CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 58.18% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.

Learn / Market News

Market News

View the daily news commentary to obtain insight on the financial markets.

Eurozone ECB Rate On Deposit Facility in line with expectations (2%)

March 19, 2026, 1:15:05 PM UTC
Eurozone ECB Rate On Deposit Facility in line with expectations (2%)
Read

Eurozone ECB Main Refinancing Operations Rate meets expectations (2.15%)

March 19, 2026, 1:15:06 PM UTC
Eurozone ECB Main Refinancing Operations Rate meets expectations (2.15%)
Read

CHF: SNB signals stronger FX stance – Nomura

March 19, 2026, 1:07:58 PM UTC
Nomura analysts note that the Swiss National Bank (SNB) kept its policy rate at 0.00% and strengthened its guidance on FX intervention as the Swiss Franc (CHF) has appreciated. Very low Swiss inflation and a stronger CHF are seen prompting FX purchases in Q1.
Read

BoE: Inflation fight focus raises hike risks – Deutsche Bank

March 19, 2026, 12:55:47 PM UTC
Deutsche Bank’s Sanjay Raja notes the Bank of England (BoE) kept Bank Rate unchanged but clearly signalled a stronger focus on inflation risks. The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) dropped its easing bias and stressed readiness to act if inflation expectations rise.
Read

US weekly Initial Jobless Claims decline to 205K vs. 215K expected

March 19, 2026, 12:39:50 PM UTC
There were 205K Initial Jobless Claims in the week ending March 14, a decrease of 8K from the previous week's unrevised level, the US Department of Labor (DOL) reported on Thursday. This reading came in better than the market expectation of 215K.
Read

USD/JPY: BoJ patience keeps June hike in focus – ING

March 19, 2026, 12:38:22 PM UTC
ING’s Senior Economist Min Joo Kang notes that the Bank of Japan kept its policy rate at 0.75% and maintained a broadly unchanged economic outlook, while acknowledging higher uncertainty. Governor Ueda avoided giving timing signals on the next move, and ING still expects a rate hike in June.
Read

GBP/USD rises as BoE surprises with unanimous rate hold amid inflation concerns

March 19, 2026, 12:36:29 PM UTC
GBP/USD trades around 1.3300 on Thursday at the time of writing, up 0.28% on the day, supported by a mildly positive market reaction to the Bank of England (BoE) monetary policy decision.
Read

Breaking: Gold breaches below $4,600

March 19, 2026, 12:34:15 PM UTC
Gold prices remain under heavy pressure on Thursday, breaking below the key $4,600 mark per troy ounce to hit fresh multi-month lows,,down for the seventh consecutive day.
Read

US Treasury's Bessent: May unsanction Iranian oil on water in coming days

March 19, 2026, 12:33:34 PM UTC
In an interview with Fox Business Network on Thursday, United States (US) Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that the US is not attacking Iran's energy infrastructure and added that they have allowed Iranian oil to continue out of the Gulf, per Reuters.
Read

United States Continuing Jobless Claims came in at 1.857M, above expectations (1.85M) in March 6

March 19, 2026, 12:30:43 PM UTC
United States Continuing Jobless Claims came in at 1.857M, above expectations (1.85M) in March 6
Read

United States Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Survey registered at 18.1 above expectations (10) in March

March 19, 2026, 12:30:06 PM UTC
United States Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Survey registered at 18.1 above expectations (10) in March
Read

United States Initial Jobless Claims registered at 205K, below expectations (215K) in March 13

March 19, 2026, 12:30:04 PM UTC
United States Initial Jobless Claims registered at 205K, below expectations (215K) in March 13
Read

United States Initial Jobless Claims 4-week average: 210.75K (March 13) vs previous 212K

March 19, 2026, 12:30:05 PM UTC
United States Initial Jobless Claims 4-week average: 210.75K (March 13) vs previous 212K
Read

European Central Bank set to keep interest rate unchanged amid uncertainty over Middle East war

March 19, 2026, 12:30:00 PM UTC
The European Central Bank (ECB) will announce its monetary policy decision on Thursday, following a two-day meeting.
Read

Gold extends losses as Fed hawkish outlook weighs

March 19, 2026, 12:25:06 PM UTC
Gold (XAU/USD) extends its decline on Thursday, slipping to over a one-month low as shifting near-term macroeconomic dynamics overshadow its traditional safe-haven appeal, despite heightened geopolitical tensions from the ongoing US-Israel war with Iran.
Read

USD: Energy shock and Fed repricing support greenback – MUFG

March 19, 2026, 12:19:12 PM UTC
MUFG’s Senior Currency Analyst Lee Hardman notes the Dollar has strengthened, with the Dollar Index back above 100.00, as Middle East energy infrastructure attacks lift Brent above USD115 and raise global supply concerns.
Read

Breaking: BoE maintains bank rate at 3.75% as anticipated

March 19, 2026, 12:07:48 PM UTC
The Bank of England (BoE) announced on Thursday that it maintained the bank rate at 3.75% following the March policy meeting, as widely expected. All nine members of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted in favor of the decision. Markets were expecting two policymakers to vote for a rate cut.
Read

United Kingdom BoE MPC Vote Rate Unchanged came in at 9, above expectations (7)

March 19, 2026, 12:00:10 PM UTC
United Kingdom BoE MPC Vote Rate Unchanged came in at 9, above expectations (7)
Read

United Kingdom BoE Interest Rate Decision meets expectations (3.75%)

March 19, 2026, 12:00:05 PM UTC
United Kingdom BoE Interest Rate Decision meets expectations (3.75%)
Read

United Kingdom BoE MPC Vote Rate Hike in line with forecasts (0)

March 19, 2026, 12:00:05 PM UTC
United Kingdom BoE MPC Vote Rate Hike in line with forecasts (0)
Read

JPY: BoJ holds but flags further hikes – BNY

March 19, 2026, 11:57:23 AM UTC
BNY’s Head of Markets Macro Strategy Bob Savage notes that the Bank of Japan (BoJ) kept its policy rate around 0.75% with an 8–1 vote, noting moderate economic recovery and inflation near 2%.
Read

Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD drops as hawkish Fed overshadows geopolitical risks

March 19, 2026, 11:53:44 AM UTC
Gold (XAU/USD) has fallen sharply to its lowest level since early February, hovering around $4,680, pressured by a strong US Dollar (USD).
Read

CHF: Dovish SNB stance with benign inflation – ING

March 19, 2026, 11:45:52 AM UTC
ING’s Senior Economist Charlotte de Montpellier notes that the Swiss National Bank kept its policy rate at 0% as low inflation and a strong Swiss Franc cushion higher energy prices. The SNB’s new projections show very weak inflation through 2027, reinforcing expectations of unchanged rates.
Read

Japanese Yen outperforms as BoJ’s Ueda keeps door open for interest rate hikes

March 19, 2026, 11:39:22 AM UTC
The Japanese Yen (JPY) outperforms its major currency pairs during the European trading session on Thursday.
Read

US: Slowing spending under Oil shock – TD Securities

March 19, 2026, 11:32:36 AM UTC
TD Securities’ Oscar Munoz and Eli Nir highlight that US consumer momentum is weakening, with real spending barely growing into early 2026 and creating a soft base for Q1. They project slower quarterly consumption growth but a firmer year-on-year pace, with tax refunds helping more in Q2.
Read

USD/CAD: BoC opens door to hike on energy – BBH

March 19, 2026, 11:20:22 AM UTC
Brown Brothers Harriman’s Elias Haddad reports USD/CAD is trading near 1.3735, with resistance at the 200-day moving average. The Bank of Canada (BoC) held its overnight rate at 2.25% but dropped guidance that policy is appropriate, signalling a live hiking bias if energy prices stay high.
Read

BoE: Cautious stance with fragile UK labour backdrop – Nomura

March 19, 2026, 11:07:41 AM UTC
Nomura’s European Economics team, led by George Buckley, notes that stronger UK payrolls and stable unemployment contrast with softer wage data and falling full-time jobs.
Read

EUR/USD Price Forecast: 1.1400 to be key support level after ECB’s policy outcome

March 19, 2026, 11:05:43 AM UTC
The EUR/USD pair is 0.16% higher to near 1.1470 during the European trading session on Thursday. The major currency pair gains as the US Dollar (USD) drops slightly, following a strong upside move on Wednesday.
Read

EUR/JPY declines as BoJ hints at future hikes, ECB decision looms

March 19, 2026, 10:34:09 AM UTC
EUR/JPY trades around 182.70 on Thursday at the time of writing, down 0.23% on the day, as markets digest comments from the Bank of Japan (BoJ) governor and await the European Central Bank (ECB) decision.
Read

CZK: CNB pause seen reinforcing koruna floor – Commerzbank

March 19, 2026, 10:02:51 AM UTC
Commerzbank’s Tatha Ghose expects the Czech National Bank (CNB) to keep rates unchanged, with the board comfortable at current levels and united against both tightening and easing. While he sees inflation risks as overstated, the Iran war and higher energy prices justify caution.
Read

There is a high level of risk in Margined Transaction products, as Contract for Difference (CFDs) are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to the leverage. Trading CFDs may not be suitable for all traders as it could result in the loss of the total deposit or incur a negative balance; only use risk capital.

ATC Brokers Limited (United Kingdom) is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN 591361).

ATC Brokers Limited (Cayman Islands) is authorised and regulated by the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (FRN 1448274).

Prior to trading any CFD products, review all the terms and conditions and you should seek advice from an independent and suitably licensed financial advisor and ensure that you have the risk appetite, relevant experience and knowledge before you decide to trade. Under no circumstances shall ATC Brokers Limited have any liability to any person or entity for any loss or damage in whole or part cause by, resulting from, or relating to any transactions related to CFDs.

Information on this site is not directed at residents in any country or jurisdiction where such distribution or use would be contrary to local law or regulation.

United States applicants will need to qualify as an Eligible Contract Participant as defined in the Commodity Exchange Act §1a(18), by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission for the application to be considered.

© 2026 ATC Brokers. All rights reserved