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Markets Climb On Ceasefire Hopes Amid Fragile UK Growth

Macro Update:The UK economy faces "steady but fragile"1.1% growthas of April 2026. While inflation has moderated to2.3%, newdividend and capital gains tax hikesand geopolitical energy risks create headwinds. TheBank of Englandholds rates at3.75%, balancing a cooling services sector against a pendingIndia-UK trade deal.

Team Kalkine | 08 April 2026

FTSE Slips As Oil Surge And War Jitters Shake Sentiment

Macro Update:Global markets are currently defined by resilient growth clashing with geopolitical volatility. While inflation is easing toward 3%, the Middle East conflict has spiked oil prices, forcing central banks to keep interest rates higher for longer. Sentiment remains cautiously bearish as investors pivot …

Team Kalkine | 07 April 2026

FTSE Slips As Oil Surge And War Jitters Shake Sentiment

Macro Update:Global markets are currently defined by resilient growth clashing with geopolitical volatility. While inflation is easing toward 3%, the Middle East conflict has spiked oil prices, forcing central banks to keep interest rates higher for longer. Sentiment remains cautiously bearish as investors pivot …

Team Kalkine | 02 April 2026

FTSE Rebounds As Commodities Rise Amid Geopolitical Tensions

Macro Update:Global growth remains resilient yet uneven, currently challenged by Middle East volatility and sticky inflation. While the US and India lead, the Eurozone lags. Central banks maintain a hawkish stance as geopolitical risks and AI-driven transitions define this fragile equilibrium.

Team Kalkine | 01 April 2026

FTSE 100 Edges Higher Amid Global Uncertainty And Rate Pressures

Macro Update:Global growth is resilient at 3.3%, but geopolitical conflict in the Middle East is driving energy volatility and sticky inflation. While AI investment fuels US and Indian expansion, high interest rates and structural deficits persist, forcing central banks to delay expected cuts amid …

Team Kalkine | 31 March 2026

FTSE 100 Stabilises As Commodities Rise And Macro Risks Persist

Macro Update:The global economy faces afragile recoverywith 2026 growth projected at3.3%. While inflation is gradually easing, growth remains uneven due togeopolitical conflicts, structural slowdowns in China, and high interest rates. Emerging markets likeIndialead expansion, while advanced economies grapple with fiscal pressures and shifting trade …

Team Kalkine | 30 March 2026

FTSE 100 Slips As Growth Concerns Mount

Macro Update:The UK economy is currently stalling, with GDP growth downgraded to 0.7% amid fallout from the Iran war. While inflation holds at 3%, rising energy costs threaten new spikes. Meanwhile, unemployment has hit a five-year high of 5.2%, and high taxes continue to …

Team Kalkine | 27 March 2026

FTSE Slips As Growth Concerns Rise: Can Markets Hold Ground?

Macro Update:The UK economy faces a "low-growth, high-risk" phase in March 2026 as Middle East tensions drive inflation toward 3.5%. With GDP stalled and retail sales plunging at pandemic-era speeds, the Bank of England has held interest rates at 3.75%. While manufacturing shows slight …

Team Kalkine | 26 March 2026

FTSE Rebounds As Commodities Surge Amid Fragile Outlook

Macro Update:The UK economy faces a complex outlook in March 2026 as the Bank of England holds interest rates at 3.75%. While GDP growth is forecast at 1.1%, a Middle East energy shock has kept inflation at 3%, delaying expected rate cuts. Meanwhile, unemployment …

Team Kalkine | 25 March 2026

FTSE Slips As Growth Weakens And Oil Risks Rise

Macro Update:The UK economy is hitting a six-month low, with March GDP growth slowing to 1.1% amid rising Middle East tensions. While the Bank of England held rates at 3.75%, surging oil prices above $100 threaten new inflation. Manufacturing has stalled, and unemployment remains …

Team Kalkine | 24 March 2026

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