Minutes reveal policymakers remain concerned about inflation persistence...
In a speech in Frankfurt, Lagarde highlighted progress in inflation...
The Office for National Statistics confirmed growth in the final quarter...
Gold futures hovered near 2-month highs as traders await further...
Multiple officials push back on early rate cut expectations, boosting USD.
Lagarde hints at June cut, first in years. EUR under mild pressure.
Geopolitical tensions in Middle East boost JPY and CHF safe-havens.