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The pound fell about 0.5% against the dollar and dropped below $1.33 as markets priced four quarter-point Bank of England hikes this year, up from two cuts before the conflict. The Iran-related blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, which carries about 20% of world oil and LNG, drove the shift.
Expectations of tighter policy and a firmer dollar on Hormuz disruption tighten financial conditions and raise energy costs for feed producers. Currency effects on dollar-priced grain and meal are limited.
uk.finance.yahoo.comLucy Harley-McKeownMar 23, 2026Not enough comparable past events yet for a historical read.
After 2,356 past bullish macro events, US Dollar (Broad) moved a median +0.2% over 5 sessions (60% higher; middle half -0.3% to +0.7%), and +0.4% over 20.
After 487 past bullish macro events, Crude Oil (WTI) moved a median +1.0% over 5 sessions (60% higher; middle half -2.0% to +4.0%), and +1.5% over 20.
Moves of each commodity's benchmark from the last close before the event. Historical reads pool past events of the same kind; they describe what happened, not what will. Not investment advice.
