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Macro Update: The UK economy has a precarious outlook for2026with slowing growth, rising unemployment to an 11-year high, and sticky inflation above target, prompting expected further interest rate cuts.

Macro Update: In January 2026, the UK economy faces weak growth and a softening labor market, with unemployment recently hitting a four-year high of 5.1%. To counter slowing momentum, the Bank of England cut interest rates to 3.75% in December 2025 as inflation eased …

Macro Update: UK economic growth is currently stalling, with GDP expanding just 0.1% as productivity remains weak. Unemployment has risen to 5.1%. While inflation has cooled to 3.2%, the Bank of England maintains a cautious 3.75% base rate

Macro Update: In 2026, the UK economy faces sluggish 1.3% GDP growth and a 5.1% unemployment rate. However, optimism remains as inflation cools toward the 2% target, allowing the Bank of England to maintain a gradual rate-cutting cycle. Following a record-breaking FTSE 100 performance, …

Macro Update: As of late 2025, the UK economy faces stagnant growth, with GDP contracting 0.1% between August and October. Despite sticky inflation at 3.2%, the Bank of England cut interest rates to 3.75% in December to support a weakening labour market.

Macro Update: In December 2025, the UK economy faces cooling momentum. The Bank of England recently cut interest rates to 3.75% as inflation eased to 3.2%. Despite sluggish 0.1% GDP growth and a rising 5.1% unemployment rate, the stock market remains near record highs. …

Macro Update: In late 2025, the UK economy faces stagnation, with GDP growth stalling at 0.1% and unemployment rising to 5.1%. While the Bank of England cut interest rates to 3.75% in December to stimulate activity, inflation remains sticky at 3.2%. High public debt …