One Four Nine Portfolio Management – Quarterly market commentary – March 2025
Global markets displayed mixed performance from December 2024 to February 2025, shaped by various macroeconomic factors, adjustments in monetary policy, and geopolitical developments. Similarly, UK markets experienced a range of outcomes during this period, influenced by economic challenges, monetary policy shifts, and overarching global uncertainties.
During this period, the FTSE 100 showed resilience. However, this optimism was tempered in early 2025 as political uncertainties regarding key domestic policies increased market volatility. In February, the Bank of England reduced interest rates to 4.5%, halved its UK growth forecasts for the year, and cautioned that households would face renewed pressure from rising prices.
Read our comprehensive 16 page quarterly market review – March 2025 here.
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