GBP/USD

Gold and the Dollar Down as Central Banks Ready to Pivot

The probability of most major central banks hiking this year has increased sharply amid inflationary pressure from the Gulf conflict.

Source: FX Empire Mar 20, 2026

Central Banks Signal Divergent Paths Amid Commodity Volatility

Recent central bank communications reveal divergent paths, with the ECB and BoE signaling potential rate hikes, contrasting a dovish Fed, all against a backdrop of volatile commodity prices driven by geopolitical developments.

Source: IndexBox Mar 20, 2026

FTSE 100 LIVE: Stocks higher as Netanyahu says he will 'hold off' on gas field attacks

Donald Trump has rejected the notion of sending US ground troops in as the war rages on

Source: Yahoo Finance UK Mar 20, 2026

Dollar and Precious Metals Slump on Hawkish Central Banks

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Thursday fell by -0.75%. The dollar was under pressure Thursday after the British pound, the euro, and the Japanese yen all rallied following hawkish comments from the BOE, ECB, and BOJ on the inflationary effects of soaring energy prices from the war in Iran....

Source: Barchart Mar 19, 2026

Dollar Falls and Gold Plunges on Hawkish Global Central Banks

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.45%. The dollar is under pressure today after the British pound, the euro, and Japanese yen rallied when the BOE, ECB, and BOJ made hawkish comments about the inflationary aspects of soaring energy prices from the war in Iran. Losses in...

Source: Barchart Mar 19, 2026

FTSE 100 Live: Blue-chip index plunges 300 points as oil soars, BoE holds rates

FTSE 100 down 300 points to 10,005 Brent crude oil soars as Iran and Israel attack energy facilities UK unemployment rate stable at 5.2% last month, wage growth slowed Bank of England decision at midday 1.12pm: FTSE down 300 points A 300-point loss is on the books now for London's...

Source: Proactive Mar 19, 2026