Rate Expectations](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/us-retail-sales-beat-forecasts-reinforcing-higher-for-longer-fed-rate-expectations/) - May US retail sales jumped 0.9%, beating forecasts, signaling resilient consumers, delaying Fed cuts, boosting volatility, dollar.
- [Nvidia Finds Support Near $200 as Hyperscaler Spending Outlook Buoys Bull-Flag Setup](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/nvidia-finds-support-near-200-as-hyperscaler-spending-outlook-buoys-bull-flag-setup/) - Nvidia stabilizes near $200 support; bull-flag builds as hyperscaler capex surges, eyeing $208 breakout and highs.
- [Euro Dips Below 1.1600 as Markets Await Warsh-Led Fed Signals and Rising Geopolitical Risk](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/euro-dips-below-1-1600-as-markets-await-warsh-led-fed-signals-and-rising-geopolitical-risk/) - Euro dips below 1.1600 as markets await new Fed chair Warsh; volatility, geopolitics, ECB divergence.
- [Societe Generale flags dovish Fed risk, favouring short USD/JPY and USD/SEK in G10](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/societe-generale-flags-dovish-fed-risk-favouring-short-usd-jpy-and-usd-sek-in-g10/) - SocGen sees BOJ hike muted; bets short USD/JPY and USD/SEK if Fed turns dovish, EUR weaker hawkish.
- [UK CPI holds at 2.8% as core inflation edges up, keeping Bank of England outlook in focus](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/uk-cpi-holds-at-2-8-as-core-inflation-edges-up-keeping-bank-of-england-outlook-in-focus/) - UK May CPI held at 2.8%, below forecasts; core edged up, but pressures softening, BoE hikes uncertain.
- [Dollar Treads Water Ahead of Fed as Brent Slips Below $80 and Iran Deal Nears](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/dollar-treads-water-ahead-of-fed-as-brent-slips-below-80-and-iran-deal-nears/) - FX markets range-bound ahead of FOMC; Brent dips below $80, easing inflation, but Fed stays patient.
- [South Africa Retail Sales Growth Halves in April, Raising Rand and Rate-Cut Concerns](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/south-africa-retail-sales-growth-halves-in-april-raising-rand-and-rate-cut-concerns/) - South Africa’s retail growth halved in April, signalling weaker consumers, rand pressure, equity risks, and dovish hopes.
- [MBA mortgage applications drop 3.8% as higher rates weigh on housing and homebuilder outlook](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/mba-mortgage-applications-drop-3-8-as-higher-rates-weigh-on-housing-and-homebuilder-outlook/) - MBA mortgage applications fell 3.8% after a 10.8% surge, signaling weakening housing demand amid high rates.
- [G10 rate decisions leave EUR/USD rangebound as euro growth downgrades skew the bias lower](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/g10-rate-decisions-leave-eur-usd-rangebound-as-euro-growth-downgrades-skew-the-bias-lower/) - G10 central bank moves kept EUR/USD rangebound, but weaker Eurozone growth skews outlook lower toward 1.12.
- [Gold holds near $4,333 as markets await Fed decision, dot plot and Warsh guidance](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/gold-holds-near-4333-as-markets-await-fed-decision-dot-plot-and-warsh-guidance/) - Gold holds near $4,332 ahead of Fed decision; options volatility rises as traders await dovish or hawkish cues.
- [SocGen Sees Sticky US Inflation Keeping Fed on Hold, Backing Dollar on Dips](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/socgen-sees-sticky-us-inflation-keeping-fed-on-hold-backing-dollar-on-dips/) - Resilient US growth and sticky inflation keep Fed on hold, but late-2026 hikes may bolster dollar.
- [Yen Firms as USD/JPY Hovers Above 160, with Fed Decision and Intervention Risk in Focus](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/yen-firms-as-usd-jpy-hovers-above-160-with-fed-decision-and-intervention-risk-in-focus/) - Yen strengthens as USD/JPY hovers near 160, with Fed uncertainty and intervention risk driving option strategies.
- [Societe Generale flags uneven Brent normalisation post US-Iran deal as spot steadies and skew lingers](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/societe-generale-flags-uneven-brent-normalisation-post-us-iran-deal-as-spot-steadies-and-skew-lingers/) - Brent normalises unevenly post US-Iran deal; volatility collapsed, spot steadied, skew stays defensive, shaping options strategies.
- [RaboResearch Flags Softer UK Inflation, Cautious BoE as Sterling Seen Drifting Lower Against Euro](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/raboresearch-flags-softer-uk-inflation-cautious-boe-as-sterling-seen-drifting-lower-against-euro/) - Softer UK inflation and labour data may curb BoE hikes, lifting EUR/GBP to 0.87, pressuring GBP/USD.
- [Australian dollar steadies as RBA pauses at 4.35%, markets weigh extended hold and options trades](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/australian-dollar-steadies-as-rba-pauses-at-4-35-markets-weigh-extended-hold-and-options-trades/) - RBA pauses at 4.35%; AUD/USD steady as softening data supports range trade, selling volatility with hedges.
- [BoJ lifts rate to 1.0% as yen stays carry-funding favourite; USD/JPY upside remains in focus](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/boj-lifts-rate-to-1-0-as-yen-stays-carry-funding-favourite-usd-jpy-upside-remains-in-focus/) - BoJ hikes to 1.0% but stays dovish; bond taper ends 2027, yen remains funding currency despite intervention risk.
- [Brent slides below $80 as oil-led disinflation tempers Fed outlook and reshapes rates positioning](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/brent-slides-below-80-as-oil-led-disinflation-tempers-fed-outlook-and-reshapes-rates-positioning/) - Brent’s 30% plunge below $80 eases inflation fears, yet yields barely move as Fed stays hawkish.
- [Brent Tests 200-Day Average as Dollar Steadies Ahead of Fed and Communication Risk](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/brent-tests-200-day-average-as-dollar-steadies-ahead-of-fed-and-communication-risk/) - Brent tests 200-day support as markets await Fed; communication risks threaten dollar direction, boosting volatility and hedging.
- [AUD/USD Holds Above 0.7050 as Markets Await Fed Decision After RBA Hawkish Pause](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/aud-usd-holds-above-0-7050-as-markets-await-fed-decision-after-rba-hawkish-pause/) - AUD/USD holds above 0.7050 as markets await FOMC; RBA hawkish pause and peace talks temper dollar.
- [Eurozone May HICP Meets Forecasts as ECB Seen Holding Fire Amid Sticky Services Inflation](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/eurozone-may-hicp-meets-forecasts-as-ecb-seen-holding-fire-amid-sticky-services-inflation/) - Eurozone May HICP rose 0.1% MoM as forecast, keeping ECB wait-and-see stance amid sticky services inflation.
- [Eurozone May HICP holds at 3.2%, keeping ECB rate outlook steady and volatility subdued](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/eurozone-may-hicp-holds-at-3-2-keeping-ecb-rate-outlook-steady-and-volatility-subdued/) - Eurozone May inflation held at 3.2%, meeting forecasts, bolstering ECB steady stance and lowering near-term volatility risk.
- [Eurozone core inflation tops forecasts, casting doubt on ECB rate cuts and lifting euro outlook](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/eurozone-core-inflation-tops-forecasts-casting-doubt-on-ecb-rate-cuts-and-lifting-euro-outlook/) - Eurozone core inflation hit 2.6% in May, beating forecasts, pressuring ECB cuts, boosting euro, hurting stocks.
- [Eurozone Core HICP Holds at 0.3%, Keeping ECB Rate-Cut Expectations in Check](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/eurozone-core-hicp-holds-at-0-3-keeping-ecb-rate-cut-expectations-in-check/) - Eurozone core HICP stayed at 0.3% in May; sticky services inflation constrains ECB, challenging rate-cut bets.
- [WTI Extends Slide as US-Iran Accord Looms, Contango Signals Softer Middle East Supply](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/wti-extends-slide-as-us-iran-accord-looms-contango-signals-softer-middle-east-supply/) - WTI fell to $75.60 as US-Iran deal nears, Iranian exports restart; Middle East grades flip contango.
- [Silver supply concentration in Mexico, Peru and China keeps market in deficit as prices swing](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/silver-supply-concentration-in-mexico-peru-and-china-keeps-market-in-deficit-as-prices-swing/) - Silver supply is concentrated in three countries, driving deficits, volatility, and recurring price spikes amid strong demand.
- [UK house prices beat forecasts, fuelling bets on higher-for-longer Bank Rate and firmer sterling](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/uk-house-prices-beat-forecasts-fuelling-bets-on-higher-for-longer-bank-rate-and-firmer-sterling/) - UK house prices rose 3.8% in April, beating forecasts, bolstering sterling and supporting a hawkish BoE.
- [South Africa inflation undershoots forecasts, bolstering SARB pause bets and reshaping rand outlook](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/south-africa-inflation-undershoots-forecasts-bolstering-sarb-pause-bets-and-reshaping-rand-outlook/) - South Africa’s May CPI rose 4.5%, below expectations, easing SARB hike pressure, reshaping rates, rand, equities outlook.
- [Šimkus flags upside inflation risks as markets price another ECB rate rise, lifting euro support](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/simkus-flags-upside-inflation-risks-as-markets-price-another-ecb-rate-rise-lifting-euro-support/) - Šimkus warns upside inflation risks; expects another ECB hike, supporting euro, boosting rates, volatility-trade opportunities.
- [NZD/USD retreats ahead of Fed decision as US–Iran talks lift volatility expectations](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/nzd-usd-retreats-ahead-of-fed-decision-as-us-iran-talks-lift-volatility-expectations/) - NZD/USD dips near 0.5820 ahead of Fed; hawkish risks compete with US-Iran peace deal optimism.
- [BNY iFlow Flags Dollar Demand Tied to Fed Rate Outlook as Commodity Currencies Face Selling](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/bny-iflow-flags-dollar-demand-tied-to-fed-rate-outlook-as-commodity-currencies-face-selling/) - BNY iFlow shows dollar demand tied to Fed rate expectations; commodity FX sold; North Asian currencies selectively bought.
- [Potential US-Iran Deal Spurs Rotation from AI and Semiconductors to Dow, Europe and Oil Importers](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/potential-us-iran-deal-spurs-rotation-from-ai-and-semiconductors-to-dow-europe-and-oil-importers/) - Potential US-Iran deal could spur rotation from crowded AI semis into laggards as oil risk fades.
- [Prospective US-Iran Deal May Fuel Rotation From AI Momentum Into Laggard Regions and Sectors](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/prospective-us-iran-deal-may-fuel-rotation-from-ai-momentum-into-laggard-regions-and-sectors/) - Prospective US-Iran deal could lower oil and inflation, spurring rotation from crowded AI winners into laggard regions.
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- [UK factory-gate inflation holds at 4% in May, challenging Bank of England rate-cut bets](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/uk-factory-gate-inflation-holds-at-4-in-may-challenging-bank-of-england-rate-cut-bets/) - UK producer output prices rose 4% in May, sustaining factory-gate inflation and limiting Bank of England cuts.
- [UK Factory Gate Inflation Meets Forecast, Keeping BoE Rate-Cut Expectations on a Gradual Track](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/uk-factory-gate-inflation-meets-forecast-keeping-boe-rate-cut-expectations-on-a-gradual-track/) - UK May PPI output rose 0.5% m/m, matching forecasts, keeping BoE cautious, supporting GBP and subdued FTSE volatility.
- [USD/JPY slips near 160.25 as Fed decision looms and BoJ hike fails to bolster yen](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/usd-jpy-slips-near-160-25-as-fed-decision-looms-and-boj-hike-fails-to-bolster-yen/) - USD/JPY hovered near 160.25 ahead of Fed decision; BoJ hike failed, raising intervention risk and volatility.
- [Philippines Gold Prices Edge Lower as Peso Rates Track Global Market and Central Bank Buying](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/philippines-gold-prices-edge-lower-as-peso-rates-track-global-market-and-central-bank-buying/) - Philippine gold prices dipped slightly Wednesday; Fed rate-cut bets, weaker dollar, and central bank buying support outlook.
- [Dollar-Rupiah rebounds as Fed decision looms and Bank Indonesia stance comes under focus](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/dollar-rupiah-rebounds-as-fed-decision-looms-and-bank-indonesia-stance-comes-under-focus/) - USD/IDR rebounds near 17,770 as Rupiah weakens ahead of Fed decision, US-Iran talks, and BI meeting.
- [UAE gold prices edge lower as strong dollar caps gains and central bank demand supports outlook](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/uae-gold-prices-edge-lower-as-strong-dollar-caps-gains-and-central-bank-demand-supports-outlook/) - UAE gold prices slipped Wednesday; stronger dollar capped gains, but safe-haven demand and central banks support outlook.
- [USD/CAD slips as US-Iran deal hopes and Fed guidance clash with falling oil prices](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/usd-cad-slips-as-us-iran-deal-hopes-and-fed-guidance-clash-with-falling-oil-prices/) - USD/CAD slips near 1.3990 as peace-deal hopes pressure USD; softer oil and Fed guidance loom.
- [GBP/USD Rises on Middle East Deal Hopes as Focus Shifts to UK CPI and Fed Decision](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/gbp-usd-rises-on-middle-east-deal-hopes-as-focus-shifts-to-uk-cpi-and-fed-decision/) - GBP/USD rises on Middle East optimism; traders await UK CPI and Fed decision, with volatility likely.
- [Westpac Leading Index Flat in May, Raising Prospects of Earlier RBA Rate Cut](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/westpac-leading-index-flat-in-may-raising-prospects-of-earlier-rba-rate-cut/) - Westpac’s leading index stalled in May, signalling softer growth, boosting RBA cut odds, pressuring AUD, equities, commodities.
- [PBOC Sets Yuan Fix Weaker Than Estimates, Signalling Greater Tolerance for Depreciation](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/pboc-sets-yuan-fix-weaker-than-estimates-signalling-greater-tolerance-for-depreciation/) - PBOC set a weaker-than-expected yuan fixing at 6.8096, signaling tolerance for depreciation amid slowing growth.
- [USD/JPY Holds Near Multi-Decade High as Fed Signals Hawkishness and Intervention Risk Lingers](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/usd-jpy-holds-near-multi-decade-high-as-fed-signals-hawkishness-and-intervention-risk-lingers/) - USD/JPY dips in Asia near multi-decade highs as markets await hawkish Fed signals and intervention risks.
- [WTI steadies near $76 as US-Iran deal hopes weigh, while US crude stocks tighten](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/wti-steadies-near-76-as-us-iran-deal-hopes-weigh-while-us-crude-stocks-tighten/) - WTI steadied near $76 after 5% drop as US-Iran deal hopes weigh, volatility risk rises.
- [AUD/USD edges higher as RBA holds with hawkish bias; markets await Fed decision and US-Iran talks](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/aud-usd-edges-higher-as-rba-holds-with-hawkish-bias-markets-await-fed-decision-and-us-iran-talks/) - AUD/USD rises near 0.7070 as RBA holds hawkishly; geopolitics and Fed decision may drive volatility.
- [Japan’s adjusted trade balance swings to May deficit, adding pressure on yen and boosting exporters](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/japans-adjusted-trade-balance-swings-to-may-deficit-adding-pressure-on-yen-and-boosting-exporters/) - Japan’s adjusted trade balance swung to a ¥90.4B deficit, pressuring JPY; traders eye long USD/JPY, Nikkei futures.
- [EUR/USD Holds Near 1.1610 Ahead of Fed Decision, US Retail Sales and Hormuz Deal Watch](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/eur-usd-holds-near-1-1610-ahead-of-fed-decision-us-retail-sales-and-hormuz-deal-watch/) - EUR/USD holds near 1.1610 ahead of Fed decision, Retail Sales, and Hormuz deal; volatility strategies beckon.
- [Japan Machinery Orders Surge 8.7% in April, Boosting Capex Outlook and Yen Tightening Bets](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/japan-machinery-orders-surge-8-7-in-april-boosting-capex-outlook-and-yen-tightening-bets/) - Japan machinery orders surge 8.7%, beating forecasts, signalling strong capex rebound, supporting equities, yen strength, higher yields.
- [Japan core machinery orders surge 15.6% in April, bolstering capex outlook and BoJ tightening bets](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/japan-core-machinery-orders-surge-15-6-in-april-bolstering-capex-outlook-and-boj-tightening-bets/) - Japan’s April core machinery orders surged 15.6%, beating forecasts, boosting capex outlook, Nikkei calls, yen strength bets.
- [Japan’s May import growth misses forecast, reinforcing BoJ caution and underpinning yen weakness, Nikkei tailwind](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/japans-may-import-growth-misses-forecast-reinforcing-boj-caution-and-underpinning-yen-weakness-nikkei-tailwind/) - Japan’s May imports rose 12.5%, slightly missing forecasts, supporting a cautious BoJ, weaker yen, and bullish Nikkei.
- [Japan’s May trade deficit narrows to ¥378.7bn, boosting yen support and fuelling hedging talk](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/japans-may-trade-deficit-narrows-to-¥378-7bn-boosting-yen-support-and-fuelling-hedging-talk/) - May’s trade deficit narrowed to ¥378.7bn, beating forecasts, supporting yen strength; Nikkei volatility may rise.
- [Japan May Exports Rise 17%, Beating Forecasts as Weak Yen Supports External Demand](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/japan-may-exports-rise-17-beating-forecasts-as-weak-yen-supports-external-demand/) - Japan’s May exports rose 17%, beating forecasts, helped by weak yen, boosting equities, complicating yen outlook.
- [Gold steadies near $4,335 as US-Iran peace deal cools oil; Fed decision awaited](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/gold-steadies-near-4335-as-us-iran-peace-deal-cools-oil-fed-decision-awaited/) - Gold steadies near $4,335 as US-Iran peace framework eases inflation fears; markets await Fed decision signals.
- [Sterling-Dollar Edges Higher as UK CPI, Fed Decision and BoE Meeting Loom in Tight Range](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/sterling-dollar-edges-higher-as-uk-cpi-fed-decision-and-boe-meeting-loom-in-tight-range/) - GBP/USD stays rangebound ahead of UK CPI, Fed decision, and BoE meeting; key levels 1.3450/1.3400.
- [New Zealand Current Account Deficit Narrows in Q1, Supporting NZD and Reinforcing RBNZ Hawkish Bias](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/new-zealand-current-account-deficit-narrows-in-q1-supporting-nzd-and-reinforcing-rbnz-hawkish-bias/) - New Zealand’s Q1 current account deficit narrowed to $1.01bn, supporting NZD and tempering near-term rate cut expectations.
- [NZD/USD Treads Water Ahead of Fed as Weak New Zealand Data Caps Kiwi Upside](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/nzd-usd-treads-water-ahead-of-fed-as-weak-new-zealand-data-caps-kiwi-upside/) - NZD/USD trades sideways near 0.5830 ahead of Fed decision, capped by SMAs as NZ data weighs.
- [USD/JPY hovers near 160.50 as Fed decision looms and Japan intervention risk lifts volatility](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/usd-jpy-hovers-near-160-50-as-fed-decision-looms-and-japan-intervention-risk-lifts-volatility/) - USD/JPY rises near 160.50 ahead of Fed decision; BoJ hike fails to lift yen, intervention risk looms.
- [API data show US crude stocks down 8.33m barrels, topping forecasts and tightening summer supply](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/api-data-show-us-crude-stocks-down-8-33m-barrels-topping-forecasts-and-tightening-summer-supply/) - API reports U.S. crude inventories fell 8.33m barrels, beating expectations and signaling tighter supply, bullish prices.
- [USD/CHF Slides as Softer Dollar Tests 200-Day Average Ahead of Swiss National Bank Meeting](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/usd-chf-slides-as-softer-dollar-tests-200-day-average-ahead-of-swiss-national-bank-meeting/) - USD/CHF slips as dollar weakens, tests 200-day SMA; break lower favors puts, SNB meeting may boost volatility.
- [Dollar Index softer near 99.50 as markets brace for Fed, BoJ and RBA decisions](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/dollar-index-softer-near-99-50-as-markets-brace-for-fed-boj-and-rba-decisions/) - Dollar index soft near 99.50 ahead of Fed; euro and gold firm, oil drops, volatility expected globally.
- [Gold climbs as US–Iran truce and oil rout lift bullion ahead of Fed projections and Warsh presser](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/gold-climbs-as-us-iran-truce-and-oil-rout-lift-bullion-ahead-of-fed-projections-and-warsh-presser/) - Gold climbs as oil slide cools inflation, dollar weakens; markets await Fed decision and Warsh presser.
- [AUD/USD slips after RBA holds rates; markets await Warsh-led Fed guidance on hikes](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/aud-usd-slips-after-rba-holds-rates-markets-await-warsh-led-fed-guidance-on-hikes/) - AUD/USD dips near 0.7070 as RBA holds 4.35%; soft Australia data offsets hawkish tone ahead Fed.
- [SpaceX Implied Volatility Tops 150% as Tech Rotation Deepens and Oil Slides Below $80](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/spacex-implied-volatility-tops-150-as-tech-rotation-deepens-and-oil-slides-below-80/) - SpaceX’s 150% implied volatility flags bubble-like risks as market rotation, oil contango, and Fed policy shift.
- [US 20-year Treasury auction yield falls to 4.927%, fuelling expectations of Fed rate cuts](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/us-20-year-treasury-auction-yield-falls-to-4-927-fuelling-expectations-of-fed-rate-cuts/) - Treasury’s 20-year auction yield fell to 4.927%, signaling strong demand, dovish Fed expectations, and shifting portfolio hedges.
- [WTI Slides to 15-Week Low on US–Iran Deal Talk as Fed and EIA Loom](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/wti-slides-to-15-week-low-on-us-iran-deal-talk-as-fed-and-eia-loom/) - WTI plunged to $75 on US–Iran deal rumors; event risks loom, options favored amid volatility.
- [USD/CHF Edges Lower as Cooling Geopolitical Risks Dent Safe-Haven Dollar Demand Ahead of Fed Decision](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/usd-chf-edges-lower-as-cooling-geopolitical-risks-dent-safe-haven-dollar-demand-ahead-of-fed-decision/) - USD/CHF dips as easing geopolitical tensions curb safe-haven dollar demand; markets await Fed guidance amid volatility.
- [Sterling Steadies Above 1.3400 as Markets Brace for Federal Reserve Decision and Dot Plot Signals](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/sterling-steadies-above-1-3400-as-markets-brace-for-federal-reserve-decision-and-dot-plot-signals/) - GBP/USD held above 1.3400 as markets awaited Fed decision; volatility risks rise, BoE divergence supportive.
- [WTI slips as report flags swift Iranian oil sales under US-Iran deal, sanctions waivers](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/wti-slips-as-report-flags-swift-iranian-oil-sales-under-us-iran-deal-sanctions-waivers/) - WTI slid on reports US-Iran deal may waive sanctions, boosting Iranian output and pressuring prices.
- [USD/CAD Holds Near 1.3990 as Fed Decision Looms and Oil Weakens on US-Iran Deal Expectations](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/usd-cad-holds-near-1-3990-as-fed-decision-looms-and-oil-weakens-on-us-iran-deal-expectations/) - USD/CAD near 1.3990 ahead of Fed; weak oil pressures CAD; options target volatility breakout, hedged risks.
- [EUR/USD Holds Below 200-Day EMA as ECB Tightens and Markets Await Warsh’s First Fed Decision](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/eur-usd-holds-below-200-day-ema-as-ecb-tightens-and-markets-await-warshs-first-fed-decision/) - EUR/USD holds range; ECB hike supports euro as oil drops, markets await new Fed decision for breakout.
- [USD/JPY Hovers Near 160.40 as BoJ Hikes Rates but Yen Stays Soft Amid Intervention Risk](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/usd-jpy-hovers-near-160-40-as-boj-hikes-rates-but-yen-stays-soft-amid-intervention-risk/) - USD/JPY nears 160.40 as BoJ hikes to 1.00% but yen stays weak; intervention risk looms.
- [Gold steadies above $4,300 as Fed decision and US–Iran framework keep volatility elevated](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/gold-steadies-above-4300-as-fed-decision-and-us-iran-framework-keep-volatility-elevated/) - Gold holds above $4,300 as markets await Fed decision and US–Iran deal; central bank demand supports.
- [Dow hits record as Iran ceasefire cools oil, markets brace for Warsh-led Fed decision](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/dow-hits-record-as-iran-ceasefire-cools-oil-markets-brace-for-warsh-led-fed-decision/) - Dow hits 52,100 as Iran ceasefire cuts oil; yet unsign​ed deal and Fed Warsh decision threaten rally.
- [Sterling holds above 1.3400 as Fed decision and Bank of England outlook steer GBP/USD](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/sterling-holds-above-1-3400-as-fed-decision-and-bank-of-england-outlook-steer-gbp-usd/) - Sterling holds above 1.3400 as geopolitical risks ease; traders await Fed and BoE signals, volatility expected.
- [Colombia Retail Sales Jump 14.9% as Consumer Demand Bolsters Peso and Dims Rate-Cut Bets](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/colombia-retail-sales-jump-14-9-as-consumer-demand-bolsters-peso-and-dims-rate-cut-bets/) - Colombia April retail sales surged 14.9% YoY, beating forecasts; resilient demand boosts peso, weakens rate-cut odds.
- [Australian Dollar Rises as RBA Holds Rates, Maintains Tightening Bias Ahead of Fed Decision](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/australian-dollar-rises-as-rba-holds-rates-maintains-tightening-bias-ahead-of-fed-decision/) - Australian dollar firms after RBA holds rates steady, keeps hawkish bias; mixed China data and Fed cap gains.
- [National Bank of Canada Flags Limited EUR/USD Upside as US Growth and Rate Differentials Dominate](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/national-bank-of-canada-flags-limited-eur-usd-upside-as-us-growth-and-rate-differentials-dominate/) - National Bank sees limited EUR/USD upside as US growth and rates outpace Europe, keeping euro constrained.
- [Marvell shares extend bullish wave, analysts eye $363–$400 target on Elliott Wave signals](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/marvell-shares-extend-bullish-wave-analysts-eye-363-400-target-on-elliott-wave-signals/) - MRVL seen in ongoing bullish Elliott Wave advance, targeting $362.7–$400.09; buy dips via calls, spreads, puts.
- [GBP/JPY Holds Firm After BoJ Rate Rise as Focus Turns to Bank of England Decision](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/gbp-jpy-holds-firm-after-boj-rate-rise-as-focus-turns-to-bank-of-england-decision/) - GBP/JPY rebounds near 215 after BoJ hike; UK- Japan rate gap supports Sterling, BoE decision awaited.
- [BoJ hike to 1% boosts yen prospects as RBA stands pat and tech rally endures](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/boj-hike-to-1-boosts-yen-prospects-as-rba-stands-pat-and-tech-rally-endures/) - BoJ hikes to 1.0% and trims JGB buys, boosting yen; RBA holds 4.35% as AI lifts tech.
- [OCBC sees resilient US Dollar ahead of Fed, favours FX crosses as oil limits downside](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/ocbc-sees-resilient-us-dollar-ahead-of-fed-favours-fx-crosses-as-oil-limits-downside/) - OCBC sees limited US dollar downside amid Fed uncertainty; oil prices and AI-driven growth support resilience.
- [SpaceX Extends Post-Listing Rally as $60bn Anysphere Deal Stokes Options Frenzy](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/spacex-extends-post-listing-rally-as-60bn-anysphere-deal-stokes-options-frenzy/) - SpaceX shares surged after IPO amid thin float and Anysphere deal, while traders target volatile options premiums.
- [Redbook’s annual rise to 9.4% fuels hawkish Fed bets, lifting yields and bolstering dollar](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/redbooks-annual-rise-to-9-4-fuels-hawkish-fed-bets-lifting-yields-and-bolstering-dollar/) - Redbook spending growth accelerated to 9.4%, reinforcing inflation risks, higher yields, hawkish Fed, and volatile equities.
- [RBA holds at 4.35% with tightening bias as BoJ hikes, widening AUD-JPY policy divergence](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/rba-holds-at-4-35-with-tightening-bias-as-boj-hikes-widening-aud-jpy-policy-divergence/) - RBA holds cash rate at 4.35% with tightening bias; BOJ hikes; traders eye AUD strength, hedges.
- [USD/JPY Steady Post-BoJ as Focus Turns to Fed Decision and Warsh Signals on Policy Framework](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/usd-jpy-steady-post-boj-as-focus-turns-to-fed-decision-and-warsh-signals-on-policy-framework/) - USD/JPY steady post-BoJ hike; focus shifts to Fed and Warsh, while markets underprice further BoJ tightening.
- [National Bank of Canada Sees USD/CAD Range-Bound as Fed and BoC Expectations Offset](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/national-bank-of-canada-sees-usd-cad-range-bound-as-fed-and-boc-expectations-offset/) - National Bank sees USD/CAD range-bound as Fed-BoC expectations balance, supported by oil, steady Canadian fundamentals.
- [Trump Pledges Swift Iran Deal Rollout as Hormuz Reopening and Oil Waiver Decision Looms](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/trump-pledges-swift-iran-deal-rollout-as-hormuz-reopening-and-oil-waiver-decision-looms/) - Trump said Iran deal text will be released soon, sent to Congress, and Hormuz reopening to cut volatility.
- [Yen Holds Near 160 as BoJ Lifts Rates to 1% and Signals Steady Tightening Path](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/yen-holds-near-160-as-boj-lifts-rates-to-1-and-signals-steady-tightening-path/) - Yen holds near 160 despite BoJ hike; rate gap supports USD, intervention risk looms, options favor range.
- [US import prices jump to 6.7% as Fed rate-cut bets fade, equities and yields swing](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/us-import-prices-jump-to-6-7-as-fed-rate-cut-bets-fade-equities-and-yields-swing/) - US import price inflation surged to 6.7%, dampening rate-cut odds, raising volatility, supporting dollar, pressuring equities and bonds.
- [US Export Prices Accelerate to 11.2%, Bolstering Hawkish Fed Bets and Dollar Upside](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/us-export-prices-accelerate-to-11-2-bolstering-hawkish-fed-bets-and-dollar-upside/) - US export prices rose 11.2% in May, signaling inflation, hawkish Fed expectations, higher yields, stronger dollar.
- [Canadian investors turn net sellers of foreign securities in April, boosting Canadian dollar outlook](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/canadian-investors-turn-net-sellers-of-foreign-securities-in-april-boosting-canadian-dollar-outlook/) - Canada turned net seller of foreign securities in April, signalling capital repatriation that could strengthen the loonie.
- [US building permits undershoot forecasts, raising cooling signals for housing and short-term rate expectations](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/us-building-permits-undershoot-forecasts-raising-cooling-signals-for-housing-and-short-term-rate-expectations/) - May US building permits slipped to 1.413m, signaling cooling housing demand; favors rate-neutral trades, hedges, and shorts.
- [US Building Permits Slip in May, Signalling Cooling Housing Pipeline and Dimming Builder Sentiment](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/us-building-permits-slip-in-may-signalling-cooling-housing-pipeline-and-dimming-builder-sentiment/) - US building permits slipped 0.7% in May, signaling cooling housing momentum and prompting defensive sector positioning.
- [US Housing Starts Slide 15.4% in May, Raising Concerns Over Homebuilding and Rate Headwinds](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/us-housing-starts-slide-15-4-in-may-raising-concerns-over-homebuilding-and-rate-headwinds/) - May housing starts plunged 15.4%, signaling collapsing builder confidence, rate-driven demand destruction, and broader market downside risks ahead.
- [US export prices beat forecasts, reinforcing higher-for-longer Fed bets and lifting dollar outlook](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/us-export-prices-beat-forecasts-reinforcing-higher-for-longer-fed-bets-and-lifting-dollar-outlook/) - U.S. export prices rose 1.3% in May, reinforcing persistent inflation, delaying Fed cuts, boosting dollar, volatility, oil.
- [US Housing Starts Miss Forecasts, Prompting Bets on Fed Cuts and Homebuilder Equity Downside](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/us-housing-starts-miss-forecasts-prompting-bets-on-fed-cuts-and-homebuilder-equity-downside/) - May housing starts missed forecasts at 1.177m, boosting dovish Fed bets and bearish housing-related trades.
- [US private hiring cools as inflation eases, weighing on dollar and bolstering rate-cut bets](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/us-private-hiring-cools-as-inflation-eases-weighing-on-dollar-and-bolstering-rate-cut-bets/) - US hiring slowed as inflation cooled, narrowing chances for Fed hikes and pressuring dollar; traders eye options.
- [ADP’s Four-Week Jobs Gauge Slips as Markets Price Fed Cuts and Volatility Hedges](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/adps-four-week-jobs-gauge-slips-as-markets-price-fed-cuts-and-volatility-hedges/) - ADP’s 4-week average fell to 25.5K; cooling jobs bolster Fed cut bets and hedging.
- [Brazil Retail Sales Slump Deepens Growth Worries, Pressuring Real and Equities](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/brazil-retail-sales-slump-deepens-growth-worries-pressuring-real-and-equities/) - Brazil April retail sales fell 1.5% versus -0.6% forecast, signaling softer demand, bearish BRL, equities, policy paralysis.
- [AUD/USD Weakens Below 50-day Average as Iron Ore Falls and US Real Rates Firm](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/aud-usd-weakens-below-50-day-average-as-iron-ore-falls-and-us-real-rates-firm/) - AUD/USD stays pressured below 0.7140; lower highs persist as iron ore falls and US yields support downside.
- [USD/CHF Slips as US-Iran Headlines and Federal Reserve Meeting Loom, Bears Eye Key Support Zone](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/usd-chf-slips-as-us-iran-headlines-and-federal-reserve-meeting-loom-bears-eye-key-support-zone/) - USD/CHF dips as US-Iran optimism and Fed decision loom; bearish head-and-shoulders targets key support breakdown.
- [USD/JPY Holds Near 160.30 as UOB Sees Consolidation, With Rising Wedge Targeting 161.15](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/usd-jpy-holds-near-160-30-as-uob-sees-consolidation-with-rising-wedge-targeting-161-15/) - USD/JPY holds near 160.30; UOB expects continued consolidation, range-bound 159.40–160.70, with upside risk toward 161.15.
- [RBA Holds Cash Rate at 4.35% as Growth Slows, Markets Eye Lower AUD Volatility](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/rba-holds-cash-rate-at-4-35-as-growth-slows-markets-eye-lower-aud-volatility/) - RBA holds cash rate at 4.35%, signalling peak; growth slows, inflation eases; traders favour selling AUD volatility.
- [WGC survey points to steady central bank gold buying in 2026 despite sharp bullion rally](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/wgc-survey-points-to-steady-central-bank-gold-buying-in-2026-despite-sharp-bullion-rally/) - WGC survey: central banks plan continued gold buying in 2026, supporting prices despite dollar diversification trends.
- [USD/JPY Stays Rangebound as BoJ Hikes to 1.00% and Volatility Slumps](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/usd-jpy-stays-rangebound-as-boj-hikes-to-1-00-and-volatility-slumps/) - USD/JPY barely moved after BoJ’s 25bp hike; volatility fell, carry trade persists, oil drop may strengthen yen.
- [Oil extends sell-off as US–Iran understanding raises prospect of Strait of Hormuz reopening](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/oil-extends-sell-off-as-us-iran-understanding-raises-prospect-of-strait-of-hormuz-reopening/) - WTI hits $77.77 as US-Iran deal signals Strait reopening, unfreezing assets and boosting Iranian supply.
- [USD/CAD Breaks Trendline, Société Générale Sees 1.4030–1.4090 Target on Fed-BoC Divergence](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/usd-cad-breaks-trendline-societe-generale-sees-1-4030-1-4090-target-on-fed-boc-divergence/) - USD/CAD breaks 2025 downtrend, clears base; Société Générale targets 1.4030–1.4090, then 1.4150 resistance.
- [Dollar Rally Refocuses on Fed Rate-Hike Signals as Oil Slide Fades into the Background](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/dollar-rally-refocuses-on-fed-rate-hike-signals-as-oil-slide-fades-into-the-background/) - Dollar rallies as strong US data and hawkish Fed expectations eclipse oil slump; markets await Warsh’s FOMC signal.
- [EUR/USD rally stalls at 1.1620 as inflation cools, dollar stays supported, focus turns to 1.1555](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/eur-usd-rally-stalls-at-1-1620-as-inflation-cools-dollar-stays-supported-focus-turns-to-1-1555/) - EUR/USD fails above 1.1620, consolidates; upside bias holds above 1.1555, resistance 1.1650; options range strategies.
- [Gold rebounds 5% as US–Iran tensions ease; focus turns to Fed meeting and key resistance levels](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/gold-rebounds-5-as-us-iran-tensions-ease-focus-turns-to-fed-meeting-and-key-resistance-levels/) - Gold rebounds 5% as US–Iran tensions ease; focus shifts to FOMC, oil, yields, and key resistance.
- [Italy’s May CPI Matches Forecasts, Bolstering ECB Hold Expectations and Muted Eurozone Volatility](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/italys-may-cpi-matches-forecasts-bolstering-ecb-hold-expectations-and-muted-eurozone-volatility/) - Italy’s May CPI rose 0.4% m/m, matching forecasts, supporting stability, lower volatility, and steady ECB rates.
- [Italy’s EU-Harmonised Inflation Misses Forecast, Bolstering ECB Dovish Bets and Pressuring Euro](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/italys-eu-harmonised-inflation-misses-forecast-bolstering-ecb-dovish-bets-and-pressuring-euro/) - Italy’s EU-harmonised inflation rose 0.3% in May, missing forecasts and supporting dovish ECB and euro-bearish trades.
- [Sterling Holds Near 1.3400 as Fed and BoE Decisions Loom and Iran Deal Awaited](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/sterling-holds-near-1-3400-as-fed-and-boe-decisions-loom-and-iran-deal-awaited/) - GBP/USD hovers near 1.3400 ahead of Fed, BoE decisions and US-Iran deal, with volatility opportunities.
- [RBA Holds Rates, Warns on Inflation as Markets Price Softer Growth and Push Australian Dollar Lower](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/rba-holds-rates-warns-on-inflation-as-markets-price-softer-growth-and-push-australian-dollar-lower/) - RBA held rates but stayed hawkish; markets ignored guidance, pricing weaker growth, pushing AUD lower and volatility.
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- [Sterling Under Pressure as BoE Decision Looms and Political Risks Stoke Volatility](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/sterling-under-pressure-as-boe-decision-looms-and-political-risks-stoke-volatility/) - Sterling weakens before BoE decision as delayed tightening, weak growth, politics and energy prices drive volatility.
- [USD/JPY slips as BoJ hike boosts yen, with Fed decision set to drive volatility](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/usd-jpy-slips-as-boj-hike-boosts-yen-with-fed-decision-set-to-drive-volatility/) - USD/JPY dips near 160.25 after hawkish BoJ hike; volatility looms before Fed, key levels 159.77/160.73.
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- [Australian Dollar pressured as RBA pauses, keeps tightening bias amid El Niño and US Dollar strength](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/australian-dollar-pressured-as-rba-pauses-keeps-tightening-bias-amid-el-nino-and-us-dollar-strength/) - RBA pauses hikes; Aussie pressured by stronger USD, inflation risks and El Niño, boosting AUD/USD volatility outlook.
- [EUR/JPY eases after two-day rally, holds above key EMAs as traders eye 186.21 resistance](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/eur-jpy-eases-after-two-day-rally-holds-above-key-emas-as-traders-eye-186-21-resistance/) - EUR/JPY dips near 185.60, still mildly bullish above EMAs in ascending channel; watch 186.21 resistance, 184.70 support.
- [Gold steadies above $4,300 as Iran truce optimism fades and central banks loom](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/gold-steadies-above-4300-as-iran-truce-optimism-fades-and-central-banks-loom/) - Gold steadied above $4,300 as US-Iran deal optimism faded, with markets eyeing central banks and resistance levels.
- [RBA Holds Cash Rate at 4.35% as Bullock Keeps Tightening Option Open, AUD Slips](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/rba-holds-cash-rate-at-4-35-as-bullock-keeps-tightening-option-open-aud-slips/) - RBA holds cash rate at 4.35% in hawkish pause, warning inflation persists and further hikes remain possible.
- [EUR/USD slips as dollar firms before Fed decision, with ECB tightening bets supporting euro](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/eur-usd-slips-as-dollar-firms-before-fed-decision-with-ecb-tightening-bets-supporting-euro/) - EUR/USD slips near 1.1580 as dollar firms pre-Fed; ECB hawkishness supports euro, volatility rises, options favored.
- [Sterling slips towards 1.3400 as dollar firms on Iran uncertainty ahead of Fed decision](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/sterling-slips-towards-1-3400-as-dollar-firms-on-iran-uncertainty-ahead-of-fed-decision/) - GBP/USD slips near 1.3400 as US-Iran deal uncertainty, Fed hawkishness, and rising volatility support dollar strength.
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- [RBA Holds Cash Rate at 4.35% as Markets Eye Inflation Data and AUD Yield Appeal](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/rba-holds-cash-rate-at-4-35-as-markets-eye-inflation-data-and-aud-yield-appeal/) - RBA held cash rate at 4.35%, staying restrictive and data-dependent; AUD supported, volatility likely easing ahead.
- [USD/CHF ticks up as Hormuz uncertainty and Fed outlook keep dollar supported, franc pressured](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/usd-chf-ticks-up-as-hormuz-uncertainty-and-fed-outlook-keep-dollar-supported-franc-pressured/) - USD/CHF rises near 0.7950 as Iran-Hormuz uncertainty and Fed decision loom, pressuring franc and boosting dollar.
- [Rabobank Warns Hormuz Transit Risks Persist Despite US-Iran Talks, with Timelines for Oil Flows Unclear](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/rabobank-warns-hormuz-transit-risks-persist-despite-us-iran-talks-with-timelines-for-oil-flows-unclear/) - Rabobank warns Hormuz risks persist despite US-Iran memo; reopening timelines conflict, toll threats may disrupt oil flows.
- [Gold extends Asia gains as US-Iran framework cools inflation fears and trims Fed hike odds](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/gold-extends-asia-gains-as-us-iran-framework-cools-inflation-fears-and-trims-fed-hike-odds/) - Gold extends gains as US-Iran framework eases inflation fears, lowers Fed hike odds, despite fragile terms.
- [AUDUSD Slips as RBA Holds Rates Steady](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/analysis/audusd-slips-as-rba-holds-rates-steady/) - AUDUSD analysis: Aussie dollar weakens after the RBA holds rates at 4.35% but keeps another hike on the table.
- [USD/JPY Dips After BoJ Rate Rise, Dollar Finds Support From Hormuz Uncertainty and Fed Outlook](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/usd-jpy-dips-after-boj-rate-rise-dollar-finds-support-from-hormuz-uncertainty-and-fed-outlook/) - USD/JPY dips near 160.10 as BoJ hike supports yen; Fed, geopolitics sustain dollar carry-trade upside.
- [Bank of Japan holds rates at 1% as yen and JGB markets await guidance shift](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/bank-of-japan-holds-rates-at-1-as-yen-and-jgb-markets-await-guidance-shift/) - Bank of Japan held rates at 1%, calming markets; yen stalls, bond yields steady, focus shifts to guidance.
- [South Korea’s Money Supply Growth Hits 8.1% as Inflation Risks and Hawkish BoK Bets Rise](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/south-koreas-money-supply-growth-hits-8-1-as-inflation-risks-and-hawkish-bok-bets-rise/) - South Korea’s April money supply growth rose to 8.1%, signaling liquidity expansion, inflation risks, and potential tightening.
- [US dollar steadies near peak as Fed decision looms amid Iran deal and oil uncertainty](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/us-dollar-steadies-near-peak-as-fed-decision-looms-amid-iran-deal-and-oil-uncertainty/) - Dollar holds near 99.70 as Fed meeting nears; Iran peace and Hormuz tolls fuel volatility.
- [USD/CAD Nears 1.4000 as Oil Slides and Fed-BoC Policy Gap Widens Amid Hormuz Uncertainty](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/usd-cad-nears-1-4000-as-oil-slides-and-fed-boc-policy-gap-widens-amid-hormuz-uncertainty/) - USD/CAD steadies near 1.3990 as oil falls and Fed-BoC divergence supports upside amid Hormuz uncertainty.
- [China data mixed as retail sales and investment miss, dragging Australian dollar lower against US dollar](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/china-data-mixed-as-retail-sales-and-investment-miss-dragging-australian-dollar-lower-against-us-dollar/) - China’s data mixed: retail sales and investment fell, pressuring AUD/USD; industrial output beat, but downside bias remains.
- [Australian Dollar Slips as China Data Split; Retail Sales Miss, Investment Weakens, Output Beats](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/australian-dollar-slips-as-china-data-split-retail-sales-miss-investment-weakens-output-beats/) - China’s May data mixed: retail sales missed, investment weakened, production beat; AUD/USD dipped amid slowdown.
- [China’s May retail sales fall 0.6%, fuelling bearish China equity, copper and AUD trades](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/chinas-may-retail-sales-fall-0-6-fuelling-bearish-china-equity-copper-and-aud-trades/) - China’s May retail sales fell 0.6%, signalling weak consumer demand, pressuring equities, commodities, and AUD-linked exposures.
- [China’s May Factory Output Beats Forecasts, Lifting Commodity and Australian Dollar Prospects](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/chinas-may-factory-output-beats-forecasts-lifting-commodity-and-australian-dollar-prospects/) - China’s May industrial output rose 4.5%, beating forecasts, supporting commodities, AUD, while consumer demand lags.
- [China House Prices Flat in May as -3.5% Annual Fall Fuels Deflation and Easing Bets](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/china-house-prices-flat-in-may-as-3-5-annual-fall-fuels-deflation-and-easing-bets/) - China’s May house prices stayed down 3.5% annually, signaling entrenched property deflation, easing bets, volatility.
- [PBOC Sets Weaker Yuan Fixing Than Forecast, Adding to Expectations of Further Policy Easing](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/pboc-sets-weaker-yuan-fixing-than-forecast-adding-to-expectations-of-further-policy-easing/) - PBOC set weaker-than-expected USD/CNY fixing, signaling tolerance for yuan depreciation, supporting exports amid softness and easing expectations.
- [PBoC sets weaker yuan fix versus Reuters estimate, highlighting tolerance for depreciation amid export slowdown](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/pboc-sets-weaker-yuan-fix-versus-reuters-estimate-highlighting-tolerance-for-depreciation-amid-export-slowdown/) - PBoC set USD/CNY fix at 6.8108, far weaker than estimates, signaling tolerance for yuan depreciation.
- [USD/JPY Slides as Hormuz Accord Lifts Yen Ahead of Bank of Japan Rate Decision](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/usd-jpy-slides-as-hormuz-accord-lifts-yen-ahead-of-bank-of-japan-rate-decision/) - USD/JPY slipped near 160.15 as yen strengthened on Hormuz reopening and expected BoJ rate hike.
- [WTI steadies near $80 as markets await US-Iran accord and potential Hormuz reopening](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/wti-steadies-near-80-as-markets-await-us-iran-accord-and-potential-hormuz-reopening/) - WTI rebounded near $80 as markets await US-Iran accord; Hormuz reopening, Iran price cuts threaten supply surge.
- [Nikkei225 Pulls Back as BOJ Rate Decision Looms](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/analysis/nikkei225-pulls-back-as-boj-rate-decision-looms/) - Nikkei225 analysis: Japan’s index eases from record highs as traders await the BOJ rate decision. Watch key levels and trade index CFDs with VT Markets.
- [Kiuchi to Attend Bank of Japan Meeting as Yen Weakness Fuels Rate-Hike Speculation](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/kiuchi-to-attend-bank-of-japan-meeting-as-yen-weakness-fuels-rate-hike-speculation/) - Kiuchi to attend BoJ meeting, avoids rate-hike talk; weak yen and inflation fuel volatility, options strategies.
- [EUR/USD firms as Hormuz reopening deal boosts risk appetite ahead of Federal Reserve decision](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/eur-usd-firms-as-hormuz-reopening-deal-boosts-risk-appetite-ahead-of-federal-reserve-decision/) - EUR/USD firmed near 1.1590 on Hormuz deal optimism; fragile terms and Fed decision may boost volatility.
- [GBP/USD pares oil-led jump as US–Iran ceasefire steadies markets ahead of Fed and BoE](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/gbp-usd-pares-oil-led-jump-as-us-iran-ceasefire-steadies-markets-ahead-of-fed-and-boe/) - GBP/USD briefly surged on ceasefire-driven risk sentiment, then retraced as markets awaited Fed, BoE decisions.
- [Dollar-yen hovers above 160 as BoJ meeting and Warsh-led Fed decision loom](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/dollar-yen-hovers-above-160-as-boj-meeting-and-warsh-led-fed-decision-loom/) - USD/JPY holds above 160 ahead of BoJ, carry trade persists; Fed decision and intervention risk loom.
- [Australian dollar climbs as US-Iran accord lifts risk appetite; focus shifts to Fed and RBA](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/australian-dollar-climbs-as-us-iran-accord-lifts-risk-appetite-focus-shifts-to-fed-and-rba/) - Australian dollar climbs as US-Iran deal eases oil fears; focus shifts to Fed, RBA decisions ahead.
- [South Korea import prices accelerate in May, fuelling inflation fears and Bank of Korea tightening bets](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/south-korea-import-prices-accelerate-in-may-fuelling-inflation-fears-and-bank-of-korea-tightening-bets/) - South Korea import prices surged 24.8% in May, stoking inflation fears and raising odds of aggressive Bank of Korea hikes.
- [South Korea Export Price Inflation Accelerates, Bolstering Won and Reinforcing Bank of Korea Hawkishness](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/south-korea-export-price-inflation-accelerates-bolstering-won-and-reinforcing-bank-of-korea-hawkishness/) - South Korea export prices surged 46.9% in May, signaling persistent inflation, hawkish BOK, stronger won, bond pressure.
- [Dollar steadies before Fed as oil swings, yen weakens ahead of BoJ and RBA decisions](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/dollar-steadies-before-fed-as-oil-swings-yen-weakens-ahead-of-boj-and-rba-decisions/) - Dollar rebounds near 99.70 as oil drops; central bank decisions drive volatility across FX pairs, gold, commodities.
- [NZD/USD Slips as Oil Rout Erodes RBNZ Hiking Bets, Focus Shifts to Fed and GDP](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/nzd-usd-slips-as-oil-rout-erodes-rbnz-hiking-bets-focus-shifts-to-fed-and-gdp/) - NZD/USD slips as oil plunges, rate-hike bets fade, weak NZ data; focus turns to Fed, GDP risks.
- [Dow hits record as US–Iran peace framework lifts sentiment ahead of Fed decision and treaty signing](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/dow-hits-record-as-us-iran-peace-framework-lifts-sentiment-ahead-of-fed-decision-and-treaty-signing/) - Dow hits intraday record on US–Iran peace framework; oil falls, VIX sinks; Fed decision and treaty signing loom.
- [USD/CHF Slides on US-Iran Peace Deal, but Bulls Defend 200-day Average and Eye 0.8000](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/usd-chf-slides-on-us-iran-peace-deal-but-bulls-defend-200-day-average-and-eye-0-8000/) - USD/CHF dipped after US-Iran peace deal, but held 200-day SMA; bullish pattern targets 0.8042, eyes 0.8000.
- [Dollar stalls near 99.50 as Fed decision and US-Iran deal keep traders cautious](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/dollar-stalls-near-99-50-as-fed-decision-and-us-iran-deal-keep-traders-cautious/) - Dollar softens on US-Iran framework; markets pause before Fed decision and signing, positioning for volatility breakout.
- [Gold jumps as US-Iran deal dents oil, lifts risk appetite ahead of Warsh-led Fed decision](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/gold-jumps-as-us-iran-deal-dents-oil-lifts-risk-appetite-ahead-of-warsh-led-fed-decision/) - Gold jumps 3% as US-Iran deal lifts risk, sinks dollar and oil, spotlighting Fed decision.
- [AUD/USD rebounds towards 0.7080 on softer dollar; RBA decision and Fed divergence in focus](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/aud-usd-rebounds-towards-0-7080-on-softer-dollar-rba-decision-and-fed-divergence-in-focus/) - AUD/USD climbed to 0.7078 on softer dollar, risk-on Iran deal, but RBA decision caps gains.
- [What Is FOMC? Federal Open Market Committee Explained](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/discover/what-is-fomc-federal-open-market-committee-explained/) - FOMC meets eight times yearly to set US rates. This guide covers the committee, 2026 meeting dates, membership, and why Fed decisions strongly move gold and currencies.
- [Sterling Gains as US-Iran Accord Saps Dollar Demand, Oil Slides and Policy Focus Returns](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/sterling-gains-as-us-iran-accord-saps-dollar-demand-oil-slides-and-policy-focus-returns/) - Sterling climbed as US-Iran accord boosted risk appetite, lowered oil, weakened dollar; GBP/USD traded near 1.3450.
- [Trump cites Iran deal and Hormuz reopening, spurring oil slide and risk-asset rally expectations](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/trump-cites-iran-deal-and-hormuz-reopening-spurring-oil-slide-and-risk-asset-rally-expectations/) - Trump announces signed Iran deal and Hormuz reopening, cutting oil risk premium; strategy: short crude, buy equities.
- [US-Iran Hormuz deal lowers oil risk premium, lifts risk assets and bolsters rate-cut bets](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/us-iran-hormuz-deal-lowers-oil-risk-premium-lifts-risk-assets-and-bolsters-rate-cut-bets/) - U.S.-Iran reopening Hormuz cuts energy risk premium, lowers volatility, boosts risk assets, and raises Fed cut odds.
- [EUR/USD Steadies as US-Iran Deal Lowers Oil Prices, Shifting Focus to Fed Decision](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/eur-usd-steadies-as-us-iran-deal-lowers-oil-prices-shifting-focus-to-fed-decision/) - EUR/USD steady as US-Iran deal lifts risk appetite; oil falls, aiding eurozone; markets await Fed guidance.
- [WTI slides to $79 as US-Iran talks ease Hormuz risk premium and cap oil rally](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/wti-slides-to-79-as-us-iran-talks-ease-hormuz-risk-premium-and-cap-oil-rally/) - WTI drops to $79.15 as US-Iran deal nears, easing Hormuz fears; volatility falls, bearish outlook remains.
- [Sterling gains as US-Iran deal sinks oil, with Fed and BoE decisions in focus](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/sterling-gains-as-us-iran-deal-sinks-oil-with-fed-and-boe-decisions-in-focus/) - Sterling rose as US-Iran deal boosted risk appetite, oil plunged, and Fed/BoE decisions loomed ahead.
- [Yen firms as softer US factory data nudges dollar lower ahead of Bank of Japan decision](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/yen-firms-as-softer-us-factory-data-nudges-dollar-lower-ahead-of-bank-of-japan-decision/) - Yen strengthens as dollar softens on weak US data; USD/JPY cautious ahead of potentially hawkish BoJ decision.
- [NZD/USD Rises as US Dollar Slips on Iran Framework, Oil Falls Ahead of Fed Meeting](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/nzd-usd-rises-as-us-dollar-slips-on-iran-framework-oil-falls-ahead-of-fed-meeting/) - NZD/USD rises to 0.5840 as US dollar weakens on US-Iran easing; oil drops; Fed awaited.
- [Gold jumps over 3% as US-Iran peace framework dents dollar and oil ahead of Fed decision](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/gold-jumps-over-3-as-us-iran-peace-framework-dents-dollar-and-oil-ahead-of-fed-decision/) - Gold jumps 3% on US-Iran peace framework; dollar and oil fall as Fed hike odds fade.
- [Geopolitical Calm Fails to Deter Focus on Central Banks, Higher-for-Longer Rates and Volatility](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/geopolitical-calm-fails-to-deter-focus-on-central-banks-higher-for-longer-rates-and-volatility/) - Geopolitics ease, but markets fixate on central banks, inflation, higher-for-longer rates, volatility, cautious growth outlook.
- [Swiss franc gains as US-Iran deal lifts risk mood and dents dollar safe-haven demand](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/swiss-franc-gains-as-us-iran-deal-lifts-risk-mood-and-dents-dollar-safe-haven-demand/) - Swiss franc gained as US-Iran peace deal reduced dollar safe-haven demand; USD/CHF slid amid dovish Fed outlook.
- [NAHB Housing Market Index slips to 35 in June, keeping US homebuilder sentiment subdued](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/nahb-housing-market-index-slips-to-35-in-june-keeping-us-homebuilder-sentiment-subdued/) - NAHB Housing Market Index fell to 35 in June, missing forecasts, signaling weak builder sentiment amid high rates.
- [Nvidia rebounds from Elliott Wave support as volatility eases and traders position for renewed upside](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/nvidia-rebounds-from-elliott-wave-support-as-volatility-eases-and-traders-position-for-renewed-upside/) - NVDA completed WXY correction into blue-box support, rebounded, volatility eased; bullish trend intact above 163.50 invalidation.
- [US industrial output rises 0.1% in May, missing forecasts and fuelling rate-cut bets](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/us-industrial-output-rises-0-1-in-may-missing-forecasts-and-fuelling-rate-cut-bets/) - May US industrial production rose 0.1%, missing forecasts, fueling slowdown fears, dovish Fed bets, defensive trades.
- [US capacity utilisation holds at 76.2% in May, reinforcing Fed on-hold expectations](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/us-capacity-utilisation-holds-at-76-2-in-may-reinforcing-fed-on-hold-expectations/) - May US capacity utilization held at 76.2%, matching forecasts, signaling slack and supporting steady Fed, muted volatility.
- [Vance Signals Hormuz Talks as Markets Weigh Oil Volatility, VIX Trades and USD/CAD Options](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/vance-signals-hormuz-talks-as-markets-weigh-oil-volatility-vix-trades-and-usd-cad-options/) - Vance says US expects Hormuz open toll-free; Iran deal talks continue, prompting oil, volatility, currency trades.
- [Canada wholesale sales beat forecasts, bolstering outlook for Bank of Canada rates and loonie](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/canada-wholesale-sales-beat-forecasts-bolstering-outlook-for-bank-of-canada-rates-and-loonie/) - Canada’s April wholesale sales jumped 0.6%, beating forecasts, bolstering momentum and reducing near-term BoC cut odds.
- [Empire State Factory Gauge Misses Forecasts, Reviving Rate-Cut Bets and Dollar Bearishness](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/empire-state-factory-gauge-misses-forecasts-reviving-rate-cut-bets-and-dollar-bearishness/) - Empire State index disappoints in June, signaling softer manufacturing momentum; investors eye SPY puts, bonds, weaker dollar.
- [Canada housing starts beat May forecasts, reinforcing hawkish Bank of Canada outlook and supporting the loonie](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/canada-housing-starts-beat-may-forecasts-reinforcing-hawkish-bank-of-canada-outlook-and-supporting-the-loonie/) - Canada housing starts beat forecasts in May, signalling economic resilience, delaying Bank of Canada cuts, boosting CAD outlook.
- [Brent crude slips towards $80 on US–Iran deal as Hormuz shipping outlook steadies](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/brent-crude-slips-towards-80-on-us-iran-deal-as-hormuz-shipping-outlook-steadies/) - Brent slides toward $80 after US–Iran deal, but tight inventories and risk premium keep prices supported.
- [Yen Weakens as Hormuz Reopens, Carry Trades Return and Intervention Risk Rises](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/yen-weakens-as-hormuz-reopens-carry-trades-return-and-intervention-risk-rises/) - Yen pressured as risk returns; Fed-BoJ divergence fuels carry trades, intervention risk rises near 165, options preferred.
- [S&P 500 Rises on Middle East De-escalation Talk, SpaceX IPO Surge and Dovish Fed Bets](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/sp-500-rises-on-middle-east-de-escalation-talk-spacex-ipo-surge-and-dovish-fed-bets/) - S&P 500 rebounds on easing geopolitical fears, SpaceX IPO surge, and dovish Fed bets; options strategies highlighted.
- [USD/CAD Holds Near 1.3950 as Oil Slump Offsets Softer Dollar Ahead of Fed Meeting](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/usd-cad-holds-near-1-3950-as-oil-slump-offsets-softer-dollar-ahead-of-fed-meeting/) - USD/CAD traded rangebound near 1.3950 as dollar weakness met falling oil, ahead of Fed decision Wednesday.
- [Deutsche Bank flags risk rotation as US-Iran deal unwinds oil rally, boosts bonds and European equities](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/deutsche-bank-flags-risk-rotation-as-us-iran-deal-unwinds-oil-rally-boosts-bonds-and-european-equities/) - Deutsche Bank says US/Iran deal unwinds conflict trades: oil drops, yields fall, equities and AI regain leadership.
- [Dollar steadies as Hormuz pact lifts risk appetite, traders eye policy-driven opportunities in yen and won](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/dollar-steadies-as-hormuz-pact-lifts-risk-appetite-traders-eye-policy-driven-opportunities-in-yen-and-won/) - Risk-on mood lifts dollar after Hormuz deal; focus shifts to central bank divergence, carry trades, and intervention risks.
- [Reuters poll shows Swiss National Bank seen holding rates at zero as inflation stays subdued](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/reuters-poll-shows-swiss-national-bank-seen-holding-rates-at-zero-as-inflation-stays-subdued/) - Reuters poll: all 35 economists expect SNB to hold 0% rate; inflation low, franc watched closely.
- [Yen Bearish Bets Swell as USD/JPY Holds Above 160 Ahead of Bank of Japan Decision](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/yen-bearish-bets-swell-as-usd-jpy-holds-above-160-ahead-of-bank-of-japan-decision/) - Yen remains weak above 160 as shorts surge, BoJ hike looms, raising reversal and intervention risks.
- [Kazimir Flags Further ECB Tightening as Energy Shock Keeps Core Inflation Elevated, Euro Firms](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/kazimir-flags-further-ecb-tightening-as-energy-shock-keeps-core-inflation-elevated-euro-firms/) - Kazimir signals ECB not done; energy shock keeps core inflation high, favoring frontloaded hikes; euro upside.
- [National Bank of Canada sees USD/CAD range-bound as Fed-BoC rate expectations reprice amid calm oil](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/national-bank-of-canada-sees-usd-cad-range-bound-as-fed-boc-rate-expectations-reprice-amid-calm-oil/) - USD/CAD consolidates as Fed-BoC rate expectations shift; National Bank sees range-bound trading, low volatility strategies favored.
- [Oil Drops as US-Iran Deal Hits Crude Risk Premium](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/analysis/oil-drops-as-us-iran-deal-hits-crude-risk-premium/) - CL-OIL analysis: WTI crude falls below $79 as a US-Iran interim deal eases supply fears. Watch key levels and trade oil CFDs with VT Markets.
- [USDX Slips as Peace Deal Hopes Weigh On Dollar](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/analysis/usdx-slips-as-peace-deal-hopes-weigh-on-dollar/) - USDX analysis: Dollar index falls toward 99.21 as US-Iran peace deal hopes, lower oil prices, and central bank risks shape the next CFD setup.
- [Week Ahead: Warsh’s First Fed Storm](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/featured/week-ahead-warshs-first-fed-storm-2/) - The US dollar, gold, oil, SP500 and Bitcoin face a volatile week as Kevin Warsh leads his first FOMC meeting and traders watch the dot plot.
- [Gold climbs to $4,340 as US-Iran deal lifts risk appetite, dollar softens, oil falls](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/gold-climbs-to-4340-as-us-iran-deal-lifts-risk-appetite-dollar-softens-oil-falls/) - Gold rebounds to $4,340 as US-Iran deal boosts risk appetite; analysts expect correction toward $4,000 soon.
- [AUD/USD Holds Gains After US–Iran Deal as RBA and Fed Decisions Loom](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/aud-usd-holds-gains-after-us-iran-deal-as-rba-and-fed-decisions-loom/) - AUD/USD holds near 0.7070 after peace-deal boost; traders eye RBA, Fed, key resistance/support levels.
- [Brent slides on US–Iran MoU as Hormuz reopening prospects ease supply fears and rate bets](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/brent-slides-on-us-iran-mou-as-hormuz-reopening-prospects-ease-supply-fears-and-rate-bets/) - Brent slumped on US–Iran MoU, Hormuz reopening hopes; bonds bull-steepened, key supports eyed at $82-$75.
- [Yen Steadies Around 160 as BoJ Hike Seen Priced In, Yield Gap Remains Key](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/yen-steadies-around-160-as-boj-hike-seen-priced-in-yield-gap-remains-key/) - Yen holds near 160; BoJ hike priced in, inflation cools, yield spreads and positioning drive USD/JPY.
- [HSBC AM flags hawkish central banks as oil, China exports and US AI drive volatility](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/hsbc-am-flags-hawkish-central-banks-as-oil-china-exports-and-us-ai-drive-volatility/) - Higher oil, China exports, and US AI spending spur hawkish central banks; consider volatility hedges, tech spreads.
- [Tesla extends rally on US-Iran MoU hopes and SpaceX merger chatter, cup-and-handle watched](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/tesla-extends-rally-on-us-iran-mou-hopes-and-spacex-merger-chatter-cup-and-handle-watched/) - Tesla extends rally on US-Iran MoU optimism and SpaceX merger chatter; charts target $765, key supports.
- [Yen Slips as Risk Appetite Holds, Markets Brace for BoJ Hike and Uchida Guidance](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/yen-slips-as-risk-appetite-holds-markets-brace-for-boj-hike-and-uchida-guidance/) - Yen slides as risk-on dominates; BoJ hike seen dovish, sustaining USD/JPY strength amid intervention risk.
- [Dollar slips on US-Iran truce and Fed uncertainty as Hormuz reopens, oil slides](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/dollar-slips-on-us-iran-truce-and-fed-uncertainty-as-hormuz-reopens-oil-slides/) - Dollar slides after US–Iran truce reopens Hormuz; risk-on, lower yields pressure DXY ahead of FOMC decision.
- [BBH Sees Riksbank Holding at 1.75%, Pushing Back on Year-End Hike Bets](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/bbh-sees-riksbank-holding-at-1-75-pushing-back-on-year-end-hike-bets/) - BBH expects Riksbank to hold 1.75%, reject 2024 hike pricing, weakening SEK; suggests derivatives trades accordingly.
- [BBH Sees Riksbank Holding at 1.75% and Resisting Market Hike Bets, Pressuring Krona](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/bbh-sees-riksbank-holding-at-1-75-and-resisting-market-hike-bets-pressuring-krona/) - BBH expects Riksbank to hold 1.75%, discourage hike pricing, extending hold outlook and weakening Swedish krona.
- [Week Ahead: Warsh’s First Fed Storm](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/week_ahead/week-ahead-warshs-first-fed-storm/) - Overview Key Points The Fed is expected to hold rates at 3.50% to 3.75%, but the dot plot may reset expectations across USDX, gold, equities, and Bitcoin. CPI stands at 3.8%, while Core CPI remains at 2.8%, keeping pressure on the Fed to maintain a firm stance. Oil remains central to the inflation outlook, with
- [BBH sees BoE holding rates as politics and weak UK growth weigh on sterling](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/bbh-sees-boe-holding-rates-as-politics-and-weak-uk-growth-weigh-on-sterling/) - BBH expects BoE hold, split vote, November hike; GBP/USD seen falling amid stronger US growth and UK politics.
- [Eurozone industrial output edges up in April miss, fuelling dovish ECB bets and euro pressure](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/eurozone-industrial-output-edges-up-in-april-miss-fuelling-dovish-ecb-bets-and-euro-pressure/) - Eurozone output rose just 0.1% in April, missing forecasts, reinforcing weak manufacturing, dovish ECB expectations.
- [Eurozone industrial output returns to growth, boosting equity outlook and supporting the euro](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/eurozone-industrial-output-returns-to-growth-boosting-equity-outlook-and-supporting-the-euro/) - Eurozone industrial production rebounds to 0.3% growth, signaling recovery hopes and shifting strategies toward Europe.
- [USD/CHF slips below 0.7950 but holds rising channel as traders eye key EMA levels](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/usd-chf-slips-below-0-7950-but-holds-rising-channel-as-traders-eye-key-ema-levels/) - USD/CHF dips to 0.7930 but holds an ascending channel; key supports 0.7920/0.7881, resistance 0.8042/0.8060.
- [EUR/GBP tests one-week highs as ECB hawkishness contrasts with Bank of England caution](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/eur-gbp-tests-one-week-highs-as-ecb-hawkishness-contrasts-with-bank-of-england-caution/) - EUR/GBP nears one-week highs as risk sentiment improves; hawkish ECB rhetoric contrasts with upcoming BoE decision.
- [Turkey’s budget deficit narrows to TRY 298.2bn in May, supporting fiscal tightening narrative](https://www.vt-markets.online/en-mena/live-updates/turkeys-budget-deficit-narrows-to-try-298-2bn-in-may-supporting-fiscal-tightening-narrative/) - Turkey’s May budget deficit narrowed to TRY 298.2bn, supporting stabilization, lira resilience, equities, and tighter spreads.

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