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3 x £25 paying me an annualised return of approx 2.65% tax free with instant access to my capital on a £50.000 investment.

"so far so good "

Turkish inflation is a self - inflicted problem due to Erdogan's monetary policy.

The real worry is the emerging political and economic alliance between Russia , Turkey and Iran poses a real future threat to the Middle - East and the West.

Theosus

Goldman UK 22% inflation forcast seems a little over the top.

I'll keep to the 13% inflation figure the Bank of England forecast earlier this month for the time being.

UK inflation could top 22% next year warns Goldman Sachs, if energy prices continue to rise over the coming months.

hardup

Markets at present appear to be defying all the weak economic signals and negative data out there.

For Lloyds share price nothing surprises me, as usual expect the unexpected to happen !

Positive start to early morning trading despite European energy crisis continuing to intensify.

UK economy, conservative party infighting : What an almighty mess !

" One thing is for sure, the Tories are facing political annihilation at the next General Election.

Livestock

Spare a thought for 1.5 million households that use heating oil or liquid gas, which is not protected by the energy cap.

Gazzleberry, " free dividend fallacy " at the expense of capital value or share price, often overlooked and can prove to be a costly mistake for dividend yield hunting investors.

Only seems like yesterday, the UK was eyeing up Russia with talk of a post Brexit " Golden Era " of more bilateral trade and investment agreements between the two countries.

No compelling reason or rush for investors to buy the shares at present.

Recessionary risks for the UK banking sector over the coming months are significant, on the upside higher net - interest margins will help Lloyds absorb any expected losses from credit and mortgage impairments.

Turbulent and uncertain times ahead.

Inflation and energy prices will remain the elephant in the room for financial markets and the UK economy.

Day trader's will continue to try and time the market, for long term holders, sit tight and batten down the hatches.

A chasm of difference between the two Boxer's

Anthony Joshua in pursuit of money and glory.

Oleksander Usyk boxing for the people and freedom of Ukraine.

Unfortunately window dressing company balance sheets is still rife among FTSE 350 CEOs and Index Fund managers.

Company retained earnings and interest coverage ratio are important fundamentals, and are often overlooked by investors when deciding which stocks to invest in.

hardup

Markets can get irrationally optimistic and become a magnet for the unwary investor.

CINE is a classic example, and underlines the importance of asset diversification across a wide range of investments within a portfolio.

Share buyback programme appears to be back on track again. Lots of opportunities out there, and still time for Lloyds to make a significant bolt - on acquisition before the end of the current financial year.

Theosus

Further tighter banking regulation and increased political interferance is now the biggest risk facing the UK banking industry, particuarly in the mortgage and credit card market, and will be a potential vote winner at the the next general election.

A mediocre start, lacks visionary leadership skills and ambition lloyds badly needs to drive the bank and future share price forward.

Raining " cats and dogs " in parts of Cumbria this morning.

Stonking week for UK insurers Aviva and Legal & General.

Come on Lloyds " giddy up " and get a move on !

NWG special dividend and consolidation will return capital to shareholders whilst ensuring the Government stake in the bank remains below 50% and also offsetting the dilutive impact to TNAV per share of the special dividend.