Silver Rises Over 120% YTD 
The British pound strengthened on Thursday after the Bank of England cut interest rates by 0.25 percentage points to 4.25%, with an unexpected split among policymakers where two voted to maintain current rates. Sterling gained 0.24% against the U.S. dollar to $1.33215. The currency was also boosted by news that the U.S. and Britain will announce a trade deal to lower tariffs on some goods, as confirmed by President Trump who described it as a “full and comprehensive” agreement.
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Gold Price Drop Today — War Rages as the Debt Hits $39 Trillion
Gold dropped 3.5% Thursday even as war escalated in the Middle East. Tonight’s digest breaks down the $200B Pentagon war bill, the DOJ’s attack on Fed independence, and why retail investors are buying silver on the way down.
March 19, 2026
