European Central Bank (ECB) news

The European Central Bank (ECB) is the central bank for the Eurozone, responsible for monetary policy. Its primary objective is to maintain price stability within the 20 member states using the euro. The ECB uses various monetary policy tools to guide the Eurozone economy and support sustainable growth.

Chart alert: Watch 157.40 on USD/JPY, hawkish BoJ, ECB and BoE ignite yen strength

USD/JPY weakens as hawkish signals from the European Central Bank and Bank of England offset Fed expectations, while a firmer tone from the Bank of Japan supports yen strength. A break below 157.40 could trigger further downside toward key support levels.

20-03-2026 08:58 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Markets Today: European Gas futures soar 25%, Brent hits $119/barrel. Central bank pressure heats up as ECB meeting looms

Middle East tensions cause European markets to slide as gas and oil prices soar. Central banks like the ECB and BoE are now expected to implement rate hikes to combat energy-driven inflation, abandoning prior rate cut forecasts. The report also details FX market reactions and provides technical analysis on the FTSE 100.

19-03-2026 11:50 GMT by Zain Vawda