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How times are changing and pretty unthinkable a few short years ago. September's FTSE 100 reshuffle will almost certainly see high street stalwart M&S and energy giant Centrica kicked out of the index, both have fallen victim to changing consumer shopping habits and ever - increasing Government interference and regulation in the UKs gas and electricity markets.

Germany is the ultimate paymaster and guarantor of the European common currency. The German people must " ru the day " they sacrificed their strong currency the Deutschmark for the Euro.

European bank future earnings and outlook prospects are pretty dire, the European Banking Index ( MSCI ) have now hit levels not seen since 2012, the peak of the Euro - debt crisis.

Agree Nothing complicated here, asset quality is now a major risk factor for the European banking sector. The bank had been in breach of capital requirments and had failed consistently to implement remediation measures to address its capital shortfalls.
It is worth noting BOE are also planning to crack down hard on UK Challenger Banks with many now admitting they have misclassified loans ( Metro Bank ) and do not hold sufficent capital and continue to operate on overly optimistic risk modelling.

Never average down, let the markets " shakeout " before you take out your new trading positions. Patience and a calm head is required in these volatile and uncertain market conditions.

Political Brexit antics by the Tory Party in Westminster have left the UK electorate in a foul and frustrated mood. A Corbyn Government followed by a second Referendum cannot be ruled out.

Any experienced trader who is " worth their salt " will know patience, timing and a well thought out proven trading strategy is their most important invesment asset they can hold.

At some point most traders will suffer several large or small losses and a substained bleed out of trading capital . If you make a loss, accept responsibility learn by your mistakes and move on.

mick A real dilemma for the BOE, cut rates further to stimulate the economy, or raise interest rates to protect the value of Sterling and keep the lid on inflation.

Agree " The Wealth of Nations " arguably the most influential and comprehensive book ever published in the history of economics.

New - vehicle sales are falling in China, however the luxury end of the market continues to grow. The problem with JLR is weak product quality and reliability issues at both its UK and Chinese manufacturing Plants.

Ongoing Westminster stalemate and Brexit chaos, leading to a inevitable October General Election, financial markets will continue to slowly but surely mark down the share price.

Market Capitalization is about the current price of a company's total outstanding shares.
Market Cap does not measure the true equity or enterprise value of a company, only the company's fundamentals can do that.

Carney signaling to financial markets of another impending monetary stimulus programme and a further interest rate cut for the UK economy from the BOE may be on its way very soon.

Second - quarter profit beats expectations, however after stripping out litigation issues and one of costs underlying profitability at the bank is 15% down at £3.1Bn.
Credit impairment charges and operating margins will remain under pressure and will need to be cut a lot further.
Dividend increase of 20% welcome.

The financial crisis in Europe's banking system is now deteriorating by the day, many french and Italian banks are now technically insolvent and threatens the financial stability across Europe, and could result in a severe knock - on effect and material downside risk on the UK banking sector.

calisto, British flag of convenience only. Swedish company who own the tanker, crew made up of Russian, Latvian and Indian citizens. If the welfare of the crew are at risk let Russia and Iran's largest importer of crude oil India sought the problem out.

Lloyds future scheduled dividend payout dates.
25th September 2019 Interim
26th May 2020 Final
from theron Quarterly Dividends will be payable only on the Group's financial performance.

livestock. " Potential 29% upside for Lloyds banking Group ". Fundamentals such as profit, cash flow, dividend yield and valuation may look look positive and undervalued for many UK stocks including Lloyds , BT, and Centrica, however historic profits can potentially provide a false sense of security, investors must not be complacent about this and carefully consider if these stocks are a value trap or to cheap to ignore.

The end date for PPI redress is probably already priced into UK banking sector share prices, it will certainly give some light relief to the incessant and relentless pressure placed on the bank's operating net interest margins by the new challenger banks and any possible future Brexit related issues and interest rate cuts by the BOE in the event of a no deal Brexit.

The Conservative Party and Government are now on a irreversible path of self - destruction and the share price continues to stumble towards a chaotic Brexit outcome and a Corbyn Government.