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UK Stock Market Week Ahead: FTSE 100 Faces Bank of England Rate Call as UK Inflation, Jobs Data and Key Earnings Land

UK Stock Market Week Ahead: FTSE 100 Faces Bank of England Rate Call as UK Inflation, Jobs Data and Key Earnings Land

London stocks face a pivotal week as investors await the Bank of England’s December decision following a US rate cut and a surprise UK GDP drop. Last week, the FTSE 100 swung on shifting sentiment: banks and miners gained on upgrades and rate moves, but a Wall Street selloff on AI concerns dragged UK shares lower by Friday’s close.

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  • RBC Downgrade Highlights Methanex's Earnings Vulnerability Amid Methanol Price Fluctuations
    April 5, 2026, 9:57 PM EDT. RBC Capital Markets downgraded Methanex (TSX:MX), citing doubts over sustained methanol price gains tied to the Iran conflict and geopolitical risks. The brokerage highlighted Methanex's earnings sensitivity to short-term price swings and gas supply constraints. Despite strong Q4 2025 sales, full-year 2025 profits declined, underscoring volatility risks. Methanex projects revenue growth to $4.6 billion and earnings of $421.9 million by 2028, demanding consistent price and supply stability. Current stock valuations vary widely, reflecting diverse market views amid uncertain methanol demand. Investors face a crucial test of Methanex's earnings resilience as temporary price support fades. The firm's dependence on contracted gas supplies in regions like Chile and New Zealand remains a key factor shaping outlook.
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