Weekly Overview of CFD Movements - 25/03/2026 - 25/03/2026
March 25, 2026
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The EUR/USD climbed to a one week peak, after the European Central Bank kept rates unchanged but signaled that it might hike in April or June.
The British pound rose to an almost 10 day high after the Bank of England kept rates steady at 3.75% amid increasing expectations that it might lift interest rates twice this year.
The USD/JPY edged lower after the Bank of Japan held rates at 0.75% but Governor Ueda warned that rising energy costs could increase inflation levels.
Gold prices fell sharply to a six week low as investors grew worried about the impact of rising energy costs upon inflation. Traders began to price in fewer or no rate cuts or even rate hikes for many global central banks if the conflict in the Middle East continues.
US S&P 500 stocks ended their fourth consecutive week lower, with over $1 trillion wiped from market capitalisation, as market concerns grew that the US-Iran war could last longer than anticipated.
Oil prices climbed as ongoing attacks in the Middle East targeting refineries and oil terminals continued, while the Strait of Hormuz remained shut, severely disrupting oil supplies.