USD & Forex
UK Inflation Holds at 3% as Oil Shock Looms
UK inflation held at 3% before renewed Iran-linked risks pushed oil higher, reshaping the USD and forex outlook and complicating the Bank of England path.
March 25, 2026
UK inflation held at 3% before renewed Iran-linked risks pushed oil higher, reshaping the USD and forex outlook and complicating the Bank of England path.
The British pound slipped against the U.S. dollar as renewed geopolitical uncertainty and slowing domestic economic activity weighed on investor sentiment. The currency reversed earlier
The U.S. dollar gained momentum as investor optimism over a quick resolution to the Middle East conflict faded, pushing markets back into risk averse positioning.
The escalating Middle East conflict and the surge in global energy prices are forcing investors to rethink the traditional concept of safe haven assets, as
The British pound staged a strong recovery against the US dollar after signs of potential de escalation in the Middle East reduced immediate pressure on
Global bond markets are facing a sharp selloff as investors react to rising inflation risks linked to the ongoing Middle East conflict, sending government bond
Investor demand for safety has pushed US money market fund assets to record highs, as geopolitical tensions linked to the Iran conflict continue to reshape
The U.S. dollar continues to hold gains in 2026 as Treasury yields and global risk sentiment provide consistent support across currency markets. Investors are maintaining
The European Central Bank is preparing to reassess its monetary policy stance as rising energy prices linked to geopolitical tensions begin to reshape inflation expectations
The average rate on a 30 year fixed mortgage in the United States has risen to its highest level in three months, reflecting growing concerns
