Monthly Archives: July 2025
VIX decoded: A trader’s guide to the fear index
Written on July 31, 2025 at 1:49 pm, by anakin
When markets appear calm on the surface, tension often builds underneath, and the VIX is usually the first to signal it. This week, the so-called “Fear Index” jumped 6% from near its yearly lows, even as the headlines remained quiet. For traders who know how to read it, the VIX can act as an early Continue Reading
Dollar rally cools as markets await Fed signals
Written on July 31, 2025 at 10:00 am, by valerie
The US dollar saw a change in direction this week as focus shifted from interest rate expectations to growing global risks. Strong economic data supported early gains, but renewed trade tensions and geopolitical uncertainty prompted a more cautious market outlook. Dollar slips as risk sentiment overtakes policy focus The US dollar saw a modest retreat Continue Reading
Dividend Adjustment Notice – Jul 31 ,2025
Written on July 31, 2025 at 8:11 am, by anakin
Dear Client, Please note that the dividends of the following products will be adjusted accordingly. Index dividends will be executed separately through a balance statement directly to your trading account, and the comment will be in the following format “Div & Product Name & Net Volume”. Please refer to the table below for more details: Continue Reading
Nikkei steady with BOJ meeting in focus
Written on July 30, 2025 at 9:55 am, by valerie
Investor caution is building in Japan as markets await the Bank of Japan’s policy decision amid ongoing global trade tensions. With inflation expectations in focus and export risks still in play, traders are holding back, keeping the market in a narrow, uncertain range. Markets mixed as Bank of Japan decision nears Japanese equities closed Wednesday’s Continue Reading
Dividend Adjustment Notice – Jul 30 ,2025
Written on July 30, 2025 at 9:29 am, by anakin
Dear Client, Please note that the dividends of the following products will be adjusted accordingly. Index dividends will be executed separately through a balance statement directly to your trading account, and the comment will be in the following format “Div & Product Name & Net Volume”. Please refer to the table below for more details: Continue Reading
Modifications on ECN Account – Jul 30 ,2025
Written on July 30, 2025 at 3:03 am, by anakin
Dear Client, To provide our valued clients with an enhanced trading environment, VT Markets will adjust certain trading conditions for ECN account on August 2, 2025: Friendly reminder: 1.All account settings stay the same except for the above adjustments. 2.All account types now have the same Stop-Out and Margin Call Level. If you’d like more Continue Reading
Euro slips as trade optimism wanes
Written on July 29, 2025 at 8:35 am, by valerie
Trade tensions and political uncertainty have weighed on the euro this week, while the US dollar gained strength on safe-haven demand and renewed global engagement. With central bank guidance and policy risks in focus, EUR/USD remains under pressure. Euro under renewed pressure The euro struggled to recover this week following Monday’s sharp 1.3% decline – Continue Reading
Dividend Adjustment Notice – Jul 29 ,2025
Written on July 29, 2025 at 8:09 am, by anakin
Dear Client, Please note that the dividends of the following products will be adjusted accordingly. Index dividends will be executed separately through a balance statement directly to your trading account, and the comment will be in the following format “Div & Product Name & Net Volume”. Please refer to the table below for more details: Continue Reading
Holiday Trading Adjustment Notice – Jul 29 ,2025
Written on July 29, 2025 at 1:51 am, by anakin
Dear Client, Affected by international holidays, the trading hours of some VT Markets products will be adjusted. Please check the following link for the affected products: Notification of Trading Adjustment in Holiday Note: The dash sign (-) indicates normal trading hours. Friendly Reminder: The above data is for reference only, please refer to the MT4/MT5 Continue Reading
Bitcoin climbs after US-EU deal
Written on July 28, 2025 at 1:14 pm, by valerie
Crypto markets started the week on a positive note, driven by easing trade tensions and fresh progress on US regulation. As lawmakers work to clarify the legal status of digital assets, investor confidence is improving, setting the stage for potential short-term gains. Bitcoin up on hopes of easing regulation Bitcoin kicked off the week on Continue Reading
