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London market and FTSE 100 subdued after reaching previous 2 month high.

Strong rise in full year profits at Virgin Money due to rising interest rates.

A showdown between the Chancellor and the banks is on the cards at some point in the future, as UK banking sector profits continue to surge due to rising interest rates.

Wholesale and spot prices of gas in the UK are being artificially and seriously inflated, and are a result of anti - competitive practices and lack of stricter government regulation plunging millions of households into energy poverty.

" to little to late " Hunt has kicked the UK debt can down the road for another day.

UKs standing on the World stage has fallen to an all - time low.

Hunt's statement today, must satisfy financial markets on the direction of UK fiscal policy, while simultaneously limiting damage to the country's future economic growth prospects.

Majority of UK debt and state spending has been paid for by borrowing from itself, through the BoE.

machiismo maybe !

Worth noting though, it was a group of tresspassing scrap metal dealers who accidentally set off the Falklands War between Argentina and the UK.

Russia and America have their own agendas on World dominance and influence.

Not quite there yet !

Expect we will see western allies announce further economic sanctions against Russia, and more military aid, including long - range artillery and additional air defence systems sent to Ukraine.

LTI
That's exactly the point i'm making !

NATO Article 5

Attack one member of NATO is deemed an attack on all its members, and yes that includes Poland.

TheFarEnd

" jobs for the boys "

On a more serious note, the appointment underlines Lloyds strategic goal to push further into Wealth Management and Insurance.

If confiirmed

Putin has crossed a red line and draws the conflict much closer to NATO.

Theosus

Confidence in the Government is at a all time low.

Financial markets are effectively dictating the direction of UK fiscal policy since the disastrous Liz Truss Mini - Budget.

What happened to the Brexit dream of taking back control of our borders, laws and financial destiny.

Brixton

Now its payback time !

The Tories have nothing to show for 12 years in power except for low economic growth, austerity and a divided nation.

US Dollar heading for the biggest two day fall since 2009 on lower than expected inflation outlook.

Troajan

Over exposure to the UK credit card and motor finance markets could lead to serious financial problems for Lloyds in the event of any large consumer credit defaults.

Market -Dealer

Markets will remain in limbo, Investors will remain nervous, ahead of Hunt's belt - tightening Autumn statement on the 17th November which will almost certainly feature a slate of dramatic tax rises and spending cuts leaving all of us feeling much worse off.

Investors need to be more selective and avoid burnt fingers, prepare now for tough market conditions and daunting challenges facing the UK economy ahead.

Epro

It's becoming clearer, the Conservatives have stolen many of Labour's Clothes.

Those with the broadest shoulders will carry the greatest tax burden.

hardup

Changes to Capital Gains and Dividend Income allowances are likely to take centre - stage in the Chancellors Autumn budget statement, however i do not expect him to tinker around with ISA tax free allowance or the £1000 personal savers tax free allowance.

Housing market is set for a much needed abrupt correction, and in many ways a good thing in restoring balance to the market.

Having said that, UK average house prices are still £39000 higher than at the same time as last year.

Brexit reality, Ukraine War and Covid costs to the UK economy will be laid bare in the Chancellors Autumn Statment.

Investors should brace themselves for changes to Capital Gains and Dividend Income Tax Allowances to help plug the gaping hole in the UK public finances, resulting in a possible equity market sell off and mass stampede to the door by private investors in favour of holding alternative cash from increased interest rates.

Markets jittery, ahead of today's MPC rate decision.