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US Durable goods orders +5.6 % much higher than expected (+2.5%)

im still expecting volatility...SP rarely goes up in straight lines .....2nd feb BofE will be interested as will the Fed decision....tough call +25bp or 50bp .....gla

things looking ok atm...plenty of volatility to come.....busy morning for a change sold a small % of last years dip buys in various shares...haven't sold any lloyds........gla..

Tough call this time imo......

29 OUT OF 42 ECONOMISTS PREDICTED THAT THE BANK OF ENGLAND WOULD INCREASE ITS BANK RATE BY 50 BASIS POINTS TO 4.00% ON FEBRUARY 2 - POLL.
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I think you can safely say someone at motley will be bragging they got it right on lloyds this year..lol.....anyway its quiet all round atm....waiting for the US to get going probably...gla.

These 3 FTSE 100 stocks are my first buys of 2023
Next on my list is Lloyds (LSE: LLOY). Like GSK, the stock had a poor 2022, falling well over 10%. In fact, the last five years have been bleak for Lloyds shareholders.

However, I think now could be the time to buy. Firstly, in the short term, Lloyds is set to benefit from higher interest rates. With rates rising to counteract inflation, this allows the bank to charge customers more when they borrow.

The stock also has a low valuation, with its price-to-earnings ratio sitting at just 7.9. And with a dividend yield of 4.4%, I further like Lloyds.

The biggest challenge for the business is the recession that we’re currently facing. On top of this, as a mortgage lender it could it suffer. However, with its stock at 48p, I’ll be picking up some Lloyds shares.
Motley fool a couple of weeks ago......lol

very possible imo.......obviously the unpredictability of the murderous despot putin is a concern...gla.

The balancing act of the central banks in 2023 is extremely difficult..remembering that some recent rate rises take time to have an affect on future data...the key is what will the base rate rise to in 2023 4.5% ..how quickly do the BofE get to that level to see a real impact on inflation...gla

Very tough call this time imo....room for 1 more +50bp ?

encouraging

morning re Feb BofE inflation going in the right direction albeit slowly...i still feel ATM that +25bp will be the call....a lot of the previous raises have yet to work there way through the data yet....a real balancing act by the central banks..gla

couldn't agree more bumble..

sorry...ive just been informed the pension advisory service uk ..just directs you to a fca registered advisor for a "free" consultation...gla

The Pensions Advisory Service uk is a free service i believe but allegedly has awful reviews....

i will also be interested to see what the German CPI is tomorrow..

Morning gate....can only see the BofE ..doing +25bp atm......however all this above data should/could give us more of an insight...gl.

Particularly UK..employment,CPI,retail sales..USA PPI,retail sales.......plenty to look at and may give us more idea about the BofE and US fed rate % decisions coming up soon.....gla

if it does HU don't blink lol....this share has a weird issue with the 50p barrier .....anyways got to be pleased where the sp is atm......still uncertain times re certain issues so still expecting volatility....gl

volcano..im still expecting a rollercoaster ride...out of all the current issues inflation,china,ukraine etc.....its the unpredictability of putin in the short term that concerns me most......however we've got to be pleased with how the market is holding up ATM...gl