Gate News Report, March 18 — According to Gate data, gold prices fell to $4,855.69 per ounce, down 2.99% intraday; silver prices dropped to $76.647 per ounce, down 3.29% intraday.
In the cryptocurrency market volatility, the BVIX (Bitcoin Volatility Index) is currently at 52.24, down 2.10% intraday; the EVIX (Ethereum Volatility Index) is at 75.89, down 0.94% intraday.
In the foreign exchange market, the USD/CNH (US dollar to offshore Chinese yuan) increased by 0.09% intraday, with the current rate at 6.88806; the USD/JPY (US dollar to Japanese yen) rose by 0.34% intraday, with the current rate at 159.509.
Regarding global stock indices, the Euro Stoxx 50 (EUSTX50, a major European stock market benchmark) declined 0.23% to 5,749.03 points; the UK FTSE 100 (UK100) fell 0.38% to 10,332.42 points; the Germany DAX40 (GER40, Germany’s stock market benchmark) decreased 0.27% to 23,637.85 points.
In commodities, WTI crude oil rose 2.51% intraday to $98.38 per barrel; Brent crude oil increased 4.62% to $108.52 per barrel.