Building a Resilient Portfolio
In today’s financial environment, uncertainty is no longer occasional, it is constant. Investors are navigating inflationary pressures, shifting interest rates, currency volatility, and global economic disruptions that can affect markets in unpredictable ways. In such an environment, the focus is no longer just on returns, but on how well a portfolio can withstand shocks and still stay […]
MARKET UPDATE FOR THE WEEK 20TH APRIL
Global Macro Highlights Global Growth Slows as Energy Shock Fuels Inflation Risks The International Monetary Fund revised 2026 global growth down to 3.10% (vs 3.30%), driven by the Middle East conflict, with disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz impacting global energy supply.Energy shocks pushed Brent crude to USD118.35/bbl (+34.58%), which is increasing inflation, reducing real […]
Weekly Market Newsletter 8th April 2026
Global Macro Highlights Euro Area Inflation Climbs as Energy Price Surge Intensifies Price Pressures According to the statistical office of the European Union (Eurostat), inflation in the euro area rose for the second consecutive month to 2.5% YoY in March 2026 from 1.9% YoY in February, pushing inflation back above the European Central Bank’s (ECB) […]
Global Macro Highlights
Euro Area Records Moderate Growth in Q4 2025 as Household Consumption Strengthens According to Eurostat, economic activity in the euro area expanded modestly in the final quarter of 2025, with GDP rising by 0.2% in Q4:2025, a slight moderation from the 0.3% growth recorded in Q3:2025, while labour market conditions remained resilient during the period. […]
The Power of Small, Disciplined Actions: How Consistency Creates Lasting Impact
In investment and in life- big outcomes rarely happen overnight. More often, they are the product of small, consistent, and disciplined actions compounded over time. This principle is at the core of long-term success in wealth management, organizational growth, and personal development alike. At Utica Capital Limited, we believe that deliberate, incremental choices are the […]
Nigeria Strengthens Healthcare Through Strategic US & EU Partnerships
Global Macro Highlights UK Growth Slows Amid Weak Demand According to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), the U.S. economy expanded at an annualised rate of 4.3% in Q3:2025, up from 3.8% in Q2:2025, the strongest growth rate in several quarters. The main driver of this growth was consumer spending which rose by 3.5% […]
CBN Holds MPR at 27% as MPC Signals Confidence in Economic Stability
Global Macro Highlights UK Autumn Budget Tightens Taxes on Property, Dividends and Savings According to the UK Office for Budget Responsibility, the Autumn Budget introduced a series of tax measures aimed at boosting revenue and encouraging investment through regulated channels. The government is raising taxes on property, dividend and savings income, reflecting the fact that […]
Financial Red Flags: Everyday Behaviours That Quietly Drain Your Wealth
Most people imagine money problems as big, dramatic events — a failed business, a bad investment, or an emergency expense. But in reality, wealth rarely disappears overnight. It’s the quiet, consistent habits we overlook that slowly drain our finances. These behaviours often feel harmless in the moment, yet over time, they can undermine savings, delay […]
Nigeria Records 11th Month of Economic Expansion Driven by Industry, Services, and Agriculture
Global Macro Highlights UK Economy Shows Slower Growth Amid Weak Investment and Rising Costs According to the Office for National Statistics, the UK economy expanded by 1.3% YoY in Q3:2025, slightly below 1.4% YoY in Q2:2025 as business investment slowed to 0.7% YoY, household consumption eased to 0.7% YoY, and net trade weighed on output […]