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    22 April 2024
    MARKETS TODAY: Gold Prices Dip Due to Rising U.S. Treasury Yields

    ICYMI: Market summary for today, 22 April 2024 Gold prices experienced a downturn today, with spot gold dropping by 0.3% to $2,381.36 per ounce early in the GMT morning. Concurrently, U.S. gold futures saw a decline of 0.7%, reaching $2,395.80 …

    22 April 2024
    Wheat Prices Rise Due to Geopolitical Tensions

    Chicago Wheat Futures Continue Upward Trajectory Today, April 22 – Chicago wheat futures witnessed an upward movement, marking a nearly 1% increase, influenced by short-covering and ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. This rise is part of a continuing …

    22 April 2024
    Week ahead: UK, EU economic data in horizon

    As we approach another significant week in the financial markets, several pivotal events are lined up that could influence market dynamics extensively. Here’s what traders at VT Markets should focus on: Upcoming US Economic Indicators US GDP for Q1: Due …

    19 April 2024
    MARKETS TODAY: Turbulence Following Escalation in Middle East

    ICYMI – Market summary for today, 19 April 2024 Israel’s attack on Iran following a retaliatory drone strike, has intensified market volatility. This series of events caused a flight to safety among investors, influencing various asset classes and currency valuations …

    19 April 2024
    OIL: Prices Rise by $3 From Unverified Reports of Explosions in Iran

    Brent Futures on the Rise Today, oil prices experienced a notable increase, with Brent futures rising $3.03 to $90.14 per barrel and U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude ascending by 3.7% to $85.76. This uptick is attributed to market reactions to …

    19 April 2024
    How is the US Dollar Performing in Light of Changing Rate Cut Expectations?

    Looking at today, April 19 2024, the U.S. dollar is on track to achieve a second consecutive week of gains as of this Friday, driven by an unexpectedly robust U.S. economy which has recalibrated both investor and policy expectations concerning …

    18 April 2024
    U.S. Dollar Stays Strong, Rising Bond Yields on Currency Pairs

    The focus is intensifying on the U.S. dollar’s interaction with major currency pairs such as EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, and USD/CAD. The EUR/USD pair, for instance, has shown resilience, rebounding from a crucial support at 1.0600 and ascending past 1.0650. Technical …

    18 April 2024
    APRIL 18: Industrials Rise While Healthcare and Tech Struggle

    European stock markets observed a mixed performance with the STOXX 600 index recording a slight increase of 0.2%, amid varying results from key sectors during the ongoing earnings season. The industrial sector, tracked by the .SXNP index, stood out with …

    18 April 2024
    Is Yen Affected by the G7 Consensus?

    The dollar softened on Thursday, pulling back as traders digested comments from Federal Reserve officials which implied that U.S. interest rates are likely to remain restrictive. This shift in the dollar’s trajectory, after a period of consistent gains fueled by …

    18 April 2024
    MARKETS TODAY: Global, Regional Indices See Mixed Performance

    ICYMI – Market summary for today, 18 April 2024: Chinese Market Performance The Hang Seng Index in Hong Kong edged up by 0.2% to 16,281.48 today, showing a modest rise despite opening flat. This minor gain occurs amid a backdrop …